Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-09-14
Union State Convention.


sembled at Madison on the 9th inst. was
well attended, nearly every part OF the
state being fully and ably represented.
The first thing the Convention did after
being called to order, was to nominate Gen.
Lucius Fairchild for governor by acclama-
ton. This was done with considerable en-
thusiasm, indicating the satisfaction of the
whole delegation. The General came for
ward and in neat little speech accepted
the nomination.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot
for candidate for Lieut.. Governor, result
ing in the choice of Hon. Wyman SpooEer,
the present incumbent.
The next in order was the choice of a can
didate for Secretary of State. There were
two names proposed, W. W. Field of Grant
Co. our worthy speaker in the Assembly
during the two last sessions, and the brave
Gen. Thomas S. Allen of our own County.
After few short speeches, setting forth
the claims Of the two candidates ballot
! was ordered, resulting in the choice Of Gen.
Allen Great cheering followed the an
nouncement of the result.
Then followed the nomination of candi-
date for State Treasurer. The name of S.
D. Hastings was again presented, but it ap-
peared to be the wish of the people to have
change, and WIN. E. Smith of Dodge
County received the nomination.
There were anumber of names presented
as candidates for the nomination for Attor-
ney general, but the name Of Col. Chas. R.
Gill, formerly Of the goth Wis. Reg. pre-
vailed, and he was declared the nominee
for the office.
There were eleven persons voted for, for
candidates for Bank Comptroller, but the
nomination was finally given to COL j. NJ.
Rusk Of Viroqua County.
Hon. John G. McMynn, was by acclama-
ton re-nolninated for State Superintendent
of Schools, and Hon. Henry Cordier was re-
nominated for State Prison Commissioner
The State Central Committee was an
nounced by the Chair as follows: Chair
man, Horace Rublee. 1st District E. L.
Buttrick, I'd District j. j. r. Pease, Sd
District, J. C. Cover, 4th District, j. w.
Gillett, 9TH District, Col. II. F. Belitz, 9th
District, w. L. Price.
The resolutions which were adopted at
the Convention, forming the party platform,
will be found elsewhere in this paper. 1t
is a platform which will meet the general
appreciation of all those who have stood by
the country, during the last four years of
trial and danger. "It rejoiees in the the
return of peace, achieved by the victory of
the national arms. 1t appropriately recog-
nizes the services Of the Army and Navy of
the United States. 1t declares the adoption
of the amendment to the national constitu-
ton forever exterpating slavery throughout
the national domain, as essential to the true
welfare Of the country. 1t fifty characteriz-
GU tiie iuOHoIlOuS heiCSy VI oSOeSSioii' ~
approves the policy of President Johnson,
and expresses confidence that he will so di-
rect the work of reconstruction as to secure
to all the rights to which they are entitled
under free and enlightened government.
1t demands the maintenance of such con-
troll by the national government over the
Southern States as will secure protection
to the freedmen in the right to the fruits
of their own labor, and security against per-
secution; and in connection with this it de-
mands that an equitable system ofrepresent-
alton in Congress shall be substituted for
the present one. It further demands a
scrupulous adherence to the plighted faith
of the Government toward its creditors,
and the equalization of soldiers bounties."
j. II. Paine presented minority report
of the committee on resolutions, advocating
negro suffrage in the southern states, but
the resolutions with their amendments were
laid on the table, it not being thought ex-
pedient to make this matter a party issue
at the present time.
The convention has adjourned, having
thoroughly accomplished the work assign
ed them, and having, as next election will
show, accomplished that work to the salts
faction of a large majority of the voters of
this state. The people have cause to thank
their representatives in this Convention for
their manly course and good nominations.
Hops.