Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-08-25

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The Convention then proceeded TO formal
ballot, with the following result;
EdWard "a omon, ...... l31
James i. Lewlg, ...... l33
There being two or three votes more than
the number oil delegates ii the Convention, the
ballot was thrown out
TIE Convention then adjourned TO 3 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
8 O'clock, p. NJ. The Convention was
called 10 order by he p esdent. MIR. NJ NJ.
Davis moved 10 proceed TO alot for Govern
or pira roce Ii was moved TO amend so as 10
vote by ballot. The question was taken on
the amendment. when il was carried, aud a
ballet vas had with The following result
Edward Solomon ..... Ii9
James 1 Lewis ..... 143
Scattering
The nomination was made unanimous amid
great enthusiasm.
Mr.. Doo!itte. from the Committee on Res
olntions, submitted the 70 loving:
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That this Convention cordially
approves the following propositions, contain
, ed in the cal under which Il assemblies:
That the Union De preserved in its integrity;
That the constitution and laws OF the Unit
ed States be enforced throughout the whole
national domain;
That the rebellion be suppressed, not by
compromises with or concessions to traitors,
but by the sword whose agency they have
themselves invoked;
That the national administration should be
healu ) and generously supported in its efforts
TO phi down the rebellion.
Resolred, That the digniied, courteous and
patriotic manner in which the Hon. Edward
Solomon has discharged the duties of G vern-
or --devosedupon him by the decease of Gov.
Harvey, az most important period in our po-
liticai history, meets our cordial approval.
ResolCed, That the Convention, following the
example OF the Union Conventions of Ohio,
and other States, present to the loyal people of
Wisconsin the names of the persons this day
nominated, as Union mer, moi as partiEans,
without reference TO their political antece-
dents, and ask for them the support of all loyal
men, without distinction Of party.
kesotDed, That we dep.ore the partisan hos
tlity which has been and is being awakened
against The Government by interested po.iti-
Clans and designing demagogues OF the North,
DeheVlng that il can only tend, by encouraging
rebels, to protract the war; and instead oil
kidding the patriotism, to arouse The animosi-
ties OF our people, and to occasion elsewhere
the same rlotous, dabol cal and anarchial
scenes, which have already disgraced the COM
melcla metropolis of The nation.
ffes0tced, That The warmest thanks of the
ioyal peope are due, aud are hereby rendered
10 me brave ard devoted soldiers who have
ra lied 10 the defence Of the old flag, and no.
D y and peTsIstently fought the battles Of the
country, and met and vanquished on so many
helds the hosts of.Tebeiicn, seeking 10 destroy
our natlona life, and that we pledge ourselves,
before heaven, to sustain them, by filling up
their thinned ranks IN the most expeditions
manner, until the end of this rebellion shall
come, and peace be restored to the land.
Resotred, That we admire and reverence the
steadfast Loyalty of the Union men of the
South, which amid so many temptations and
prosecutions, has kept them faithful TO the old
nag; that IN their sufferings they have our pro-
found sympathy, aud that it is the duty of the
Government at the ealies. possible moment 10
deliver them from,se oppression
ReSoiced, hat we recommend 10 the loyal
people OF the several districts and counties OF
The Stale such reorganization OF committees
as VIII ensure more perfect Union organiza-
ton between loyal Republicans and Democrats
IN political action.
hesoired, That The loyal peop'e of VISION
SIN, friendly TO The maintenance Of Republican
/ institutions upon the North American conti-
/ nent, cannot look with Indifference upon arm
ed inter sention by Esropeaii powers, and the
establishment Of an empire uoon the ruins of
our sister Republic of MEXICO, and that in due
time, of whatever duties aud responsibilities
God in His providerc e shall cast upon the Re-
pubic OF the United States growing out Of
such Intervention, Wisconsin, will be ready to
bear her full share
The resolutions were received with repeat
90 and Tremendous applause.
lie resolution relative TO foreign in'erver-
ton was not offered as part Of the platform,
nor its adoption urged bv the committee.
senator Dooli.t'e said he offered it on his own
responsibility, and would .slieSi himself with
placing il before the COM enlion. HIS reading
OF Il was interrupted again and asane win the
most emphatic demonstrations cf approva
and when the reading was iinishe1 there was