Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1855-10-01

HIS 50 leiI5r. w prefer Mr. Dennis over
Mr. West, although The latter is a very
modest, yet talented and worthy citizen
And we would have tranaposed the Cover
NOR and Lieut.. Governor; yet turn it which
way We choose, it is confqssedly strong
ticket, strong in moral power, strong in the
merits Of honesty, and capabiity. Just
ook: Alex. ". Randall is one Of the ablest
men IN the State, and there is no Demo
cratic principle which he and Ex-senator
(aiddings Of Dodge do not fully endorse
IThey are old Democratic wheel horses
Charley Sholes, albeit he has taken little
part in politics for many years, couldn't if
HE tried rid himself of the Democratic
Principles which were instilled into his very
blood. Fifteen years age, he was uniyer-
sally regarded as the ablest Democratic
Editor west Of Ohio. Except on Slavery,
we presume he has changed no important
political sentiments.
AS to MIR. Bashford, he has q strong : err
sonal popularity coupled with an unrelent-
ing and consistent hostility to Know-N Moth
ingism, which bids fair to rush him into
greatness without any exertion on his part.
We have spoken thus candidly in rela-
tion to the candidates, because from the
failure to have a Democratic Convention,
there are no party ties to seal our mouths
and suppress the truth. And yet, strong
Jas is that opposition ticket-combining as
lit does so many elements of Democracy
we candidIy think it could be beaten if a
real DEMOCRATIC TICKET was III the field,
and a Democratic Platform erected upon
which the candidates could stand without
danger Of falling into the vaults or being
lost in the twelve wings Of the Lunatic
Asylum.
Before making any nominations, the
Republicans adopted this resolution by a
unanimous vote, and with immense ap-
plause:
Resoleea That the fundamental principles of The Re
pp3ean P9ty arc based upon me equal rights Ct all
scrpt0n OF any account Of birthplace, religion or
Color ana that tls Convention is opposed to ali secret
political organizations which favor prescription or
adopt secret measures and take upon themselves oblga-
ton, inconsistent with the Republican faith and with
fair and honest action as members Of the Republican
party.
There's where they got the start Of Bar
slows Convention. Over t.cenlY-sone
say .f3rty-of his Delegates voted against
a Resolution denouucing the Know-Noth-
ings, which resolution was introduced into
Bafstow's Convention by q Democrat =
And, although that resolve contained a
pledge against the Know-Nothings which
every Delegate was to sign, 1t so Happened
that at a0Gs not signed.
Does Barstowism think to fool people
into believing that it has not perfect IN
derstanding with the Know-Nothingo?
Other resolutions were adopted. Re-af-
frming the ''Republican Platform" De-
nouncing the Extragagance and Corruption
Of the State Administration Repudiating
the National Administration for Kansas
Act; and disclaiming that the Maine Law
has anything to do with party politics. but
being a measure for local decision.
Well, we suppose the Democracy viii
either have to call Convention, or stand
by and look on. Under all the cncum-
stances, we prefer the latter course.