CHAPTER XXXIV.. Struggle for the Presidential Nomination.

STRUGGLE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION. General Grant's Friends in the Field--The Inter-Oceanic Ship Canal --Personal Popularity of Senator Blaine--John Sherman Supported by General Garfield--Political Double-Dealing--Garfield's Speech at Chicago--Nomination of Garfield and Arthur--Visit of General Grant to Washington--A Cold New Year's Day--Reception at the White House --Official Presentations--Appointment of Mr. Blaine as Secretary of State.