Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-06
WILSON FOR VICE PRESIDENT.

PHILADELPHIA, June 6.-Henry Wilson has
been nominated on the first ballot.
UNANIMOUS NOMINATION ON THE FIRST
BALLOT.
The first ballot for Vice President resulted as
follows :-COlfax, $50; Wilson, 365; Lewis y;
Hawley. I; Davis, of Texas, 16; Maynard, &c.
Before the vote was announced, Virginia
changed from Lewis to Wilson, amid great ex-
element. Illinois then threw her whole vote
for Wilson, other states following, and he wa
unanimously nominated amid Immense APP
plause. A.
Associated Press Dispatches
The chairman said the committee OF resp,u
tons were ready to report. This was recci red
with cheers.
Delaware here announced James Riddle as its
member OF the national committee.
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
Inc committee on the platform failing to
appear, MIR, Craighead, OF Ohio, moved 10 sus-
pend the rules and proceed TO the nomination Of
candidate for the Vice Presidency. Alopted.
Inc Chairman announced nominations to be
MT. Morton McMichael. of Pennsylvania
took the platform and nominated II enry Wilson,
OF Massachusetts. He claimed Pennsylvania as
tie place OF the birth and baptism OF the repub-
ncan party. and as the first in the field and light
when rebellion raised its head. because of all
the loyal states at war the nearest TO the scene
Oh war, but how had she been requited? Four
years ago she presented a war governor as a
candidate for Vice President The nomination
was defeated, but she went on faithfully,
and gave her vote for the ticket.
he proceeded with some remarks on the tariff
question. He was understood to complain that
Pennsylvania had no representative in the Cab
met. de was frequently interrupted with cries
OF Shame your candidate" In conclusion he
prese ntedithe name Of ga statesman. known to
the whole country-an honest, able man. who
always Iabors for the laboring man. L name
Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts,
Mr.. Loring, CT Massachusetts, seconded the
nomination In few eloquent sentences, which
recited his services and eulogized his public
Mr.. Ray, OF New Hampshire, also seconded
the nomination of Henry Wilson. because he
was good, true man, and also in favor OF the
people IN every emergency.
MIR. Richard w. Thompson. of Indiana, was
next received with cheers. In behalf of the en-
TIRE republican party Of Indiana, and by unani-
NOUS NOUS Instruction OF the convention, he nomi.
mated Schuyler Colfax. (Great cheering.l He
dld this with satisfaction, because il was a lust
reward for devoted public services. He was not
u f6 70 fame. -Four years ago the names
OF Grant and Colfax were associated together
they were the battle cry which led to that great
triumph. They should not be separated until
we aehieve another triumph. because the firm
Is not yet lnsolyent, and the time has not come
In which TO divide assets. He paid high COM
pliment to Mr.. Wilson, who, with Colfax, both
carved their way to honor and distinction; but
Grant and Colfax, united in one cry, will again
be the signal for victory.
Mr.. VIM. A. Howard, of Michigan, seconded
the nomination of Coliax. He said Michigan
We still stand where we stood. He then pro-
ceeded with graphic sketch of Colfax's career
from printers boy to the seat of the second
omcer In this great government, and urged the
propriety OF bis denomination. In concluding,
he was cheered.
Mr.. Lynch, colored, of Mississippi. followed.
1t seemed to him as If the spirit OF Lincoln Is
here, and he remembered what the patriot said
on one occasion, when he said il was not a safe
time to swap horses: [Applause.I He proceeded
Mr.. Gsrritt fG Smith rising, was greeted with
great applause. He complimented highly Gen.
ference on this occasion for Wilson, as spe-
ciaiiy the favorfte Of the workingmen and col
ored men Of the north. [Cries Of "Vote;"
Cries for the roll-call were renewed.
Inc chair recognized Mr.. Parker, of n. j.,
who eulogized both Oolfax and Wilson. II the
possession Of two such men, it was because thew s
had to choose between them; but when We saw
70 n Grsnt veil dsne good and faithful ser
,eI Golfa Any snopio We nossay the same to Schuy-
Mr.; Qua1les, (coiored,l Of Georgia, came to
the platform on behalf Of the great majority of
the nomination Of Wilson. TGrest cheers'I The
great and hoary-headed champion of freedom
deserves this at our hands. His heart embrace
tne whole country. For it he has labored and
wnen the people Of the whole country should
give MIN recognition Of his services. We of the
Soutn remember now ne has stood the ordeal of
the past, and we believe it always safe to svan
horses when sure Of getting one equally As good
We have never taken Q Presidential candidste
from the east, and 1 think we should nov a.
cord her thathonor. ~
BIT. Sener, Of Virginia, nominated John F.
stocS Oh snRina, who through all the war
ss SGa b 70 am 1Is loyal principles to which he
a colored delegate, from Texas, nominated Z.
j. Davis, OF that state
q, MT IT. Num-, OF Tspnessee. presented the claims
Oh ana nominated Horace Maynard lCheers.l
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
The chair announced that the committee on
Resolutions were present, and put the question