Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27

democratic party, was now ready to give I'D
all party considerations for his country. He
hardly need to add that the name of that man
was Col. LUCIUs FAIRCHILD, of the noble old
Second Regiment. He would move the
nomination of Col. FAlRcHILD by ACCLAIM
alton as a candidate for Secretary of State.
The proposition was received by an out
burst of applause that defes all description.
Col. E. L. Buttrick arose and seconded this
motion with a few well chosen remarks, set
ting forth the merits of Col. FAIRcHnD, and
making brief mention of the noble old Sec
ond Regiment. Another tremendous round
of applause followed the remarks of Col.
Buttrick.
Mr.. B. F. Hopkins, of Dane, said:
Mr. President,-After the friendly remarks of
the gentlemen from Milwaukee, who have lust
spoken, and the NANTES tation of SO much good
feeling towards the people OF this county and the
high compliments they have paid one of our most
distinguished and honored citizens, Col Lucius
Fairchild, it seems but proper that We should re-
spond in a few words in behalf of our delegation
We had not intended to present any candidate to
this Convention from this county, knowing as We
well do, that there exists naturally towards the
Capital more or less prejudice which, whether wei,
grounded or not, usually is sufficiently strong to
prevent any nomination upon the State ticket
from this locality.
The suggestion of the name of Col. Fairchild in
connection with the nomination of Secretary of
State has taken US all by surprise, and presume
not member OF our delegation is prepared to saw
whether the Colonel would accept the nomination
or not ; but let me assure the Convention that we
highly appreciate the kind and complimentary
manner with which his has been greeted bv
this Convention. There is no man whom the peo-
pie OF Dane county would more delight to honor
than Col Lucius FairchiId. 1t is not enough to
say that all honor and respect him for his noble
and tried patriotism but I say, with truth he
is our idol.
To the first call for troops he promptly respond
ed, leaving behind him home and friends Since
the expiration of his first term of service his for
tunes have been identified with that glorious old
battle-scarred regiment, the I'd Wisconsin, better
fighting regiment than which state can boast Of
He is to-day their Colombian honor which no Of
fee in the gift of the people of this State can add
to. Yet such q manifestation of respect as has
been exhibited here this morning by this large and
Il
chord in his manly heart And although all his
thoughts and expectations are in the army, and he
has no taste ambition for civil office, l am con-
WINGED ii he be made to feel that it is his duty
to accept the nomination, he Will do SO. Heis now
at home recovering from the effects of a wound
which will cripple him for life. After passing
through un scathed many Of the most terrible bat
ties OF the war he obliged to leave his left arm
thaI G,1J
politics, can say ne knows party but his coun-
try, for which he has sacrificed much and is will
ing to sacrifice more.
+ 4 slight objection was made to making the
nomination by reclamation, not through any
objection to Col. Fairchild, but on general
principles, Oh the belief that it was always
best to take a vote.
Hon. A. Scott Sloan then arose and re-
marked, that it had been the intention of the
Dodge county delegation to present the name
of one of her honored citizens to this Con-
vention for nomination as candidate for
Secretary of State-a man truly loyal, and
every way admirably qualified for the posi-
ton. He referred to Hon. j. j. Williams
But on the presentation of the name of Col
Fairchild in the manner it had been done,
and in consideration of the great claims the
gallant Colonel had upon the affections of
the people of this State, for his noble con-
duct in the field he had been instructed by
the united delegation of his county to with
draw the name of Mr. Williams as candidate
for Secretary of State.
The greatest enthusiasm followed these re-
marks.
Mr.. Caswell, OF Jefferson county, in few
touching and eloquent remarks, in behalf of
the delegation of that county, withdrew the
name of J. A. Hadley, who had been promi-
nently mentioned in connection with the
nomination Of Secretary of State and urged
ton.
The motion of Mr.. Smith, to nominate Col
Fairchild by reclamation, was then carried,
amid the widest enthusiasm. All the mem
(Copperheads alone excepted) checred and
stamped in the most uproarious manner for
several minutes When quiet was restored,
Hon. James R. Doolittle moved that a COM
mittee of two be appointed to wait upon Col.
Fairchild to inform him of his nomination,
and ask his acceptance of the same.
Mr.. Doolittle and Mr.. C. C. Sholes were
appointed. -....
After brief absence, the committee re-
turned with Col. Fairchild. On his appear
ance in the Hall he was received with such
storm of applause as man is seldom greeted
All in the house raised to their feet, and
cheer followed cheer, until the Colonel
reached the Speakers stand. The introduce
ton of Col. F. by the President was followed
with another round of applause, after which
the candidate addressed the Convention, in
substance af follows:
Gentlemen,-I have been taken very much by
surprise at receiving this nomination. l wish to
tender you my thanks for the honor you have
done me, considering it is not made with reference
to my own ability, for this very well know, and
all my friends know. L have been laboring for
nearly an hour to decide what to do. have
political aspirations 1 ask office. My heart is
in the army, tcheers, my whole heart is there
until this rebellion is crushed Cheers. And my
heart is also in the cause at home here, which will
help the army. Renewed cheers.
do not and cannot agree with the Democrats,
with whom have always acted, upon the issue of
this day and say it with sorrow, too, because it
cuts loose, for the time, from all my political
associates, to whom, as boy, have looked up as
oracles, and believed every word they said but 1
cannot believe they right now. 1 cannot be-
lieve that any encouragement to the Government
heln To don I do