The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-22

4 been canvassed, and his colleague could
\ not call the previous question except
on the call Of two States.
The Chair sustained the point,
Mr. Cochrane moved TO amend by in
Iserting sentence declaring the Presi-
dent improperly acquitted .by nineteen
votes. ..-,
Mr.. Mcclure ofPennsylvania, by in.
straction of the delegation, renewed The
previous question. ..-. -s..
Ohio seconded the question, which
was put. 70 ...
Mr.. Cochraus withdrew his amend
ment.
The President said-Gentlemen, are
you ready for the question Voices
"aye."1
The President-Ail who are in favor
of accepting the resolutions rs offered
by the committee, and adopting them
as the voice Of this Convention, will
phase signify it by saying "aye."
The affirmative response was unani-
nous and enthusiastic.
i The motion to reconsider was tabled
Mr.. Thompson reported an additional
resolution, that the adjournment of this
Convention shall not work dissolu
tion of the same, but il shall remain as
organized, subject to be called together
again at any time and place that the
National Republican Executive com
Imittee shall designate. Adopted.
Mr.. SchurZ-I will now read what
intended to ask the Convention 20
adopt as an independent resolution:
ResOlred, That we highly commend
the spirit Of magnanimity and forgive
ness with which the men who have
served in the rebellion but now frankly
and honestly cooperate with US in re-
storing the peace Of the country and
the reconstruction of the Southern
States government upon the basis OF
impartial justice and equal rights are re-
ceiyed again into the communion OF the
loyal people, and We fav0r the removal
Of the disquslifcations and restrictions
imposed upon the late rebels in the
same measure as the spirit of disloyalty
will direct and as may be consistent
T with the safety Of the loyal people
.lGCries of good ~ "goodwl That is my
first amendment. IL seems to me that
the platform Of the Republican party
ought to contain at least recognition
of the great charter of our rights and
liberties of independence.
| Mr.. Schurz moved an additional rese'
luton recognizing the principles of the
declaration of independence as the true
foundation Of Democratic government
also, commencing the magnanimity OF
reconstructed rebels who now support
the government, and favoring the re-
T moval of the restrictions and disabili
ties placed upon them just as rapidly
\ as loyalty justifies.
Pennsylvania seconded it.
Mr.. Warner, of Alabama, sustained It
Il Mr.. GoOch, Of Massachusetts,, ditto.
Adopted, nearly unanimously.
A motion was made to proceed tc
ballot for President.
Mr.. Logan, in the name of the lsyal
people, of the soldiers, and of the Re
publican party, nominated U. 5. Grant
The whole Convention rose TO their
feet great cheers; waving of hats and
handkerchiefs; prolonged applause
three cheers for Grant; music, Hail tc
the Chief"
The States were called and each voted
for Grant.
Georgia's vote was announced by
Governor Brown, who said the Georgia
Republicans, many of whom were orig
inal secessionists, recognized the maxim
Enemies in war; in peace friends"
{ During the process of calling, eact
successive vote was received with great
enthusiasm. ..
Mr.. Sickles rising to cast the vote o.
New York, was received with cheers
J, The territories were also called, eacl
having two, except Colorado, which
was allowed six votes.
The Chair announced six huBdred and
fifty votes, all for Grant. [Great cheer
ing.l
As the vote was announced q new
drop curtain in .rhe rear Of the stagt
was uncovered, presenting q Il y por'
trait Of Grant, supported by the God
dess Of Liberty. Above was the mstto
Watch Him. Music-"Hail to the
Chief" and yankee Doodle"
On motion, three times three were
given for the nominee.
The Convention joined In singinl
"Rally round the flag" accompanied by
the band. Here the enthusiasm was In
describable. VI
On motion, the President was author.
lied to telegraph the nomination q
Grant. Also, this campaign song, mn,
sic by George +. Root, entitled "Fight
il out sure OH the old Union line" was
sung and received with favor.
Mr. Schofeld moved TO proceed with
the nomination Of Vice President.
Mr.. Siuclair's motion for recess was re.
ljected. Agreed to proceed with the
! nomination.
Nr. Pierce, Of Virginia, nominated
Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts,.
Ar. ClafiiD. of Massachusetts,, seconded
and enlogized Mr.. Wilson warmly,
sketchiDg his life and services.
Ar. Lane, of Indiana, nominated the
tried, true and trusty patriot, Schuyler
Colfax [great cheering] and eloqueAtly
presented bis claims. With COllax In.
diana is sure for the ticket, although
some called it doubtful.
Mr.. Parker, for New Jersey, seconded
Mr.. Coltax as the candidate and repre-.
sentative of the young men-loved by
them for the characteristics ofhesrt And
mind.
| Mr.. butcher, for Michigan, supported
MI NOIia1y oNoIy mcubiou Vi "nOot
name is hailed with cheers. Collar
stock seems rising.
] Mr.. Brown, Of Pennsylyanis, said Al
legheny county would give e'Mr. Colfax
ten Thousand majority.
Other PenRsylvania delegate inter.
rupted. saying Mr.. Brown was acting
against Instructions. ...
i Mr.. Brown retorted, his county gave
the whole Republican majority Of the
4 State, and be would vote for COIfax
FIRST and last, all the time. l'1 .'''.t
Mr.. Hassanrek, for Ohio, presented
that champion Of human rights, b. +.
Wade, tho child oetbe Pesple; . self.
made man. wild ebeersJ and one oi
such ineOrruptible yirtue that the poo
pie know him as honest Ben. Wade.
Let the Convention say 20 him for the
people, "Weil done, good and faithful
servant" .srsrfri ... a....
Mr.. Schurz, for the large majority Of
the Missouri delegation, seconded Wade.
tCheers. II nominated there will be
| no temptatiOp To aKaassinate Grant