lical illustration,
which had earned for him the popular name of "Scripture Dick,"
served to give him wonderful command over an audience, and the
effect was heightened by his personal appearance, which his long,
flowing silvery locks made strikingly impressive.

The suggestion of Mr. Dickinson's name for Vice-President was
cordially received by many delegates. But some of the controlling
influences among the New-York Republicans were not well disposed
towards the advancement of those who came from the Democratic ranks.
They feared, besides, that if the candidate from Vice-President
were taken from New York, it might prejudice her claims for the
Cabinet, and might endanger Mr. Seward's position as Secretary of
State. For these reasons their influence was thrown against Mr.
Dickinson's nomination. On a test-vote in the New-York delegation,
Dickinson received 28, Johnson 22, and Hamlin 6. This result was
fatal to Mr. Dickinson's chances, and brought Mr. Johnson prominently
forward. His record and character had much to attract the patriotic
respect of the country. The vigor and boldness with which, though
a Southern senator, he had denounced secession at the beginning of
the outbreak, had taken strong hold of the popular heart. The
firmness and unyielding loyalty he had displayed as Military Governor
of Tennessee greatly deepened the favorable impression. The
delegates from his own and other Southern States had been admitted
to the Convention as an evidence that the Republican party honored
the tried and faithful loyalists of the South, and many felt that
the nomination of Mr. Johnson would emphasize this sentiment, and
free the party from the imputation of sectional passion and purpose.
The ballot for Vice-President gave Johnson 200; Dickinson 113;
Hamlin 145; General B. F. Butler 26; General L. H. Rousseau 21;
with a few scattering votes. Before the final announcement, several
delegations changed to Johnson, until as declared the ballot stood,
Johnson 492; Dickinson 17; Hamlin 9. Mr. Johnson was then unanimously
nominated. The Convention had completed its work, and the results
were hailed with satisfaction throughout the country.

The Republicans had been compelled in 1856 and 1860 to nominate
their candidates both for President and Vice-President from the
North. This was contrary to the patriotic traditions of the country
with which a single exception had in all parties divided the
candidates between the t