Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-06-15
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Judge Wright and o. Fa-
vile also 0o-noan1-
mated.
TIE Resolutions Adopted BY The Con-
yentieD.
John Mitchell Arrested.
SAD ACCIDENT AT TORONTO.
Extensive Fire In Bfantford, c. ".

DEs MoINEs, June IA.
The Republican State Convention assem-
bled in this city this morning at 10 O'Clock,
and was called to order by H. M. Hoxie,
Chairman Of the State Central Committee.
Prayer was offered by Rev. P. p. ingalls,.
Col. J. 8. Wood, of jackson county, was
chosen temporary President; Mr.. Carlos, Of
Jasper county, Secretary and G. Aldrich,
Of Webster county, Assistant Secretary.
Committees on Credentials and on Per.
manent Organization, each composed Of
one member from each Judicial District,
were appointed. Also Committee on Reso-
lutions.
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention met at 2 o'clock. Report Of
Committee on Credentials showed seventy
counties represented Hon. II. Bergman
was chosen permanent President; Col ].
H. Reid, Vice-President; James Thoring-
ton, Secretary.
Vote for Governor ON informal ballot -
w. NJ. Stone, 057; J. w. Cattell, 175; Gen.
Crocker,49 Gov. Stones nomination made
unanimous.
Vote for Lieut.. Governor b f. Cue,
5l3; Col. Weaver, 255; s. w. McCrary, 80 ;
T. w. WoOlson, 33. Cues nomination made
unanimous
Judge Wright was nominated by actlama-
ton for reelection to the Supreme Bench.
o. Faville also for Superintendent of Instruc-
ton.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
as follows The report Of the Committee on
Resolutions, with amendment to fourth rcso-
luton offered in minority report Of Mr..
Russell, Of Scott county, was adopted, rs
| follows:
We. the delegated representatives of the
Union Electors Of Iowa in State Conven-
ton assembled, proclaim the following as
the cardinal elements of our political faith:
1st. That the perpetuity Of the Federal
Union, with all the guarantees Of RepubIi-
can liberty which its founders contemplated,
is the most sacred political duty Of Ameri-
can citizenship.
ID. That during four years Of war in
augurated by proslavcry traitors. the great
truth has been demonstrated in devastation
and death, that the Nation cannot exist half
slave and half free, and believing that polit-
ical and religious freedom IL the natural
| right Of mankind everywhere, we do most
feTyently pray and shall most earnestly
labor for the ratification Of that amendment
| to the fundamental law, which provides for
the abolition of slavery throughout all the
States and Territories Of the Federal Union.
3D. That to the end that the consequences
of treason may appear SO appalling that
never again shall it be inaugurated upon
United States soil, we recommend the per-
manent Acknowledgement of all prominent
leaders of the rebellion, civil and military,
and that the late President of the so-called
Confederate States of America, as the deep
est embodiment Of criminal barbarity, he
brought to spcediest trial and swiftest exc
cution, regardless Of the habiliments under
the iinmunities of which he sought in the
day Of calamity to take refuge.
4th That with proper safeguards to the
purity of the ballot box, the elective fran
chise should he based upon loyalty to the
Constitution and Union, recognizing and af
tirming the equality Of oil men before the
law, therefore we are in favor OF amending
the Constitution of our State by striking out
the word .'white" in the article on suffrage.
9Th. That in the death of our beloved
Chief Magistrate, Abraham Lincoln, the de.
Tenders Of the Federal Union lost their ablest
leader, the lovers Of American liberty their
most effective champion, and the world its
brightest example Of personal and official
worth.
OH. That we extend to Andrew johnson,
in his assumption Of Presidential RESPONSE
bilities, our confidence and support, pledging
for the patriotic masses Of Iowa continue
ton of the same devotion to the Federal
flag which was always promptly extended to
his predecessor.
9Th. That, now that the war specifically
ended, and our brave citizen s0ldiery Of Iowa
return to their homes and the avocatiOns Of
peace, we extend to them the grateful thanks
Of the people, and a welcome such as only
the patriotic and the brave are entitled tore
ceive.
9Th. That every man who voluntarily
left his home, in this State, before or during
the rebellion, with view to serve the cause
of treason in the rebel army or navy, and al
so every man who left this State to avoid
military service due from him TO the Gov
eminent, should lie forever debarred by con-
stitutional provision from holding public Of
flee or the exercise OF the right OF sufirng
in this State.
9Th. That we approve the action Of our
State Executive in his hearty support Of the
General Government, and he has the thanks
Of this Convention for the faithful admins
tratiOn of his office.
10th. That we humbly return thanks to
Almighty God for the deliverance OF our
State and Nation from the further perils Of
war, and that we devoutly recognize His
hand in the gfeat work which has been
wrought In the hast four years for our poo
pie, and for humanity.
The vote on Mr.. Russell's amendment TO
the 4th resolution was 5l3i yeas to 242}
nays.
Governor Stone addressed he Convention,
heartily endorsed the platform and returned
thanks for nomination, as also did Judge
Wright.
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