St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-07-28
Republican State Convention.

Republican State Convention.
The Convention met in tho House of
Representatives, at St. Paul on Wednesday
the Goth. JARED BENSON -a~alled the |:
Convention to order, AMOS CoeGswELL
was called to the chair. After prelimin-
aries and appointing committees, Mr.. J. H.
Baker moved that Mr.. Joseph Hoxie, of the
City Of New York, be invited to address the
Convention. The motion was carried, With |
loud applause, and MIR. Hoxie was conduc-
ted 10 the stand amid deafening cheers, and |
addressed the Convention es follows:
/ lie said he had been On ajourney through
this beautiful and liberty-loving State, and
was at this time on his way eastward to his
family. He happened in this city oppor-
tuneIy, and hearing Of the State Conven-
tion to assemble had mado his way hither,
glad Of the opportunity to meet with such
a.boay, though he had appeared without in
vilation. But he was not among strangers,
they were brothers, all of one grand fani-
! ly. WeSknow each other he said, and a
kind Of mesneric influence, "a natural rec
ognition Of kindred feeling binds us togeth-
er in one harmonious brotherhood. feel
at home here, even though all that see
are strange faces. I had not intended to
speak when I made my way here, but would
say that this is the best looking assemblage
Of Black Republicans I ever laid my eyes
on. (Laughter) In fact, you look as veil
;as aohtte menl prolonged applause,)
I I rejoice, he continued, to say thatin the
face Of every man present, I see evidence
Of the resolution to achieve the full sue
cess and triumph Of the principles We ad-
vocate--s'to light the good fight" and not
1 give up the battle until We win, until We
I establish she paaty on immovable basis, and
secure freedom both Of the bodies OF the
enslayed, and the minds Of every one Of
! Gods people from every tyranny, and se-
cure freedom Of speech, Of thought, and ac-
ton now and forever afterwards. ((Applause.)
I rejoice, he said, IN the assurance that
the people here in this North State will do
their duty. Others are looking to you, and
are awaiting news Of the action of your
State Convention New York, the glorious
old Empire State is on hand in the field
too. The battle must be wen, and We are
in common cause.
I warn you, however, that bright as your
prospects Of victory are, you do not allow
anything to break up your harmony, which
will alone save you in battle. Bury all an.
inosities and private aims--sacri6ce your
=, individual preferences and unimportant in.
: terests for: the general success, and let nc
conflicting views, and unnecessary feelings
be now urged so as to clash together in dis
!. cord. BE united'as one man. Present an
! unbroken front on the day Of battle, and
: charge home upon the enemy. The victo.
t ry'is yours~-a victory more sublime than
t. the bloody ones that the champions of lib,
e erty are now gaining on tho soil Of the
: kold world. lApplause:)
~ Izconjure you, brothers, to let nothing
G defraud you out Of your victory. Your ex
l vhange is always in favor Of New York, ]
Jam told. Draw on us at short ight for any
, !, amount under $4,000, andwc will honor it
2lfApplause:)
Ny candidate is the one to be nominated
{ LILY the National Republican Convention.-
8 Him Isshail follow as our standard bearer
: and remain in the field until the sunset, on
Q the battle-day, My hairs have grown gray
q in these battles for the party; but ! feel
: young again, and will hold out to the last
!, and keep my armor on until God calls on
4 me to lay it-and MY liffe--down! r.@..
4 Now, my friends, we have declared our
= intentions-we will take out our final p2.
pers next November. Prolonged applause
: t.! The speech of the old veteran was like
an electric shock, and stirred up the Con
j vention to great enthusiasm Itwas gree
ted at every sentence, almost, with rounds
Of applause, and when he sat down, it was
several minutes before the body was in \
!. state to proceed. Finally, Mr. stearns
!, moved the Convention adjourn to half past
!. two o'clock this afternoon, which WAS car
!, Tried. MI n, s5 ~ E$s H. d
!, Ee&& AFTERNOON SESSION. @s.&&
q At the appointed hour, the President
! called the Convention to order. @ q E
7 Mr.. Nc Lauren, from the Committee on
G Credentials, presented the following re-
port: .=ltE3 #&' '$.-t ..<.. 5!
i The undersigned Committee appointed
on Credentials report that ne have exam
ined the Credentials presented, and find
! that the following named persons were e.
) lected, and are entitled to seats in this
Fl Convention
i Asoka.-E. H. Dayis, W. D. Lapham,
4 A. Woodbury.. $. s 51
!, Benton. III. Mem ahan.
Il Blue Earth - ohm T.. Jones, G. B.
i Hensley, ,. 3. Baker. d.
/ Bro,on. a. 81: Wagner, John T. Viii
3 liams. s 5S5s%4 sia z55
J, Garner Chas. a. Warner,T. B. Hunt.
.IWm. "A, Griffin. ~e5sts .: 5 3
a GAisago w. H.. g. Folsom, Edward