The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1872-06-12

of New York, gave it for Grant-th'
man Of whom Greeley said, he has
never been beaten and never woult
be, Long and uproarious applause.
On the call of Pennsylvania, he
chairman was greeted with applaus,
and loud cries of Platform, platform.
MI. McMichael declined to come for
ward, but said, Pennsylvania withou
any words lent her full heart and cas-
iiity-seycn votes for Grant.
When General burnside rose I,
vote for Rhode, Island he was greet
ed with great cheers, which was con
tinued until he took the platform
where he east eight votes for his ole
eomrade in arms--Gcneral Grant.
The District of Columbia delegat,
said she mad desirable house to rent
which was much sought after, but tn,
District wanted to re-let il To the sam,
tenant.
All the States and Territories hav
ing been called. the Chairman an
nounced that the entire vote, 132 ii
all, having been east for Ulysses )
Grant, the latter was the nominee o
this Convention as its candidate fol
the Presidency. The whole Conven
ton rose enmaSse together with tn,
audience, singing the hymn "Glory
Glory Hallelujah :" the band playing
Yankee Doodle" The cheering and
singing continued for some time, the
whole Academy ringing with music
and the shouting and cheering of tn,
delegates.
Mr.. Church, of Indiana, was calico
to the platform and sang Red, White
and Blue" the band and audicnc,
joining in the chorus. The enthusi
asm would not be silenccd until Mr.
Church followed with Marching
Through Georgia" At the conclu-
sion he called for the three cheers fol-
the loyal black men who stood by oul
boys as they were marching to the
sea-" which were given with a will
The Chairman said the Committed
on Resolutions were ready to report
GCheers.
Delaware here announced jaime,
Riddle as its member of the Nationa
Committee.
The Platform Committee failing tC
appear, Mr.. Craighead of Ohio, NOV
cd to suspend the rules and proceed
to the nomination of candidate fol
Vice President of the United States
Adopted.
The Chair announced nominations
in order.
Mr.. Morton McMichael, of Penn
sylvania, took the platform and pro
ceedcd to nominate Henry Wilson, O
Massachusetts. He claimed Pcnnsyl
vania as the place, birth and baptism
of the Republican party, and al tho
first in the field and in the fight when
rebellion raised its head, of all th,
loyal States it was the nearest to tn,
scene of war. But how had she beer
reqiuted? Four years ago she pre-
sented a war Governor as candidate
for Vice Presidential nomination. He
was defeated but she went on faith
fully and gave her vote to the ticket
He then proceeded with some remarks
on the tariff question, which were in
audible to reporters. He was under
stood to complain that Pennsylvania
had no representative in the Cabinet
He was frequently interrupted with
cries Of Name your candidate. He
then presented the name of a states.
man to the whole country-an hon
est, able man, who always labors for
the laboring man. | name Henry
Wilson, of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Loring, of Massachusetts,, Sc,
cOnded the nomination of Mr. Wilson
in few eloqent sentences, which re-
cited his services and culogiZed his
public and private character.
Mr.. Ray of New Hampshire, also Sc
coned Mr.. Wilson's nomination, be
cause he was a good and tried man, al.
ways in favor of the people in every
emergency.
Richard w. Tompson, of Indiana,
was next received with great cheers.
In behalf of the entire Republican
party of Indiana, and by the unani,
nous instruction of its Convention, he
nominated Schuyler Colfax. Gerat
cheering He did this with satisfac-
ton, because it was a just reward for
devoted public services. He is not
unknown to fame. Four years ago
the names of Grant and Colfax We're
associated together. They were the
battle-cry which led to that great
triumph. They should not sepa-
rated until we achieve another tri-
umph, because the firm is not yet in
solvent, and the time not yet come in
which to divide its assets. He paid
a high compliment to Senator Wilson.
He and Colfax had both carved their
way to honor and distinction, but
Grant and Colfax. united in one cry,
will again be the signal for victory.
VIM. A. Howard, of Michigan, Sc
conded the nomination of Colfax He
said Michigan had first perfected a
Republican party organization, and
we still stand were we stood then.
He proceeded with a graphic sketch
of Colfax's career from a printers
boy to the seat of second officer in
this great government, and urged the
propriety of his denomination,
+ Cheers.
Mr., Lynch, colored, of Mississippi,
followed. Ii seemed to him as if the
spirit of Lincoln is here, and he re-
membered what that patriot said on
one Occasion-that it was not a safe
time to swap horses. Applause
He proceeded to urge the nomination
of Colfax. Loud cries of vote vote |!
vote!
Gerritt Smith urged the nomination
of Mr. Wilson.
Mr. Parker, of New jersey, advO-
Gated Schuyler Colfax.
Mr., Quarles, colored, of Georgia,
favored Wilson, of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Senor, of Virginia, nominated
John f. Lewis of that State.
a colored delegate from Texas sug-
gested Gov. f. j. Davis, from that
State.
Mr.. Mum, of Tennessee, nominated
Horace Maynard.
The nominations for Vice President
gave evidence at the outset that Mr..
Wilson would be chosen. TIE ap.