The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-07-12
GREELEY NOMINATED.
UNANIMOUS.

UNANIMOUS.
After the chair had announced the re-
suit, Mr.. Wallace, chairman of the
Pennsylvania delegation, arose and
said:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN Pennsylvania, see.
ond only in point of population, the
equal of any in the virtue, intelligence
and patriotism of her people-Pennsyl-
vania, the pivotal state in this contest
Asks to be heard. In obedience to q
divided sentiment among the democra-
cy of the great commonwealth we re-
present, a part Of this delegation has
cast its votes against the gentleman
who, in accordance with the rules and
usages of the organization, Is now its
nominee. The men we have thus sought
to represent, from their characteristics
of race, of teaching and of thought are
slow to move. They are cautious in
movement and steady of purpose and
they regard with suspicion and distrust
every departure from the doctrines of
their fathers. They have seen no reason
to reverse their traditions or to choose
as their leader one who has heretofore
been the embodiment of antagonism to
every thought and purpose of their
minds, but, sir, they are proud OF their
organization for they are the men who
credit it they desire to perpetuate its
existence in order that its glorious rec
ord and its benefits may be the heritage
OF their children and they will yield
obedience to its discipline.
They will accept the result that the
tribunal of the last resort, the high
court of their party has decreed, and in
of national reputation, will concentrate
fhair fnraoo n inutnoihlp nho q n v
that shall smite with destroying power
the ranks of disorganized and divided
enemy.
Pennsylvania, following the standard
of the democracy, in the hands of its
now accepted candidate, waits to lead
the column to victory.
Sir, on behalf of the Pennsylvania
| delegation, and in obedience to its in.
structions, / move to make this nomin
alton unanimous.
Wild cheers, and the band played
"Battle Cry of Freedom" followed by
"Hail to the Chief"
When the music ceased scene was
lowered at the rear of the stage present.
ing view of the White House. Ap
plause. Order being restored the motion
of Mr.. Wallace that the nomination be
made Unanimous was put and carried
WIFI OlC VI tWO ulSScHtSs u6 IOll Wus
then called on the nomination for vice
president, resulting as follows:
BrOWn."... ".............".......1lt
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Total 10:
The blank votes were: Florida 2
New Jersey, 8; West Virginia, 2. Total,
13.
On motion of Mr.. Chalmers, of Missis,
sippi, the nomination was made uuani
nous.
Mr.. Bouck, of Wisconsin, offered q
resolution appointing "a committee o.
one from delegations, to apprise the
candidates of their nomination.
Mr.. Bayard, of Delaware, moved tC
amend by adding the president of the
convention and that he be chairman
| Agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Heaton, of Ohio, 9
resolution was adopted that on adjourn
ment the convention. would, with music
escort the New York and Missouri dele.
cations to their quarters.
A resolution was adopted leaving the
place of the next national convention tC
be decided by the national committee.
Also, resolution of thanks to John IT.
roru, " rreuerlch diHe anu W Ddltl'
more city for courtesies.
Also, thanks to Mr.. Doolittle for the
| able and impartial manner in which he
presided over the convention.
Mr.. Thayer, of New York, made a
| few remarks eulOgistic of Mr.. Greeley
The chairman returned thanks fol
the kind expression toward him, and
invoked the blessing of Providence
upon the efforts of the convention,
luton of thanks to Z. o. Perrin, reading
secretary, which was adopted.
A resolution of thanks to the sergeant t.
alarms and other officers was adopted
Also, to F. o. Prince as secretary to the
national committee.
AT one p. m. the convention adjourn
ed sine die.