Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-09-08
that every star On our nations banner shall

shine with equal lust-e.
In tie coming election men must decid
with 'shich of the two parties, into which
our people are divided, they aill act l
they wish for Union, they will act with tina
party which does now and alwaYs did Low,
and reverence that Union. Ii tc4y wish TO
peace, they will act with those vho sought Il
avert this war, and who now Seek TO restor,
good will and harmony among all sections O
our country. If they care for their rights
as persons and the sacredness of their homes
they will act with those who have stood W
to resist arbitrary arrests, despotic legislation
and the overthrow of the Judiciary [Louc
and continued applause II, upon the other
hand, they are willing to continue the present
policy of government and condition of affairs
let them act with that organization which
made the present condition of our country
But as for US, we are resolved that the party
who have made the history of our country
since their advent to power seem ike some
unnatural and terrible dream shall be over
thrown. Applause. -Four years ago it had
IFS birth upon this spot. Let Us see, by our
action, that it shall die here where it was
BORN Loud and continued cheering.1
In the political contest in which We are
now engaged, we do not seek partisan advan.
tages. We are battling for the rights of those
who belong to all political organizations
We mean that their rights of speech shall be
unimpaired although that right may be used
to denounce US. We intend that rights OF
| conscience shall be protected, although mis-.
taken views of duty may turn the temple. OF
religion into theatres for partisan denuneia.
ton. We mean that home rights and the
| sacredness of the freside shall be respected
by those in authority, no matter what politi
cal views may be held by those who sit be-
meath their roof-trees. When the democrat
ic party shall have gained power, we shall
not be less, but more tenacious upon these
! subjects We have foreborne much because
| those who are now charged with the conduct
of public affairs knew but little about the
principles Of our government We were IN,
willing to present an appearance OF tactious OPP,
position But when we shall have regained
that power which has been wrested from us
by the Republican party, we will grant to
them all the rights which the Constitution
gives them, free speech and free action. That
official who shall violate one principle of law
one single right Of the humblest man in ou1
land shall be punished by the full rigor OF
the law, it matters not if he sits in the Pres
idential chair or holds an humble Office under
our government. Cheers
Gentlemen, l trust that our proceedings
|
shall all be animated by the greatness of this
occasion. 1t may be-in all probability it is
true-that the future destinies of our country
hang upon our action. Let this considera-
ion inspire us with spirit Of harmony.
God of our fathers bless US now; lift us
above all personal considerations fill us with
a full sense of the great responsibilities which
rest upon US, and give again to our land its
| Union, its peace, and its liberty.
Enthusiastic and long continued cheering
followed the conclusion Of Gov. Seymour's
| remarks.
Mr.. Guthrie, of Kentucky, announced that
the sub Committee on Resolutions would be
ready to report at four o'clock; whereupon
Mr.. Charles Brown, of Delaware, moved
that when the Convention adjourn it should
adjourn to that hour
The original motion was then carried, and
the Convention adjourned till four o'clock.
Four O'CLOCK P. NJ.
On the Convention reassembling, Mr. Guth.
| RE stated that the committee on resolutions
had agreed, and was now ready to report -
| The resolutions were read as follows:
| Resolred, That in the future as in the past we
will adhere with answering fidelity to the Union
| under the Constir ution, the only solid founda-
| ton of our strength, security and happiness as
|
ly conducive to the welfare and prosperity of all
| the States, both Northern and Southern.
| Resolved, That this Convention does explicitly
declare, as he sense of the American people, that
four years of failure to the Union by
| the experiment of war, during which, under the
| pretence of a military necessity, or war power
higher than the Con situton, the Constitution it.
self has been disreg arded in every part and public
liberty and private right alike trodden down, and
the material prosperity of the country essential y
| impaired, justice, humanity, liberty and the
| public welfare demand that immediate efforts
be made for cessation of hostilities, with view
| to an ultimate convention OF the States or other
peaceable means, to the end that at the earliest
practicable MON ent, peace may be restored on the
basis of the Federal States.
RESOLVED, That the dir ect Interference of the mil
itary authorities of the United States in the re-
cent elections held in Kentucky, Maryland, Mis-
| souri, and Delaware a shameful violation of the
Constitution, and repetition Of such acts in
the approaching election will be held revolution
airy and resisted with all the means and power
| der control.
| Resolved, That the aim and object of the Demo
cratic party is to preserve the Federal Union and
the rights Of the States unmpaired, and they here
| by declare that they consider the Administrative
usurpaton of extraordinary and dangerous powers
| not granted by the Constitution; the subverson
of the civil by military law in States not in insur
| rection the arbitrary military arrest, imprison
| ment, trial and sentence of American citizens in
States where civil law exists in full force; the sup
preston of the freedom Of speech and of the press
| the denial of the right OF asylum; the open and
| avowed disregard of State rights the employment
of unusual test oaths and he with and
| denial of the right Of the people to bear arms in
| their defence, calculated to prevent restora
ton Of the Union and the perpetuatlon of govern
ment deriving its just powers from the consent o
| the governed.
minstration to its duty in respect to our fellow
| citizens, who now and long have been prisoners Of
war IN suffering condition, deserves the severes
reprobaton, the alike of public policy and
common humanity.
| Resolved, That the sympathy of the Democratic
party is heartily and earnestly extended to the sol
| nd hay hpan in
the eld under the flag of their country, and in The
event of its attaining power, they will receive a thu
care, protection and regard that the brave soldiers
of the Republic have so nobly earned.
i Mr.. Long, of Ohio, offered as an amend
ment, to come in after the first resolution
the first Kentucky resolution of 1898, az
drafted by Thomas Jefferson. He submitted
that now, of all other times, this resolution
affirming state rights, ought to be readoptet
and reaffrmed.
The President said that under the rules
the resolution will be referred to the Commit
tee on Resolutions.
Mr. Cox moved the previous question.
Mr.. Long hoped his colleague would with
draw his motion, as he desired to Offer an
other amendment He desired to move al
amendment that will place this convention il
a position favoung peace beyond the mis-
takes of any equivocal language. He woulC
not go for any resolution that may be con
strued either way by men of different view
, in the convention.
Mr.. Cox insisted upon his motion, and tn
, previous question being ordered the resolu
, lions were adopted with but few dissentin:
! voices.
, 1t was then moved to proceed to the nomi
nation of a candidate for President.
Mr.. John P Stockton, of New Jersey, il
! behalf of the delegation of that State, nomi