The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-04-07
porRrH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

ner, Of OZaukee county.
hibernate Observation-Disclosures Frost, of
Washington county, in place L. H. Carey;
George S. Graves, of Sheboygan county, in
place of James NJ. Gillette.
Hibernate Delegate for State at Large in
DZacs of Stoddard Judd-H. Galloway, of
Fond du Lac.
FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
District DeLegateS.-Hon. P Sawyer, of
Winnebago and Hon. NJ. L. Kimball, of
Green Lake.
AAeruates.-C. B. Goodwin, of Winebago
in place of Sawyer; and H. Briggs, of Mar
quette, in place of Kimball.
District ELeetor.-H. F. Belitz, of Mani
towoc. .,.,-
SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
District Delegates L. L. Webb of
La Pointe and Hon. c. c. Pope, of jackson.
AIternates-C. b. Cox, Of Pierce, for
Webb; and G. E. Foster. of Eau Claire, for
Pope.
ELector-Hon. A. S. McDill, of Portage
Said reports were unanimously adopted
On motion, it was voted that the follow
ing named gentlemen be designated as al
ternate delegates at large namely:
Hon. o. Ii. Waldo, in place Of Gov. Salo-
mon; A. q. Darwin, Esq, i'll place of Gov
Randall Carson Graham, Esq, in place of
Angus Cameron.
PLATFORM OF THE UNION REPUBLICAN PATTY.
The following are the resolutions sub
mitted by Hon. W. E. Smith, chairman of
the committee on resolutions at the late
State Convention of the Unien Republican
party, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That while we deeply deplore the
evils of civil war are in1exibly opposed to
every proposition which looks to evading them
at the cost of National honor or the integrity of
the national domain aud that, keenly sensible
of the blessings of peace, and ardently deslrou
of it's early and ornament restoration we are
fully persuaded that the sole method ofsecuring
it lies III a resolute and unsparing employment
of the military and naval power of the nation
so long as rebellion continues anywhere to defy
| the authority Of the Government OF the United
| States.
ResOlued, That the questions at issue between
political parties prior to the war have since Ell
Their been settled, for the time at least, have
become of minor Importance and that all good
citizens and true patriots. without regard TO pre-
Vious party connections, should now unite as
brethren Joined in one common cause, at home
as well as in the field. TO protect flag, and to
restore its rightful supremacy over every STATE
and Territory
Resolved, That the people of Wisconsin will
entalled by this great struggle for the main ain
ance of the Union and tine perpetuity of Repub-
Iican Liberty. and fully compromising the sac-
ri6Ces that may be required, they will surren-
der ease, treasure and life itself, if need be, in
defense of their country against q most foul and
unnatural rebellion.
Resolved, That urge both the National and
State admin stration TO exercise the strictest
economy consistent with the general welfare
and to employ all possible vigilance to guard
fsia
of war, and the vast and unusual expenditures
rendered necessary thereby.
ReSOlUed, That Abraham Lincoln has so con-
Quoted himself in the discharge If the duties al
Chief Magistrate of the Republic, during a Pc,
Rod of unexHmped difficulty and peril, as tC
win our warmest esteem and confidence as
statesman OF rare ability, uniting in his charac
ter those high qualities of prudence fimness
foresight, uprightness. pure and earnest patriot
ism, and practical wisdom which e-emlnently
fit him to preside this hour of trial; and in oui
opinion, whether we regard unity of sentiment
! and action nmong all loyal men at home, go es,
sental to the vigorous prosecution Of the war
or the confidence of other nations and govern.
ments in the steadfdstness of purpose of oul
people, his res election is a measure of pre- emi-
neDt wisdOm aid II portaDce, and of sound pub
lie policy, aud Of the highest consequence to the
! country
| ReSoived That the proclamation of emancpa
| ton the organization and armng of color ed sol
diers and other acts Of the present administra.
tion interfering, directly or indirectly with the
system of servitude unhappily prevailing in some
portions of the United States, though originally
dictated, not by mere hostility to hat system
but primarily and chiefly Intended TO weaken the
rebellion md to restore peace, have neyerthe-
less not Only proved to be among the most effec>
tive measures in promoting those great and de-
STRAIT BILE results, and rs such receive our hearty
apprc bati' u, bnt have also opened new door
of hope to rs and To philantbr9pists throughout
no Inf 81. al,
tally unjust in its nature and fraught with
perils too peace, may be speedily aud entirely
destroyed
Res0kUed, That our hearts felt thanks are due
to the bra and prtriotic men who have gone
from this aie to risk their lives in defense of
the Union Gu every field where they have
met the e eIny. they have signalized their de,
votion 10 he National cause with d spirit and
valor OF v HEB the State may justly feel proud
They are entitled to and shall receive not only
our prufoau est gratitude and admiration, but
all the aid, encouragement and support in our
pow er to bestGw.
Pending the question of the adoption of
the resolutions, Hon. j. Allen Barber moved
to add to tie series another resolution,
which was unanimously adopted, as follows:
ResOlced, That slavery is the only barrier to
the peaceful te union of all the States, and ts
utter extinction the only hope OF an honorable
and enduring peace.
Hon. Thomas Hood moved to add another
resolution, as follows:
RcSolqcd That the delegates from this State
to the n tional Union Convention are hereby
instruct to vote for the denomination of Abra
ham Lii coin FIR President of the Uuited States
as the Fl st chaice of the people Of Wisconsin.
Mr.. Comstock spoke against the amend
ment and was followed by Mr.. Bingham on
the same side, both declaring that the reso-
lutlons OF the committee were sufficient.
Mr.. Putnam moved to table the amend
ment, but withdrew the motion at the re
quest of Mr.. Hopkins.
Mr.. Hopkins called for the reading of the
resolution reported by the committee en-
dorsing Mr.. Lincoln. After it was read, he
said that while he yielded to no man in
warmth of his desire for Mr.. Lincoln's re-
election, he considered the resolution offered
by the committee all the instructions needed.
He had full confidence that the delegates
would carry out the wishes of the con-
vention, and asked Mr. Hood to withdraw
his amendment.
Mr.. Hood refused to withdraw.
Mr.. Hopkins then moved to refer the
back to the gentleman who of.
fered it.
Mr.. Northrop opposed the amendment, but
declared himself heartily in favor of MIR.
Lincoln's reelection. He alluded to the
fault finding spirit of some Republicans, and
said the War Democrats often found it nee
essary to defend the administration against
the unjustifabe criticisms of Republicans.
He made an eloquent allusion to Douglas, de-
claring that he wanted his name mentioned
with honor in this convention, (applause)
and quoted and endorsed his sentiment, that
during this war there could be but two par
ties-patriots and traitors
Mr.. jackson was sorry that the amend
ment had been offered, but did not want to
see it voted down. He continued Tor short
time endorsing and commencing the wisdom
and justice Of Mr.. Lincoln's conduct in Of
ice.
Mr.. Comstock said If it was wrong to offer
he amendmentit was right to vote it down
de called on the convention to reject it.
Mr.. Caswell approved the amendment. and