In January 1871 , Colfax encouraged a unified Italy to adopt a republican government that protected religious freedom and civil rights of its citizens .
Grant ran again , and Colfax reversed himself and attempted to win the vice presidential nomination , but was defeated by Henry Wilson .
In January 1871 , Colfax encouraged a unified Italy to adopt a republican government that protected religious freedom and civil rights of Colfax 's citizens .
Grant ran again , and Colfax reversed himself and attempted to win the vice presidential nomination , but was defeated by Henry Wilson .