The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-06

ESPECIAL TO THE STATE JOURNAL
Philadelphia, June 6, 4 p. M.-The
Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts,,
was nominated for the Vice-Presidency of
the United States, on the first ballot.
The vote stood: Wilson, 3S4}; Colfax,
32lR.
National X epubIicam mConvention-,rhe Organi.
zations-Great Enthusiasm for Grant.
Philadelphia, June 5.-Ex-Gov. Clatlin,
Of Massachusetts, called the Republican
Convention to order shortly after noon to-
day, and after brief speech in eulogy of
the Republican party, called upon Rev. Al
exander Reed, of Philadelphia, who deliv-
cred an impressive prayeu.
EX-Mayor Morton Michaels, of PhiIa-
delphia, was then elected temporary chair
man. He made an address Of thanks for
the privilege of presiding even for short
Philadelphian all the delegates to that city.
He paid the highest tributes to President
Grant, saying he was better, truer and more
honest than any of his detractors.
John Nowlan, of New Jersey, John r.
Hubbard, of West Virginia, and ii. Potter,
of Florida, were elected secretaries,
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Committees on credentials and permanent
organization were appointed, and after
wards Thomas Settle, of North Carolina,
was UNANIMOUSLY elected president of the
Convention. Messrs. Orr, Of South Caro-
lima, and Henderson, of Missouri, were his
only contestants.
One vce-president from each State (about
forty) was elected, and the same number of
secretaries. Virginia is represented in the
list by Charles 7. Malord as yice.presi-
dent and John w. Wolff as one of the sec
retaries.
Mr.. Settle took the chair and delivered
brief remarks, after which the Convention
adjourned till 10 O'Clock tomorrow.
Philadelphia, June 5.-Pennsylvania will
vote for Wilson. Wilson'S friends are
sanguine of success on the second ballot,
1t is stated that Colfax has written letter,
ordering the withdrawal of his name under
certain circumstances. The colored part of
the Virginia delegation have 'kicked in the
traces" and have resolved to vote for Col
fax.
The Convention is densely packed. Ey-
cry State and territory is represented. The
Gentle delegation from Utah has been ad-
mitted.
The States will be called alphabetically
upon all questions. The platform will be
| disposed of before the nominations. The
! rolls are to be called on the nominations,
and when majority is reached for airy can.
didate, the question of unanimity shall be
put, when the chairman of delegations shall
state the vote for each candidate or propo-
sition. The five minutes rule was adopted.
Resolutions are referred to the committee
on resolutions, without reading; but the
resolutions from the Union League were
ordered to be read by vote OF the Conven-
ton.
The National Committee consists of
Messrs. Spencer, of Alabama; Clayton, of
Arkansas /; Gleason, of Florida; Tanning,
Of Georgia; Goodloe, of Kentucky CAS-
ranal, OF Louisiana; Fulton, of Maryland
French, of Mississippi; Moses, of South
Carolina; Maynard, of Tennessee Wells,
of Virginia; and Creswell, of West Virgin
ia.
The proceedings while waiting for the re-
port of the platform Committee, were some
what incoherent. The rules were suspend
ded and General Grant nominated amid
great enthusiasm. The shifting of the
scenes disclosed General Grants picture,
which was received with loud and prolong-
ed cheering.
Strike in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, June G.-Tbe laborers at
the gas works have struck, and it is proba-
hlp that the convention NAV hoya ~ oloa.