Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1864-04-07

District Delegates-J. T. Moak, Jefferson !;
J. B. Cassoday, Rock.
| Ahermates.-J. NJ Bingham for j. T. Moak ::
S. J. Todd forJ B. Cassoday
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
District Delegates. Hon. S. S. Wilkinson. Of
Sank and Hon. John A. Bingham, of Green
Alte,7,ates.-Hon. Horace Beach, of Craw-
| ford in place of Wilkinson; and John b
| Vivian, of Iowa, in place of Bingham
| EIector.-Hon. Allen Worden of La Fav-
| cite.
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Delegates. -Luther H. Carey, of Shebovgan
county; James N. Gillett, of Fond du Lac
county.
Elsctor for the Distrid-Henrv J. Turner,
Of Ozaukee county
alternate Delegates --Luzerne Frost, of
Washington county, in place of L. H. Carey :;
George S. Graves, of Sheboygan county, in
place of James NJ. Gillett
alternate Delegate for State at Layqe IN place
Of .Stoddard J,sdd-Edwin H. Galloway, of
Fond du Lac.
+ FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
District Delegates.-Hon. P SAWYER, of
Winnebago; and Hon. NJ. L. Kimbali, of
Green Lake.
Altermates-C B. Goodwin, of Winnebago.
in place of Sawyer; and II. Briggs, of Mar
quette, in place Of Kimbal
District Elector-H F. Belitz, of Manito-
VOC
SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
District Delegates L. Z. Webb, of
La Pointe Hon. c. G. Pope, of Jackson.
klector.-Hon. A. S. McDill, of Portage.
Hibernate Delegates.-C. B. Cox, Of Pierce,
for L. E. Webb G. E. Forter, of Eau Claire,
for c. c. Pope.
Said reports were all unanimously adopted
On motion, it was voted that the following
named gentlemen be designated as Alternate
Delegates at Large, namely:
Hon. o. H. Waldo, in place of Gov Salo-
mon; A. G. Darwin, ESQ.,, in place of Gov.
Randall; Carson Graham, ESQ, in place of
Angus Cameron:
THE PLATFORM
Hon. w. E. Smith, chairman of the COM
mittee on resolutions, submitted the follow
ing:
Resolred, That while we deeply deplore the evils
Of civil war; we are inhexibly opposed to every
proposition which looks to eyading them at the cost
OF national honor or the integrity of the national
dom ain and that, keenIy sensible OF the blessings
of peace and ardently desrous of its early and per
manent restoration, are fully persuaded that the
sole method of securing it lies in resolute and
power of the nation, SO long rebellion continues
anywhere to defy the authority of the Government
of the United States.
ResoIoed, That the questions at issue between
political parties prior to the war; have since either
been settled, or, for the time least have become
OF minor Importance and that all good citizens
and true PATRIOTS without regard to previous par
ty conn ectons should now unite brethren join
ed in one common cause, at home well as in the
field, to protect flag, and to restore its rghtful
supreme cy over every State and Territory.
ReS0tred, That the people of Wisconsin will cheer
fully bear their proportion of the burdens entaied
by this great struggle for the maintenance of the
Union and the perpetuity of Republican liberty
and, fully comprehending the sacrifices that mar
| be required, they will surrender ease, treasure,
and life ITSELF if Ged be, in defence Of their coun
try against mo st foul and unnatural rebellion.
ResoIced, That we urge both tie National and
State ADMINISTRATION to exercise the strictest econo-
my consistent with the general welfare and to en-
ploy all possible vigilance guard against abuses
and evils attenuant upon state of war, and the
vast and unusual expenditures rendered necessary
thereby.
ReSoLced, That Abraham Lincoln has so conduct
ed himself in the discharge of the duties of Chief
Magistrate of the Republic, during per. cd of I'M
eXampled diff Guilty and peril, to win our warm
est esteem and confidence statesman of rare
ability, uniting in his character those high quail
ties of prudence, frmuess, foresight, uprightness,
pure and earnest patriotism and practical wisdom
which emin atty fit him to preside in this hour
of trial and in our opinion, whether regard the
unity of sentiment and action among all loyal men
at home, so essential 20 the vigorous prosecution
of the war, or the confidence of other nations and
governments in the steadfastness of purpose of our
people, his lection is easure of pre- eminent
wisdom and Importance, and of sound public poll
cy, and of the highest consequence to the coun-
try.
Resolrsd That the proclamation of EN- an cipation,
the organization and arming of colored soldiers
and other acts of the present administration inter
terng directly or Indirectly with the system OF
servitude unhappily prev ailing in portions OF
the United States, though originally dictated, not
by mere hostility to that system but primarily and
chiefly intended to weaken the rebellion and to
O
be among the most effective measures in promotips
those great and desirable results, and as such re-
ceive our hearty approbaton--but have also open
en- ew door OF hope to us and to phlgnthropists
throughout the world that this system, so utterly
and essentially unJu i'll its nature and fraught
with perlls to our peace, may be speedily and
tirely destroyed.
ResoEceG, That our heartfelt thanks are due to
the brave and patriotic men who have gone from
this State to risk their live in defense OF the Union
On every field where they have met the enemy, they
have siguazed their devotion to the National
cause with spirit and valor of which the State
may justly feel proud. They are entitled to and
shall receive, not only our protoundest gratitude
and admiration, but all the aid, ncouragemeut
and support in our power to bestow.
Pending the question on the adoption of
the resolutions, Hon. j. Allen Barber moved
to add to the series another resolution, which
was unanimously adopted, as follows;
ResoIced, That slavery is the only barrier to a
peaceful reunion of all the States, and its utter
extinction the only hope of an honorable and
during peace
Hon. Thomas Hood moved to add another
resolution, as follows:
ReSoLred, That the delegates from this State to
tho National Union Convention hereby in
stru ed to vote for the denomination of Abraham
Lincoln for President of the United States, the
first choice 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 resolutions
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 endors
ing Mr. Lincoln. After it was read, he said
that while he yielded to no man in warmth
of his desire for Mr.. Lincolns reelection, he
considered the resolution offered by the COM
mittee all the instructions needed. He had
full confidence that the delegates would car
nv out the wishes of the convention, and ask
ed Mr.. Hood to withdraw his amendment
Mr. Hood refused to Withdraw
Mr.. Hopkins. then moved to refer the
amendment back to the gentleman who offer
ed it. ... -. es-.
Mr.. Northrop opposed the amendment, but
declared himself heartily in favor of Mr..
Lincoln's reelection He alluded to the
faultfnding spirit of some Republicans, and
said the War Democrats often found it neces
sary to defend the Administration against the
unjustifable 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 dur
ing this war there could be but two parties,