The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-05-22

Tie Mr.. ThompsoiI reported IN additidnA les
! luton, that the adjournment Of this conv e
: ton shall not work dissolution Of the sam
bus Sill remain - an orsauizaHM ehbje
TO be called together again at any time ~
place that the National Republican Exec
tive Couimiftee shall desienste. Adopted.
Mr. Schurz moved an additional resolutis
recognizing the principles Of the Dcclsratit
. of Independence d. the true foundation
4 9 dem cratic Government; also commendir
= he maansninity Of tha rscoustrsctsd febe
who now support the Government, and lavo
ihgihe removal Of the restrictions and dis
ybili6ss imposed npon them just ~ rapidly |
4 iIlogaiw jusf6Ss, S
Y ~aPenusyisania seconded II; Warner Of Ala
sustaiael III, Czech, OF Masaehusetts, ditto
Adopted neariv unanimously.
Eg On motion, the convention proceeded
ballot.
b sMr. Logan, In the name Of theioyal psopl,
soldiers Of the Republican party, nominate
Gen. US. Grant for President. The Who'll
convention rose to their feet Grsat cheer,
waving of bsadksrcAiefs. and prolonged az
plause. Three cheers for Grant. Music-
iFHAilto the chiefn1 A aJffi
| The States we're called, and each voted
Grant. - Yefs 4 s@gss&feHS
Georgia's vote was announced BY Gov
Brown. who said that the Georgian Republ
cans. nnany OF whom we're recognized seces
sionists, recognized the maxim OF enemie
in war, aud friends in peace.
During the progress of the call each sue
eessivs vote was received With enfhnsia- m
Mr.. sickies, rising TO cast the vote of New
/ York. was received with cheers.
! Tho Tpyri.nrina ore alan epfiad aach hav
ing two. except Colorado, which wss allowet
eix votes
The Chair announced six hundred and
kfty votes, all for Grant. There was grea
cheering.
| As the vote was announced a new dror
Ienrsain at the rear Of the stage Vas uneov
serAd, presenting Z fine portrait of Grant
supported by Liberty above was the motto
:. Match Him.
| Music" q all to the Chief, and Yankee
/ Doodle
On motion. three times three were given
for the nominee
The convention joine3 in singing Rally
round the Flse accompanied by the band
Here the enthusiasm was indeseribah'e
On motion. the President was authorized
to telegraph TO Gan. Grant his nomination.
A soIo and trio campafgn song. music By
Geo T Root. entitled . Fight il ont here on
the old Union line, VAS sung. and received
with great favor
Mr., Schofeld. of " Y. moved to proceed
to the nomnation Of Yice-Presdent "A
counter motion for receas was rejected. and it
was agreed TO proceed to the nomination.
Mr.. Pierce. of Va. nominated Henry VIII
son ofMaseschase Ciafin. Of Masrachu-
setts. enlogizad Mr.. Wilson, warmly sketch
ing hin life and scrvicee.
Mr. Lane of Ind nominated thattried true,
and trnsted patriot. Schuyler Cnlfax, The great
speat er. ard eloqaenily presented The claim
OF xr Cnffsx.
Mr. Parker. of N. j., seconded colfax as
candidate and a Representative Of he young
men. loved ily .hem for the characteristics Of
heart and mind
Mr. Du.che, OF Mich supported Colfax-
every mention OF whose name was hailed with
cheers.
Colfax stock seems rsing.
Mr.. Brown. of Penn said Allegheny
county would give coIfax ten thousand ma
iority. Other Pennsy ylranians interrupted.
saying Brown was acting against inssruc-
lions. Mr. Brown reterted that his cnnaty
pave the whole Republican, majority of the
State. and he would vote for CoIfax FIRST and
sll the time.
Mr.. Hassaureck, for Ohio. presented that
champion Of humen rights. B. F. Wade. the
child OF the people, a self-made man. wild
cheers) one OF such incorrnptihle virtue that
the people know him as honest Ben Wade.
Let the Convention say to him for the peo
pie. ''well done good and faithful servant" .
Mr.. Sehurz. for large majority of the
Missouri delegation. seconded the nomipa-
lion of Wade. fCheers J IF he was nomi-
pated there would be no temptation TO assas.
sinate Grant.
Mr. spaulding. OF Ohio, said for the 6rst
time his State was nnited on candidate. Il
would give Wade 42 votes.
Mr. Jones, for North Carolina. Supported
he old Roman veteran, Ben Wade. His
State was ready to Wade in.
Mr. Tremaine. of New York, nominated
New York's favorite snn, Reuben T. Fenton
Cheers J BE sketehed his pnblic career.
his ehsracter. and urged hmsas |
he great poitical organizer and the soldier
riend. He argued earnestly to show Fen. |
on's strength before The people, and claimed |
I fork. lGheers
Mr.. Storrs. of His eloquently supported |
7epton as ths standard bearer In the can
'ass.
AT this time the Chicago Republicans were |
leard firing one bondred guns fof Grant
nomination.
Mr.. Logan announced that Illinois would
.ast Is for Eenton, ii for benin, faI Col.
az.
Mr.. Warmoth, for Louisiana, supported
'enton.
Mr. Wood, for Kentucky. nominated Ex.
Attorney General James Speed. of Kentucky. T
Mr. Samnels, for Missouri, nominated John t
,rrsSeil
Mr., Cressel said he had asked his delega
ion to refrain from obeying the instructions
{ the Maryland convention, TO vote for him.
They declined reremptoriv, and he must ae-
Iniesee. feservins the right to cast his iudi-
idnai vote for Wade fCheers
Ar. Fosnev. of Pennsy lvanias as chairman
4 the Republican committee OF that State,
Andrew J. Curtin.
Mr. Mcclure presented nr. Curtin because
10 was the representative Of three hundred
housand PENNSYLVANIA Republicans, remind
ng tho convention that as that State casts
Ter vote next November so will be the decs-
on of the canvass Repeased ch sers h. /
Mr. Williamson, for Iowa, nominated
ames Harlan.
Mr.. Whiuemore. Of South Carolina, sen
oraed wilson. Cheers.
Mr.. Keifer, of Alahama, named VIM D.
Kelley. Of Pennsylvania. fApplanse and
oie,erons lnnphter.
Mr. Seymour, Of Wis, supported Hannibal
Iamlin, but stated that his. delegation gave
aensnn seven. Colfax six. Hamlrn Eve. and
,qrtir one Personally he thought it vas 10
etheve the mistake made at the baltimore I
whom Haulin was displaced for
ohnsnn
Mr. ssLeply, fer Maine, nominated Hamlin,
Cheers | II
Mr. souther. for Pa. supported Curtin, and
aid the State Convention was divided. and he
allied The asserted opposition to him
Mr.. Humphreys. FOR Ala said his deleea-
ion respected Kelley, Wade, and other nom,
aess; but asss Of the delegation supported
wilson
Mr.. Roster. for Ills, seconded Hamlin be
'onld nnits the party OF the whole Union.
Mr.. Hubbard, for W. Va, called for the
ote that the delegations may show their
ands fCies Of nyote!-' "Votatt
Mr.. Mertefs. hr Kansas. nominated Sen
TOR Ssn- G. PouaEeys Of Kanms.
Mr. Siekles, fer n. Y.Ywas greeted With
hears. He supported the claim of Fenton
, one Of group Of var Governo,s who sup
or4ed the patriotic Secretary of War, Stan
On. Moderate applause
The convention then proceeded to call the
oil for Vioe-P President. Much splitting efl
e1egAtiena occurred. I8 II
Mr.. Fenton had lOo, Sherry 2. Wade 14a,
7iison l19, Kelley Q, ColfaK IIs, Curtin S2,
lamlin 80, Harlan ID, Cresswelt IL, Pome.
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