Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-10

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and deliberate attempt, by the Elk.
ecutive, to thwart and defeat the nee
essary measures Of the law making
power for the restoration OF the I'm
ion is entirely another and different
thing; that when such an attempt
is persistent il becomes high crime
which calls for the firm exercise oil
the extreme power Of the constitution
the last civil remedy Of the state;
that the people, in this country, are
sovereign in the last resort, and have.
the constitutional power TO make and
unmake Presidents, and they expect
their representatives, when the safa,v
~ of the Republic requires it, 10 Us
fearlessly exercise the power 10 up-.
make as 10 make.
Resolred, That while the necessary
burdens Of taxation are greater than
ever before, we require the most rig
id economy in the administration OF
affairs, both Of the nation and of the
state: yet we also know that the
strength of the nation is in the aa-
tlonat tailh: that the loyal millions Of
this land were in earnest when they
declared that they would put down
the rebellion at 1chdterer cost and
they will never consent to repudiate
the debt which was incurred to meet
that cost
Resclred, That the thanks OF the
Nation are due to Hon. f. NJ, Stan>
ton, for the prc-eminent ability and
patriotism he has displayed in the
discharge of his official duties as See
rotary Of War, in organizing and sup>
porting our armies through The late
struggle for the maintenance Of oar
nationality, rs well as for TIC conSis>
tent fidelity he has shown in adhcr-
ing to the principles which Were win
dicated by the overthrow OF the re-
bellion also to Gen. Phillip II Sher-
idan, who has won new tito to the
affections Of the people, by the proofs
he has given in his administration MS
commander in the 9th Military Dis
trict, that he is not alone bra e
and dashing soldier, but 4 staanoh
and fearless supporter of justice and
equal rights.
ReSolUed, That the earnest and
patriotic letter of rcmonstrance ad-
dressed by Gen. Grant to the Presi-
dent in relation to General Sheridan's
removal, and also his recent order
prohibiting the restoration TO office
of men removed by the military com
mander in the South for disloyalty,
meet with our warmest appr obation,
and afford unmistaka evidence that
the man who stands foremost for
services rendered in the field in put
ting down armed rebellion, is in hear.
ty accord with the reconstruction
measures of Congress.
ReSolUed, That James r. Doolittlc,
United States Senator from this
State, has grossly misrepresented the
people of Wisconsin in the couacls Of
the nation, and has shown himselfre
gardless Of their wishes by wholly
ignoring their repeated request to re-
sign.
Resolred, That we renew the ex-
preston of our gratitude to the hero
ic soldiers Of tire Republic, ny whose
patriotism. fortitude and valor the
nations life was defended and the su
premacy Of its flag triumphantly as
serted, and we again pledge to them
and to the widows and orphans Of
those who died in the service ofiheir
country, our sympathes and sabs.an
tial support.
The number OF delegates present
was 257-being a full convention.
On motion Of MIR. Ii. II. Taylor, Of
Marquette, the following resolution
was adopted
ResoIred, That all nominations
shall be made by ballot, Unless by
unanimous consent, and that the first
ballot for each Office shall be informs
al.
An informal ballot for Governor
having been ordered, the following
was reported as the result:
Luclus Fairchd recey
EDWARD salonon.'.... II
Scattering.
Whole number Of votes
Governor Fairchild was unani-
mOusly renominated.
The Committee, consisting of
Messrs. Cobb, of Iowa, Colman Of
Fon du Lac, and Field. Of Grant ap.
pointed by the President to inform
Governor Fairchild Of his renomina-
ton, having escorted tic Governor
to the Convention, be spoke snbstan.
TALLY as follows
ur. President and Grntieree n 1e conpeutton:
For the third time | stand before
convention composed Of the Repnb-
lican Union party Of this state. to
tender my thanks for and accept
nomination for an Office Of trust
Four years ago the republican party
called upon me to give up my profes
sion, in which | had hoped to spend
the remainder Of my life, aud be
their candidate for the oilie Of Secre,
tary of State again two wears ago,
the same party placed me, by a unan.
Imous vote, upon the ticket for can
didatc for Governor. The party suc-
ceeded at the election, and | have
served thus far in the term and to-
day you call upon me again to be-
come your candidate for that Office.
During the past year the question
has been frequently asked 'who shall
be our next candidate tor Governor?
And, when that question has been
propoundod to me, | have told my
friends that | had no claims to urge,
that | wished the party to do what
might be deemed best for it and the
State. | thought then, and | think
now, that the safety of the Rcpubf
can party is far above the personal
interest of any man or set of men.
The safety OF the Nation depends
upon the success Of this party. 1t
would be the death knell Of the On
ion to surrender the administration
Of our public affairs to the keeping
Of the opposition; and | would r4th
OF din to-day than see ii handed over