Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28
New Series, Vol. 20, No. 20.

tic individual created considerable amuse
ment by rising TO his feet and waving ;
mammoth red flag, on which was insert
bed i'll large gilt letters the name of Iar
riSOn. Governor Porter made his bow Il
the audience, and met Warm reception
He said:
Indiana is always regarded as being &
close State: but when the Republican par
ty is thoroughly organized when it has
done the preliminary work of the canvass
We'll, never fails to elect the Republican
candidates. She has never been better or
ganized for a successful Republican con
test than now. The preliminary work has
never been more complete and thorough
and the Republican masses seem never to
have been more highly aroused and eager
for the struggle. Give General Benjamin
Harrison your commission to lead them,
and they will Immediately fall into line
and press forward with enthusiastic con-
tidence to victory. The present condition
OF Indiana is the Republican party'S Op-
portunity. Why risk shipwreck ON any
shadows, when the full and welcoming
sea invites your sails? Benjamin Harri-
son came to Indiana in 1854, at the age of
Il. He came poor i'll purse, but rich in
resolution. No one ever heard him make
a reference to his ancestors. Self-reliant.
he mounted the back of prosperity with
out the aid of a Stirrup. The hospitality
of his ancestors had given their property
TO those whom they served. The core had
gone to the people, the rind only to them
and their families. He received, indeed.
something from them. Their talents.
their integrity, their fitness for public
trusts, and what to some persons would
have seemed misfortune. but to heart
so stout as his was the highest good for
tune, he received from them the inestim-
able legacy of penury.
Governor Porter has a fine, dignified ap-
pearance, full reddish beard, all over his
face, and appealed more to the judgment
of the convention than to its sentiment.
As Governor Porter is regarded as within
the possibility of a nomination should
there be a deadlock, he was curiously
examined by the delegates and their
of him were decidedly favor
BILE. The Gresham men in the galleries
cried out the name of their fayOrite. when
Governor Porter named Harrison as In
dianas choice, TO which he responded
with emphasis that he voiced the unani-
nous and earnest sentiment of the Indi-
ana delegation in presenting Senator Har-
riSon's name.
At the conclusion of Governor POrter's
speech, on motion of Mr. Brogan, of
Tennessee, the convention took a recess
until o'clock.
Upon the reaSSembling of the COnven-
Messrs. Terrill and Rector, of Texas. see
Onded HarriSOn'S nomination, amid ap-
plauSe from Texas and waving of ban
nerS from Indiana.
Gallinger. of New Hampshire, also sec
Onded Harrison.
The roll was proceeded with. When
Iowa was reached Mr.. Hepburn, of that
State, amid loud applause assembled the
platform and placed in nomination
WILLIAM b. ALLISON, OF IOWA.
Mr.. Hepburn said: We of Iowa know
that in naming our friend, we place him
in generous rivalry with most illustriouS
names. Sherman, Of ripe experience. sa-
5aciOuS methods and honest purpose. Ben
HARRISON the worthy son of an ancestry
for worth; Gresham. the sol
lier, the statesman, the just Judge. Va
lied has been the character, but never
varying the pure quality of his extended
service; Alger, who has no enemies save
lis c0untry'S enemies, and whoewiffS tire
owe of men, whether he leads them in
.he fierce shock of battle or guides them
n the quiet walks of peace; New Jerseys
son, cultured, eloquent, wise; how con-
.entedly we could follow him as our lead !
,r. Rusk. fearless in duty, the clamOr of |
he mob has no fears for his inhexible !
'Oul, and Ingalls-hOw the affections of |
ny old comrades flow toward him as they |
champion him who never falterS in his /
trife to secure redemption of the pledges |
made to the boys who wore the blue. The |
candidate | have named, we of Iowa |
commend to you. A man of that calm |
presence of mind, who seeks the methods |
If judiciOuS conservatism, and yet VINO |
las on all occasions the courage to do the |
light; who exciteS no anger, and has no |
who Is sagaciOuS. conservative. |
-ersed in the details of the public bust |
less. whose integrity is above the reach |
# calumny, who has the respect and con-
idence and kindly regard of all who knew
i'm, and on whose candidacy all classes
# Republicans unite, and so uniting he
viii lead harmonious party to satisfy
ng victory.
During Mr.. Hepburn's speech every re
erence to the name of Allison was hailed
With enthusiasm by the friends of the
owa statesman, and the speaker himself
vas eOmplimented with a round of ap
llauSe as he closed his address.
The roll call proceeded. When Michi-
an was reached, Mr.. Frazier, of Detroit,
presented
GEN. RUSSELL A. ALGER, OF MICHIGAN.
Mr.. Frazier came into the convention
reputed character" capable of almost
ny Oddity on short notice. whats the
natter with Alger?" was his opening sen
ence. HES all right" came with quick
ess and force which suggested rehearsal.
The nomination was the occasion of
7ild cheering, and it was sometime be-
ore the uprOar could be quietad.
Mr. Charles J. NOyes, of Massachusetts,
ecOnded the nomination of Gen. Alger.
Ie thought it was becoming that the Re
party had draped this building
nth the stars and stripes in the face of
he adoption by the Democratic party as
Is banner an old mans Snuff-rag. But
% candidate who had or would be pre-
anted to this convention, had a better
lain on the banners which decorate this
all than had the soldier whose nomina-
ion the speaker was proud to second
Patrick Egan, of Nebraska, seconded
he nomination of Alger in an eloquent
peeeh.
Mr. EStee, of North Carolina, also sec
nded the nomination of Alger.
The roll call was proceeded with. When
Jew York was reached Senator IIiScock
ook the platform and put in nomination
CIIAUNCEY NJ. DEPEw, OF NEW YORK.
Senator HiscOck said: That name would
e an inspiration to the country. Ills
anne was dear to all Republicans. His
ounSel had led them and would guide
hem; his eloquence had electrified them
nd would continue to inspire them. His
road and stateSmanlike utteraneeS
ad long commanded the respect of
he people. not of New York alone, but
lhenever heard, or read. As chief mag
;trate of the republic, his superb abilities,
is matchless executive equipment, his
borough knowledge of affairs, his broad
of public interests and the
Nations capacities, his perfect integrity,
is business and consideration of the
lights of men, his fidelity to Republican
rinciples, would assure an adminiStra-
ion promotive of National development