The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-06-07

defending the rights of the Union, she
respected none as more worthy than
Henry Wilson. of Massachusetts. Hen
~ Wilson, not unlike Schuyler Colfax,
has carved his way to success from
an humble position in life. The honor
of the nation may be entrusted with
either of them. Massachusetts, and
Pennsylvania have been true to the party
and it is being influenced by their ex-
ample. During the war the West was
not behind her older sisters in giving
men, blood and treasure. Believing that
Grant and Coliax having been the sig.
nal Of victory, that it should be so again,
and that with their names on our flag
our State is sure. Under Grant and
Coliax the nation will 60 onward to new
life in the world and leave other nations
to follow in its wake.
Governor Howard, OF Michigan, spoke
as follows ..,
GENTLEMEN: | represent the State
that first perfected q Republican State
organization, that first applied the name
to the party. The oak tree stands where
that organization was made. Within
four miles OF our border in little room
over printing office, a young man,
before he was of age, suppUlt,d his
mother, conducted his own business,
and studied craftsmanship. He is now
the second officer OF this great nation
Schuyler Colfax. Four years ago his
name was associated with that OF Gen
eral Grant on the Presidential ticket.
Both have proved eminently successful.
In Gods name, why should their names
be separated? Iaccord to what has been
said Of Mr.. Wilson. ! have seen him in
days which tried mems souls. But |
pray YOU do not endanger a doubtful
victory by refusing to nominate Colfax.
! do not believe there is a man in this
Convention who would wish 10 insult
Schuyler Colfax. Now, gentlemen, |
will relieve you with one word. The
Republican party have right to ap-
peal to what has been done under the
present leaders. We present as a
Jewel of triumph the four million OF
men whom we freed from bondage.
We have right to appeal for justice
to the men who have accomplished this
result. In conclusion, without one
word OF detraction against other candi.
dates am constrained, by the united
delegation of my State, to name Schuy
Ter Colfax for the Vice Presidency.
Rev. Mr. Lynch, of Mississippi said
he could not appreciate the policy Of
making a swap in taking the gentleman
who had been named in opposition to
Colfax. He admired Henry Wilson
and all men who had the interests OF
the Republican party and cause at heart
would honor and revere his name. lie
had full appreciation Of his services in
behalf OF humanity and Of his race in
particular, but could not be unmindful
of the fact that Schuyler Colfax had
been equally distinguished, cheers
and in behalf Of the millions OF colored
enfranchised citizens he rose to support
the nomination Of one of the best and
brightest names in the Republican con.
stelation, a name which every man in
this broad land honors and reveres, the
name of Schuyler Colfax Cheers
Hon. Courtlandt Parker, OF New
Jersey, announced bis delegation for
Schuyler Colfax, and, while that was
the case, New Jersey could no; fail to
recognize the distinguished services OF
Henry Wilson. lie could not see why
the country could not say to Schuyler
Colfax as it said to Grant. "Well done,
thou good and faithful servant" Lo-
cality should not be urged against
Coliax.
Gerritt Smith said | honor Mr..
CoIfax as a man OF ability, adapted as
presiding officer of the Senate, but
nevertheless second the nomination of
Henry Wilson az a man who, | believe,
will best aid the success of the ticket
No man in the land has done so much
for liberty as he. The statute books OF
his native State and Of the nation are
filled with enactments owing their in-
spiration and success to his endeavors,
which have established the rights Of al
men and given protection TO the friend.
less and forlorn. He sprung from
poverty, toiler from birth. Who is so
deserving of the support Of the laborers
Of the land as he?
Mr.. Quarrels, of Georgia, said: !
wish on behalf OF large portion of the
Georgia delegation, and in behalf of a
large majority OF the Southern colored
Republicans, to second the nomination
o. Henry Wilson. We feel that while
that honor is due Schuyler Colfax, this
great champion Of human liberty in this
nation deserves something at the hands
of the American people. Massachusetts,
has repeatedly honored him, and he
deserves even broader honor. He has
laborei earnestly and long in
behalf OF human liberty, and we
think that the time has come
TO give him recognition OF his services.
We at the South have special interest
in this matter We remember, OF all
the true men who stood by us in the
late fiery ordeal, that Henry Wilson
stool among the foremost. His nomi-
nation is 90. only due to Massachus-
etts but to the whole East. Our Pres
iden ial candidate is from the West,
and we feel that the recognition of the
Vice President is due the East. In be-
half of the large number OF colored
Republicans in the South, it gives me
much pleasure to second the nomina-
ton OF Henry Wilson for Vice Presi-
dent
Mr.. Secor, OF Virginia, paid a glow
ing tribute to the Grecian dome, as far
as could be ascertained, but the conlu-
sion was great, and amid frequent cries
for order he nominated q man upon
whose skirts rested no taint OF civil
war, John F. Lewis.