Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-05-28

round the Flag" accompanied by the
band.
Here the enthusiasm was indescriba-
bic.
On motion, the President was author
ixed to telegraph the nomination to Gen.
Grant. The campaign song, music by
Geo. L. Root, entitled, flight 1t out. on
the old Union Line, was sung and re-
celved with great favor. 80,
NIr. Schofield moved to proceed with
the nomination of Vice President, and
Mr.. Sinclarc made amotion for recess,
but ii was rejected. 1t was eagreed 10
proceed with the nomination.
Mr.. Pierce, of Virginia, nominated
Henry Wilson, Of Massachusetts,. Mr.:
Blaflin ssconed the nomination ana
eulogized Mr.. Wilson warmly, sketching |
his life and eervices.
Mr.. Lane, of Indiana, nominated
that "tried true, and trusted patriot, -
Schuyler Colfax, [Great cheering, and
eloquently presented his claims. With |
Colfax, who is no doubtful man, Indi-
diana is sure for the ticket, although
some have slanderously called her
Mr.. Parker, from New Jersey, second
ed Mr.. Cofax as the candidate and rep
resentative of the yonng men loved by
them for his characteristics OF heart and
mind.
Mr.. Dutche, from Michigan, support
ed Mr.. Colfax, every mention OF whose
name was hailed with cheers. Coifax
Mr, brown. of Pennsylvania, said
Allegheny County would give Colfax
ten thousand majority. Other Pennsyl-
vanians interrupted by saying that
Brown was acting against instructions.
gave the whole Republican majority OF
Tho State, and he wouldvote Colfax first,
last and all the time.
Mr.. Hassaurek for Ohio, presented
that champion of human rights, Hon.
Bonj. +. Wade, the child of the people
and selfAmade man, [wild cheers, one
of such incorruptible virtue that the
people know him as honest Ben. Wade.
Let the Convention say to him for the
people "well done good and faithful
servant.
Schurtz for large majority OF the
Missouri delegation, seconded Wade.
fcheers.1 If nominated there will be
no temptation to assassinate General
Grant. ;
Mr. spalding, of Ohio, said for the first
it'lse II would iId give give Wade forty-two votes.
Mr.. Jones, of South Carlinia, sup
ported the old Roman veteran Benz.
Wade. His State was ready TO Wade
in.
Mr.Trenaine, of New York, nomi-
mated New Yorks favorite son, Reuben
9. Fenton. [Cheers. He sketched
his public character and euiogized him
as the great political organizer and the
soldiers friend. He argued earnestly to
show Fenton's strength before the peo.
ple. He claimed his nomination wonld
secure victory in New York. [Closing
with great cheers.
Mr.. Stairs, OF Illinois, eloquently sup
ported Mr.. Fenton as the standard bear
er In the canvass defeating Horatit
Seymour at the time.
The Chicago representatives were
heard firing 100 guns for Grants nomi
notion.
Mr.. Logan announced that Illinois
would cast IA for Fenton IL for Ham
lin and for Colfax.
Mr.. Warmth, for Louisiana, support
ed Fenton.
Mr.. Wood of kentucky, nominated
Ex-Attorney General James Speed, o
] Kentucky.
Mr.. Sanders, of Maryland, nominated
Jno. A. j. Creswell, of Maryland, am
said he had asked his delegation to re
frain from obeying the instruction ofth
Maryland Convention to vote for him
They declined pcremtorily and he mus
ncqiesce. reserving the right OF MS IN
dividual vote for Mr.. Wade. [Cheers.
Mr.. Forney, ofPennsylvania, as Chaii
man of the Republican Committee G
that State, nominated Al. Curtin.
Mr.. Mcclure presented Mr.. Curtin
claims as representative of the 1OO, 90
Pennsylvania Republicans. Remind
ing the convention that as the Stat
casts her vote next November SO VIII
the decision of the CANVASS. [Repeate
cheers.
Mr.. Williamson, for Iowa, voted 70
James Harlan, and Mr.. Whlttlemore
of South Carlna, endorsed M. Williams
lCheers.]
Mr.. Keller, of Alabama, named w
ID. Lelley, of Pennsylvania. PARTS
applause and boisterous laughter.]
Mr.. Seymour, of Wisconsin, support
his delegation gave Fenton Z, Colfax
Hamlin and Curtin l. Personally, h
thought 1t wise to retrlve the mistak
made ut the Baltimore Conyentio
when Hamlin was displaced for John
son.
Mr.; sheply, ofMaine nominated Han
lin (Cheers.
Mr. Saulter, of Pennsylvania sup
ported Curtin said that he was nearl
the undivided choice of the State.
tMr. Humphrey, OF Alabama, said i
respected Kelly, Wade, and other nom
nees, but part OF them supported Wi
son.
Mr.. Raster, or Illinois, seconded Han
lin he would unite the party of I'll
whole Uuion.
Mr.. Hubbard, of West Virginia, cal
cd for tho vote, that the delegatio
might show their hand [Cries OF vot
vote
Mr.. Martin, OF Kansas, nominal,
Samuel q. Pomeroy of Kansas.
General Sickles, of New York, wf
greeted with cheers he supported u
claims OF Fenton, as Gus of u groupe
wargovernor whosupportedt the patriot
War Secretary, Stanton. [Applause
They then proceeded TO call the re
for Vice President. There was mu,
splitting OF delegations Fenton had IL
Wade l40, Wilson l10, Kelly @, Golf
lls, Curtin 52, Hamlin 80 Harlan Il
Creswell H. Pomeroy 1; whole numb
Oi8 necessary TO choice 825.
Fifth Ballot Colfax 22t, Wade II
Fenton 1877, Wilson 6l, end Hamlln
Before the chair announced the I'm
vote the delegations from all the Stat
with the exception of Now York al
Ohio, declared unanimously I'm favor
Colfax. The final vote was then a
nounced thus Total number cast O.
necessary 10 choice 325, Colfax o.
Fenton 81. Wade AZ, and Wilson IL.