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An Baie nine nee ws the THE CHICAGO TRIBUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1880—P W ELVIS PAGLIS, out, “Three cheers for Long Joni crt caroet “Tho Raunt figure turned quick? Jp upon hearing his nino enlied, crouched Jow Ie oon eTeOKd recoRnitian, nnd saot off {1% southerly direction, senking some Apot whera thocoinfort of traveling ince. might bo moro (houre than in the vivinity of the building whoro pohadent for n couple of days ns n pseudo. Relegate. Prolonged Joy was what tho crowd greater, and thoy perinitted prolonged Jones to acek undisturpert that oblivion which bo bas go justly enrned, was not, howorer, to bo permitted tga ite calm enjoyment’, A. olicor tn tho foamy ot the delegates: Oxit from the Exporle Yion Rulkling gnthored it around that spot, and MOC anenE COMES aanrrei nt” arcu once to tho old enthuelnsm. Tho sour tt valuful ono, tho. destro to oateh a giinnse ut fio nomince ‘causing onch to press Funed inecireh of Rood. vantage ground, Gen. Guelteld, arm in arm with Gov, Foster, of i Ohio, and immedintely, followed by iin fricrda, $f-Gov. Dennison, of Ohio, and Congressman Butterworts, fought Nis way Koot-nuturedty through the crowd which pelted him with con- gratuiations. They sclzed his hand, patted him on the shoulder, white n babel of yolcos com- pined in making tho scone about aa uttore 1 bowildering and incomprehensibic a8 Yeas inspiring. ‘The Genoral looked dazed, His frame guivorod as ho glanced round and saw how the people indorsed tho nation of thoConyention. Tho ear grow. demoralizod In {ie attempt to cated a fraction of whnt wasanid, and only n confused memory remained of cx- reslonsatich ng tho following: “Bully boy, nrfleld! ‘That's him with tho soft folt hat. Get out and lot tho President puss. Moro's your earringe, General. Can't yor lot hint by "yor? We'll elect you next November. No third torm inaurs. Three cheers for Gariloldl Hurrah for Ohio, Shake, Genoral, shake; that's the kind of rip. Sot Diess you, General, Good-by; good- aK Ata chorus of Good-hys the General got into bis carringo, and Gov. Fostor took a scat by his side, tho othor gentiomen with some dim- culty. for tho crowd began to show a disposition to capture the carriage and walk off with It, managing | to ellinb upon the vacant cushions opposit, | Whon the carringo reached tho corner of Michigan av- enue and Jackson atrect tho crowd set up a cry’ of “ Take out tho borses.”* ‘This tho driver beard andhe wisely npplled the whip, and soon dis- tanced the pursuers, who were quite disappoint- edatnot having been able to draw the chariot of the nominee In triumph through tho strects. The Grand Paciflo Hotel was reached {nn yory few moments, and here the obliging proprietor, who met him ‘with Joyful taco, showing his full appreciation of Gen. Garileld's, and bis own, tri- umph, conilucted him to n-quiet room where ho had time to coltect hia thoughts and rest from “the exoltements of tho day. PUBLIC OPINION. MN. J. I. MANLEY, of Maine, sald ton Tripuxe roportor nt tho Grand Paoifio: “I waan dolegnto, and I feel ns though tho friends of Mr, Jnmnes G. Blaine de- feated foraver in this country tho third-torm horeay. ‘hoy have brokon the unit rulo; thoy havo established tho justica of district ropro- sentation; and, while thoy did not nominate thelr man, thoy dictated tho nominee to the Conven- tion, and the Maine boys will support Mr, Gar- field with nll their strougth and onthusiasm." * GEN. FRANK FE, MYEN8, General Passenger Agent of tho Bort Wayno Road, sald ton Turnone reporter immediatety aftor tho nomination was announced: “I like it, No bcttor man ives than James A. Garfield, 1nd with no man could we bavo a better chance ‘towin with.” - _ MR. GEORGE BIERWOOD sald ton TuinuNe reporter: “It sults mo ox- wtly, Wo can win with Gen. Garflejd. Itisa now man, It gives tho Ropublican party fresh capital, Ho {s A No. 1, witha reputation un- spotted, and he hs been a good soldior,”” . MN. JOUN B, DRAKE, of tho Grand Pavifo, said to onoof Tnx Trroure reporters: ‘The nomination of Gon, James A. Garfield is the greatest thing for tho Republican’ party. It will unito it; f¢ will scttle all personal differences, Ho {ea man who {gs acceptable to everybody, and not only that, but he {sa man of tho people, self-mado, and his nomination is the people's grent triumph.” Mt. B. Je TOOMBS, Beeretary of the Ohio Bherman Committee and Secretary of tho delegntion, sald toa Trmune. reporters “TI doubt if wo could get a botter inan. It will givo Obio a new United States Sen- edostituonts of Gen. Garfiold, nud that the nom- ination will bo roceived with an enthusiasm ex- cocding that of any nomination thnt could oth- ervise have beon made in his own district, and that district was strong fop Blain, and clected delewates for him, Mr. Garficld bas served eighteen years in Congress in stendy succession, which gives the cstinate of how he js held by dis own people. His majorities, bave been ns bigh As 19, and I bellevo it fs the bannor Re- publlean district in- tho country, bolug an on- ~:Uroly rural ona." oF GOV. M’CORMICK, OF ARIZONA, sald ton TuInuNe roporter at the Grand Pacific: “Thave no doubt that {t fs tho best: nomination that could havo been mado, It will bring vice tory to tho party, and unito it.” COL. MOULTON, OF CINCINNATI, brotber-In-Jnw to John Sherman, was also ap- ronched by a TRIBUNE reporter at tho Grand Vacific, and asked whatho thought of the nomf- nation, Ho sald: “Tho nomination of Gen, if ig exceedingly gratifying to the friends of Mr. Sherman, o§ was shown when thoy joined, the wholo of tho forty-threo yotes of Ohio, Ib sults N05 und itis tho best nortnation that could have been inade, It henls over all differonees that might have occurred, and {t closes the chasms that might hove appeared. Wo thank Mr. Conkling and Gen. Logan for scconding tho Motion to mako the nomination -unaninous, Woearo gratified to see that. evidouco, and {t eikce Obio to tho Republican party boyond a loubt. It will je ‘us Ohlo as completely aw if tho clcotion had already beon held, Ohio from the list of doubttul States in October next, Jobn Sherman's friends all extend thanks to the frionds who have stood by him and thoy aro all good humored, Gen, Gare feld fs one of the best and purest Public mon, His character {fs without Teprooch, In social life {it 48 without blemish. Ihave known bim all my life, from tho time ho entered the Legisiaturo{n Ohio until he went into the voluntecr service at tho com- Inencement of the War, Al} of his cureer hue been in tin highest degree to his credit, His education in the National Legislature is auich 13 focinluently fit hin to discharge all tha dutica of President, Asa public apeaker he is primus intor parea—firat amon: is equals, And he Will bo elected by a majority so groat that it Will reat him boyand a doubt. Ho will beat any= body who wilt get the Democratio nomination, I don'teara who he may bo; and no one knows Eine battar than do tha Joatlors of tho Domo- Party, and there w no regret anye where clso to Garlleld's nomination,” . , GOV. FOSTER 4ald {n regard to tho chango which camo eo sud- fonly to Guriteld: me thing came too spon- fancously toatop it. Init had not coma thon We wero contemplating an effort to turn what Yotes we contd over ta Biatua."" EX-QOV. KELLOGG, OF LOUISIANA, tala: Tho thing worked of itself, just nt a time hon ‘wo woro coutemplating something * EX-GOV,. BMITIT, AF ALABAMA, ono of tho Sherman mon, sald toa TrrBuNe ro- Porter: “Tho nominution sults me first-rate, . GEN. WARNER, Suothor Alnbama dologute, sald: “2 am only f2gulad to speuk abont the result. ‘Tho nd eason of this Convention 16, that tho people are aeangor than any onv on or any three mon, sad t the people take fright at any BURRCE- Cee permanent succession .in office of the a lef Bxcoutive of the Nution, and the uotion Of the Convention shows that the Posed to a permunent tenure o| Bong b angbos ly. Tho result is the best - thi! Squid ave eon obtained. Tho candidate has E the requisits hoe needs for fitness for tho Meee Hie 38 Without personal stain, bas an als z ree wnrlvaled popularity, andisin no antagy am to any portion of the party.” MIL. Tn H, PAUSON, fhothor Alabama delegate,’ who broke away a 1] Grant because ho bolloved ho could not_bo either, Hominated or elected, fully colncidod quit tho above views, Ho thought, further, bog Garicld Would creato an enthusiusm fo th GOV. DAVIS, OF MAINE, Rponcang at the Grand Pacifo by a Tarmums q Woaro satisfied, Tho Maine mon did st. tor, Got four points out of the five wo worked wilt And tho country will bo satisfied. Thero a be perfeot. harmony wmong fll tho Intercate g the purty In all tho States, and Garfiold will bite A by the largest majority wo have bad vars, fu will carry Maino in Boptomber by o Suro, and then wa are ready to work in alec States ovor, Apoakes that wo havo, 28 wo mene are, Mr, Gia nu will work with All Bis Romination successful, an SUF leading mou wilt do the samo, y Rol it 8, BMITH, tha ored dole; ire trom Florida, sald: “I think ‘Gen. Garticld wil get every’ voto that could have boen gutton far ‘Grant. -Thoro Will bo a8 het buglasm over his nominution, as boing carry eee of the North, Wo bellove wo oan Hunt pF Jorida for Mr. Gardoid, but wo had uo Wo cou NYS candidate In the South to whom could not guaruntoo a lu Southern Eleot- Mean'('S 1g any Southern Etate gocs Hepub- tue oe ah be Florida, pecans of tho large ins : jurthorn emigration whieh will comand ‘aud compel u fale count i ry ~ THE HON, E. P, ALLEN, 1 Ticth® Michigan delegation, said that, while tact a" Was primarily for Baino, it was in tern, sh eny Other candidate to beat the third “iy the success of which would bavo lost the Bey, reo Congressmen in that State, Mr. a deld be belleved to be tho man for tho hour, sac tad ipa thy Sth Would compte Hepublican party ould an DB. D. 0. FARHAM, Sf Michigan, sald that he was for Blaine 40 long wonle ure that big oro wore any prospecte of nominating him, but ho belloved that after all Gon. Gartlold wos Ano garidliiata for tho erleis in the history of tha party. . THE HON. GHORGE M. HARMON, of Now Haven, Conn., rald that he was an orig: inal Binine man,and had Inbored {n behalf of his choice, Mo ylolind to noone in hls adimiras lon of =the " distinguished character of tho ‘Itepubitean Presidentini — nominoo, eald hia nomination wns nm bappy onde dimeut and rodicted ing of the he that Garfield would onrry tho State by from 3,000 to 5.000 majority, nnd lect on the sama ticket 0. Ronublienn Leglsiatura, which would in turn clect a Republican United States Sonator; be- aides this, there would be n gain of one or two Congrossinon.’ TIA HON, J.T NICHOL, of Now Jersey, deotared that his proferonco had been Mr, Binine, but ho was glad tho party had selected a standard-bearer without blemish; ‘one who, he bolieved, would sweep Now Jeracy like a whirlwind and cloct n Legiainturo, which would send & Republican to the United States Bonate, TVE MON, . MN. HOLLAND, of Columbus, 0., was overjoyed to know that tho Republican party had done so wisely in nome {nating gman of National reputation, apotices integrity, and acknowledged statesmansbip, THE NON, 1. C. H'CORMICK, of Arizona, sald tho nomination of Gen, Garfela Wns most oxcellent, and satisfactory to tho maeses of his pel ig belleved if thera waa over any apontanelty in this canvass it was when tho rank and Mie of the party, without concerted Action, agreed pon Gon. Gariield ns tholr stand. grd-benror. Mr .31cCarmick believed that every Northern Stato would pronounce for the candi= dinte of tho frente: party of Hberty and progrera, and that Ohio would fll the vacant Senatorship ‘with hor honored oltizen, John Sherman. TRH NON. B. Ty ELRINB, membor of the National Republican Executive Committeo from Now Mexico, snid that, while hls proference was for Mr. Wluino, yot the Con vention had porfarinod fn wise act in nominatin, Gen, Garteld, who, he believed, would heal al dinsonsion in tho party, giving it’both pence and ry. " TUS NON, STILES . STANTON, Beorctary of tho Connecticut state Executive ramittes, was delighted ut the ending of tho long slege. He belfeved that Gon, Garfield would earry Connecticut and sveuro the election of a Stato Tentelature, which would elect n epnblice an United States Senator. He niso believed that the nomination would so unite and enthuse tho party that thoy would gain two or throo Con- gressmen, ‘TIE TON. WARD H. LAMON Said that ho waa originally for Grant, but bo- Meved tho selection a sure grecurser of victory. Ho thought that Garfleld would carry sone Northorn States which Grant could not, snd that. Grant could havo carried sumo Southern States which Mr. Gurfeld cannot now rely upon, On tho wholo, ho congratuinted tho party, tipon tho successful, nny. happy, ending of ita diMculties, GEN. W. J. MUSPINEYS, of Now York, sald tint he had been a Grant man, but was now hoart and soul in favor of Gurflotd, To had no doubt but that tha nomi. hes would carry Now York against any man the Democracy could name, MI dv 1. JONES, of Virginia, a Shorman man, bolleved that Gare fleld would poll the entire Republican voto of Virginia, 5 EX+GOV. DENISON, of Ohio, belfoved that Gon, Garfichi’a election ‘Wns ailrendy assured, Ho termed the General ono of tho finest and grandest inen that tho Na- tlon hne over produced. Honest, just, a wise statesman, a gallant soldier, and n lender of un- Diemished reputation, the Hopubil oat party would havo. no oveusion for blushing tor ite Peerless standard-benrar.” THE HON, A. HUMPHREY, of Ohfo, sald that Obfo would rive Garfold 90,000 majority, Among tho illustrions candidates named not one was moro qualltiod by nature ond ability to stand forth asthe exponent of Republican principics. Io was not only a groat warrior, who hid carved his name on his couns try'a history, but also 1 atateanian and o scholar of undoubted sugacity and brililancy. Fe OEN, A. N. JONES, of Ohio, said that tho nomination would give rent satisfaction in Ohio, since it would beat io wounds inflicted during tho oxolting Blaino- Sherman canvass there. Ho predicted grout gains In Republican Congreesinon throughout tho Nation In consequence of the nomination. i EX-GOV. A. HART, of Ohio, thought that Mr. Garfleld was tho strongest candidate the party could hnye nomi- nated, and there cowld now bo no question 18 to Republioan success in November next. = COL, A. Th. RIFORD, of Michigan, said that the poopto of his district Wero satiafied with tho nomination, because tho next best man after Binino had been selected, Sf . THE HON, J, OC. BEATTY, of Obfo, eatd that, while ho bad been heartily for Blaine, ‘tho nomination of Gon. Gartleld reocived his hearty approbation. z TIE NON. 0. P. TOMPRING, of Orogon, declared that his Stato would boloyal to the Republican party, and that Gartictd would be elected boyond a shadow of doubt. i TNH HON, J. M, MITOMELL, Rt Chairman of the Oregon delegation, said that It wns tho unanimous opinion of the ontiro Blaine delegation from the State of Oregon that tho nominution was eminently aise ono, and that " would provo acceptable the party in his to. THE WON. D. 0, IRELAND, : of Oregon, was of opinion that tho Conventio had nominated n pure statesman. and yallaut soldler, who would sweop tho North, GEN, GROSVENOI, ‘ of Obio, a Republican .cloctor-at-lnrgo, ro- marked that Gen, Garfiold’a nomination had saved the purty from digastor. Ho ante be- Moved that Ohio would give 30,000 majority in Novombor, and that tharo would bo a gala of several Republican Congressmen. ‘TI NON, FRED A. POTTS, of Now Joraoy, 9 candidito for tho Republican nomination for Governor, sald that the nomina- on was tho strongest that could have been made for New Joracy. Gon. Gurficld’s unques- Uoned atatcamauship, puny of character, and military renown would win the German clo- ment of Now Jersoy, and it fs an clomont which always Influences f catnpatgn. Now Jcrsoy will without doubt cast hor vote for Gen, Garfeld, {nd tho influence of his name would give tho Rerty, fn Legisiaturo which would cleot a Ropub- can United Statos Senator. TUE HON, D. W. THROCKMORTON, of New dorsoy, thought that hfs Stato might be now takon out of the lst of doubtful States, fnd that there was no rengon to doubt that the State would bo ovorwhelningly Republican in November in all of its Uratches,—Governor, Leglelature, and Llectoral vote. No bottor nom- ination could have been mudo to Iniinence tho floating yote of Now Jersey. + THE NON, JAMES G. STONOES, of Now Hampshiro, sald that hls State had been Joyal froin tho first to tho end for the statesman of tholr sister State, Muing, and that, white he folt rogret at Mr. Blaino's detent, ho woutd heartily support Gen, Garfold with his volcoand hfs voto. Now Hampsbiro would give thocandl- dato hor Eloatoral yote. LIEZUT.-GOY, GEONGE J. HARKIN, of Now York, an original Grant man, said that his Stato would wheel into tho Republican Ine in November and givo Gon, Gurilold Its voto, ‘Tho Grant peoplo, he believed, while somowhat dlenppainted, would work with hoarty accord in favor of the chulco of tho" Republican party, He himectt, upon bts return ta Now York, would ko tho stump in bohalf of the ontire Ropub- Mean tlokot. ~ GxN, JOMN DERIK, of Alabama, rejoiced oyor tho nomination of Gon, Gartleld, which, ho believed, would solidity tho Party and givo itvictary, Roforring to Ala bama politics, ha oxpressed tho belluf that the aotian of the National Convention hid sounded the death-knollof tho Sponcer ruction in thut Btuto, which hag almost rujued tho itepublican organizson of Alabuinn, : EX-GOV, PRESCOTT, of Mow Hampeitien, suld that bis delogation ro« grotted tho dofeat of Mr. Blain, yot thoy were flea that such # distinguished standard-bearer ad been salocted, especially aa ho bad olwaya boon Now Hampxhiro's second choloo. Io was of opinion that Gon. Garfield's nomination would close up tho Hapabiieun ranks and restora to tho party peace and burmony, TH HON, WILLIAM E. STEVENS, of Concord, N. H., belloved that the nomination payed the way to conciliation and victory, ‘THB NON, A. I. BYINGTON, - of Connoctiout, suid that tho nomination tickled Conneaticut, It would heal alt trouble and ‘unite our forces, EX-GOV, JEWEL, of Conneoticut, euld he thought the nomination B most admirable one, Ho knew Gon. Gurticld @mauof vigorous intellect, oxperience, and oppuoity, and 4 candiduto under whose ban= nor every olemout of tho Kepublionn party Bout a te, Gov, Jowoll said that ho vould not elp foo ing poe regrota, much as be tlked Gariiotd, Possible bad not reaped the reward to which he wos justly entitled, as but for Br. Blaine's yigorwe compatgu, backed by n host of warm trlonds, who grioyed over hisdofeat, tho friends of Gon. Grant would have boun victorious. THE MON, AUG DRANDEGER, Chairman of the Connceticut delegation, sald that tho Convention bud made 4 most excellent selection, The nomination of Gen, Garticld, coming from the hoart of the Conyontion, with: out any concerted action, will mot ouly carry -Oblo, but also overy doubtful Btate ‘in tho Narth. Mr, Branduave regurded Seuutor Gar. jold os tt the mun who madu bis choloa tho Amurican Gladstono,—a mao of Brent capadility, of groat character, oO reat consclence, Ha belleved the Goncral to fo tho moat philosophical of our states. ‘Men, and a man whose vharuoter is cloan and Aife perfectly pure, Such a man would be clocte od and Ingugurated without tho Intorvention of any Electoral Commission, ¥ TUS HON. O. M, ADAMS, bat of Michigan, bolieved that, whilothe Republican Masees of ‘his State would grieve over Mr, Blaine's discomfiture, yet they would heartily Support the nominee, 748 LON, J.B. CASBODAY, Chairman of tho Wisoonain Gelegation believed that the nomination would of aes, Wisconsin Outelde of tho pale of doubtful Btatos, and ins furo the Jon of a number of Republican Congressinen MIL RM. ToDa ra, of Wisconsin, remarkod that Wisconsin would attest hor regard for the nomiuce by giving a Republican majority of 30,000, COIn Fe fn GIBBON, of Wisconsin, anid that tho nomination had nt+ ready healed ni} dlfforences, and that the candl- datos of the party would sweep the country. COL, ROVENT O. INGERSOLE sald that Gneficld was his sccond chotce. Ho ellovert that thore wasin this country no better man. Ho has plenty of brain, and, more than that, he has infBhood. Under no cireumstanees wns Gartielt enpuble of a mean or dishonest act. Hight was tho polnr-etar of his conduct. Howns Senornus to fovs and faithful to friends, Under tho olreumetnnees no atronger nomination could have been made, Mois of, and from, and for the peoples and tho people are for him. Ho was a splondid soldier, and ho ia ® pure patriot and a fyeal’ statcaman. Garfield will Lo tho noxt Pres fon A Truinune reporter saw THR NON, LYMAN TRUMBULL, & prospective candidate for tho Presidency on tho Demoerntic side, yesterday afternoon, and asked him what ho thought of tho nomination mado by the Republicans, * Mr, Trumbull said ho thought that Gen. Gar- field wasn very clover man, and tho strongest the Republicans could put up If thoy could lect any ono, Ho thought, howover, that tho Domonrats could beat bim with the right man foracandidate, EDWARD P. HALE was very much pluasod with tho nomination. Though Grant had been his firat choice, ho should work hnrd for tho successful candidato, and ho believed that his election wns assured. OAAKLES P. KELLOOO, who has just returned from a Ruropean trip, and hashad no timo to take an Intercst in tho eampuigi, expressed his sat ho choice inado, and thinks that Garfield isn man that every Itepublienn can vote for, Ho did not think that cither Bininc or Grant could have boon ciected, but belleved that the Ohlo man yould carry tho country by storm, as he was by far tho beat man, A reporter dropped in yesterday afternoon on . HENRY W. KING, F8Q., tho Chairman of the anti-third-torm meoth held at Contral Music-Hnll, and asked him who ho thought of tho nomination, “ET think,” anid Mr. King, “that it {8 slmply grand, and It fs a nomination which all good nen, whethor Blaine or Grant, can unite in. Gen, Garfict! ts gifted with on unspotted char- noter, remarkable Intelligence, and n brond, lib- eral mind. Iam proud that bo isan American, and I truly belfeve that he will certainly sweep the country. H¢ is sound on all questions, and ultra in none," M. BELL, B8Q., the boot and shoo denier, whois a stanch Ro- publican, says that ho {s satistied with tha nom|- nation, and will give Gon. Garfleld his henrty support, Washburna was hls first cholec, but ho thought tho choice of the Convention a wise one. JUBTICH AMMEIE thinks that Garfield Is. good ronn, and that the present good times will ald ‘the Republicans in electing him, Ho thinks he can carry New York State, and thoro is no doubt of his election. JUSTIOE BUAYTON had hoard Gon. Garfield's snecch in the Conyon- tion, and had sald nt the timo that the party inight do much warse than nominate him, Ho Hate tho choice mado, would cement tho party. MAYOR HIG, OF LINCOLN, ILL. and a dolognte to tho Convention, thought Gar- fleid.a good man. He hud been opposed to Grant on principle, and rejoiced jn his defeat. Ho thoughbthe cholec would satisfy the voters in his section, Mr, Hillis a brother-in-law of ox- Sonntor Oglesby, and a prominent nian in his part of the State. ‘ A few Demoeratic politicians inst ovening left on tho Chicago & Alton Railroad fur Springfold, which will bo the political Mecca of that party this week. Notlatug MK. PERRY 3. SMITH ina private car, the roportor proceeded to fiecin dis opinion as to the Republican standard-bear- ers, Garfeld and Arthur. “ What do you Democrats think of tho nom!- nation of Garfield?" “Hols the strongest_candidate. our. party could have nominated. Tils personal iltncas fs ‘unquestioned, and be will make a strong run.” “Doyouthink Arthur adds anything to the strength of tho ticket?" “Wall, [don't know; but ho was put on pri- marily tostrengthon the ticket. in New York. That will bo tho battle-ground, and wo must carry {t, and I think we san do lt. We must, howover, nominate a strong candidate in order to du so." . “ Whose namo do you suggest?" “Exouso mo; tho tmin js gotting ready to move. : Having been nfked what he thought of tho Hopublican candidates, . * MIL, ALERED U. MASON, one of tho Democratic colebritics, who was also en route to Springfeld, sald; , “T suppose thoy will do.’ My bollef Js that Wo shull bayo @ free-trado campaign.” . Mik. ‘OSTEN BEXTON, ° wns invelgiod ' iuto- a ‘conversation. ° Tio thonght tho nomination of Garileld a strong one, much better thun Grant,-and ono upon whom tho Ropublican party would unite. GEN, GREEN B. RAUM, after tho Convention had adjourned wagfound bya Trimune sonore at tho Grand @hcitic, the roporter asked: How.do you Iiko tho nom- {nation 2" “1 have known Gon, .Garfleld," sald Gen. Raum, “intimately ainco 187. 1 sorved with him on tho Committoo of Militury Affuirs in tho Fortieth Congress, where we formed a warm friendship, which has continued unbroken over since, At that timo Iformed a bigh opiuion of the abllitics of Mr. Garfield. Bince then he has had « long experience in public afuirs, and ho {8 now in the brondcst sonse ono of our most enlightened and cousciontious stntesinc, Ho has always beon found absolute- ly truo to the prioelpics of tho Republican party, and feariesa tn inuintainiog thom and in cons demning anything in tho Democratio party that looked to overturning the sottlenienta Of tho War. While I was sincerely.of the opinion that the nomiuution of Gou. Grant was tha, best that could have beon made, 1 think that Gen. Gar- Held 16 4 man upon whom ovory clement of the opulent: party can unite in overy State of tho inion. \ Lknow that wo in Tlinois can, and T know that the supporters of Gon. Grant will load the column in avpport of Gen. Garfield. 1 have Observed vory oluscly tho movelnont of public opinion in the Southorn Btates, and I have be- conto satisfied that there féa very strong and growing Sontimont !n favor of free discussion nnd anhonest election, I belluve that, with pyrene, organization and B proper campugn, tha topubtiean party can carry Virginia, North Care olina, South Carolina, Floridn, Louislund, and probably somo other Suuthora States. in my opinion, this is a campiigy. in which tho Hopub- Hcun purty, demanding that all nen overywhero shall observe the laws, and that tho righta of freo assemblages, of free fpuecn greta a froo preas, und a free ballot, shall bo fully recognized will, with Gon, Garileld as a louder, roll up an cnormous populuc majority, and triumphantly elect him to the Proatdonoy.” OAVT, STILLS, “It is twonty-nine youra ago,” sald Capt, A. W. Btiles, now tho Sheri of Ashtabula County, * that Gen. Gariicld taught scboul in those days, Tinight say, by the way, hedandied me on Als knees whon T waa alittio shaver, Hut to tho Ho thuyht school at that time at Ware ro BN fnthor's house, Gurtl tine was limited, It consisted of a suit of Kon- tucky jeans aud two shirts, His baggane, you ean reudily comprohond, was not hurd to check. During thut winter, and when tho term was ap: Pranching {ts closo, Guritold's pants began to wbow weur budly at the kacos, Ho came homo feeling very blue, und to him at that tine tho future looked dark, because ho sald that ho wus poor and could not educate hunsolf, and ho hud to support bis widowed ‘mothor, whom bo Joyed dourly, and to whom be showed the most affectionate attention, Sy mother talked to him, and told = bla that = whon he returnod at night whon ho rotirod, sho would take and mend his pants, so that no ono would ever notice that they bad ovor given out, ‘und,’ safd sho, *whon you got to bua United Btates Sonater the poople won't ask you what kind of clothos you wore fn dayy fone by.’ After Gen. Gurilefd was cleotod Senntor L wrote to ae about the story, and he remombercd It well BTEVIEN A. DOUGLAS, when approached tn tho Ilinols hendquartors at the Grand Paoliio bye Trunone, sald; 1 foul puppy te sults mo If wo wore to havo anybody it ate S but int. Iwisn Grant man, but now Iam for Gariield. I think that yo. ‘snail ofoct him by ody but Grunt could na good a majority as any’ gon" DAN SUEPARD, ; Beoretary of the Mlinols Btate Republican Cons tral Committos, suid: “It's thu nomination of tho party uid £ indorge ft, The whole ticket in Iiinola will be elected by 40,000 majority, Noxt to Grant Gon, Gurileld suita mo first-rato,"" SENATOL CHARFER, OF COLORADO, said: “It sults me next to Haine. But it te Hke a fellow preparing u bunquot, and when it's all ready some othor follow uakkg ie and do- molishing the foust by enjoying it himsvit, I am for tho nominee, Ho is a iirét-class man,” DAVID 7. LITTLE, ono of tho Ilinols Grant dotegatos, aald: “It sults oo well enough 43 a gcoond cholee, Til. nola will givo bin from 40,000 to 45,000 majority." GUN, BURKE, OF ALABAMA, said: “Thnyo served on Gon, Gaificld’s staff. It is an excellont cholo, one of ‘best, and we can make a good tight for blin in our Ktate.” TU ORNMAN ¥DITONE, The editors of German papers In tho city ate tonding tha Convention aru perfectly onthus slastio over the nomination of Gan. Gurteld, ‘Dr. Guonthor, of tho Milwaukee Herold, Sars . Lipo, City Post, ta onthual aatlc, und saya: * Although wo fu Affasonel cane ot givoa single Kloctoral yote to tho Ropub- ican ticket, wo will readily and gladly suppo: Mt Garteld 1s the man.” Dr, Simmoring, of the in = Antonia, (lex.,) Freie Preas says: “No better candidate could have becn nominated. Ho hes enough in him to be lke tho German; coo), quict, and collected; and enough of the American to be prompt, decisive, and onorgotio fn wil political guesuions whlok do- mand an tminedinte sointion, Ie very chila- hood, bis hoyhood, bis manhood, th Ita oeeller na well ad in ita riper years, are security to the country that bo will make an oxertient Preat- fis noble action in the Convention, when tho elegant Senator from New York signified his desire to pitch lelegation from West Virginin out of doors because thoy refused to abide by tho proposition that avery delegate should support the nominey of the Convention, haa won him the good will of nllindepentent men, The Binto of Texas can hardly give him an Electoral vote, but what we can do out of the depths of our ngony will be wlndly done for film,’ Ir. Curt vy, HMolsfolton, tha editor of the Relloville Zettung, 18 glad that tho struggle is over, and that such an acceptable candidate has been tho reault of the duliberations of the Cotte vention shows tho Rood sense of tho Republican pays, Mr. Garfeld will driw every. Vote that 6s hidden in the harvent-ftolds of Helloville and tho surrounding country. Mr. John Ulrich, of tho La Crosso Nord Stern, says, “Ho ts the min,’ NOTES. Nonnis Curran took $1,700 out of one of the buckot-shops on the Garflold numination. “Bob” Bruco,a Board of Trade man, was authorized by a fnrge capf{tal(et on the Board to bet €10.00) for hit that Gen, Garfield would bo defeated by tha Democratic nomines, It in certain that Bruce will have no troublo in find- ing man who will be anxious to cover his money, * About ho'clock Iast avoning tho entiro Wis- consin delegation callol upon Gen. Garfield to congratulate him upon bis success. The gentles min recejved thom 1) bis room, and thery was tt perfect string of visitors for nn hour or more, wi teh finally nd to be cut off, a8 Gen, Garfield needed rest. During tho visit of tho Wisconsin men Col. and Mrs, Robert G. Ingersoll made neal. Col. Ingersoll anid: “General, I am as glad ns you are, Iwill draw cute with you and sce which i the giaddest.” After the adjournment Senntor Conkling came out of the Bepesition Bullding, and, Jockin) armus with another momber of tho New Yor! delegation, proceoded down Michigun avenue to Jackson street, and thonco to the Grand Puelfic Hotel, He appenred woary and disgusted nt bls defent, ‘Thero was nn absenev of tho top-lofiy strut which bne for acveral days been go notices able in bie mance. His carefulty-combed luvks were disturbed, and there was a certain stoop in. the shoulders which indfented extreme wentl- ness and depression. he rounded the cotner of Jackson street, with both hands Janmied fn hia cont-tall pockets and bis hat pulled over kis eyes, ba no longer presented the Picture of neatness, which was ko frequently a suifoct of commont during the curly hours of tho Convention, The coming President and Vice-President wore last night serenuded at tho Grand Pacitia by THe Trinuse band. In front of tho Indica’ entrance the band dlecoursed, und immedintely upon the object of the demonstration becomin: Khown n crowd numbering several thousand gathered nnd shouted thomsclyes hoarse for the appertrince of the two celebrities, Both Gen, ariicht and Mr. Arthur, hawevor, elther Wearled with the oxeltement of the day or nnx- fous to avald any specchmaking, did not show thomeclyes. THE ANTI-TIIND-TERMERS. ‘The anti-third termery hold n meeting in thelr olub room at the Windsor, No, 178 Btato street, yesterday morning. Representatives were pres- ont from tho Young Republican Club of Mussa chusetta, the Independent Republican Club of Now York,und the National Republican League of Pennsylvania. a A resalution was adopted extending tho thanks of tho anti-Grant Assoointion to J, M. Barker und C. 1, Codman, of Massachusetts, for tholr efforts in behulf of a Clyil-Seryice plank in tho Natfonul Republican platform, and for ab- talning the recognition of a principle so eB- sential to tho prosperity of the Republican party. i Attention was drawn to the fnct the Mnssa- chusettr, New York, and Pennsylvania bud con- tributed their pro rata share of the expenses nt- tending tho parker here in Chicayo, and othor States wero requested to make hnste and ante up. Among thoso present wore G. G. Willard, 8. K, Boyeaon, Matson Hill, of Chiengo; Bluford Wilson, Springneld, I.5 Jonn P. Wood, Indini Und. Kobert Hil, Indinnus Jueod Beboe hof, Fellx Kaufman, Rt, 2. Boker, of Now Yor! Sobis teLanghlin, Wharton Barker, of Pennsy yanin; H.C, Hubbard, of Kentuoky; J. A. Parke inson, of Michigan: Lucicn Exton, of Wisconsin; Jobin W, Carter, of Masauonsetts. < AT THE PALMER NOUS Inst ovening matters bod protty nearly sottied down into tholr normal condition, large numbers of dolexates having availed thomselyes of uven- ing omtns ta return home, Tho feeling among the fow Grant supporters who were visible fround the corridors:and hulls scemod . to be one of resigned, acquiescenco fn tho nomination of Gen, Garield, and thoy bore tho chatting and’ satirical condolences that wero addressed to, thom remarkably woll. Jn ono little group, of Whom n colored Southern delegate secined w be Be, central figure and principal apokesinan,'a fibilant opponent of the third torm oamo up witétlo sarcastic question, " How do you feol over the nomination?” He was answered promptly, " Fleat rite; don't you sco how jolly wo are?” "Well," ho retorted, “ that’s tho slokest Joliificntion that I over anw.” And. certainly tho jollity did not seem to bo very spontaneous. Many among thedofeated minority were consoling themselves with tha reflection that they were not altogether oxtingufshed, after all; find, to uso tho fan- ago ofr prominent member of tho Itnols iclegution, *the sccond hulf of the ticket, at any rato, was d—d goo," In these words was expressed nboutail tho comfort that they _woro able to extract out of the situntion. Whon night closed upon tho scene, one who bad visited tho Palmer House during tho closing days of the Convention might well fecl tke one who trod alone some banqtict-hall deserted. The Grant headquarters were closed, tho * Bosses" wero nowhere to be seen, and the hotel seemed to bo wholly given over to tho mild exeitemont of tho Greenback Convention which was bolng held in one of the parlors up-stairs. THE VOTERS VOICE. THREE CHEERS Yom GEN. CANFIELD, ‘Tu the Editor of Ths Chicago Tribune. CitcaAgo, Juno 8&—Now the Ropubllean party enn go into the campaign with o strong plat- form and a noble and unimpenebable cundidate. ‘Viotory is ours If tho fight is ably conducted, Organize Hepublican cluba In evory State of the Union, drill the votersin every district, and guin Afale and unquestionable victory. The noblo band of doleyntes returning home to their gov- oral States can become tho lenders of thoso clubs, and come to the polls in November with thousands of other honest and patriotic cltizena and win the race #0 thitt nono can contust It, i. A. Ubnicn. —— AND EVERYTHING 15 LOVRLY, Bleasieurs Les Editeurs, CrIcAd0, Juno 8.—Puaco and good will toward men. Third term beaten, Bulldozing majorl- tioa by minoritics ta past. State stonling is over. Honesty and_ good government at ‘hand, Nation supreme, State-righta is nil. Jesuca of te War complete. Yours vury truly, 4. Giroux. HE'S ALL MIGHT. To the Editor of The Chicago Tribune, Carcado, June 8.—Tho Republican party will bo very gld to olect Gurileld, If“ Fraddio will kindly lond bis support aud upproval, TarzEns, WILL HE? ‘Db the Editor of The Chicago Tribune, CaroAgo, Juno 8--Will Mr. Pottor Palmer campaign for Gurtietd? ANTI-BORATONEN, THE FEELING ELSEWHERE, IN THE SENATE, ‘A QUIET BCLNE, Spectal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribuna, Wasninaton, D. ©, June 8.—In tho Senate there was comparatively Httlo excitoment, Dilaine camo into tho chamber a short timo after tho news bad beon received and took his seat calmly and with great apparent nonchatance, He at onco took up a nowspaper and bogau to rend while tho Clerk drawiod out the toxt of the Sundry Ctyil bill {na dead monotony, No ono in the chambor looked 1s if there had boen uny~ thing more oxclting than tho reading of a Ujtl for a twolvomonth. Hepublicans arg vory freo to say that they think the nominution is an exocllent ono, tho best which under all the olroumstancos could possibly have beon made, . A quivr DAY,’ Speciat Disvateh to The Uhicago Tribune, Wasntxaton, D, 0., Juno 8.—In tho Bonate tha nows was reocived with moro formullty aud de- corum, though perhaps not with less enthu- siaem, than in tho House, The Sundry Civil bill was under diecussion. Diapatuhes announcing tho nomination waro revuived and the chances of tho tloket considered. A dispatch wassont In thage words to Gen, Garfleld which was drafted by Morrill, of Vormont; “AU Republican Ben: ators present send. thelr oongratulatious,’ Blajuoand Gon, Shoraign appeared in the Sonate Chamber almost us evon as the announcement of Hynows had been made, LAINE MAD NECKIVED INYORMATION at bis own room, and ho simmediately startod for tho Benate, Blaine was choorful and smiling. Gon, Sherman romarked thaf bo did not caro a great doal so longus Ohio got it, Senator Bialno was s00u surrounded by Seuators who extended thelr condolence and sympathy, but Mr, Blaine did not seem to care for the one or need the other, Hoe soon took his seat and was engaged in the ordinary business of logistation, appa- rontly more indifferont of the proceodings at Chicago than any othor Sonator iu the chatber, 0 Ho mado two short spooches, one upon the result | thea of i conforenee committee, and the other upon an ninendment te the Legisiative bill, and ver- tainly dd not appear ike a greatly disuppointed man or Ike an “Achilles sutking {n his tent," IN THE HOUSE. WILD WITH EXCITEMENT, Speelal Mupaten to The Chicago Tribune, Waantxatoy, D.C. June 8.—Tho scene in the Mousa when tho news of Garfield's nomination came was entirely unprecedented in the history of that body, When tha ballot bad proccuded {nr onough to show that thore wasn bronk in Btajno's forces and 9 stampede towards Garfield, 1 motion was made tondjourn. Tho Demoerata restated, a8 thoy wanted to go on as thoy had dony all day, passing blils by unanimous con- sent. Aroll was ordered, and when Gnrfictt's namo wns reached thore was # general clapping of handson the Kepublican aldo, ‘This was the first. demonstration. As the call proceeded metnbers hecame moro intensely Interested In that other roll-call which was going on at tho same minute in Chicago, and squads of Itepub- Hcana left the hall and crowded around the bul- letin-boards in the corridor and fn tho lobby back of tho Speaker's chair. All at once thera waaa wild cheer, which deepened and sprend from the telexraph office in tho corridor back to tho rear lobby, and calminated {nw ronr of trie umphin the hall of the House itself. Thon thoro wasarush futo the Houscof members, pages, and clerks, and a tumult ensued which was fatal to any buatness. Mr. Ackten moved that tho roll-call bo dispensed with, but It was continued to the .cnd in aplte of the uprour, and the Chntr announced that the Huuse bad nde Journed, Thon thera was loud cheers for Haw- ley nnd a speech, but Gen. Mawloy was unwill- ing to respond, ROBESON THEN MOVED that Gen. Hawley take tho ohalr, and Mr, Hawley did soy but ho seemed uowilling to make a speech. Ho simply sald: Tho Chiengo Convention it ita own sneieh Our personal xd will will “Sin, Gurdeld. Tals our old friend, Mr, so selection jn tho highest deyres sntisfac- tory to avery Kepubliean here, whatever muy have been his previous preference. I think one result will be to compel a very excellent: nomlnntion on the other side, 60 that. the cotine try will be sire of a good President for the noxt four years. Tho Democrats of tho House had remained in thor seats, and a great number of outsiders camo tn and stood just beyond the railing. Gon. Hawley was Interrupted once or twico by a factious Democrat who wanted bim to direct a portion of his remarks to thoir ride, Then Mr. Hobeson rose and: sald: ue 4 member of tho House of Mopresenta- Ch — Vale on the Democratic side—On both sides. Mr, Robeson—On both sides, L think we have ty right to congratulate tho whole country that a man whom wa all know to be a man of character and cipacity beyond impeach- mend bas been nominuted by one of tho great Foliticnt parties for the higheat of- fice in the glit of the people, ‘Therefore, Mr. Chatrinan, Lapeak in acknowledgment and on behalf of tho House of [epresontatives that one of our minber, conspicuous before tho people on uecount of bls teryices on this floor, has been, selected na the standard-benrur of the great po- Ntieal party to which 1 belong. That is a sentl- ment which attacks neither the politics nor the feelings of anybody. now ask ull those who are not deterred through pride or principles to Join’ me in giving three cheers for the candidates selected from our body as tho candidate for tho Presidency. [Here tho cheers: wero given with a will, members standing u; and waving hats, handkerehlefs, and umbrellas, Lmoye, Mr. Chairinan, that a committee be up- polnted—and 1 suggest ns its Chairman the oldest member of this House, Judge Kelley—to send by telegraph our congratulations to our fellow-Congressinan, AS JUDGK KELLEY Rosy, Chairman Hawley said to him that when tho meetlug wns first thought of he bad been sought: to take the choir, but that he was not tobe found, Mr, Kelley answered that when the news of Gurfiold’s nomination renched bim he alfpped. quietly out and sent him the following telegram: * Accept congratulations and a pledge of enr nest support.” He did uot intend to be dragged into that chair eithor, and in ull bis ninoteen yeure’ service bere he vever ceeupied the chair but once, and then. ho felt koa fool. Uaughter.) Continuing he sald; “ I thank the gentleman trom New Jersey Robeson], and my associntes on this floor fur having delegated to ino the Irmanship of the Committee tv which 4s to be canflded go grateful Belay. Garileld ign man of great attainments and simplicity of ebaracter, and one who adheres Analy. to his personal convictions. Our friends of the other side, In tho dejection now overcomes them, will tind satisfaction in knowing that wo bave now amnn who will ad minister the Government faithfully, fatrly, patrlotvally after wo shall pavo’ Inaugurated im.” [Cheers and Inughtor.) MR. WANDALL WAS LOUDLY CALLED FOU, but he escaped furthor annoyance by taking hla hatand walking hastily out of tho chutnber, ainid the cheers: of the Nepublicans and tho good-humored Inughter of the Democrats. Tho Chalr then, in compilunce with Mr, Kobeson’s motion, appointed tho following-named guntlo- men ag a comunlites to draft and send a congrat- ulntory telegram to Mr. Gurtleld: Mesars. Kelley, Robeson, Browne (lud,), Martin (N. C,), Pago, Richardson (N.Y), and Henderson (1it,), Mr. Sapp, of Iowa, then maved an adjourn- mont, but first called for threo cheers for Gar- fleld, which wero given in a tumultuous man- n er, TILE ANNOUNORMENT. W, To the olers test re th ASINNUTON, D, C,, Juno 8.—In tho Hauso, the Public Building bin baving been culled up, o nojay discussion eneued, and the confusion was Increased by the ago dispatches which wero coming in announcing a large addition to Gar- teld’s vote, Order was only secured whon Bir, Blackburn presented the report of tho Confer- ence Committeo on tho Post-OMica Appropria- ton bill, which was agreed to. Mr. Hooker announced his intention of object= ing to every proposition undor the Building bill, ands motion was mado to udjourn, During the calling of tho roll there was a great deal of ox- oltoment shown by membera over tha Conven- “on nows, and whon Gartiold's name wns called it was greoted with upplauso on bath the Ro- Nbitcnun und Democratic sido of tho chamber, he announcement which chine {n suon after Wards that Garileld bad been nominated was RECEIVED WITH LOUD CHEERS and applause from membera who had assombled in the lobby buck of tho Speaker's desk, and the vonfusion was go great that tho roll-call was in= terrupted, Mumbora muthorod in groups and discussed the nomination, which appenred to focot with goneral approval with tho Kopubtle- ang, and which was conceded by the Democrats to be a strong one. Tho second call of Gurilcld’s namo wis nv signal for a burst of applause from tha Republicans, ‘The motion was Onally carried, and according- ly the House adjourned. Cheors for Garileld wero then given, while ories of “Spaveh from Huwiloy," and * Hawloy for Vico-rosiiont” went up, but that gontloman did nat reapond, ant, Hebesanet movo that Gon, Hawloy tako 19 chitin, Carried unanimously, amid loud cheers. Whon Mr, Hawley took the cbair the House PRESENTED A qUItLGUS BtattT. ‘Tho chair was occupied and tho seuts of tho ab- sent inombers belug (led by spectators who, upon adjournmout nad crowded into the hull, while fu tha rear of tho scats wore groups of mien evidently full of oxeltemert, Mr, Huwley, on taking the chair, said: I beg leave to say that wo occupy this floor with the kind consent of our friends on tho right, who will have thotr opportunity pyrand-by. (Laughter and orice of’ Specht Speech !"" Bir. Hawley buve ito speech to make. Tho nomfoution inade at Cifergo ia its own speeuh for every Republicun of thie House, and our Ppereonul good will guca with our old friend and assoulate, Gon. Gurfield, [Applause] 1 huve no doubt, from what L huve soon and heard, that this ovent, Unls consummation, isin the vory highest degree, sutlstactory to ovory Ito- publicun bere, whavoyer may have beon his arsenal proferonee. LApplause,) We buve oon warmly divided in the past, Wo will bo niuch inore warily united inthe future, [Loud applause.) 1 think one result will bo—f ami aup- posing that there ure no Democrats hore—to compel an excellont nomlnation on tho othor alde, so that tho country wo ull love will bo cer= tatu of a Prealdunit for tha noxt four youra persounlly whatever bis political opliions, {toud applause, in which the Domocrata Joined.) Mit. RODESON Was thon londly called for, and that gentioman responding, sal id: “As membors of the Aniri- can Conyress— ¢ Demovrat—Bath atdes, Mr, Hobeson (continulng)—Both aldca, I think wo havo tho right to cougrutulato the whole country that a mun whom wo all know to bo 1 mun of cbharueter and capaci beyond Impoachment buy been nominated by one f tho great politicul — purth for tho ol us bighost oltice in the wift of the peoplu, fabpiause, ‘Thorofore, Mr. Chalrau, Lapoake In acknowledgment on’ bebalf of the House of Kepresentatives that ono of uur number, von- splouous before tue people on accouut of bis services on this tloor, has been selected us the standard-beurer of the grent political party to which I belong. That is a seutiment whlob Aifocta neither politics nor tho feelings uf any> yy and L ask everybody within thy roach of my ‘yoicu to juin me in giving three cheers for tho candidate actected from our body as tho candidate of u great party.” ‘Tho ltepu blicans rose and GAVE THE THRYB UNRERS WITH A WILD, butthe Domocrats, though Joining In tho choore ing, retained paresis * Cimoye, dtr. Chiuirinan, that committcc bo & ppaliut » aud f suggest ay ite Chairmun tho alg feat pea of eo Feat du a reallay, OF crenn- syly sent i) ie CO a tong to0Ur follow’ Congrossman on his nomina- ion." for, Kelley, and Chairman ‘Appluuse.) ries then went Hawley «tuted that Mr, Kolley would have ovou- piod the chuir, but that be bad not been presont, Mr. Kelloy—{ bayo been in thatebalr but onc h 1 baye been boro feuies yours, aus felt 60 like @ fool that L never gut inte It 5 again. [Enughter.j I thank tho gentleman from New Jorsoy (Robeson) anid his associates on this tor for having delegated to me the Chairs mansalp of the Committee to which has been confide! ao grateful arate I beg leave to in- form the Chairman and the House — that, tnking nivantaga of the circumstances, { tipped out when Garftold was noms Rated and sent the folowing tolegram: “aecent congratulations and poe of enre pest eupport” | LApplause,] jafes most heartily in this nomination. Gen, Garfield isa mnn of rare forco of character, of wide attains ments, of great. nimplicity. and man who ad- heres us firmly aga trav party. man may to hia personal convictions, and our friends on tho other aldo In the de fon which now overcomes: then, while n bad nomination for them anos. sible, will fod satisfaction in knowing that thoy know the inan to be one who will administer the Governmont faithfully, fairly, and pa triotically after wo shall have inaugurated hin, {Applausc.} ‘THE COMMITTEE. The Chair appointed Messre, Ko! ley, Robeson, Trown, Martin of North Carolina, Pago, Rich- ardaon'of New York, and Henderson of filinois, na the Com ‘ec tn send a congratulatory telo- gram to Mr, Garfl ponte at the suggea- nf 3d el Mr. Michardaan wi tion af Van Voorhl ow York, who wns tn- a willing that the great State of New York should he not represonted on the Committee, and Mr, Henderson, at the suggestion of Mr, Cannon, of THinols, who thought that, Hlinots, “the third Stato Always Repubitean,” should be ropro- sented, The mucting thon, after giving threo moro cheers for Sir. Garfield, adjourned, CONGRESSIONAL OPINIONS. ANTENVIEWS WITH SENATORS AND REPRESENTA Spretal Dispateh to The Chicago Tritunes Wasntxotox, D. C., June 8&—Following aro tho opinions of some of tho leading Sonators and Congressmen now In this city: BENATOR WINDOM, *. Senator Windom, whose ten votes stood by him so tong, was found at his residence on Ver- mont avenue, quictly resting after the day's excitement. Ho was quite willing to talk, and seemed to be very cheerful, “TE think, under the circumstances," said he, “ that the Repub- ean party could not have dono better thin It bas donc. Garfteld fs a strong man, Ho isa man of grent scholarly attainments, of long leginintive experience, and is well and favorably knowntbroughout tho country, especially In the West, Lcertainly think ho will unite the party and be lected. 1 think Mr. Garfleld’s selection is consitered by Itepublicans nan very happy one, and ! havo heard many of them say: so thie afternoon, Of courso he represents a doubtful Stute, or nt louat one which somotimes goes Domocritic, and which, being an October Stato us woll,{s nn {mportant one. Of course Garfletd can carry tt casily, nnd in that way ox- ert an Influence on the campaign.” “And more than that.” it was suggested, “Mr. Garticld fa au Oblo man? “Well,” replied Mr. Windom, laughingly, "I too nm un Ohlo man, and 60 I have no objections to Mr. Gurilold on that score. I think the noml- nation an exceedivgly fortunate one, and for my part I will do all in my power to make it a successful onw,* ry SENATOR INGALLS. Senator Ingalls sald: “I am very woll satie- fled with tho nomination. The choice, I belleve, iso wlse and n strong one, Ithink tho country wencrally will respond favorably. Garfleld is a man of scholarship, of good sense, and of sutlont convictions. The Convention was a remarkuble one, and the chofce etill more so, porhaps, This is tho first timo in the history of tho country whero a member of tho House, 1 Senntor-elect, anda delegute to the nominating Convention has been chosen as candidate for President. Nor {she a‘dark horse’ in the sense in which that term {8 usually employed. He has been discussed more thin once as an avallable candl- date, and, though bis nume was not before tho Convention ut the outset, bo will not be con- sidered # dark horse," MIL SINGLETON. Bir, Singleton, of Sfississippi (Democrat), ania: * Garfield is tha very strongest mun tho ub. leans could havechoscu, Whethor we can beat him or not depends upon whut we can do in tho wayof niming n candidate, Of course Gar- ficld’s nomination kills off all tho Obio men, ‘Thurman, Payne, and Jarrett are all gouo by the board, Ohiols n Hepublican State general): andafter Ewing's fingco Inst fall Gurfold would start in with on advantage of 15,000 majority. 1 could name i ticket, if Lhad my way about it, which, I think, would sweep the country. That ticket Is Soymour and McDonald.” AN, MONNOR, Mr, Monroo, of Oblo, sald that Garfeld wns tho vory strongest man, without an: exception, that could bave ween selected, He would bo able to heal at once all the breaches in the Ree ublican ranks, and his name would bea rally. ‘ng cry from Maine to California and from Min- neaota to the Gulf. No Kepublican could object toGaracit. ‘MR. MABTIN, Mr, Bfurtin, of North Caroiina, sald: “The nomination Is olegant, It sults mo exucllyy 1 wanted Sherman, and hoped and prayed ho would be chosen until I was in despair; but Garfield fs Just us grateful to mens Shormun,"” ‘MR. CANNON, Mr, Cannon,of Mltnols, said: * fwasaGrantman Orst, lust, and all the timo; but I like this nomi- nation. I belleve it is a wise and a strong ono, and ona on whieh tho entire Republican party canunite, Tho Grant men will bo the Inst to souron na candidate, Romember what our own Storrs sald, that when all tho othors bad given up tho fight the Grant cohorta would be found by thoir camp-firos,”” MR, HAWK, Mr, Hawk snid ho folt pleased with the nom- ination. “ Whatever my personul preferenoce may have been at first and down to the break, Ihave no besitation in suytng that 1 think tho choice isn very good and w yery strong one. Gartield {9a man of known power, of extraor. dinary parts, and of great popularity. Ho will run wolt, and will carry cory Northern Btate that could bo carried by any Itepublican. dt. MARIS, Mr. Harris, of Mussachusctts, said; "I bavo been a Gartield man all along. Whon I saw Gar- fleld como in with one vote on tho twenty-sov- enth ballot 1 uttached mysolf to his fortunca and ‘have stood by hint over since, His is a strong nomination, und will sweep Massuchusetts ke a new broom, There will be no more sorchoad foollehness and Butterism thore now." MI, ALDIUCH Mr, Aldrich, of Iltinois, spoke warmly of the nomination, and oayrewsel tho bolicf that a better or wiser cholow could hurdly baye beon mado. “Garfleld is a man," bo suid," with a record, both military and civil, and ono that was not open to au attack ina political campalgu.” MR. A. 1, SMITH, A. Horr Smith, of Ponnsylvania, sald: “Iam glad the Grant man stood firm to the last. 1am ind beenuse it guve the people a chance to do- fone und put down a politienl muchino Itwaan stroug miching, and was ably oficercd, Conke tng, Cameron & Co, never Intended to allow tho peoplo # yoioe in tt, but thoy assortod themselyca and put itdown for this reason, 1am gind tho Grant peoplo beld on until a cyclone struck ern." . MR, WOMPHREYS. Mr. Humppreys, of Wisconsin, sald ho wanted Grant, and disliked to seo him beaten. Ho bo- Hayed the anti-Grant forde at Chicago was as much In tho nature of amuchine as unything could be, Grant had been beaten bya miching, but then Garfield ig good man,and must bo huartily supportod, Mit, ANDENAON, Mr. Andoraan, of Kansas, sald tho nom{uation was just the thing. Mit. (AZELTON, ., Dr. Hazolton.of Wisconain, aafd ft was 0 prot. ty good outcome of a bad predicament, lio wanted Grant, and did not Blaino, but he bad Heo objection to Gurtlold, MATT OANPERTER. Probably tho most dissatisfied man in Washington is Mate Carpenter, ono of Grant's great champions, In conversation to-night ho waa nsked what bo thought of the Chicugo ticket. Ho said: Don't ask me, 1 bave not wot my broath ao and I do not expect to for FES Rr a nega aaa tappenred that hu tho 8 toke ood ou ‘Could have beou wade under tho offen. stances. SAID A NEPUBLICAN, member of tho Houses“ Randull tried to smile whou tho tolegrain announcing the noimluation of Gartleld was road to him, but it was 8 vory vsickly stile!" ndall bud hoped for the nomination of Grant. Within three weeks, ro- forring to tho bousta of tho Grant mon that the old commander could curry some Soutborn Btates, Speaker Handall said: “We will give you Hopublicans Virginia with Grout, aud will hen relator it Poumoaratls Pet eo a rere ocrata rollod upon yuining Northorn Ito; States bad Grant boon nominated, CONGHESIMAN KITOTAM, of New York, an ardent Muine man and a fonder of the bolters ngainet Conkling, auld: “Pho jig isup, It is the best thing that could havo Deon dune.” BAYKE, of Poonsylvants, said: “The old gu atood out woilrand it will be golid at the ae ‘There 4g no crow in this.” < JUDGR KELLEY, f Ponnsylyania, on belng asked what he {tought of the toket, remarked that it was au fsumensel; strong, tloket, wu immucnsoly strong ong; a ticket which very Hopublican to the lant can support. It willunfta every portion of the purty and carry ovory Northern Btate except, perbups, ludiana, and I sbull uot bo surprised, to seo tho yoto of Inilany | ror jarield, With euch leaders us Conkling, Arthas ticket iu New assured. Pennsylvania will certainly give the Republican toket 40,000 majority. Thore might have beon somo feollng remaining had elthor Grant or Blalno been nominated, but on Gartield ull can unite with a, will, ‘ls nowlnution te Setat to tho Domocratio purty, whose ouly hope isy in the succesy ut ilo coming election, for the text r census will ptaco thom In such a minority thag _it will be hopotess for them to keop up thelr ganization on its Bourbon bales Pee ILLINOIS, TUSCOLA. Spectat Diepateh to The Chicago Tribuns, Tracota, Ml, Juno &—Tho nomination of Gon. Garfold was recived by an excited and nervous growd of people, who bad collected. about tho Tuscola Journal builetin-board, with supreme satisfaction. All Republicans, with tho exception of n fow bide-bound Grant mon, Joinad in the demonstration with hearty good- will, and the universal acclaim wns thnt the patty bad scleoted the very best man that wat available, ‘Tho nomination of Garfield hat Roted as a cement of unificntion among the varlous factions, and thoy now ploige thom- selves to work in unison for Another Heput> Mean victory next fall. Not a Republican will bolt Garfield. Many Ropubticans who wandcrod with the Greonbuck and Independent partict indorse the nomination and will aupport the Uckot. Grant's defeat caused a sigh of rellof, Poor Logan! How havo tho mighty fattont Grand ratification meoting to-morrow night, OTTAWA, Speetat Dispatch to The Cheago Tribune, Orrawa, Hl, Juno 8&—Tho nows of the nom! nation of Gen. Garfield wns recolved hera almost immediately after the ballot hnd been cast, Hit muimo was received with choors and grent on- thuelnam by nil clnases except Democrats, ‘The several factions of Republicans had for soveral days felt uro that nelthor df tho principnl can- idates. could be nominated, and when nows of Gorfleld’s success caine it was necopted with moro enthusinsin than has been manifested for yenrs, A. ealuto of fifty uns was fired in tho afternoon, and a ratification meeting held tn tha Court-louso this evening, which was addrossed by Henry Mayo and others of this city, and Col. Gibbs, of Tonnessec. Lepubiteans feol suro that the tleket of Garfield and Arthur will win, Gore man Kepubticuns predicting a majority of 26,000 in Utinols atone. Drxon, Speetal Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Dixow, Ill,,Juno 8—The nomination of Gon. Garticld ts recelved here with unbounded satis- faction. 1tnot only consolidates the entire No- publican party, but tho Liberals and many Democrats aro equally well plensod. All tho Greeloyites exproas tholr full satisfaction with the nomination. No nomination of a President was over recelved with such gratifying enthu- singm. Extensive preparations are being mrada for a grand ratification meeting to-morrow tught. Put Lee County down for tho largest ma- Jority every given for the Republican ticket. Every mun who ever bore the name of Kepub- ean duting and since the War will bo fn lino on election-day under the old banner. SPRUNOFIEDD, Spectat Dispatch to The Chtcago Tribune. Sruxorinc, Il, Juno 8.—The news of Gen, Gnrtleld's nomination occasloued great onthusi- asm in this city, and was received by tho part) gonerally, without rezard to thelr Pperscnal profs ¢renecs, os u buppy issue out of all their alliice tog. Noon tho eunuons were booming in honor of tho nomination, and tags wore flying from the State House, Government Butlding, ‘Leland Hotel, Journal oMce,and othor buildings, Among the numerous dispatches of congratulation sent to Gen. Garfield was one from tho Stuto sournal proprictors assuring him that, altbough thoy had supported Gen, rant, they would dinily and vigorously Arringomenta wore at hotlea, W largo and exthueinetie wemnolace: 02 nembléd nt the Court-Housn this ovening’ and were entertuined by excellent speeches by tha Tfon. Milton Hay, Col. E. R. Hoe, tho Tou. James » Conkling, tho Koy. Robert Nourse, Thomas Sterling, aid M. F. Simmons, Tho speakers, while oxpressing aympathy for tha. Brent leaders of the party who had been defeated, aronscd. great enthustusm by tholr sketches of Garfleld'’a character and carcor, and the mecting ad- Journed with three cheers for the nominees. pwiairr, Spectat Dispatch to The Crteago Tribune, Dytattr, Ml., June §.—The nomination of Gar: field is received by all Republicans with great enthusiasm, Ourpcoplo here feel that tho Ie- publican party has oscuped certain dofeat by tho. buriul of third-termism. While many would have preforred Waghburne, now that Gartleld is the mana feeling of unanimity pro- vails umong Republicans that has not deer manifested since tho present excitement with regard to the nomination began. All breathe frocr, and all are confident of victory in November. — Our city ia brilliantly’ ite luminnted, and our band discoursing music.’ The depot of tho Chicago & Alton Rall-. road is hung with Chineso lanterns, and o fine Aanererency with * Garfluld—J830" foco- rates ltsfront. Tho town Is full of people from tho country, all oager to honr tho result sf tho Convention and enjoy with us its happy fssuc. Tue Citcago Trimune deserves the thanks of the people of the Northwest for its peralstont efforts in overcoming and finally conquoring machine politica, BLOOMINGTON. Bpectat Dispatch to ‘Tha Chicago Tribune. BrLoomixaron, [l).. Juno 8.—The nows of Gar fleld's nomination was reculved in this city with tho greatest surprise, but Hopublicans ‘are of tho guneral opinion that the nomination was ong of tho best which could hive becn mado, ani calculated to unite the party jn the coming cam- alga in the stronvest working tmanucr, While ho nomination was unlooked-for, thero {6 avery ovidence that he will receive tho united suppors of tho party from the Mepublicans in thls and adjoining couutics of the Thirteenth Congres- slonal District. When the nomination was firat announced, tho greatest onthusinsin provaited. tho etrects being crawdod with hundreds of peo- ple, who gave carneat cheers for Gnrtlold and Arthur, ‘This ovening © rand ratifiention meeting wns held upon the public square, which was addressed by a large number of leadini speakers ofthe elty. Buntires were kindled, an tho city wus ablaze with tireworke and other !l- luminations, PEORIA. Special Dispatch to The Chtcago Tribune, Proura, Il. June 8,—Tho nomination of Gen. Gartivld for President {s balled with Joy by the Republicansof thiscity, ‘Thoy roalize that with im ns odard-bearcd all difercuces in the Republican ranks caused by the action of Lognaa willbe bented, and thelr chances for victory uy enhateced. On tho other band, the Jemvorats are correspondingly disheartened. ‘Thoy had entculated on Grint’s nomination and his easy defeut, and dislike to see their hopes shattered by tho Convention. To-night an impromptu —_folliflcation = =was hold. Iands headed a torchiight —proccasion which — pierad tho streets, beurlug appropriate mottecs. Specehes wero mado from the Peorla House balcony by tho Hon, Washington Cocko, Judge 8. 1. Puterbaugh, Presidential elector for this district, and othors., One hundred guns were fired in honor of the nomination, MENDOTA, 5 Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune. Menor, Ill, June &—The announcemont of Garfleld’a nominution was recetved here witb intensy satisfaction, Tho Contral Committe hud tho cannon pluced, anda salute of twenty= one guns brought out the population, Cheer after cheer ront the alr, flags und banners waved from window to house-top, bands played, and had QGerfleid been decided upon from the: frat the apparent satlefaction could not huye beon greater. Failing to untte on Blalpe, Uon of the Convention is heartily indorsed hero, And willreceivo the full und undivided vote of tho Hepubiican majority, Including the Germans, The Pemocrats ure the only persons down in tho month to-night, Thoy hal hoped for Grant's nomination, a8 being the onv most casy for thoir Roe, to defeat, but with Garticld usa foo they look upon thoir cnuse asa" forlorn bopa,” OARLINVILLE, Special Dispatch to Tha Chicago Tribune, ' CANLINVILLY, Tih, June The announces ment of tho nomtuation of Gen. Garfield by tho Republican National Convention was jeculved dn this elty by tho Grint, Bln! and Wrsh- burne mon’ with the greatest onthnuaaam, ‘Tho nomination was a great hurp! ph but it will hartmonizy all the contliction fy the Republican party, and the grand olf party will unite toa man in voting und working for the grout states." man und leador of 18%. ‘This city Is ubluxo with bonflrus, and a salute hus just begn fired in honor of tho nomince. Flugs ro dleplayed onali tho pubifo buildings, A grand ratification meoting. will tako place Xt the Court-Hougo this week, “Guriicld und victury “is tho cry. Tha stalwarts will Fally around tha old Republican: Dunner and carry It to victory, Quincy, ai Special Plavatch to The Chleago Tribune, Quincy, Til, June §.—Tho nomination of Gon, Gurield gives yeneral suttstuotion to tha Hoe pubticuns here, although ithae evuked no par Joulur demonstration of cuchuslusin. The Grant nen would buyo preferred tha neminution of Grant, a8 the Dinihe men would have preferred laine, But ae a matter of compromise It keeme to be wenerully agreed that ‘the choles of Gare field was the bost that could have been made, Degocnits clatin to be greatly rejoiced at the dofeat of Grant, whose numination they now Assert was tho ono they werv inust wfrald of, Noarrunguments have yot buen made fur satis fying the Chicnge nominations, ROCHELLE, “, ‘ Spectat Dispatch to The Chicago Triburis, NOOHKLLY, 111, June 8.~Hochelle, the homo o} Delegate Holcomb, is wild with onthuatasin ov hatous bands of muslo, aud tho choots of the nations sof musio,and tho ci o! farpuiace make tha plgne Uvely, Tho third oad, Hurrah for Garfold’ IBESBYVILLE. ¥ Spectat teh to The Chicago Tribuns, JBNSEY VILL, I], June ~The nomination of Gariletd was rocelved bore with evident sutie~ faction by all factions of the Hepublican party; His splendid proaentation apevob| for Sherman, with bis briltlune tilitury and. political recont, revented ALY murprise: ie this resglt, ‘The tidol- ity of Grant's dol nates Batisfied hia friends, the County Republican Central Committva have arranged for a grand ratitication meeting at the Court-House Thursday eveniin. 1 mo crats who sald they wanted Graut noulluated, to beat him oasily, ure the moat disappuloled and i ‘ ) ! { } 1 } j t i ‘