The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-10

Convention, recently assembled In this CITY, which
read. wish, moreover. to ssI to have the letter
spread upon the minutes OF this Convention as part
Sa, sne TO- r. AND While do desire on be-
Grafton OF this Convention the name OF one OF our
most distinguished cltizens In connection with the
tCheers.) desire to present the name of one who
was distinguished in civil affairs before he became
STswnsd tS with nam military desire
Ills own State. He is the arst Chief SS'. Justice
OF the state Of his ADOPTION; He was
distinguished as statesman, and his military career
ls known to be the very impersonation Of mighty
Grafton OF this Convention the name OF Thomas b.
Ewing Jr. (Cheers.)
The SECRETARY then read letter fromthe Executive
the effect that at meeting Of the committee ap-
pointed by the Soldiers and Sailors Convention, 1t
was voted unanimously that their rst choice OF
didates for the Presidency was General Hancock
THE BALLOT CONTINUED.
The Secretary then announced the vote Of Kansas
NJ PRESTON, Of Kentucky-I am instructed sir
unanimously by the State OF Kentucky, through its
gentleman of great distinction of this party-0ne in
the prime OF manhood, distinguished by his devotion
to the Union and for his great civil and military capa
city with the utmost honor. He has obtained a
reputation in the army second to no man OF his grade
Kentucky feels that, this nomination is due to the
honor OF the West He passed high eulogy upon
the noble spirit OF smity which prevailed between
she soldiers OF the North and South. The duty now
devolved upon him to make the nomination, and he
once Of vice President the name OF General Francis
r. BLAIR, OF Missouri. Cheers.) I'D
On Louisiana being called General STEEDMAN rose
and said:-I rseas one or the humble representatives
Of the United States Army in the late war, holding
seat IN this Convention, to second, on behalf OF
Frank P. Blair. (Cheers:l When this Convention
adjourned went Immediately to the headquarters
mIttee in Union square. met there ten
Or twelve gentlemen who were soldiers in
we army and consulted them, and by their unani-
nous vote was requested to state 10 this Conven-
lion that General Frank P. Blair would be acceptable
70 the soldiers and sailors Of the United States
Chicamauga the gallant gentleman from Ken.
tucky who presented the name Of General
to s and therefore feel
made by Kentucky, through General Preston.
Appiause) The soldiers. OF the Confederate
the charge Of the radical party that they did
not in good faith accept the situation by casting
General Winfield Scott Hancock, have given assur-
ance Of their Willingness to accept the issues Of the
war therefore, feel authorized to say, as General
blar 1S nominated, his nomination VIII meet with
response from every brave and true man IN the
United States who wishes to peace and prosperity
a DELEGATB from ManeNf do not rise to make
nomination but simply to second the motion, and l
WIN hand up letter OF recommendation signed by
three or the Executive Committee Of the Soldiers
and Sailors.
The SECRETARY here read the letter referred to-
OF Prank p. Blair.
Massachusetts, nomination.
Michigan-No nomination.
AlnnesOta-NO nomination.
Mississippi seconded the nomination Of Blair.
Missouri seconded the nomination of Blair
Nebraska seconded the nomination OF BiaF.
Nevada seconded the nomination Of Blair.
New Hampshire-No nomination. Hr Cl
New Jersey-NO nomination.
Ct the request Of the chairman of the delegation Mr.
Ncrth Coro,;co o., . W .>,ov, ,ror+,, Co,o,,,,o
makes no nomination for Vice President but in
order to show the people OF the United States that
to second the Gen francis
Blair who marched through North Caroline.
Ohio makes no nomination. eet
Oregon-The CHAIRMAN OF the delegagion-The
State Of Oregon makes no nomination and seconds
the nomination Of General Francis p Blair (Great
pennsylvania Judge wooDwARp-Mr President
the State Of Pennsylvania makes no nomination. but
70 second the nomination or that great soldier and
judicious statesman, General Frank p Blair. ZAP
: Rhode Island makes no nomination. rrf
South Car0lina-Mr. CAMPBBLL-Mr. President,
the State OF South Carolina answers your call, not
by her Chairman, but by her best beloved sOn-8n
untainted soldier who knows better than do how
70 interchange the courtesies which belong to enc
the honor Of introducing to this Convention Mr..
Wade Hamptonf prolonged appause.1
WADE HAMPTON DECLINES NOMINATION.
Chairman, the only reason that can give why my
State has done me the honor to ask me to speak for
tingushed gentleman whose pane has been pre-:
scented by Kentucky on more than one field. And
our State wishes me to say to the soldiers, and In
reply 10 the remarks OF the gentleman from Illinois
the distinguished soldier nom lllinois-that the
soldiers OF the South cordially, cheerfully and
heartily accept that right hand OF fellowship which
is extended to them. We wish, sir, to show that
here, where courtesy, kindness and cordially have
been extended to US by all classes-we wish par
10 knn a1Ona N no
soldiers who have met us so cordially and SO kindly
Ii is due TO them, think that they should have the
second place upon the ticket 1t is due to that Con-
ventiOn which SO cordially approved that platform
II Is due to the South that We should speak, and l.
for my State most cordially and heartily second the
Tennessee-The State Of Tennessee makes no
nomination but endorses the nomination OF General
Blair.
Vermont makes no nomination.
virginia-General KEMPER-Mr. President, as a
soldiers son OF the old commonwealth OF Virginia
ders OF the army OF the North and IN the name Of
Virginia to second the nomination OF Major General
Francis p. Blair, OF Missouri. tApplause.)
West Virginia makes no nomination.
Wisconsin makes no nomination.
the other great states Of the Northwest and concurs
IN the nomination of General Francis p. Blair. Zap
pause.)
The SECRETARY then announced the call Of States
wOuld be proceeded with.
GENERAL EWING WITHDRAWN.
Mr.. BLAIR, OF Kansas, said he had the honor OF
presenting to the Convention the name OF General
Ewing. and he desired in behalf OF his friends
TO withdraw his name, and he moved that the nOmi-
nation OF General +. p Blair be made unanimous.
Mr.. ANDERSON, OF Missouri, seconded the motion
to make General Blair's nomination unanimous.
Cries Of "e'al the roll"l
Mr.. JOHN O'NEILI, OF Iowa, begged leave, in the
name Of the Iowa delegation to withdraw the name
VI General Dodge.
Mr.. BIGLER, OF Pennsylvania, moved to withdraw
the rule Of the Convention which required call OF
States and ballot In all cases. and that the nomina
ton OF General Blair be made unanimous (Cries Of
Gail the roll.')
The CHAIRMAN said-It IL moved and seconded
that we now declare the nomination OF General f.
p Blair for Vice President by reclamation. Cries Of
mo, ~ "Ca the roll.")
The question was put from the chair, when
The SECRETARY said-lt seems TO be the desire Of
the Convention 70 adhere to the rule demanding o
call OF the States.
The call OF States was then proceeded with.
When the name OF California was reached the
chairman Of the delegation said that having from