Thomas Hendricks was the only individual nominated for vice-president, and received the nomination almost unanimously on the first ballot.
The delegation from Ohio had thought of offering the name of one of her distinguished sons, Henry B. Payne.
However, the feeling of unanimity was so great that the Ohio delegation declined to present his name and seconded the nomination of Hendricks.
But when the roll call vote took place, Ohio cast 8 blank ballots.

Source: Official proceedings of the National Democratic convention, held in St. Louis, Mo., June 27th, 28th and 29th, 1876. (
September 3, 2012).
Thomas Hendricks was the only individual nominated for vice-president, and received the nomination almost unanimously on the first ballot. The delegation from Ohio had thought of offering the name of one of her distinguished sons, Henry B. Payne. However, the feeling of unanimity was so great that the Ohio delegation declined to present his name and seconded the nomination of Hendricks. But when the roll call vote took place, Ohio cast 8 blank ballots.
Source: Official proceedings of the National Democratic convention, held in St. Louis, Mo., June 27th, 28th and 29th, 1876. (September 3, 2012).
1876 Democratic National Convention