Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-03
I WHOLE NO. 3l2.

iheniuo vi every pdtfiotc cluZe1 the 6acf1nce OF
every partisan feeling OF all selfish purposes, OF ali
private ambition, and that no action OF the Gov
I ernment whether in accordance with our views of
correct policy or not, can absolve any man from
tie duty to render every possible aid TO crush the
rebellion, by furnishing the Government men and
means. counsel and encouragement
2. That we hail with Joy the Indications o ap-
preaching peace, not by compromise with rebels
IN arms, but by their complete and utter subjuga-
ton to the laws and constitution Of the United
States; and that in favor of the destruction
oil everything which stands in the way Of a perma-
nent and perpetual peace amongst the people of
all the States, and full and complete restoration
OF the just authority of the Union under the Con-
stitution of the United States. $50 =
s. That those who persist ia their opposition 20
the Government in its hour Of peril, whe denounce
its every act for the preservation Of the Union who
refuse to contribute men or money for its support
or who organize secret combinations to embarrass
the Government by resisting the laws and encour-
aging desertons, are thereby rendering the rebel
cause more effective support than if they joined
the rebel armies. and entitled to and will re-
ceive the execraton of all patriotic citizens 10 the
latest posterity.
Resolved, That now, hcnceforward and to the
end oftime, the thanks of a grateful people are
due 10 the rank and file of the army and navy, TO
the officers and men, who on so many battle fields
have perilled their lives in defense OF their homes
and OF constitutional liberty, and by their patient
endurance of trials end privations, by their daunt
less courage and their devotion to the Union have
covered themselves with imperishable renoxn.
Here was introduced the resolntion in
structing for Mr.. Lincoln, which will be
found in its proper place among the pro.
ceedings.
Resolved, That the gratitude Of the American
people is due to Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee,
forb nc fsh IN fba of fhaI rnto
and his patriotic and znccessful efforts for the
overthrow of the rebellion, and that we present
his name as the choice Of our people for the Vice
Presidency of the United States.
Here followed the resolution in regard
to Governor Morton, which will be found
at the beginning Of the proceedings.
1t was then moved that loo, 900 copies
of Gov Morton's address be printed for
general distribution. and that the State
Central Committee collect the money nee-
essary TO defray the expense. Unanimous
Iy adopted.
Mr.. Lozier moved to add the resolutions
to the address, which was also adopted,
and the Convention adjourned till O.
clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On reassembling at clock, Hon. D.
S. Gooding proposed to commence the
work by giving three cheers for the Union.
the Constitution. and the gallant armies
in the field. They were given with will,
and the Judge was then compelled to an
swer call for speech. He did this in
few very happy remarks, after which the
Convention proceeded to business.
Hon. d. S. Gooding moved the sp-
pointment of committee to nominate Q
State Central Committee.
The Chair appointed the following:
1st District, Alvah johnson, of Knox;
%, Henry Crawford, of Floyd; Sd. N. II.
Hauser, of Bartholomew; 4th. r. Deloss
Brown, of Dearborn; 5th. j. f. Kibbey,
of Wayne; 9th. w. r. Harrison. of Nor
gan; 7th, George X. Steele. Of Parke; 9th.
VIM. G. Wilson. of Tippecanoe; 9th,
Thomas S. Stan6eld, of St. Joseph; 10th,
L. w. II. Ellis, of Elkhart; l1th, James
O'Brien, of Hamilton.
The President read dispatch just re-
ceived from Genl. Milroy, reporting the
following resolutions adopted by the Uni
on men of Indiana in the Capital of the
Nation, on yesterday morning:
Resolped, That as Western men, we uncondi-
tionally endorse the administration Of Abraham
Lincoln. and we are in favor of his denomination
to the Presidency.
Rssolred, That we Internationally endorse the
administration of Oliver P. Morton, Governor
Of Indiana, and are in favor of his nomination
These resolutions were received with to
multuous applause.
General Hovey was then introduced By
the President, and spoke few minutes
with happy effect. He said JEFF; Davis
feared the votes Of Indiana this fall more
than campaign. He knows Indiana has
no love for him. The General was in fa-
vor of giving the lands OF rebeldom to the
brave soldiers. He would take not only
the mules and lands from the rebels. but
their slaves. [Cheers.l He said be had
declined to 60 on the ticket being made
to-day, not because be would not feel hon.
ored by place upon it, but because he
could do more for his country in the field,
whittier he soon expected to lead . bri-
gade of Indianians. [Cheers.
The rain coming on the Convention sd-
journed to Masonic Hall. where. while
waiting for the report of the COMMITTEES
on Nominations. the convention listened
to patriotic and stirring speeches by Lieut.,
Dewey, of the 72d Indiana. and Rev.
Granville Moody. both of which were en-
Enthusiastically received.
THE NOMINATIONS.
Hon. David Kilgore, from the Commit
tee on Nominations, reported the follow
ing. which, on motion of Col. Dick Ryan
were adopted by acclamation:
Governor-Oliver p. Morton.
Lieut.. Governor-Natham Kimball.
Secretary of State-Nelson Trussler,.
Fayette county.
Auditor of State--T. B. McCsrty, Wa
bash county.
Treasurer of State-John I. Morrison
Washington county.
Attorney General-D. E. Williamson
Putnam county.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Prof. Geo. w. Hoss, of Marion couaty.
Judges Supreme Court--lst District
James Frazer, Kosciusko county; I'd Dis :
trict, J. T. Elliott, Henry county; Sd
District, Charles A. Ray. Marion county:
4th District, r. @. Gregory. Tippecanoe
county.
Clerk Supreme Court--Gen. Lax. No
bic. Knox county.
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