The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-07-17
NUMBER %.


not, last evening. believe that the event
which has now occurred could have hap
| pended. His remarks here we're not dis
tincily audible to the reporter, because Of
conversation in his vicinity. He was un-
| derstood to say he had no expectation that
Ohio would have come to the support of
the distinguished citizen of New York
He had opposed Ohio's earnest wishes. In
| conclusion he announced the unanimous
vote of New York for Seymour.
Mr.. Clark, of Wisconsin; called for the
ratification of the nomination by three
cheers for Seymour. which were given with
q will.
The Chair announced the result, all the
States having voted. The result was, Sey.
mour 3l7 votes. Enthusiastic cheering by
the whole Convention, the audience rising,
waving has, handkerchiefs, fans, ETC., for
several minutes. Loud calls for Seymour
aud cries of sit down in front.
Preston, of Kentucky, offered a resolu-
ton to proceed to nominate a candidate for
| Vice President.
| @HS OVuf SutlOu tueH toOh q recess Tor
one hour.
At P. N. the delegates are reassemb-
ling, and various State delegations are eau
cussing in the hall. There seemsa general
conviction that the second place on the tick
ct must be assigned to a soldier.
The chair called the convention to order
at $50 P N.
Governor Seymour having retired to HE
quarters at the st. Nicholas Hotel, the call
of States was continued for nomination for
Vice President
Ordered to be spread on the minutes.
Mr.. Preston, of Kentucky, made few
remarks, in which he said this nomination
was due to the West, and presented Gener-
al F. P. Blair, of Missouri As a South
srn soldier, vho had differed from General
Blair in the war. be desired to say that the
soldiers of the South extended their hands
to the soldiers of the North in token of am
ity and good will.
General Steadman. Of Louisiana, nomina-
ted his companion 10 arms, General F. p.
Blair. He claimed the support given by
the South to General Hancock. and the
nomination of General Blair By Mr.. Pres
ton was evidence that the soldiers of the
South accepted the situation and the Issues
Of the war in good faith.
Under the circumstances, Indiana said
she would sustain General Blair.
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska and Ne
vada also seconded General Blair.
! North Carolina, to show that she bad no
prejudice against soldier who fought gal
lautly for his own eide during the war, sec
ouded the nomination Of Gen. Blair.
Oregon also seconded Gen. Blair.
Pennsylvania recorded the nomination Of
that great soldier and sound statesman.
Gen. Blair. [Cheers.1
When South Carolina vas called, her
Chairman rose aud introduced Wade Hamp-
ton to announce her response. He was re-
ceiyed with uprOrous applause.
Gen. Hampton said the soldiers Of the
South frankly, Ohserfully and cordially ac-
cepted the hand Of amity extended to them.
He thought it due to the soldiers Of the
North that they should have the second
place on the ticket, and he seconded the
nomination Of Gen. Blair.
AS be took his seat, Gen. MoClernand
crossed the hall and took Mr. Hampton's
hand. amid vooiferOus applause.
Virginia accepted Gen. Blair on the to-
ken Of acceptance Of the profFer by the
Northern soldiers of amisy and good will
At the close Mr.. Tildon eonourrsd ia the
nomination Of Gen. Blair.
The delegation from Kansas who nomi-
mated Gen. Ewing rose and said. that by
request of that gentleman, and by the in
structions of his delegation, he Withdrew
the nomination Of Gen Ewing, and. moved
that Gen. Blair be nominated by scclsma-
ton.
Maine seconded the nomination.
lows then withdrew tie nomination of
Gen. Dodge, which left Gen. Blair the only
nominee before the Convention.
There was great cries Of "call The roll,
call the roll. - which was ordered. Each
State in It's order voted unanimously for
Gen. Blair.
A delegate from Alabama led of, saying:
Gas rebel soldier Of Alabama. take
pleasure IN casting her vots fOF gallant
. Union soldier, Frank p. Blair"
M Woodward, in casting the vote Of
PennsvIyaBis for General Blair, pledged
coo. GOO majority for the ticket 10 that STATE
10 November next.
When Tennessee was called. Mr.. Nelson
introduced Gen. n. B. Forrest, 20 sasE the
vote. Great cheers. Gen. Forrest rose
cast the vote for Gen. Blair, and thanked
the convention for the courtesy and kind
ness extended By It's members 70 tbs SOL