The Kenosha telegraph and tribune. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1859-1860, 1860-05-24
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The progress OF the ballot was watch
ed with most intense interest, espec-
tally toward the last, the crowd bccom
ing silent as the contest narrowed
down, wnen before the result was an
nounced.
Mr.. CARTER, of Ohio said--I rise
Mr.. Chairman, to announce the change
Of four votes of Ohio from Mr.. Chase
to Abraham Lincoln.
This announcement, giving Mr.. LIN
coin majority was greeted by the audi
ence with the most enthusiastic and
laundering applause, The entire
crowd rose to their feet, applauding
the ladies waving their
handkerchiefs, the men waving and
throwing up their hats by thousands,
cheering again and again, The ap
plause was renewed and repeated for
many minutes. At last partial silence
having been restored, with many gen
tlemen trying to get the floor.
Mr.. EVARTS, of New York-Mr
Chairman, has the vote been declar-
ed ?
The CHAIR-No, sir.
Mr.. ANDREW, of Massachusetts,
Mr.. Chairman, l sought an opportunity
some time since, and before finishing
the roll call of the States, at the direc
ton of many Of my associates at the
Massachusetts delegation, to correct
their vote. [ am instructed to report
that the votef from Massachusetts stands
for Abraham Lincoln, Is; for William
II
Mr.. McCRyLLIS, of Maine-Mr.
Chairman the young giant Of the west
has become of age. He is 81 years old.
Loud cries of :'order.'' Maine gives
her vote unanimously in favor Of Lin
coin. Renewed applause.
Mr.. REEDER, Of Pennsylvania
desire to correct the vote Of Pennsyl- |
vania. In the haste of taking SO large
a number of delegates, it was not taken t
as the desire, and they wish me to an
nounce it as. for Abraham Lincoln 53;
for John McLane 70; for William IL.
Seward -.
Mr.. ROLLINS, Of New Hampshire.
i desire to correct the vote OF New |
Hampshire. New Hampshire votes
for Abraham Lincoln 10 votes. APP |
plause.
Mr.. EAMES' of Rhode islam .--Mr
Chairman, desire now to announce
that Rhode Island casts s votes for
Abraham Lincoln.
Mr.. WELLES, of Connecticut.-M |
Chirman, am requested to state that
the vote Of Connecticut is for Abra,
ham Lincoln, 2 tor Salmon p. Chase
the rest as before given.
Mr.. CARTER, OF Ohio-I am reques- !
ted by the delegation from Ohio to now
present their unanimous vote for Abra
ham Lincoln; 46 votes. Great APP
plause.
At this time there was great confu
sion. A salute was fired without, and I
to within the Wigwam by |
vociterous cheers A life size photo
graph of +. Lincoln was then brought
upon the platform, and the audience
greeted the sight with rapturous and
long continued cheering.
Mr.. BROWN, of Missouri am
to cast the entire vote of
votes-for that gallant
son of the West, Abraham Lincoln.
Great enthusiasm.
A delegate from Iowa. am an
by the delegates from Iowo,
to cnange their vote, and make itunan-
imous for Lincoln. Applause.
Mr.. GALLAHER, of Kentucky,
Mr. President, Kentucky came here,
not to obtrude, but to sanction the eX
preston that is now indicated, and
casts full vote for Abraham Lincoln.
loud Cheers.
Mr.. NORTH, of Minnesota am
by the delegation from Min
nesota, and make it unanimou for
Abraham Lincoln.
A DELEGATE from Virginia
The delegation from Virginia ak to
have their full vote recorded for Abra
ham Lincoln. Applause.
Mr.. TRACY, of California; am
directed by the delegation Of Califor-
MIA to change five votes in favor OF
Abraham Lincoln, making her vote
5 to 3.
Mr.. FITCH, of Texas-I am au
thorized by the delegation of Texas to
have her vote recorded for Apraham
LiucOln.
Mr. WYSE, of the District Of Col
umbia-I am authorized to change the
vote of the District Of Columbia from
VIM. H. Seward to Abraham Lincoln,
Of Illinois.
Mr.. WILDER, ofKansas-I ain au- t
thorized by the delegation from Kan
sas to change her vote to the gallant
disciple Of the ''lrrepressible counict,"
Lincoln.
Mr.. WEBSTER, of Nebraska Ne
Draska casts her unanimous vote for
Abraham Lincoln.
A DELEGATE from Oregon Ore
yon also casts her unanimous vote for
Abraham Lincoln.
The vote was then announced by the !
Secretary as follows : Whole number
IF votes cast 466; necessary to choice
234. !
For ABRAHAM Lincoln, Of Illinois,
364 votes.
The CHAIR-Abraham Lincoln, Of
Illinois, is selected as your candidate
for President of the United States
-Thunders Of applause and great con
fusion.
Mr.. EVARTS, Chairman of the