The Portland daily press., 1868-05-22

commencing magnanimity towards the recon
strueted rebels who now support the govern.
ment, and favoring the removal OF restrictions
and disabilities imposed upon them just as rap
idly as their loyalty iustifies 1t.
| The chairman of the Pennsylvania delega-
ton seconded the motion, and was sustained
by Mr. Warren of Alabama, and Mr.. Couch OF
| Massachusetts,. The resolution was adopted
| by an almost unanimous vote.
| On motion to proceed to ballot for Presi-
dent of the United States Gen. Logan said: In
| the name of the loyal people and soldiers Of
| the Republican party, nominate Ulysses 8.
Grant for President of the United States. The
whole convention rose to their feet amid great
cheering and waving of hats and handker-
chiefs. The applause was prolonged and end
ed in three cheers for Gen Grant The band
played Hail to the Chief"
Inc states were then called and each was
lot Grant. The vote of Georgia was announc-
ed by Gov. Brown, who said the Georgia Re-
poDiicans, many of whom were originally Sc
| cessi0nists, recognized the maxim, "Enemies
in war; in peace, friends" During the pro-
gress of the call each successive vote was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm. Gen. Sickles
rising to cast the New York vote, was received
| with cheers. The territories were also called
| each having two except Colorado, which is al
| lowed six. The chair announced $50 votes cast
and all for Grant. Great cheering). AS the
| vote was announced, the new drop curtain in
| the rear OF the stage was uncovered, present.
ing fine portrait of Grant, supported by lib
erty, and above was the motto, "Match him."
The band then played "Hail to the Chief" and
yankee Doodle" On motion. three times
three were given for the nominee. The con-
xention joined in singing, "Rally Around the
RAG, accompanied by the band. Here the
enthusiasm was indesc ribable
On motion, the Pres ident was authorized to
telegraph to Gen. Grant
a solo and trio, campaign song, music by
George +. Root, entitled Fight it out on the
Union Line, was sung and received with great
| favor.
Mr.. Schofeld, of New York, moved to pro-
coed with the nomination for Vice President.
A counter motion for a recess was rejected.
The convention then proceeded with the
nomination OF Vice President.
Mr. Mr. Pierce, of Virginia, nominated Henry
Mr.. ClaHin, of Massachusetts,, seconded the
nomination and eulogized Mr.. Wilson warmly,
sketching his life and services.
Mr.. Lane of Indiana nominated the tried,
time-trusted, patriotic Schuyler Colfax.-
Great cheering) He eloqueatly presented
his claims, who was no doubt the man. Indi-
ana was sure for the ticket although some had
called her doubtful.
nomination of Mr.. Colfax as the candidate
and representative of the young men. He
was loved by them for his characteristics Of
heart and mind.
Mr.. butcher of Michigan supported Mr..
Colfax, every mention of whose name was
hailed with cheers.
Mr.. Brown of Pennsylvania said Allegheny
jority. ~
Other Pennsylvanians, interrupting HIM,
structions.
Mr.. Brown retorted that his county gave the
whole Republican majority of the State, and
time. ' '--o
Mr.. Hassaurek of Ohio presented that cham |
Pion OF human rights, Benjamin r. Wade of |
Oho-Wade of the people, self-made man
twlid eneers); OF such incorruptible virtue
that the people know him as honest Ben.
Wade. Let the Convention say to him and |
want" 'o
Mr.. sehurz, for large majority of the Mis-
nation. (Cheers.) If nominated there will be |
no temptation to assassinate Gen. Grant.
MI. Spauldlng of Ohio said for the f ;st time |
his State had united on candidate, and would |
give Wade AZ votes.
Mr.. Jones of North Carolina supported the
OLD Koman veteran. Ben Wade; his State was
Mr.. Tremaine of New York nominated Nav
1orks favorite son, Reuben e. Fenton. He
sketched his public character. and uroed hin,
as the great political organizer and Soldiers
Irlend: de argued earnestly to show Mr. (
Fentons strength before the people, and claim
ca MS nomination to secure a victory in New
York. (Cheers)
MIR. Fenton as the standard bearer in the can
vass defeating Horatio Seymour.
AT this time the Chicago Republicans were
heard firing one hundred guns for Grants nom
Gen. Logan then announced that Illinois
would cast Is votes for Fenton, II for Hamlin
and for Colfax.
Fenton.
Mr.. Wood, of Kentucky, nominated ex-At-
torney General Speed, of Kentucky.
Mr.. Sands, of Maryland nominated John A.
Gresswel, of Maryland. He said he asked his
a;eiega.on to refrain from obeying the instruc-
tions of the Maryland Convention, but thew
refused peremptorily. He must acauiesce. re-
serving the right to cast his individual vote for
Wade. (Cheers).
Mr.; Forney, of Pennsylvania, as chairman of
mated Andrew G. Curtin.
Mr.. Mcclure presented Gov. Curtn's claims
as representative of the one hundred tn ,usand
pennsylvania Republicans, reminding the con-
vention that as the State cast her vote next
november, SO will be the decision of the can
vass. lProlonged cheers).
Harlan.
MI. Whittemore, of South Carolina, endors-
ed Mr.. Wilson. (Cheers).
Mr.. Keifer, of Alabama, named William d.
Kelly, OF pennsylvania partial applause and
boisterous laughter
Mr. Seymour, of Wisconsin, supported Han
noai hamiln, Dut stated that his delegation |
would give Fenton Z, Colfax 81, Hamlin and
Curtin l. Personally, he thought it wise to re-
trieve the mistake made at the Baltimore Con-
vention when Mr.. Hamlin was displaced.
Mr.: Shepley, for Maine, nominated Hanni-
bal Hamlin. (Cheersl.
Mr.. Souther, of Pennsylvania, supported
GOV Curtin. He said the convention ridicul-
cd the asserted opposition to him.
Mr.. Humphrey, of Alabama, said his dele
cation respected Mr.. Kelly and Mr. Wade and
the other nominees, but part of the delegation
supported Wilson.
Mr. Roster, for Illinois, seconded the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Hamlin. He said Mr.. Hamlin
would unite the party of the whole nation
Mr.. Hubbard, of West Virginia, called for
the vote 50 that the delegations might show
hands. lCries of the vote, the vote)
MI. Martin, Of Kansas, nominated Samuel
u. Pomeroy, of Kanaas.
Gen. Sickles, of New York who was greeted
with cheers, supported the claims of Mr. Fen
ton as one of the group of war Governors who |
supported the patriotic Secretary of War, STAN
ton. moderate applause)
AS the call of the roll for Vice President
proceeded there was much splitting of delega-
tons. Fenton had 49, Wade 149, Wilson Zig, |
Kelly 6, Coifax 118, Curtin, g. Hamlin 80, Har-
Ian Ii, Cresswell IA, Pomeroy / and Speed r. |
Whole number Of votes 649; necessary to q
choice 325. On the second ballot Speed was
Withdrawn; Wade had ITO, Colfax 149, Fenton
lao, Wilson lib, Hamlin 80 and Curtin As.