The convention 1880 Republican National Convention
a view inside interstate exposition building (known glass palace ) during convention; james abram garfield (center, right) on podium, waiting speak. at noon on wednesday, june 2, j. donald cameron banged gavel commence beginning of seventh republican national convention. instructed, cameron placed nomination senator hoar temporary convention chairman. nomination passed unanimously. later, delegates john h. roberts of illinois , christopher l. magee of pennsylvania made temporary convention secretaries. senator eugene hale of maine submitted resolution roll call, in chairman of each delegation announce people delegation serving on convention s 3 committees. committees formed, , convention adjourned @ 5 minutes past 3 in afternoon. the convention reconvened @ 11:00 a.m. on june 3. roscoe conkling submitted motion recess, motion rejected. new york delegate, henry r. pierson committee on permanent organization, submitted proposal make temporary convention assignments permanent. motion ado...