Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-06-26
IOWA STATE CONVENTION.


IOWA STATE CONVENTION.
We pass over the primary doings Of tn
morning session Of the State Convention, o
the 18th, and only publish synopsis Of tina
portion of the proceedings which will be o
most interest. We copy from the De-
Aoines Register:
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On the re-assemblage Of the Convention
thc Committee on Credentials were not ready
to report SO that calls were made for variou.
persons for brief speeches. Gen. Crocke,
was introduced to the Convention amid the
most vociferous cheering, every mefIbe,
seeming anxious to manifest his Joy at the
presence Of this bnve officer. The General
responded to the calls of the Convention in q
few remarks, which were exceedingly well
received Col. Williamson of the Fourth
lows, Col. w. NJ. Stone Of the Twenty Sec.
0nd Iowa, were also introduced to the Con.
vention cnd invited to seats upon the plat.
form. Gen. Fitz Henry Warren was invited
to take seat upon the platform but declined
saying he preferred to remain among his
constituents upon the floor. Attorney Gen.
eral Nourse, Hons. ]. B. Grinnel and Hi
ram Price, and other speakers were called
for and delivered pertinent speeches,
Mr.. Saunders, from the Committee on Gre.
dentials, presented report Of delegates, which
was adopted.
Committee on Permanent Organization re-.
ported through their chairman, Mr.. Thoring.
ton Of Scott, for President Joshua Tracy Of
Des Moines Co.,. Vice President at large ;
Frank Street Of Pottawattamie and B. F.
Ooe Of Louisa, Judge Sloan of Van Buren,,
VIM. Hale Of Mills, Chas. Bought of Hum
bolt, Leroy Lambert Of Dallas, NJ. E. Gets
Of Poweshiek, J. E, Rolly Of Clinton, w. II.
futile of Cedar, Geo. F. Crane of Dubuque,
G. W. Buttcrffeld Of Chickasaw, c. B. Rich.
ards of Webster, Assistant Vice Presidents.
Secretaries.-L. F. Sherman Of Washington,
]. H. Knox Of Warren, and l.. H. Smith of
Kossuth. Return tickets for Travellers
Theodore NJ. Smith Of johnson Co.
On motion, the Convention then proceeded
to an Informal ballot for Govs rnor, with the
following result:
Informal Ballot Fitz Henry Warren, s97
Elijah Sells, e54; VIM. NJ. Stone. lsl H.
G. Caldwell, 81; NJ. NJ. Croker, IS.
First Formal Ballot Warren 32s. Sells
1888, Stone 175, Caldwell II. Crocker4,
Second Formal Ballot-Warrcn 334, Sells
359, Stone l72, Caldwell II.
Third Ballot - Warren 1874, Sells $50,
Stone 152, Caldwell14.
Fourth Ballot-Warrcn 1874, Sells 25e,
Stone 178, Caldwell 90
Eth Ballot-Warrvn 500, Sells 2l8, Stone
2l9, Caldwell Is, G. NJ. Dodge 2, Crocker
Sirth Ballot - Warren ss5, Sells 1873,
Stone 252, Caldwell Is, Croker 9.
Seventh Ballot-Warren 1874, Sells 148,
Stone 27S, Caldwell 10.
Eighth Ballot. Warren $40, Sells IL,
Stone 1913, Caldwell Z.
Much confusion having occurred conse-
quent upon the changes Of delegations from
one candidate and another to Stone, mo.
ton was offered and carried that whatever
the result of this baloting might be, another
roll. call should be made to determine the
strength Of candidates. A clear majority
however, having been cast for Col. Stone,
Gen. Warren arose in Convention, and in
one Of the happiest speeches of his life,
Withdrew his name from the contest and
urged the Convention to make the nominal
ton Of his successful competitor unan.
nous, which was responded to by cheer up
on cheer, which made the building fairly
tremble.
SOi OtOu0 WIS luc1 CaIlcu lot, anu ne
came forward and briefly addressed the Con-
vention, accepting the nomination, and as
suring the People Of the State that the stand.
ard which had been placed in his hands
should not by his agency be dishonored.-
The Convention then adjourned for one
hour.
EVENING SESSION.
At the hour appointed the Convention re-
assembled, and nominated, each on the first
ballot for Lieut.. Governor, Enoch w. East.
man, Of Hardin Co. for Judge of the Su-
preme Court, John F. Dillon, Of Scott
County. ...-
Mr.. Hldreth of Floyd Co.. from the CON-
mittce OH Resolutions, then submitted the
following report:
RESOLUTIONS.
We, a convention of representatives of the
loyal people Of the State of Iowa, assembled
under the call Of the Republican organiza-
ton OF the State, as an expression Of the
views which shall govern our political action,
do declare:
l. That when our fathers framed our Con.
stitution, and founded thereon republican
form Of government, they intended to and
did grant to that government full power to
sustain its national existence.
2 That whenever the life of the republic
is endangered, either by invasion or rebel
lion, the Constitution justices the use Of all
necessary means known to civilized warfare
in resisting invasion or suppressing rebel.
lion.
8. That we fully and heartily endorse the
policy Of the Administration, and we will to
the utmost continue to sustain the Govern
ment in suppressing the rebellion, and to ef-
feet that object We pledge our fortunes and
our lives.
4. That the gratitude Of free people is
due our soldiers In the field both native and
foreign born, for that heroic valor by which
they have honored us and sustained the flag
Of our country, and we guarantee to them
continued encouragement and support.
8. That we have witnessed with pride
and admiration the bravery and heroism Of
Iowa soldiers, and we recognize in, their
brilliant career history for the State of
Iowa second to that of no other State in, the
Union.
8. That we approve of the action of the
General Assembly of the State, in enacting
law giving to our brave soldiers in the field
an opportunity to vote at our elections, and
we earnestly hope that no technicality may