Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-05-22

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Mr.. Mcclure moved reconsideration of
the vote to lay the motion to reconsider on
the table. Adopted.
Mr.. Schurz-I will now read what in
tended to ask the Convention to adopt as
an independent resolution
/ Resotoed, That we highly commend the
spirit of magnanimity and forgiveness with
which the men who served the rebellion,
but honestly and frankly cooperate with
us in restoring the peace of the country
and reconstructing the Southern States up
on the basis of impartial justice and equal
rights are received back into the conven-
ton of the loyal people, and we favor the
removal of the disqualifications and restric-
| tions imposed upon the late rebels in the
same measure as the spirit of disloyalty
will direct. and as may be consistent with
the safety of the loyal people. Cries of
good, good -7r --r-v ,.-=--,,z.
That is my first amendment. 1t seems
to me that the platform of the Republican
party ought to contain at least recOgni-
| ton of the charter of our rights and lib
critics of independence 1 would therefore
move that the following resolution be
added to those already reported by the
Icommittee r..sI4
Resolved That we recognize the great
principles laid down in the immortal Dec
larat:on of Independence as the true foun-
dation of Democratic Government, and we
hail with gladness every effort toward
making these principles living reality on
every inch of American soil.
Mr.. Mcclure, by the unanimous vote oi
the Pennsylvania delegation, seconded the
| motion for the adoption of this resolution
Mr.. Gooch, OF Massachusetts, ask, Mr..
President that this resolution, by unan-
imous consent, may be adopted.
Mr.. Warner, of Alabama-As a soldier OF
the republic, who fought four years to SUBJ
due the rebellion, and now as an Alabama
Republican, desire to third that resolu-
tion, as expressing the sentiments of the
! Republicans of the reconstructed States.
The resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. French, OF North Caroiina-I move
| you, sir, that we now proceed to ballot fol
| candidate for President. ECheers
The President said-Nomination are
! now in order.
Mr.. Logan-Then, sir, in the name of the
loyal citizens, soldiers and sailors of this
great republic of the United States oi
America, in the name of loyalty, liberty
humanity, justice. in the name of the Ma
tional Union Republican party, nominate
as candidate for the Chief Magistrate OF
| this nation, Ulysses S. Grant.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed upon
the nomination of Gen. Grant. The mass
arose to their feet and gave three cheers for
| the General. Handkerchiefs were waved
and the band played "Hail to the Chief"
A delegate from South Carolna-T move
you, sir, that the vote be taken by acclama-
ton. [Cries of mol no! -.s--
The President-The rules designate the
manner in which the vote shall be taken
The list of States and Territories will be
| called by the Secretary, and as they are
| called each delegation will designate its
choice tor President of the United States
| 1t is understood under the rules that the
chairman of the delegation shall announce
the vote for their respective States. .a
The roll was called, when each delaga-
ton responded.
The President-The roll is completed
Gentlemen OF the Convention, YOU have
| six hundred and fifty votes. You have
given six hundred and fifty votes for Gen
U. S. Grant. Tremendous applause.l The
entire audience rose with three times
three for Gen. Grant. s n
During the process of calling, each sue
cessive vote was received with great en-
| thusiasm. New York's vote was received
with cheers. The Territories were also
called, each having two, except Colorado
which was allowed six votes.
AS the vote was announced new drop
curtain in the rear of the stage was nm
covered, presenting a fine portrait. OF
| Grant, supported by liberty. Above was
the motto, match. him." [Music-'Hail to
| the Chief and Yankee Doodle.l
On motion, three times three were given
| for the nominee. The Convention Joined
in singing Rally round the flag" accom-.
panied by the band.
Here the enthusiasm was indescriba-
| ble.- So F-- "a.
On motion, the President was authorized
to telegraph the nomination to Grant.
The campaign song, music by George f
Root. entitled, Flight it out, sure, on the
| old Union Line" was sung and received
with great favor.
MIR. Scoffeld, of New York, moved to
dent, and Mr.. st Clair made a motion for q
recess.
The latter motion was rejected, and the
Convention agreed to proceed to the NOM
| ination.
Mr.. Pierce, of Virginia, nominated Henry
Wilson, of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Claflin, of Massachusetts,, seconded
the nomination, and eulogized Mr.. Wilson
| warmly, sketching his life and services.
Mr.. Lane, of Indiana, nominated the
tried, true and trusted patriot, Schuyler
Coltax. [Great cheering He eloquentiy
presented his claims. With ColfaX, who
was no doubtful man, Indiana was sure
for the ticket, although some slanderously
called her doubtful.
Mr.. Parker, for New Jersey, seconded
the nomination of Colfax as the candidate
and representative of the young men, loved
by them for his characteristics of heart and
mind.
Mr.. butcher, of Michigan, supported Col
fax. Every mention OF his name was hailed
with cheers. Colfax stock seemed rising
Mr.. Brown, of Pennsylvania, said Ale
gheny county would give ColfaX ten thou
sand majority, other Pennsylvania dele
gates interrupting and saying Brown was
acting against instructions.
MIR. Brown retorted that his county gave
the whole Republican majority of the
State, and he would vote for Colfax first,
last and all the time.
Mr.. Hassaurek, of Ohio, presented that
champion of human rights, B. f. Wade, the
child of the people, seif-made 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 servant"
Mr.. Schurz, for large majority the
Missouri delegation, recorded the nomina-
ton of Wade. GCheers If nominated
there will be no temptation to assassinaUe
Grant.
Mr.. Spalding, of Ohio, said for the first
time the State of Ohio united on a candi-
date 1t would give Wade forty-two votes.
Mr.. Jones, from South Carolina, sup
ported the old Roman veteran Ben Wade.
His State was ready to wade in.
Mr.. Tremain, OF New York, nominated
New York's favorite son, Reuben E. Fem
ton. [Cheers He sketched this public
character, great political rganizer and
the soldiers friend. He argued earnestly
to show Fentons strength before the peo-
pie, claimed his nomination would secure
victory in New York, and closed with
great cheers.
Mr.. Storis, of Illinois, eloquently sup
ported Fenton as the standard-bearer in
the canvass. defeating HOratio Seymour.
At this time Chicago Republicans were
heard firing 100 guns for Grants nomina-
ton.
Mr.. Logan announced that Illinois would
cast Is for Fenton, IL for Hamlin, 3 tor Col
fax.
MIR. Warmth, for Louisiana, supported
Fenton.