Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-06
SCENES IN THE CHICAGO CONVEN-
TT0N

I1OAN.
At last nights session the States were
called in alphabetical order for the presen
tation of names of candidates. Mr.. Brand
ogee, of Connecticut, led Off with Gen. Haw-
ley as the model warrior and statesman.
Senator Cullom, of Illinois, followed in be-
half of his colleague, Gen. Logan, and was
rewarded with any quantity of cheers, as
we'll as shake of the hand when he con-
cluded by the president of the convention.
When Indiana was called upon for NOM
ination there was no response, and surprise
was exhibited that Senator Harrison was
not put in nomination by some Of his dele
cation.
Upon the call Of Maine by the clerk it
seemed as if the entire assemblage arose,
and, amid roar of applause, mingled with
cries of "Blaine," commenced scene such
as can be witnessed only in Il national con-
vention. Delegates from California, mount
ed on chairs, hoisted their white hats on
canes. and waved them about in response
to the ocean of handkerchief waved by the
ladies in the gallery and on the platform
seats. One genius conceived the idea OF
opening his umbrella, and Immediately
about fifty umbrellas were up and waved
about, presenting q novel sight. Mean
while, the immense crowd of admirers OF
Blaine were shouting ID one immense never
ending shout, something like the roar of a
tempest, now swelling and now sinking.
The band itself came to the aid Of the shout
ers, and Numbered with its BASES and
drums, and although five minutes had pass
ed the enthusiasm OF the BIaineites knew
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continued at last the president, who had
been looking with interest upon the scene
before him, seized his gavel and gave some
raps Herewith. The crowd was silent a
moment and then, regardless OF the chair
mans rapping, again burst out in another
shout in honor of their candidate. The
chairman raped and the crowd shouted
again, but at length after succession Of
halloos lasting seven minutes, business was
allowed to proceed.
The calling of the roll was continued.
| When New York was called the oppor-
tunity of the friends Of Arthur came, ard
well was it improved. Such burst of en-
| thusiastic applause upon the part of the
general audience, such an uprising and
cheering of great body Of the delegates
and waving Of flags, showed their numbers
and earnestness. The colored delegates cs-
pecially raised their voices--and their hats
| and added to the general applause. Flags
were again swung upon the plat form and
along the sides of and in the stalls After
fifteen minutes of this enthusiastic cheering
the chairman raped twice to stop the
cheers, but was only chcered for his trouble.
He raped thrice and the crowd sang
Marching Through Georgia" Again he
raped and they gave three cheers and Il
| tiger for Arthur, after which the business
proceeded.
Martin I. Townsend, of New York, took
his place upon the platform. The house
cheered and applauGed for sixteen minutes,
and endeavered. if possible, to countcract
the enthusiasm gotten up by the friends Of
Mr. Blaine n few moments previous.
II. III. Bingham, Of Pennsylvania, second
cd the nomination Of MIR. Arthur, thus
voicing. he said, the unanimous sentiment
Of the republican convention OF Pcnnsylva-
MIA, and Of all the other States.
John Lynch, of Mississippi also Endorsed
the nomination of Mr.. Arthur.
When Ohio was called, Judge Foraker
presented the name OF John Sherman, and
Judge Holt, OF Kentucky, seconded the
nomination.
Ex-Gov. Long, Of Massachusetts,, named
Senator Edmunds, and the nomination was
seconded by George William Curtis. When
Mr.. Curtis finished there was Il slight strllg-
gle over the motion TO adjourn, which was
finally carried, and the convention adjourn
ed until 10 o'clock this morning.