Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-11

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John A. Wilson of the committee on reso.
lutions reported sundry rules for the govern
ment 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 BE-, of Illinois, opposed voting
by states acc 1rding to Congressional represen-
tation, and favored 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 preserv ed.
Second, That the Constitution and laws of the
United States must be observed and obeyed.
Third, That the rebellion must be suppressed by
force ofaIms and without compromise.
Fourth That the rights Of free speech and press
and the hdbeas corpus must De heid invlolate save
inidistrcts where martial law has been proclaimed.
Fifth, That the rebellion has destroyed slavery,
and the Federal Constitution should be amended
men absolute equality before the law.
Seuenh, That the right OF asylum, except for
crime and subject to law, is recognized principle
of American liberty, that any violation OF 10 can
not be overlooked and must not go unrebuked.
Eighth, That the national policy known as the
Monroe doctrine, has become recognize I'd princi-
pie, and that the establishment of a national re-
publican government this continent by any
foreign power cannot be tolerated.
Ninth, That the gratitude and support of the
nation is due to the faithful soldiers and the earn
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-
deney, adopted by the people, is strengt hened by
force of the existing crisis and should be
ed by constitutional amendments.
Eleventh, That the Constitution should be so
amended that the President and Vice President
should be elected by direct vote of the people.
7tcelJth, That The question of reconstruction of
rebellious states belongs to the people, through
Executive.
Thirteenth, That the contiscation of the lands of
rebels and their distribution among actual settlers
is measure of sound policy.
Fourteenth That integrity and economy are de-
manded at all times in the administration of the
government, md that in time of war the neglect
of them is criminal.
Mr.. Carroll stated that the committee were
unanimous on 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 LLlS luDcLuTe MI ullDtTl dIluOuHCcu IHe
receipt of a 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 was warmly applauded while being
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 voteC 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. He could not approved
the principles and policy of his administra-
ton. He assented in the main to the resolu-
tions 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
90 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 doubt There is such a man, one
who can carry the State of New York over
Abraham Lincoln by over 100000 majority.
Lucius Robinson, Comptroller of New York,
unable to be present, had addressed him a
letter on this subject which he read as fol-
lows:
STATE OF New YORK, CoMPTRoLLER's OFFICE,
ALBANY, May IS, 1854. !
To Hon A. j. C0lrin: My official duties and
the illness of my deputy will prevent me from at
tending the meeting called for consultation at
Cleveland, on the 31st inst. trust that you will
be there to aid with your judicous advice. There
was a time when the safety and welfare of
the country more imperatively demanded careful
deliberation with wise and resolute action.
have survived many bad mistakes, simply because
the pop ular mind has been entirely fixed upon the
single purpose of suppressing the rebellion at all
hazards, and at every cost. This one idea has
had such controlling power and the masses have
followed it steadily that it has served a sub.
sttute for proper governmental leadership, but it
is evident that the time is near at hand when the
establishment of order, the removal of the
cause of the rebellion and the repairing of the
terrible desoation it has produces will require
the head of the government the very highest lead
ership How hope to live as a nation
through the crisis before us with weak Executive
and Cabinet in a state of discord and anarchy Z
Will not the country be in immiD ent danger of
falling into the same condition when it ceases to
be held together by the pressure of war! 1t ap-
pears to me that firm association of sound prin-
ciples and election of greatest man, regardless
of former party organizations essential to the
safety of the nation.
Whether a nomination should be made at Cleye-
land or not can best be determined after meeting
there, but if it should be decided to nominate,
have hesitation in saying that believe that the
hopes of the people throughout the country are
re sting upon Gen. Grant as a candidate. lie has
III has shown himself possessed of great ability
and skill, the most indomtabe courage, and most
unselfsh devotion to 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 far restored il to en-
courage the Administration to attempt tosfe-elect
itself on the strength of his achievements but in
my judgment we should let him who has won hon.
ors wear 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 will have confidence, against
whom there will be pref udices, and whom all will
N'' "''' L. ROBINSON.
1t was then decided to take up the resolu-
t;opc sanaratalv