Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-09-13
BALLoTrxGs IN THE EVENING.

S s:if'ss. 8. ss.'i. s.s. 4 I
Five more ballotings were had, with similar re-
suits, when the Convention adjourned TIL o clock
tomorrow morning.
Thursday Morning, o'clock
The Convention assembled pursuant to adjourn
ment The 22d ballot stood, Eastman l3, Mitch
ell 3, Hoyt II. The 23d, Eastman 3, Mitchell
y, Hoyt s. KYLE l. MF. Rose, of La Fayette,
Resolutions, which he sustained in speech, call
ing on the Democracy to show their colors and
not try to dodge this question
Resoued That the territory of the U. States,
purchased by the common blood and treasure OF
the whole people, are common property OF the
people OF the several states of the conlederacy,
and all entitled to their full free and equal en-
joyment
Rcsolred, That the doctrine of nonintervention
by Congress, the right OF the people of the ter
ritories 10 make their own local regulations and
temporary laws. Subject only 10 the powers re
iiuquished by the states TO the general governmen)
including all regulations relating 10 domestic SER
vltude, have long been prominent and leading fea-
lures in the creed Of the National Democracy -
that the policy indicated ia the resolutions intro
duced by the Hon Daniel 5. Dickinson in the SEN
ate of the United States, on the I4th of December,
1877, in which il IS declared as follows, viz:
g ReSolred, That true policy requires the gov
eminent Of the United States to strengthen It's po-
litical and commercial relations upon this CONT
nent, by the annexation of such contiguous terri
tory may conduce to that end, and can 6e justly
obtained and neither in such acquisition, nor in
the territorial organization thereof any condi-
tons be consttutionaly imposed or institutions
be provided for or established, Inconsistent with
the right OF the people thereof TO form free SOW
ereisn State, with tue powers and privileges of the
original members OF the coniederacY.
' ReSoired, That III organizing a territorial gov
ernment for the territories belonging the United
States, the principle of seifgovernment upon
which our federate system rests will be best pro-
NOTED, the true spirit and meaning of the consti-
tuition be observed, and the coniederacy strength
ened, by leaving all questions concerning the do
nestle policy therein TO the legislatures chosen by
the people thereof
Is the true doctrine of the National penlocra-
cy of this state, and has long been maintained by
them in opposition TO all attempts at Congression-
al interference with the affairs of the people of
the territories, whether under the pretence of
slavery restriction or any other local restriction
that this doctrine secures TO the people of the
several states their equal rights in the terrific
rIes. and enables them they become states, TO
fashion their own Institutions on the principles
OF free self government, uIrmbarrasse! by con-
gressional interference or dictation-that the Ma
tional Democracy point with pride to their
past action IN sustaining such doctrine at times
and under all circumstances, amidst the shock OF
free soil and abolition assaults, ana successfully
preserving the constitution from violation and
rights Of all sections of the Union from .uiriUge-
meut aud that We approve OF the recent Get OF
Congress for the territorial organization Of Ne
braska and Kansas so far as it establishes The
principle that the people Of the territories have
the same inherent rights TO egisate for their own
welfare, IS exercised by the people OF the states.
ResoLred, That The Presidential campaign of
1892 was begun and continued upon the princi
pies OF the National Denocracy-ih the brilliant
triumph then achieved was the triumph of those
principies--tbat the democratic party Of the Tn
ion was then not assemblage Of incougruous
elements, nor a coalition of adverse sentiments
and opinions banded together for purposes OF pub
lie piunder--but organized and united upon its
timehonored principles, owing no obligation to
factions, pledged to the bestowal of no rewards
and bound by every consideration of honor and
justice TO maintain lis position and principles be
fore the country.
Resolved, That all coalitions are unmanly and
dishonest. and lead only to tricks and struggles
for ascendaucy between the dIscordant interests
which have bargained to coaleece; that we must
confde Tor success solely H. the intrinsic excellence
OF our principles as having their foundation in
external truth and justice and therefore destined
through whatever fluctuations of fortune, ulti-
mately TO prevail; that all those who are with
IN sentiment aud feeling, cordially invite to
aid Us IN giving effect to those principles, by
assisting TO build up and consolidate the National
Democratic party Of Wisconsin"
The Resolutions were laid on the table by vote
of % 10 81, when oath ballot vast aiken. with
the following result: Eastman ?, Hoyt l. Strong
5, Carpenter l, Blank i.
The Resolutions were then taken from the Ia
bic, discussed, and finally adopted by vote of %
to 10; Messrs. Billings, Boyden and ZolHnger, OF
this county, voting for, and Mr. Lean against
them. The Green county delegation here with
drew from the Convention
Mr. Mitchell IS name was here withdrawn, after
the passage of the resolutions and after the next
ballot Mr. Eastman appeared and stated that he
considered the Resolutions just adopted, as censu-
ring his course IN Congress, and withdrew his name
as a candidate from the convention. His course
vas well received by his friends, and we have no
doubt their number viii be increased by this act
Mr. Noodle of Rock, introduced the following
Resolution repudiating the Administration OF
Frank Pierce which lie prefaccd with some cutting
remarks on the course of the President in aban-
doang the Baltimore Platform and the principles
of his Inaugural Address, and wound up by saving
that the conduct of Frank Pierce had been such
as would disgrace a chairman of Board of Super
visions; much more a President of the United
States.
RcSoiUe3, That this convention repudiate the
Administration OF Franklin Pierce as being oppo-
sed to the late Baltimore Convention, and in vio-
lation to the doctrine announced in his Inaugural
Address.
This resolution was voted down, 81 TO 10
a resolution 10 adjourn without day was offered
and lost, 8 for to IS against
The 25th ballot was taken, and resulted for
Hoyt 20, Mckee s. Billings 4, Noggle, Carpenter
and Jordan, each l. The goth ballot was then
ordered and resulted as follows: Hoyt %, Billings
s, scattering : and Mr. Hoyt was declared the
candidate O the Convention
Mr. Hoyt IS Receiver of the Land Office at
Hudson, in the northwest part Of the state
On the whole, the proceedings were decidedly
rich. Nebrszkalty has triumphed here, 10 be
badly whipped at the balIotbox in November.
The Rock Island Bridge.
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