Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-09-21

same men, welding this organization as now,
shall pervert it to the selection of Lewis Cass or
some one like him, for the Presidency 1t is a
question which we do not answer, but only sug-
gest for consideration.
Union Democratic State COnven-
ton.
Pursuant to CALL the State Nominating Con-
vention ofthe Union Democracy of Wisconsin,
met at the Capitol, in Madison, on the 7th of
September, lS49, at u o'clock, NJ
Mr.. S. NJ. Booth, of Milwaukee, in behalf of
the State Central Committee, called the Conven-
ton to order
On notion fora temporary organization, Mr.
Adam f. Ray, of Walworth, was called to the
Chair, and c. J. Allen, of Fond du Lac, was
chosen Secretary.
On motion of Mr. Clark, of Marquett. the
Chair appointed Messrs Bond, James, Harwood,
Mills, and Densmore,a committee on credentials
Credentials having been presented, the COM
mttee reported 81 members in attendance.
On motion, Mr. Randall, ofWaukesha, coming
without credentials, was admitted delegate to
the convention.
On motion, the Chair appointed Messrs Sat
terlee Clark, A. E. Elnore, R. II. Hotchkiss,
f. II. Harwood, and n. q. Storrs, a committee
to report names for permanent officers of the
conI entiOn.
The convention then adjourned to half past
two o'clock.
AFTERNOON Session.
The convention having been called to order,
the committee on permanent officers reported
the following:
For Prcsident-ADAM L. RAY, of Wal
worth.
For Vice Prcsidants-JosIAH F. WILLARD.
of Rock, and EDWARD EASTMAN, of Winnebago
For Socretaries-S. S. Barlow, of Walworth
and James Densmore, OF Winnebago.
On motion of Mr. Densmore, it was
Resolved, That, upon all questions that may
come before this convention, each delegate be al
lowed to cast only one vote.
On motion of Mr.. Booth, a committee of three
from each congressional district was appointed
by the chair, to report resolutions for the consd-
Grafton of the convention. The following gen
tlemen We're named said committee S. NJ
Booth, Josiah Bond, Wyman Spooner, G.
Springsted c. r. Gibbs, L. Giddings, and Sat
terlee Clark.
Mr.. Randall offered preamble, and the res
olHtions adopted by the 9th of September Con-
vention, and an additional one, that this conyen-
ton rauty its proceedings.
After considerable debate, the subject was
referred to the committee on resolutions.
The convention soon after adjourned to :
o'clock
EVENING SESSION.
The committee on resolutions made a major
ity and minority report, the majority reportinga
new series of resolutions as a substitute for those
referred. After much debate, the majority re-
port was adopted, by vote of 81 to ,, and the
minority report was rejected.
Mr.. EimOre moved that it be
Resolved, That as the Democratic party did
on yesterday, adopt a platform of principles.
which are, in the main; satisfactory to the Free
Democracy, and no Just cause of division now
exists bctween those protesting the same prin-
ciples, therefore it is ineXpedient to nominate a
ticket for state officers by this convention.
Resolved, That a committee of five be chosen
to interrogate the candidates nominated yester-
day by the democratic party, in relation to our
platform of principles, and that they report their
answers through the press at the earliest mo-
ment.
Mr.. Harwood offered the following as a sub
stitute, which was adopted:
Resolved, That this is Free Soil Conven-
ton, chosen to nominate strict Free Soil ticket,
and that we will accordingly proceed to transact
that business, without regard to any other Con-
vention or body of men,
The convention then adjourned to half past
o'clock to morrow morning.
SECOND DAY.
At the opening of the convention, Mr.. S. NJ.
Booth stated that he should move the reconsider
alton of the resolution adopted last evening" as he
voted for it only with reference to a nomination;
that he did not have the first portion of the resn-
luton in his mind: that this convention was
called not as Free Soil but as a Union Demo-
cratic Convention of the friends of Free Demo-
cratic principles. He according moved the re-
consideration OF the resolution, which was car
RED and the resolution was rejected.
Mr.. Booth then offered the following resolu-
tons, which were adopted:
Resolved, That this Union Democratic State
Convention, of the friends of Free Democratic
principles, called to nominate a Union ticket.
Carried-Ayes %, Noes 13.
Resolved, That we will proceed at once to
nominate Union ticket
Ayes 90, Noes Is.
The convention then proceeded to nominate
On the informal ballot for Governor, Marshal
NJ. Strong received one vote; Warren Chase,
three; and Nelson Dewey, twenty-seven votes
-whercupon, on motion of Mr.. Booth, It was
unanimously resolved that NELSON DEWEY
be the candidate of the Union Free Democracy
of Wisconsin, for Governor.
lie lOiIOWlug persons were nominated WIN
great unanimity. to complete the ticket
For Lieutenant Governor-JOHN BANNIS-
TER, of Fond du Lac.
For Secretary Of State-BENJAMIN HUN
klNS of Waukesha.
For Treasurer-CHARLES NJ. GOOD
SELL, of Walworth.
For Attorney General-MARSHAL NJ.
STRONG of Racine.
For State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion--A CONSTANTINE BARRY, of Ra-
cine.
On motion, State Central Committee of
three from each Congressional district, was cho-
sen by the delegates from said districts.
The following persons were chosen said COM
mttee: S. NJ. Booth, Milwaukee: Eleazer
Wakely, Whitewater; c. l.. Sboies, Southport;
Alonzo Wilcox, Madison; Josiah F. Willard,
GAINESVILLE; II. w. Button, -; James Dans-
more, Oshkosh; Edwin Giddings, Dodge Center;
John Bannister, Fond du Lac.
On motion Of DR.. J. c. Mills, of Walworth,
Messrs. S. NJ. Booth, Warren Chase, and Wy
man SPooner, were appointed a committee to
prepare an Address TO the electors of the State.
The thanks OF the Convention were then voted
TO the officers of the Convention for the able and
faithful discharge of their duties.
On motion. il was
Resolved, That the proceedings of this Con-