Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-10-05

pl CIV duCu = dIu all. L dtIllC1 was ktittl-
imously nominated, amid great enthu-
siasm.
FORMAL VOTE FOR TREASURER.
Mr.. Strong submitted the name of
Mr.. John Bracken, of Iowa County, and
supported bis nomination in q very neat
speech.
The formal vote was then taken, and
resulted for Messrs. John Bracken, "a !;
S. D. Hastings, 76; J. J. Williams, 2 !;
J. H. Hadley, 6; Geo. Merton, 4; w.
r. Taylor, 3; Thomas, J. H. Roun-
tree, l; n. H. Virgin, l; G. Woodman,
l; Blank, j. Marshall, |; Hastings
nominated,
Mr.. Carpenter moved to ajourn till
= this evening, prevailed.
= O'Clock p. m.-The chair anounc-
ed the general order Of business to be
the nomination of Lieut.. Governor
Mr.. Hopkins nominated E. Salomon,
Of Milwaukee.
nj. Barnes nominated w. G. Allen.
The first ballot resulted, for w. g.
Allen, 55; J. 7. Lewis, q; balance
scattering. No choice.
Judge HubDel said it was witE the
greatest possible regret that he had to
announce that Mr.. Palmer declined to
accept the nomination for secretary of
state.
Motion to proceed to another vote
for Lieut.. Governor.
Mr.. L. Fl. Cary nominated Mr.. Mar
sham, of Sheboygan.
The vote was then taken and result
ed for VIM. G. Allen, Ga. j. L. Lewis,
2l; balance scattering.
Mr.. Allen was then unanimously nom-
mated.
The convention then proceeded to
vote for Attorney General, with the fol-
lowing result.
J. !. Howe, &: J. W. Gary, IA: bal
ance scattering. Mr. Howe was de-
clared unanimously nominated.
The convection then proceeded to the
nomination Of Bank Comptroller
Mr.. Elmore presented the name Of
W. Z. Ramsay.
Mr.. Falvey presented the name of
Mr.. Northrup Of Racine.
Mr.. P. II. 5nith presented the name
of Col. Miller, Of Oshkosh.
Mr. Strong nomin@ted John Brackep
Of Iowa county.
Mr.. Stout nominated John Strumf,
of Marathon county.
The vote was then taken and result
ed, for John Rracken, 33 &. S. North
rup, II, L. NJ Miller, 8; w. H. Ram
say, 80; balance scattering.
J. w. Kyle, of Lafayette, was put in
nomination, which elected considerable
desutory debate.
A formal ballot was then had for
Bank Comptroller, and resulted, John
Bracken, 81; Ramsay, 80; balance
scattering: IL s:
On motion of Mr.. Ramsay the nomi-
nation was made unanimous.
Mr.. Blossom nominated Il. l.. Page,
for secretary of state.
Judge Bubbel nominated J. W. Car
ey, and submitted some vigorous re-
marks in support of the nomination.
A question arose as to whether Mr..
Carey would accept, and being called
up
Mr.. Carey stated that he had 10 de-
sire to be on the ticket. His duty to
his family and his country required Of
him to unqualifedly decline the office.
Mr.. Blossom then renewed his nom
nation of H. L. Page.
Mr.. J. T. Lewis, Of Columbia county,
was also nominated, when an informal
ballot was had, with the following re-
suit:
II. L. Page, s4; J. q. Lewis, Sc;
balance scattering. MIR. Lewis was
then declared unanimously nominated.
Judge Hubbell proposed the name Of
Henry Cordier, Of Madison, for State
Prison Commissioner.
Mr.. Hall presented the name Of A.
G. Hodges, of Oshkosh.
DR.. Bennett presented the name of
Hans G. Heg.
An informal ballot then resulted, H.
G. Heg, So; 4. Cordier, 7; balance
scattering. Mr.. Heg was then anani-
mously nominated.
Mr.: Blossom then nominated J. c..
McKindley, Of GAINESVILLE, for Superin-
| tendent of Public Instruction.
DIR. Pickard was suggested.
MIR. Ebberts favored Mr.. McKind-
ley.
Mr.. Williams spoke i'll favor of Mr..
| Pickard.
Mr.. Bovay spoke in favor of Mr..
Pickard with much warmth, which ev-
identity stirred up considerable feeling.
Mr.. Haight called the gentleman to
order. He said he believed he was
bent on row.
The chair thought he was not in or
der.
"Order, Order" from various por-
tions Of the House.