The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-08-28
Proceedings Of the Republican State
Convention.


Convention.
The delegates to the Republican State
Convention assembled on the 10th inst at
ngersoll's Hall, in this city, and were
called to order by WILLIAM L. WILSON,
Esq, of st. Paul.
Mr.YALE, of Winona, was elected Presi-
dent pro tem., and Mr.. ToDD, OF Dakota,
and Capt. D. G. SMITH, of Hennepin, Sec
retaries pro tenn.
Mr.. Nutting from the Committee on
permanent organization reported the names
OF permanent officers, which was adopted:
President-W. H. YALE, of Winona.
Vice Presiaents.-O. DENsMoRE, First Dis
trict; r. II: FITz. Second District; DANIEL
CAMERON, Third District; j. w. WHEELOCK,
Fourth District; A. CHAMBERS, Fifth District;
N. B. STONE, Sixth District.
Secretaries, Irving Todd. Dakota; j. r.
Creighton, Wabasha; w. B. Dean, Ramsey
w. b. Griswold, Carver.
The Committee on Resolutions through
their Chairman. GEO. A. NoURsE, report
ed the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we, chosen to represent in
convention the unconditional Union men of
Minnesota, grateful to Almighty God for the
success which has hitherto crowned our arms,
and for the prospec. thus opened of speedy,
honorable and lasting peace, do hereby, for
ourselves and our constituents reaffirm our de-
termination to support our Government by
every means in our power in the vigorous pros
ecutiOn OF the war,-On our part, holy, just,
and forced upon us by the criminal acts of
m n no
found within our borders. And to this we
pledge our lives, our fortunes. and our sacred
honor
3 That we tender our grateful thanks to the
survivors of our glorious armies, and our warm
sympathy to the relatives of their gallant dead,
who have won for the country so glorious vic
tories, for themselves imperishable renOwn,
and for us all an assurance of liberty and safety
for ourselves and our children, under our be-
loved and well-tried government.
3. That with special pride we point to the
gallant achievements on many a hard fought
battlefield, of our Minnesota regiments. Their
bravery, discipline and patriotism have won
for them name that shall never die, end made
it forever honorable to be 4 citizen of Mime
sofa.
4. That, without claiming for it exemption
from error, We heartily endorse the general
policy end conduct of our National Administra-
ton; and we point to the recent magnificent
triumphs of our armies as its best vindication
from the charge OF incapacity so freely brought
against it by those who prefer national ruin to
success under the present Administration. Es-
pecially do we approve the Emancipation Proc
amation and the raising of black troops, as be-
ing among the best possible measures to weaken
the enemy and strengthen ourselves.
8. That our State administration and our
Congressional delegation deserve our hearty
appreciation for the Jealous and efficient co,
operation they have afforded the national au-
thorities in carrying on this war.
6. That we call upon those in authority to
take such measures by retaliation or otherwise
as shall ettectually prevent brutal and barbarous
treatment by the enemy, OF our soldiers, OF
whatever color.
Z. That it is due to our shattered armies in
the field, as well as to the sacred cause which
they uphold, that their ranks should as speedi-
ly as possible be filled up by every means in
our power. 1t is due to the country that the
mobs raised to resist and prevent the draft,
should not even seem to have succeeded day
longer than is necessary to enforce the laws.
8. That the way to peace is, and ever has
been open to the rebels, the only condition we
have ever sought to impose is, that they should
lay down their arms and submit to the author
ity of the General Government. We protest
against the making of any terms with them in
advance as to ther status as communities, when
they shall have returned to their allegiance.
Having been declared ''public enemies " by a
recent unanimous decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States, they must accept
the consequences that legitimately flow from
having placed themselves in that position.
II. G. o. MORRISON, of Dakota county,
moved that Col STEPHEN MILLER be nomi-
mated by reclamation as the candidate for
Governor, which was agreed to unani-
mously.
A committee was appointed to wait upon
COL MILLER and notify him of his nolnina
ton, and request that he appear before the
Convention and give public acceptance
of the nomination.
The Convention then proceeded to the
selection of a candidate for Lieutenant
Governor.
An informal ballot was then taken,
which resulted as follows:
c. D. Sherwood received ........... Sc votes.
Reuben Ottman ...........67
E. B. Ames ........... 3
Mr.. REYNOLDS, of Olmsted, by request
of Mr.. OrrMAN, withdrew his name.
Whereupon @. D. SHERWOOD was noini-
mated by acc'amation for Lieutenant Gov
ernOr.
The Convention then proceeded to the
nomination of Secretary of State.
DAVID BLAKELY, of Olmsted, and CLIN-
TON G. REYNOLDS, of Goodhue, were
named. A ballot was taken, and
David Blakely received. LOG votes.
C. G.. Reynolds ............. IL
DAVID BLAKELY having received ma
iority of the votes, upon motion he was
declared nominated for the office of Lieu
tenant Governor by reclamation.
For State Treasurer, on motion of Mr..
HYDE. of Carver, CHARLES SoHRFFER, of
Ramsey county, was nominated by accla-
nation.
For Attorney General, on motion of Mr..
WHEATON, of Rice county, GORDON E..
CoLE, of Rice county, was nominated by
reclamation. .9
For State Auditor, upon motion OF Mr..
Foster, of Wabashaw, CHARLES MolIRATH,
of Nicollct county, was nominated by &C
clamation.
For Clerk of the Supreme Court, GEO.