Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1857-09-17
Remarks of Judge Randall.

In acceptance of the nomination for Govern.
or by the Republican State Convention;
Judge Randall said, in substance Gentle.
OF the Conventional have frequently been
placed in embarrassing situations, bat never be-
fore IN so embarrassing position now. l
have not been candidate for t'ais any other
nomination at the hands of this convention.
have said TO every man who spoke to me on the
subject, that was not a candidate. have made
no effort to obtain it, have. crawled through no
holes and eaten no dirt. tCheers,1 l have not
! spoken to member of this convention to solicit
assistance or favor in procuring this nomination.
All here can bear me witness TO this.
1t is but short time ago that determined
upon becoming resident of the city of Milwau-
kee, ard opened an Office there, with the pur.
pose OF practicing my profession, and with no
intention OF entering into any political contest
the present fall. Soon after. was urged to be
a candidate for this office. For time refused,
and it was only at the urgent solicitation of per-
sonal and political friends that finally consent
ed to except the nomination in case it came I'M
solicited, and unsonghs. on my part. l said to
my Waukesha and Milwaukee friends; Go to
! Madison, nominate good uen who vii! thorough
ly represent the great principles of the Republi-
can party. regard no mans mere personal ambi-
ton.
I accept this nomination. / shall enter upon
the contest / shall be elected, if all fair and
honorable means that can be used, VIII elect me
| [Checr3. If defeated, shall fall with my face
to the foe. 1t is proper for me to add something
in respecting the course shall pursue in case
am elected. / shall make TO bargains. ICheers
shall be controlled in the exercise of my official
duties by no man, by no set of men, or faction.
| shall endeavor honestly and fairly to exercise
its duties under the constitution and the laws.
shall, when l call in advisers, select only those
that believe 20 be the best and firmest and tru.
est Republicans, of Wisconsin.
In obeying the constitution of the State and
the United States, l shall obey them, in accor-
dance with the doctrines announced by Andrew
Jackson, and endorsed by Chas Sumner, as |
| understand them. Tremendous applause /
! As the Executive of the State, L shall oppose
1 any attempt to resist or interfere with the Fed
| eral authorities in the legitemate exercise of
their official duties, but viii resist to the ex.
| treme limit of the Executive power of the State,
each and every attempt at aggression or usur-
! patton, by the Federal Government, upon the re-
served rights of the States. Great cheering. I
so far as il lies within my power shall use ev-
cry effort to protect equally in the enjoyment of
their rights, every man in the State without re-
| gard to creed, birthplace position.
/ I thank you gentlemen-from my Utmost
heart thank you-for the high honor you have
i this day conferred upon me, and especially do l
| thank those kind friends, who without any obi
| CATION or suggestion, have urged my name for
this nomination. Gentlemen, l thank You for
your kind considerations. Prolonged and en-.
thusiastic cheering.