Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-06-05
The Nominations and the Press.

THE World admits that Colfax is the
most popular man in the Republican party.
The Republican press of the country
heartily indorse the ringing platform pre-
sented by the Chicago Convention.
The New York Erpress Dem.) says
that Grant and Colfax were unquestion-
ably the most available candidates of the
Radical party at Chicago"
The Troy IN. W Times says "the Re-
publican National Convention has nobly
responded to the popular will" "The
name of Schuyler Colfax will add strength
even to ticket which is headed by the
invincible Grant, and his selection will re-
fleet credit upon the sagacity of the
people"
The Syracuse IN. W Standard says the
nominations are such as will enlist the
earnest, vigorous aud enthusiastic support
of the whole people, and the platform is a
plain and candid declaration of principles
that must command the admiration of
every lover of justice, equality and right
and the respect of every citizen who feels
a manly pride in the maintenance OF our
| nations honor.
The Buffalo C0nan,erciM reiterates its
confidence in General Grants nomination,
and says that "of all the names which
were prominently cangassed in the Con-
vention, that of Schuyler Colfax was the
most acceptable His is undoubtedly the
most popular name, inde pendent of politi-
cal association, there is in America He
will add strength to the ticket" 80
The Buffalo Express refers to Colfax as
"tAe favorite statesman from Indiana,
whose admirable qualities of heart and
head have singularly won the affectionate
act Of ho of
large If strength needed to be accumu-
lated upon ticket which General Grant
heads, it is to be added by the name of
Schuyler Colfax Supported as Grant is,
we have organized for him victory both
easy and overwhelming.
The Rochester Express indorses the
\ Chicago PLATFORM as made of the sound
est material; rings out the war cry in be-
half of General Grant, and says of Colfax
that he is !" a man in whom the Republi-
cans can place the fullest trust, and whom
they will support withouta shadow of dis
sent He is, like General Grant, man of
the people, who has risen from the ranks,
performed good service for his country,
and never faltered or wavered when mems
souls were tried
The New York Ece,e6aag Post Qndepen-
dent Democrat) strongly indorses the
Chicago nominations. 1t considers Gen
eral Grant entitled to the admiration and
confidence of the American people," and
says that if elected, all the blessings of
an economical and able administration
will be secured "The nomination of Mr.
Colfax for the Vice Presidency" it says,
will, we believe, be received with more
general consent and pleasure than could
have been got for any other
The Utica On. " Herald considers the
platform "the only creed which meets the
exigencies of the situation" enthusiastic
ally places Grant at the head of the
column, and says that Colfax doubtless
possesses more personal popularity than
any other civilian in private life; that his
nomination viii be perfect qualification
to more persons in all parts of the country
than could have been gained by any other
! result, both for his eminent fitness and
tried craftsmanship"
The Rochester On. " Democrat indorses
Grant for his ability, prudence and fidelity,
aud of Celfax it says: ioe
He is one of the foremost men of the
nation, not only in culture and ability, but
in character and popularity. We consider
his nomination as strong as any that
could be made He is personally one of
the most popular men in the country, has
hosts of friends everywhere, and no enc
mics except political ones. SO frank, so
cordial, so kindly and generous a man is
| he that no one can know him or meet him