CHAPTER XXIV.

The Battle still Undecided.--Sunday among the delegates.--Garfield's Remark.--Monday another Day of Doubt.--The Dark Horse.--The Balloting on Tuesday.--Garfield's Remonstrance.--He is Unanimously Elected on the Thirty-sixth Ballot.--Enthusiastic Demonstrations, Congratulatory Speeches and Telegrams.--His Speech of Acceptance. 187

Return Home.--Ovations on the Way.--Address at Hiram Institute.--Impromptu Speech at Washington.--Incident of the Eagle.--The Tract Distributor. 196