THE PRESIDENT-Gentlemen of the Convention, I read the statement of

Gentlemen of the Convention, you have made no choice. Will the Secretary proceed with the call of the roll?

VOICES-The roll!

A DELEGATE from Virginia-I move you, sir, that we adjourn until 7 o'clock to-night. [Many voices, “No!"]

THE PRESIDENT It would seem to be unnecessary to put the vote. The Secretary will proceed to call the roll.

The Secretary then proceeded to call the roll, with the following result:

THE PRESIDENT-Gentlemen of the Convention, I read the statement of the vote:

MR. MCCLURE, of Pennsylvania-Mr. President- [Cries of "Vote!"] THE PRESIDENT-The Chair must hear the gentleman from Pennsylvania. He has the floor.

MR. MCCLURE, of Pennsylvania-I hold in my hand a letter from Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, placed in the hands of the delegation. [Cries of "Louder!"]

I have in my hand a letter from Governor Curtin, addressed to the delegation from Pennsylvania, allowing them, in their discretion, to withdraw his name from this Convention. A majority of the delegation have instructed me now to present that letter, and thus withdraw his name from the Convention. Shall I read it? [Cries of "Read it! Read it!"]

MR. MCCLURE, of Pennsylvania-Mr. President, I will read the letter. PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 1868. "GENTLEMEN: While deeply sensible of the honor done me by the Republicans of Pennsylvania, in the cordial presentation of my name for the Vice Presidency, under the instructions of this Convention, directing the

vote of the State to be cast for me, I do not feel justified, in this period of our country's peril, to allow my name to be used to embarrass, in any degree, the action of the delegation, in effecting what may be deemed best for the harmony of the party, and the success of our cherished principles. Never before in our history, was the success of loyal principles so vital to the peace and prosperity, and, indeed, the safety of the Republic, and no mere personal interest, or ambition, should be allowed to interfere with the delibrations of the people, or the declaration of their judgment. At the election, we must have the most cordial unity of action, and when my name stands in the way of it, the delegation should not hesitate to withdraw it from the list of candidates before the Convention. Fidelity to the harmony and interests of the Republican party will be the highest measure of fidelity to me, on the part of the Pennsylvania delegation. [Applause.] Appalling treachery, and emboldened treason, confront us, and the welfare of the living, and justice to the memory of the heroic dead, demand of all a singleness of purpose in making this last struggle for freedom, justice, and law. Do not hesitate to withdraw my name whenever, in your judgment, it will promote unity and harmony in the Republican party, and its ultimate triumph, which is so essential to the perpetuity of the government, and the prosperity and happiness of the American people.

"Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

"ANDREW G. CURTIN. "To the Pennsylvania Delegation in the National Republican Convention." The Secretary then called the roll, with the following result:

THE PRESIDENT-Gentlemen of the Convention, I read the statement of

[Cries of "Vote!"]

Mr. Wilson has

Mr. Hamlin has

Is it your pleasure to proceed to another ballot

The Secretary will proceed immediately to call the roll.

The Secretary then proceeded to call the roll on the fifth ballot, when the votes were cast as follows:

Before the result of the ballot was announced, several delegations changed their votes.

MR. WILLIAMSON, of Iowa-Mr. President, Iowa desires to change the votes cast for Fenton to Colfax, and cast its entire sixteen votes for Colfax. MR. MCCLURE, of Pennsylvania-Pennsylvania votes, sir, unanimously for Colfax. [Immense applause and great confusion, several gentlemen trying to obtain the floor.]

THE PRESIDENT-The Chair will not entertain any motion until there is better order. The gentleman from Louisiana first caught the eye of the Chair.

MR. WARMOUTH, of Louisiana-I am directed, sir, by the delegation from Louisiana to change its fourteen votes to Schuyler Colfax. [Applause.] THE PRESIDENT-Gentlemen of the Convention, I am waiting to announce the gentleman from Connecticut, who is waiting to speak.

MR. BENT, of Connecticut-Mr. President, Connecticut desires to change her vote and make it unanimous for Schuyler Colfax. [Applause.]

MR. CLAFLIN, of Massachusetts-Mr. President, by the authority of Senator Wilson, and by direction of the delegation from Massachusetts, I withdraw his name from this Convention, and Massachusetts desires her vote to be placed for Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana. [Applause and great confusion.] THE PRESIDENT-The Chair will entertain no motion until there is better order, and will announce when he considers order restored.

MR.

of the District of Columbia-The District of Columbia, sir, desires to change its vote. [Applause.]

THE PRESIDENT-The gentleman will remain seated until we have order. MR. STOKES, of Tennessee-I am authorized, Mr. President, by the delegation from Tennessee, to cast the vote of our State as a unit for Schuyler Colfax. [Applause.]

MR. WOOD, of Kentucky-Mr. President, I am authorized to cast the vote of Kentucky as a unit for Schuyler Colfax.