The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-08-27

Whole number of votes cast 223.
| W. Spooner. 149
| III. ID. Barron. Observation-Disclosures. 80
H. L. Humphrey. ................. "a
| scattering ....-: ....... ~
Wyman Spooner having received major
| ity of all the votes cast was declared nomi
mated for Lieut.. Governor. On motion, his
nomination was made unanimous.
J. B. Smith, of Milwaukee, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
| ReSOioed hat soldiers whu have lost their
| health or been manned In the service of our cOuD
ny in its struggle Tor self-eXistenee, should be
selected for places within he gift of the Govern
inent, either State or National, whenever they
have the necessary and equal qualifications, in
preference to those who have take no part in the
struggle in the field.
Moved to adjourn to 8 A. NJ, Aug. 20, 1863.
Carried,
I THURSDAY, 8 O'CLOCK, A. NJ.
Convention called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Hon. Jas. r. Doolittle offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
| RcSOiUed, That in order to erfect loyal union
| If Democratic and Republican electors through
aul the 5 ate, the Hon. Robert Flint, of Fond du
| i.ac Charles D Robinson of Green Bay Mat H
| Carpenter, of Milwaukee, Albert G i\nght. of
| Racine, and William G. Allen, of Walworth. we'll
| known loyal Union Democrats or such persons
| as they may DESIGNATE together with Horace Rub
| lee, OF Madison, VIM A Lawrence, OF GAINESVILLE
j. Allen Barber, of Grant G. w tzleton, of
| Columbia &. G. ShOles OF Kennsha II. ID Bar
| ron, OF Polk, and Allen Worden, OF La FaYette.
constitute Safe Central Committee of which
FORAGE Rnblee, residing at Madison, shall be
| Chairman.
1t was moved by J. Tibbitts, that as we
recognize the Heavenly Throne in our recent
victories, and as the Ruler and Governor of
all nations, that the Convention be opened
by prayer. Carried.
The Chair called on Rev. Mr.. Wild who
made most appropriate prayer.
/ g. w. Hazelton, of Columbia. offered the
following resolution, which was adopted
| ResOLUed. nj, thus Corveu lou 4vail lrs-f of
tne present opportunity to express its cord Al en-
/ rsemeut of and co fdence in our Senators III
Congress, Hon r. Don'itt and Hon. II m ia )
. Howe and their late colleagues in he louise
l. Representatives aud to ge urn hem Du warm
st thanks for the dstiuEui,hed service th",
nave rendered our cause AID couatry anA tb-
past tw" years Of national tral and peri
Moved that an informal ballot be taken for
Secretary of State. Carried.
! j. B. Smith of Milwaukee, nominated Col.
Lucius Fairchild (of the End Wisconsin Regi
Iment of Dane Co., for Secretary of State.
E. L. Buttrick, of Milwaukee A. Scott
Sloan of Dodge, and w. E. Smith, seconded
the nomination of Col Fairchild
B. F. Hopkins, of Dane seconded the nom
nation of Col. Fairchild in behalf of Dane in
a few well selected remarks.
1t was moved, that inasmuch as there
seemed to be but one feeling as to Col Fair
child, the ballot ordered, be dispensed with
and that Col. Fairchild be nominated by &C
clamation.
This was carried, and Col. Fairchild was
nominated for Secretary of State without &
diss enting voice
Hon. j. Il. Doolittle moved that a CO mint
tee be appointed to wait on Col. Fairchild anc
inform him of his nomination The Chan
appointed Hon J. L. Doolittle and G. G.. Sholes
as such committee
1t was moved that S. D. Hastings be re-
nominatedfor Treasurer by accla mation. Car
ried.
1t was moved that S. d. Hastings nomina-
ton be declared unanimous Carried
1t was moved by W. e. Smith that com
mittee Of two be appointed to wait on S. d.
Hastings and inform him of his nomination
Carried.
The Chair appointed as such committee W.
E. Smith and G. B. Cox.
1t was moved that J. L. Packard be nomin-
ated for Superintendent of Public instruction
| by reclamation. Carried.
! J. L. Pickard was, on motion. unanimous
ly nominated for Superintendent of Public In
| struction.
1t was moved that a committee of two be
appointed to wait on j. L. Packard, and in
form him Of the action Of the Convention
| Carried.
The Chair appointed J. Tibbitts and VIM
lC. Webb as such committee.
Moved and carried that no more nomina-
tons be made by reclamation, but candidates
be regularly ballotted for.
1t was moved that an informal ballot be
taken for Attorney General. Carried
The lst informal ballot was taken resulting
as follows