He was seconded with unanimity, and with boisterous demonstrations of applause.

The whole State was instantly alive and ablaze for Lincoln.

A delegation competent for its work was sent to the convention.

David Davis, O.H.Browning, Burton C.Cook, Gustavus Koerner, and their associates, met no abler body of men in a convention remarkable for its ability.

They succeeded in the difficult task assigned to them.