Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-10-01
NOMINATION.

*s<e- NOMlNATION.
The Convention proceeded to-an infor-
NAL ballot for candidate, to be elected
by the people, to represent the 9th Con-
gressional District of Wisconsin in Con-
Congress. %
AT this stage of the proceedings of the
Convention, Mr.. Marshall rose and stat
ed that as several delegates had expressed
desire to vote for Hon. Samuel d. Has
tings, the present efficient and faithful
State Treasurer, he would take the ear
liest opportunity to state that Mr.. Has
tiDgs had no desire for the nomination,
and was not o candidate. He was con-
tent to faithfully discharge the duties of
State Treasurer, to which the people had
assigned him, and had given no oncour-
| agement to bis friends to secure his NOM
ination. Mr.. Seymour corroborated the
statements made by his colleague respect
ing Mr.. Hastings, and remarked that if
any persons had occasion TO complain of
the State Treasurer they were those who
were disposed to support him for nomina-
ton, as MIR. Hastings had embarrassed
them at every point.
! Mr.. Lamofeux, of Portage in a speech
as neat as it was iulicious and well re
ceiYed, presented the name of Hon. Lu-
Their Hanchett for the nomination.
The result of the informal ballot vas
; Luther Hanchett, of Portage, 81 votes
j. G. Thorp, of Eau Claire, Z votes
M. d. Bartlett, of Pepin, vote
Total 80 votes
The Convention then proceeded to
formal ballot with the following result:
Luther Hanchett 80
j. 6. Thorp
Total 40
On motion Hon. Luther Hanclett was
then declared unanimously nominated ms
the candidate to lead the loyal freemen of
the Sixth Congressional District to victory
at the approaching election. .s'
Messers. Reynolds and Marshall were
appointed a Committee to inform Mr..
Hanehett of bis nomination. Ats o'clock
p. M. the Convention adjourned for one
hour.
THE EVENING SESSION
At six o'clock the Convention re-assem-
bled.
On motion the chair appointed Hon.
W. D. McIndoe of Marthon, J. S. White,
ofPierce, and B. L. Cooper, of Portage,
n committee to present the names of five
to act as Congressional Dist. Committee
for the ensuing year, upon which the
committee reported the following
A. Eaton, l.. S. Fisher, L. A. Taylor,
NJ. ID. Bartlett. Who were duly elected
as such committee.
The committee reported resolutions
cally adopted, after which, Hon. Luther
Hancheit was INTRODUCES! to the conycn.
ton by the President. Mr.. Hanclett
acknowledged the honor conferred upon
him in the convention, ard favored the
convention with speech, replete with
eloqucnce, patriotism and sound doctrine.
We cannot do justice to Mr.. Hanchett's
eloquent and stirring address, which was
applauded in manner that left no doubt
that his views, upon the present condi-
ton of the country, were in harmony
with those Of the convention, as express
ed in the following :
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, In this, the hour Of our
nations peril, while our government is
assailed by enemies who aim to destroy
our Constitution, subyert our Government.
and spread anarchy and confusion over
our land; while, a wicked and formidable
rebellion is desolating our country, our
Constitution, our flag, our firesides and
families; while patriots and loyal men are
seeking by every honorable effort in their
power to restore The supremacy and au
thority of our government, therefore,
Resolved, That we declare it to be the
duty of all truly loyal citizens to discour-
age and discountenance all ard every
party consideration or preferment, and
that all should unite rs true friends Of the
Union, against traitors and their sympa
thisers wherever found, in united and
determined support of the administration,
until the authority of the Constitution
and the laws are fully indicated and es-
tablishe1.
RESOLVED, That rebels and traitors
are outside of the Constitution, and arc
not entitled to its benefits or protection.
RESOLVED, That we heartily endorse,
and that we will give our cordial support
to the presnt national administration, in
its efforts to crush this unholy rebellion,
and to subdue traitors, and restore our
distracted country to condition of peace
and prosperity.
RESOLVED, That we approve Of the ac-
ton of our State Government in carrying
out the measure for the purpose of enabl.
iog our brave and patriotic soldiers to ex-
ercise their prerogatives as freeman in en-
joying the right of suffage, and voting
for their and rulers and Representatives.
RESOLVED, That we regard, with entire
approval and satisfaction, the patriotic
action Of Hon. Luther Hanehett, our
present able and efficient Member Of Con