The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-04-07
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chairman OF the Union Otate ColilInlttee,
called the Convention to order.
Hon. c. C. ShoIes of Kenosha, was che
sen temporary chairman, and Hon. w. Z.
Webb Of Waukesha, temporary Secretary.
On motion of Mr. J. B. Cassidy, of Rock
a committee on credentials was appointed as
follows:
], B. Cassidy, of Rock, Chairman,
LIST District-B. A. Meyer, Of Waukesha;
I'd Dist.-A. ], Turner, Of Columbia;
Sd Dist.-W. W. Field, Of Grant;
4thDst,--C5 F. Wheeler, of Fond du Lac;
9Th Dist.-P. Sawyer Of Wlnnebago;
etb Di.t-S. S. Burton of La Crosse.
committee on permanent orgrniza-
ton. was appointed as follows:
LIST Dist.-Hon. A. Van Wyck, of Kenosha
I'd Dist.-Hon Thomas Hood, of Dane;
Sd Dist.-Hon A. w Starks, Of Sank;
4th Dist.-Hon. c. BiIlinghurst, of Dodge;
9TH Dist.-Hon. c. S. Kelsey of Marquettei
9th Dist.-Hon. ID. II. Barron, of Polk;
A committee on resolutions was, on mo-
ton, appointed as follows:
4th Dict.-Hon w. 4. Smith, OF Dodge,
chairman.
LIST Dist,-Hon O. H. Waldo, of Milwau-
kee.
Cd Dist.-Hon.J NJ Bingham of Jefferson
Sd Dist.-Hou. John A. Walworth, of
Richland; a.
eth Dist.-Hon. Joseph Harris, of Dodge.
Convention adjourned until o'clock P. ~.
O'CLOCK P. NJ.
Convention called to order
The committee on credentials made report
which was adopted and the gentlemen
named admitted to seats.
Hon. Thomas Hood, from the committee
on permanent organization, made the fol-
lowing report: ..,.I.
The committee on permanent organlza-
ton respectfully report the following names
as officers Of this convention:
Prestdent-Edward Solomon, of Milwau-
kee.
Vice Presideats-1s District, G. G.. Sholes
KeEosha; I'd District, II. Fl. Giles, Slough
ton; Sd District, Jefferson Crawford, Grant
4th District, john w. Taylor, Sheboygan
9Th District, Philetus Sawyer, Oskkoahi 9th
District, Conrad Mason, Buffalo
Sscretarie$-W. G. Webb, Waushara
Frank NJ. Stewart, Sank.
The report was accepted, and the gentle
men designated, were unanimously nomina-
ted as permanent officers of the convention.
A motion was adopted to proceed to bal
lot for delegates at large, one at time, tc
the Baltimore convention.
Gen. Jas II. Paine presented the name Of
Ex-Governor Edward Salmon for one of the
delegates from the State at large, declaring
that the election of no other man in the
State would do as much to strengthen and
harmonic the Union sentiment Of the State,
and especially the German element. Cheers.
Mr.. Barns presented the name of Mat. II.
Carpenter of Milwaukee, and declared that
he had conversed with him and that he was
in favor of the denomination of Abraham
Lincoln. He (Mr. b. thought this conven-
ton should select at least one of the dele
gates from that class of Union men known
as War Democrats.
Mr.. Northrup of Racine, presented the
name Of John B. Smith, and said Mr. Smith
too was war Democrat
Mr. Sellers said that he had understood
that Gov. Solomon was opposed to the re-
election of Abraham Lincoln. If such was
the case he would not vote for him. He
would vete for no man for delegate who
was not in favor of re-electing Mr.. Lincoln.
applause
Mr.. Starks said that he felt authorized
from conversation he had to-day with Gov
Solomon, to say that he was in favor of the
denomination of Mr.. Lincoln
Gov. Salmon said no man was authorized
to say that he was opposed to President Lin
coin. He should go. if he went at all, al
an independent man. There had been times
when he should have been opposed to Pres.
ident Lincoln, At one time his administers
ton had gone with all its force against some
OF the best friends Of the Union and liberty
--he referred to his course in regard to Mis-
souri, matters. Mr.. Lincoln had followed
Inf o1 H.
leader of it. Since he had issued his eman-
cipation proclamation and cut himself loose
from the control of the border States, q
change had occurred in public sentiment
Mr. Lincoln was now the first choice of the
American people, and if he Gov S. accep-
ted the appointment as delegate from this
convention, he should endeavor to carry out
its wishes.
Mr.. Cassaday said he should not support
Mat II Carpenter unless he could be assured
that he would act in this organization, and
it was known that he refused last fall to
accept place on the committee which call
ed this Convention.
Mr.. j. b. Smith defined his position and
declared himself in favor of closing up the
rebellion under the administration of Abra-
ham Lincoln
liz iSS'uOhb dppOlHLSu
The convention proceeded to ballot with
the following result:
Whole number of votes cast 25S: neces-
sary for choice, $50, of which Edward Sal
Onion received 1872, John B. Smith 49, Mat.
d. Carpenter 80, scattering 4.
Hon. Edward Solomon having received a
majority of all the votes, was declared duly
elected delegate at large to the National
Convention.
Gov. Solomon thanked the convention, and
said that as his had stated before, he should
endeavOr to represent the sentiment of this
convention at Baltimore.
MIR. Bingham presented the name of Hon
A, W. Randall for delegate at large
MIR. Turner objected, and said that we
had already elected one delegate from the
first district If Mr.. Randall had any resi-
dence in this State, ne resided in the first
district.
Mr.. Keyes said that Gov. Randall resided
IN Madison for four years prior to going to
Washington, and voted here. His residence
was IN the End Congressional District
Mr. Turner. If Mr.. Randall gained resi-
dence here from being Governor, then the
ID District has already one delegate Laugh
Ter.
Mr. Randall was then chosen by acclama-
ton.
On motion of Mr.. Burton, Hon. Angus
Cameron, of La Crosse, was chosen by accla-
nation delegate at large
On motion of Mr.. Billinghurst, Hon. Stod-
dard Judd, of Dodge, was chosen by accla-
nation as the fourth delegateat large.
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
On motion of Mr.. Starks, Hon w. W. |
Field, of Grant, was chosen by reclamation
one of the Presidential electors at large.
On motion of Mr.. jackson, Henry L. |
Blood, Esq, of Outagamie was chosen an |
elector at large.
Mr. Billinghurst offered the following res
olution, which was adopted, to wit:
RsSoI0ed That two delegates and an cleo