Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-06-08

John A Wilson of the committee on reso-
lutions reported sundry rules for the gov>Tn-
NEXT of the convention, recommending the
rules of the House Of Representatives. and
to take the vote for candidates by states,
according to representation in Congress.
Caspar Butt, of Illinois, opposed voting
by states according to Congressional represen-
tation, and favored a proposition to allow
each delegate present one vote.
Col Moss favored voting as great nation
al mass convention, each individual delegate
to have equal voice with his associates
After debate, Mr.. Gilbert moved to strike
out the Objectionable clause, which was car
ried.
Mr.. Carroll chairman of the committee on
resolutions, reported the following resolu-
tions:
First. That the Federal Union shall be preserved.
.4cg01d. That the Constitution and laws OF the
United states must be observed and obeyed.
THIRD, That the rebellion must be suppressed by
force of arms and without compromise.
Fourth, That the rights OF free speech and press
and the h1beds corpus must be held ihviolate save
ingdstricts where martial has been procIaime ed
and the Federal Constitution should be amended
prohibit its reestablishment and to secure to all
men absolute equality before the law.
.Secenh, That the right OF asylum, except for
crime and subject to law, is recognized principle
of American liberty, that any violation of it
not be overlooked and must not go uurebcked.
Eighth, That the national policy known as the
Monroe doctrine. has become a recognized princi-
pie, and that the establishment of a national re-
publican government on this continent by any
foreign power cannot be tolerated.
Ninth, That the graft and support of the
nation due to the faithful soldiers and the
est leaders of the Union army and navy for Their
heroic achievements and deathless valor in behalf
OF our imperiled country and of civil liberty.
Tenth, That the one term policy for the Presi-
dency, adopted by the people, is strengthened by
force of the existing crisis and should be main ain
ed by constitutional amendments.
Elecssth, That the Constitution should be so
amended that the President and Wee President
should be elected by direct vote OF the people
7aoelfth, That the question of reconstruction %
rebellious states belongs to the people, through
their Representatives in Congress, and not to the
Executive.
Thirteenth That the confscation of the lands of
rebels their distribution among actual settlers
is a measure of sound policy.
Fourteenth, That integrity and economy are de-
manded at all times in the admins tration of the
government, md that in time of war the neglect
of them is criminal.
Mr. Carroll stated that the committee were
unanimous or all the resolutions save the
last. As matter of expediency it was
thought advisable not to recommend it, but
the majority of the committee had instructed
him to report it for the consideration of the
Convention
At this iuncture Mr. Gilbert announced the
receipt of letter from Wendell Phillips
and as it had somewhat to say of the platform
that ought to be adopted here, he moved that
it now be read, which was carried, and the
letter warmly applauded while being read
by the secretary.
Mr.. Phillips letter expressed his regret at
his inability to attend the Convention, COM
planning that the Administration is failure
because it has weighed treasure, blood and
civil liberty against slavery, and up to the pre-
sent moment has decided to exhaust them all
before it uses freedom heartily as means OF
battle; that if Mr.. Lincoln is reelected he
is reelected to pursue the same policy. He
deprecates the Louisiana reconstruction ex
pertinent and contends that the only
plan of reconstruction within twenty years
is to admit the blacks to citizenship and use
them with whites as the basis of States. He
closes by favoring the nomination of Fremont
or Butler, Fremont being his first choice
Mr.. Ransom, of New Jersey, moved that
the question on the resolutions be taken sep
arately.
a. j. Colvin, of n. Y, said that up to with
in two years past he had never voted any
other than the Democratic ticket. Upon the
question of slavery and other great national
questions he differed from his party, stepped
out and voted for the lamented Gen. Wads-
worth. Last year he voted the Union ticket
with the chairman, Gen. Cochrane upon it
He came to this convention because he could
not at the next election cast his vote for
Abraham Lincoln. Ee could not approved
the principles and policy of his administra-
ton. He assented in the main to the resolu-
tons reported The Union must be pre-
served and we must treat slavery as dead,
never to be resurrected. The Constitution
must be amended in this respect. He would
60 for that man for President who was loyal
to the country and true to the platform that
shall be put forth here. He can be elected
beyond a doubt There is such a man, one
who can carry the State of New York over
Abraham Lincoln by over 100, 900 majority.
Lucius Robinson, Comptroller of New York,
unable to be present, had addressed him
letter on this subject which he read as fol-
lows:
STATE Or NEW YORK, CONTROLLERS OFFICE
ALBANY, May %, 1864. :
To Hon A J. Coffin My official duties and
the illness OF my deputy will prevent from IT.
tending the meeting called for consultation at
Cleveland, on the 3lst inst. 1 trust that you will
be there TO aid with your judicous advice There
never time when the safety and welfare of
the country more Imperatiyely demanded careful
deberation with wise and resoIute action.
We have lived through three years of war and
have survived many bad mistakes, simply because
the popular mind has been entirely liked upon the
single purpose of suppressing the rebellion at all
hazards, and at every cost. This idea has
had such controlling powe- and the masses have
followed it steadily that it has served as a sub
stitute for proper governmental leadership but it
is evident that the time is near at hand when the
reestablislment OF order, the removal of the
terrible desoaton it has produ ced will require at
the head of the government the very highest lead
ership. How can hope to live a nation
through the crisis before with a weak Executive
and a Cabinet i'll a state OF dscord and anarchy
VIII not the country be in immin ent danger of
falling into the same condition when il ceases to
be held together by the pressure of war; 1t ap-
pears TO me that a firm association of sound prin-
ciples and election of greatest man, regardless
of former party organizations, are essential to the
safety of the nation.
Whether nomination should be 1aade at CleYe-
land or not can best be determined after meeting
and consultation with those who will assemble
there, but II 1t should be decided nominate, 1
nave no hesitation In saying that believe that the
hopes OF the people throughout the country
resting upon Gen. Grant a a candidate. He has
displayed qualities which give all men confidence.
He has shown himself possessed of great ability
and skill, the most indomitable courage, and most
unselhsh devotion 10 the cause of his country.
Victory has attended him wherever he has gone.
One year ago all confidence in the Administration
was lost The brilliant victories which have since
been won by Grant have so far restored it as to
courage the Administration to attempt to re-elect
itself the siren 9Th OF his achievements but in
my Judgment we sh ould let him who has won hon.
ors them, and should entrust power to one
who has shown that he knows how to WELD it, We
shall then have leader at the head of affairs in
whom all loyal men viii have confidence, against
whom there will be pref udices, and whom all will
aid with aIacrity, Yours, &c,
L. ROBINSON.
1t was then decided to take up the resolu-
tions separately.