CHAPTER XXVIII.

THE CENTENNIAL GLORY. Observance of the Centennial at Washington--Entertainment of Dom Pedro, of Brazil, at the British Legation--The National Republican Convention at Cincinnati--Illness of Mr. Blaine at Washington--How Blaine was Defeated and Hayes Nominated--Contest for the Returns in Doubtful States--Cipher Telegrams--Examination of Colonel Pelton --Threats of Revolution--Intimations of Bargains.