the ticket beside Mr. Blaine.
had a magnetic head, and the
resolved that it should be
throughout. Logan's name was no sooner
mentioned for the place than it spread
like wildfire through the building. In a
moment his nomination was a foregone
conclusion, and amidst the booming of
cannon, the screeching of rockets and
the shouts of the enthused multitude, the
“BLACK EAGLE of Illinois" was added to
the ticket headed by the "PLUMED KNIGHT
of Maine."

The ticket with old-time enthusiasm and eardelegates nestness, the soldiers, who will now have magnetic a chance to vote for the man they fought with, and who they remember as one who never turned his back on the enemy, and who never lost a battle. General Logan owes all that he is to his own industry, courage and ambition. He has worked his way upward to the highest honors and usefulness unaided. He planned, laid the foundation and builded his own fortunes, and is a conspicuous example of the sturdy American growth of men. His nomination was recognized to be so fit as to cause it to be made by acclamation. With equal unanimity will Republicans vote for him. The great campaign has been opened, and, with such leaders as Blaine of the East and Logan of the West, the way to victory is made level and straight to the Republican party.

"In the words of a comrade: It is not less in General Logan than in Mr. Blaine truly a representative ticket. The candidate for Vice President is an ideal soldier and a statesman universally respected. He is a plain, straightforward man, beloved by the great army of heroes who survived the war of the Rebellion and who honor him for his courage and brilliancy in the field as the The continuous chain of victories that country honors him for the long and dis- have marked his course in the past will tinguished service he has rendered it add another shining link when Novemin its Senate. General Logan will ber's battle shall have closed in triumph. rally to the support of the ticket,

PROCEEDINGS OF CHICAGO CONVENTION, 1884.

Meeting of the National Republican Committee.

The National Republican Committee met pursuant to adjournment at Chicago, June 2, 1884, and selected a temporary Chairman to present to the Convention.

GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: On behalf of the National Republican Committee, permit me to welcome you to Chicago. As chairman of that Committee it is both my duty and pleasure to call you to order as a National Republican Convention. This city, already known as the "City of Conventions," is among the

Mr. Morey, of Louisiana, nominated General Powell Clayton, of Arkansas. Mr. Runnells, of Iowa, nominated Sen- most cherished of all the spots of our ator Hoar, of Massachusetts.

Mr. Stone, of Michigan, nominated Congressman Horr,

country sacred to the memories of a Republican. It is the birthplace of Republican victory. On these fields of labor gathered the early fathers of our political Mr. Magee, of Pennsylvania, nominated faith, and planned the great battle for the Hon. Galusha A. Grow, of Pennsylvania. preservation of the Union. [Applause.] The vote by States and Territories, Here they chose that immortal chief that stood as follows: For Clayton-Califor- led us on to victory-Abraham Lincoln. nia, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, [Applause.] Here were gathered in counMaine, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, sel those gifted men who secured the fruits of that long trouble by elevating to Ohio, Oregon, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Misthe first place in the nation the foremost sissippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South chieftain of that great contest-General Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Arizo- Grant. [Loud applause ] Here was na, Dakota, Idaho, Montana, New Mexi- afterward witnessed that signal triumph co, Utah, Washington and Wyoming-27. which anticipated the wish of the nation For Senator Hoar-Alabama, Connecti- by nominating as color-bearer of the cut, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, party that honored soldier, that shining Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New citizen, that representative AmericanHampshire, Vermont and the District of James A. Garfield. [Loud applause.] Columbia-13. Every deliberation of Republican forces on this historic ground has been followed by signal victory, and every convention on this spot has carried forward our line For Galusha A. Grow-Delaware and of battle, and to-day our forces overlook Pennsylvania-2.

For Congressman Horr-Arkansas and Michigan-2.

The members of the Committee from Georgia, Tennessee and Texas were absent. Mr. Clayton, having received a majority of all the votes, was declared elected. Proceedings of the National Republican

Convention, at Chicago.

The National Republican Convention was called to order at 12.25 p.m., June 3, 1884, by United States Senator Sabin, Chairman of the National Committee of

Minnesota.

After prayer by Rev. F. Bristol, of Chicago, the call for the Convention was read, when the Chairman addressed the Convention as follows:

every position of the enemy. Indeed, so secure now is the integrity of the Union, so firmly imbedded in the Constitution and laws of the land are the safeguards of individual liberty so fairly and fully achieved, that by general consent the time has now arrived for the new disposition of party forces in contemplation of new lines of operation.

Having compassed the defeat of our opponents on all former occasions, the party is about to set its house in order and take counsel as to the direction and the

management of its future course. In the comparative lull of party strife which distinguishes the present condition of National politics there is discernible an increas

ing disposition to look after the men who | Republicans of the South [applause], I

are to execute, and the methods that are to guide them in the execution of the powers committed to them for the management of the affairs of the Republic. As a result of the rule adopted in the last National Republican Convention, this Convention finds itself constituted by a large majority of gentlemen who have been clothed with the delegated powers of the conventions in their several Congressional Districts. On this consideration may be grounded a hope that the voice of the people [applause] will beyond recent precedent be felt in moulding the work you are assembled to perform, so that its results may be such as to win the unhesitating and undivided support of every lover of those principles by which the party has heretofore triumphed and yet will triumph. [Applause]. When we consider the memories of the past, so intimately connected with this city, and even with this edifice which the people of Chicago have so generously placed at our disposal; when we reflect upon the deep-seated concern among all people in the result of your deliberations and the various incentives to the abandonment of personal ambitions in the interest of the party welfare, you cannot wonder that the Committee, and beyond it the great Republican masses, extend you a most hearty welcome to this scene of labor, in the constant hope that your efforts will result in such an exposition of Republican doctrine and disclose such a just appreciation of Republican men in the choice of your nominees as to rejoice the hearts of your constituents and keep victory on the side of your ever-vic

torious banner.

In conclusion, at the request of the National Republican Committee, I have to propose to you as temporary chairman of this convention, the Hon. Powell Clayton, of Arkansas. [Loud applause.]

therefore desire to present the name of a gentleman well known throughout the South for his conspicuous parliamentary ability, for his courage and his character. I move you, Mr. Chairman, to substitute the name of the Hon. John R. Lynch, of Mississippi, and I ask, sir, that when the vote is taken the roll may be called on that question.

A lengthy debate followed the presentation of the name of Mr. Lynch in opposition to the nominee of the National Committee. The friends of General Clayton insisted that it had been the unbroken rule for the Convention to accept the person presented by the committee, and that no good reason existed for departing from the established custom, when the advocates of Mr. Lynch contended that the Convention had not only the right, but was the proper body to nominate and elect a temporary presiding officer,

The Chair then directed a call of the roll of delegates, commencing with Alabama, which resulted in the election of Mr. Lynch. The vote was; for Lynch, 431 votes; for Clayton, 387 votes. On motion of General Clayton the election of Mr. Lynch was made unanimous, and he was escorted to the platform by General Clayton, Henry C. Lodge of Massachusetts, and Henry Taft of South Carolina.

Mr. Lynch Chosen.

On assuming the chair Mr. Lynch said:

GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: I

feel that I ought not to say I thank you for this distinguished honor that you have conferred upon me, for I do not. Nevertheless, from the standpoint that no patriot and that no loyal member of his party should fail to respond to his country's call, should fail to comply with the demand of decision and assume the duties of the his party, I yield with reluctance to your position to which you have assigned me. Every member of this convention who approached me on this subject within the last two hours knows that this position was neither expected nor desired by me. If, therefore, there is anything like a man having honors thrust upon him, you have With no view of introducing any per- an exemplification of it in this instance. sonal contest, with no view of attempting [Laughter and applause] I came to this to make any test of the votes as to the Convention, not for the purpose of securstrength of the respective candidates, I ing the defeat of any man or the success of have the honor to move, as it is certainly any man, but for the purpose of contributmost desirable that we should recognize, ing (to the extent of my vote and influence) as you have done, Mr. Chairman, the to make Republican success in November

The nomination of General Clayton gave rise to an animated discussion, and Mr. Lodge, of Massachusetts, nominated JOHN R. Lynch of Mississippi, closing his

remarks as follows:

over

correct its errors, if errors there be; to discover, if possible, the wants of the present, and with patriotic firmness, provide for the future

Our past history is the Union preserved, slavery abolished, and its former victims equally and honorably by our sides in this Convention; the public faith maintained, unbounded credit at home and abroad, a currency convertible into coin, and the pulses of industry throbbing with renewed health and vigor in every section of a prosperous and peaceful country. These are the fruits of triumphs over adverse policies, gained in the military and civil conflicts of the last twenty-four years.

next an assured fact. (Cheers.] I hope | history of the party; to rejoice, as we and believe that the assembled wisdom of may, because of the good it has done; to the Republican party of this Nation, through its chosen representatives in this hall, will so shape its platform and will present such candidates before the American people as will make that victory beyond the shadow of a doubt. So far as the candidates for the Presidential nomination are concerned, I do not wish any gentleman to feel that my election (by your vote) is indicative of anything relative to the preference of one candidate another. I am prepared, and I hope that every member of this Convention is prepared to give to the candidates of this Convention a loyal and hearty support, whoever they may be. [Cheers.] I am satisfied in my Own mind that when we go before the people of this country our action will be ratified, because the great heart of the American people will never consent to have a political party gain the ascendency in this Government, whose chief reliance is on a fraudulent ballot and on violence at the polls. [Applause.] I am satisfied that the people of this country are too loyal ever to allow a man to be inaugurated President whose title to the position is brought forth in fraud.

I am satisfied that the American people will ratify our action because they will never consent to have a revenue system for the government other than one that will not only raise the necessary revenue for its support, but will also be sufficient to protect every American citizen in his business. [Cheers.]

Gentlemen, not for myself but perhaps in the obedience to custom, I thank you for the honor you have conferred upon me.

The several delegations then presented three candidates for places on the several

committees.

Mr. Williams, Chairman of the Committee on Permanent Organization, reported as permanent Chairman of the Convention General J. B. Henderson, of Missouri, who was elected and escorted to the chair amidst the applause of the multitude:

Out of these conflicts has come a race of heroes and statesmen challenging confidence and love at home, respect and admiration abroad. And now, when we come to select a standard-bearer for the approaching conflict, our chief embarrassment is not in the want but in the abundance of Presidential material. New York has her true and tried statesman, upon whose administration the fierce and even unfriendly light of public scrutiny has been turned, and the universal verdict is "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Vermont has her great statesman whose mind is as clear as the crystal springs of his native State, and whose virtue is as firm as its granite hills. Ohio can come with a name whose history is the history of the Republican party itself. Illinois can come with one who never failed in the discharge of public duty, whether in council chamber or on field of battle. Maine has her honored favorite whose splendid abilities and personal qual

ities have endeared him to the hearts of

his friends, and the brilliancy of whose genius challenges the admiration of all. Connecticut and Indiana may come with names scarcely less illustrious than these.

And now, in conclusion, if because of personal disagreements in the emergencies of the occasion another name is sought, there remained that grand old hero of Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta. When patriotism calls he cannot, if he would, be silent, but grasping that banner to him so dear, which he has already borne triumph, he will march to a civic victory no less renowned than those of war. GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION :- I thank you, gentlemen, for this distinWe have assembled to survey the past | guished mark of your confidence.

General Henderson's Speech.

On taking the chair, General Hender-in

son said:

The Convention then took a recess until 7 o'clock, P. M.

Evening Session.

General Henderson called the Conven tion to order at 7:35, and made the following announcements:

GENTLEMEN-There is a communication in the hands of the Secretary from the Committee on Credentials, which will be read to the Convention.

In the case of the First district of Georgia the committee find the sitting members, A. W. Wilson and James Blue, and their alternates, entitled to their seats.

In the case of the Second district of Illinois the committee find the sitting members, W. H. Ruger, C. E. Piper, and their alternates, entitled to their seats.

In the case of the First district of Kentucky the committee find the sitting members, Edwin Farley and A. C. Bragg, with

The Secretary read the communication their alternates, entitled to their seats. as follows:

"TO THE CHAIRMAN of the RePUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION :

"The Committee on Credentials have the honor to notify the Convention that as important business is occupying the time of the Committee, the Coinmittee will not be able to report to the Convention this evening."

After a proposition to issue 500 extra tickets of admission to the hall to veteran soldiers had been voted down the Convention adjourned to ten o'clock to-morrow.

Third Day's Proceedings. THURSDAY.-Chairman Henderson called the Convention to order at ten minutes to eleven A. M. The delegates and audience dropped into their seats with commendable alacrity, when the Chair said: "The Convention this morning will be opened with prayer by the Rev.

In the case of the Fourth district of Maryland the committee find the sitting members, James J. W. Jordan and Henry W. Rogers, with their alternates, entitled to their seats.

In the case of the Sixth district of New York the committee find the sitting members, John J. O'Brien and John H. Brady,

with their alternates, entitled to their seats.

In the case of the Nineteenth district of New York the committee recommend that sitting delegates George Campbell and Hiram Griggs, with their alternates, Andrew S. Draper and Madison Covert, and the contestants James Lamb and James A. Houck, with their alternates, William H. Haskell and Nathan B. Wendell, be each admitted to seats in the convention, with a half vote to each delegate. (Applause.)

In the case of the Twenty-first district of Pennsylvania the committee find the sitting' member-there was only a contest Bishop Fallows made the opening his alternate, entitled to his seat. as to one member-James E. Sayres, with

Dr. Fallows."

prayer.

In the case of the contest of the State of Virginia the committee by unanimous vote, find that the delegation from said State headed by Senator William Mahone are each and all entitled to their seats in this Convention, in accordance with the roll of delegates and alternates as made up by the National Republican Committee.

In the case of the Fifth district of Kentucky the committee make the unanimous recommendation that the sitting members, Silas F. Miller and John Mason Brown, with their alternates, John Barrett and George W. Brown and the contestants. Augustus E. Wilson and M. Minton and their alternates, Hugh Mulholland and August Kahlert, be each admitted as delegates and alternates to this Convention, with a right to cast a half vote each. This recommendation is consented to by the sitting members and by the contestants.