Grant." Mr.Blaine's name was placed in nomination by a delegate from Michigan by the name of Joy.

His effort did not come up to public expectation.
The eloquent speech of Senator Frye, of Maine, who seconded the nomination, made up in part for the public disappointment in Mr.Joy's effort.

The name of Secretary John Sherman was placed before the Convention in one of General Garfield's most powerful and convincing efforts.

It is safe to say that the speech delivered by General Garfield on that occasion made him the nominee of that convention.

After drawing an eloquent and vivid picture of the kind of man that should be made President,--with the intention of naming John Sherman as the man thus described,--he asked in a tone of voice that was pitched in a high key: "Who is that man ?" The response came from different parts of the hall, "Garfield." And sure enough it was Garfield.