Each Congressman had to be instructed to vote for the same man, else there would be no election.

This was done because it was felt that the responsibility of the first President would be so great, and have such a formative influence that he should be the selection of the best judgment of the entire nation.
"In the second place, this would ensure his having a united nation at his back.

Again, this forcing the people to be unanimous would have a tendency to heal dissensions within their ranks.

In other words, we needed a George Washington.
"Various men have been put forward for this honor and vigorous campaigns have been waged in their behalf.

But these all failed of the necessary unanimous vote.