On a call of the roll the nomination was repeated by the entire Convention without a dissenting voice.

The announcement of his unanimous nomination was received with a great outburst of enthusiasm.

The parallel to his unanimity could be found in but few instances in our political history, and it augured well for the success of the canvass in which General Grant was thus made the standard-bearer.
The absence of any contest on the chief nomination imparted unusual spirit and interest to the struggle for the Vice-Presidency.

Three candidates were urged by their respective friends with great zeal and earnestness.

Benjamin F.Wade, of Ohio, President _pro tempore_ of the Senate, was already acting Vice-President.