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About Nebraska herald. (Plattsmouth, N.T. [Neb.]) 1865-1882 | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1876)
PLATTSMOUTII, JUNE 16. THE CONVENTION. WEHNESUAY iiiul TliriJSDAVS PROCEEDINGS. Hayes Refuses to Accept the Nomination of Vice President. All Wednesday was consumed in de bate on rules and platform. The anti-Spencer delegation from Alabama was admitted, which caused considerable excitement ami some feel ing, as this was understood to mean RIaine. It was finally settled harmo niously. A section of tin resolutions treat ing the Chinese question elicited much debate. nominations. Kellogg presented the name of .lew ell, of Conn. Thompson, Morton of I n diana. Pinchbeck colored ) seconded the nomination. Italian presented Rris tow of Kentucky. Judge Poland of Vermont seconded this nomination. Win. Curtis, X. V. followed in behalf of X. V. Republicans. Dana, of Mass. spoke for Rristow. Ma ink Rob Ingersoll nominated RLAIXK. He paid a glowing tribute to his ability and statesmanship and said republicans did not demand a man who must get a certificate of character from confederate Generals. II. II. Timer (colored). Georgia, seconded the nomination, Mr. Five of Maine, stood up for RIaine. and pledged the vote f Maine solid for him. Wood ward presented Conkling as a states man an orator and a patriot. Ex-Governor Xoyes presented Haes of Ohio. Reviewed his political rec ord and said he w;.s honest, brave and wise. Old I Jen. Wade seconded his m.minaliou. 1 1 art ra nfts name was presented a' tout " o'clock, when it was ascer tained the hall could not be lighted, and an adjournment ensued. Hon. I,. W. Osborne, of Ulair, is ap Miuteil on the National Republican Central Committee from Xeb. AFTERNOON NEWS. s!'KIAL TO T1IK N KB. II KB A 1.1 ! Our people gathered in knots ou the street, and speculation rife as to who would be the winning man. Almost every Republican Mas sure IJlaine would be the man. About 2. p. m. the ballots begin to come. Here they are FIUST BALLOT. Rla:ne, 2!; Morton, 124; Rristow. li:J; Conkling, !9. SKCONI) BALLOT. Maine. 2U ; Rristew, lit; Morton. 111. burne, 1 , Wheeler, 4. KOCKTIl BALLOT. RIaine, 2'2; Rristow, 12tS ; Conklinn, 4; Ilartranft, 71 ; Hayes, 0; Moio;i. 10; Washburne, :J; Wheeler. 2. KIKT'J. RIaine. 2st; Rristow, 1 14 ; Conkling. 2; Ilartranft, t50; Hayes, K4; Mor ton, ti.-; Wheeler, 2; Washburne. -i. sixth. I J'.aine. :;); Rristow, 111; Conkling. !M ; Harlranft, 40; Hayes, US: Mor ton, : Wheeler, 22; Washburne, J!. Rristow and Mo ton withdraw ami Hayes nominated on 7th ballot. IT AT TIIK TKI.Kl It A I'll Oll-J::. When R'a'ne ran up to SO many were very sanguine. While all were waiting for the 7th ballot, which it was felt would proba bly settle the matter, some wag sent a message down on Main street giving particular figures,' unnig RIaine down to 1.10 and giving (Smut 20:5. The wildest confusion followed, most of the way'aiers b,;eved the news many friends of the old General threw up their hats in dead earnest for Grant. And yet we wait. Click, click, c'ick. goes the 'sounder," and no news from Cincinnati. Wires so full big nowspapes and big politician want it a'l. Little place like Plaits mouth must wait, and yet there were many anxious hearts in Platlsmoiith as well as elsewhere. At last alout 4 we got the news from Uui -lington. "HAYS NOMINATKI) ON 7.II BALLOT." Many would not believe the news having been fooled on the Grant mes sage. Mr. Yates kindly asked again and got the news from Council RlufTs: Hays nominated, can't get the figures." Then everyone drew a long b:eatl. and now we are waiting for the View President. Wheeler of Xew York stands best for Vice President. He is a number one man from a good State, and would take well. All true Republicans seem pleased and satisfied at the nomination of nays. 1 p. in. no fu: t her news. LATKB o;'i0 V. u. 7th ballot. Hayes 34; RIaine Sr,l. STILL LATKIt OMAHA, t'.S0 V. M. To JVt-6. lie mid, Piattsmoittlt. William A. Wheeler, of Xew Yoil , nomiaated for Vice President. Great, enthusiasm over the ticket. All par ses satisfied that it is the best ticket, on the whole, that could have been nominated Send her up Hayes x Wheeler. Here she goes and we're lound to elect. 100 Guns were fired for Hayes Hip, Hip, Hurrah!!! We have delayed our paper to g:ve this great news to the county, and hope our county subscrib ers will appreciate tue motive, and pardon the delay.