The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-05-28
KENOsHA WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, MAY %, 1868

is once a subject he is always so, must be
resisted at every hazard by the United
States as a relic of feudal times not author
lied by the law of nations, and at war with
our national honor and independence. Nat
uralized citizens are entitled to be protected,
in all their rights of citizenship as those
who are native born, and no citizen OF the
United States, native or naturalized, must
be liable to arrest or Imprisonment by any
foreign power, for acts done or words
spoken in this country, and if SO arrested
and imprisoned it is the duty Of the Gov
ernm ent to interfere in his behalf
X OF all who were faithful in the trials
of the late war, there were none entitled TO
more especial honor than the brave soldiers
and seamen, who endured the hardship OF
the campaign, and imperrilled their lives
in the service of the country The bounties
and pensions provided by law to these
brave defenders, are obligations never to
be forgotten. The widows and orphans of
the gallant dead are the wards of the people
"a sacred legacy bequeathed to the nations
protecting care.
Xl. AS immigration has in the past
added to the wealth of the country, the de
velopment of our resources, and the increase
of our power as a nation, the coming of the
oppressed of all nations should be fostered
and encouraged by an impartial and just
policy.
XII This Convention tenders its sympa-
thy to all oppressed peoples which are
struggling for their rights
| ACTION ON THE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions being read, several mo-
| tions were read for their adoption.
Gen CooHoRANE, of New York, moved
that to the 9Th resolution be added the
words land improperly acquitted by the
votes of nineteen Senators.
Great excitement followed this motion,
and many cries of ''No, No."
The previous question was called for, Gen
Schurz vainly trying to get the floor to
offer two additional resolutions
+ The Chair finally decided that the motion
of Gen. COchrane could be entertained, but
that gentleman, at the request of the dele
CATION withdrew his motion, amid great
applause.
Questions of order were still pressed, many
of the House demanding that the vote on
the adoption of the resolution to be taken.
THE PLATFORM ADOPTED.
The motion was then put and the resolu-
tons adopted almost unanimously, only
three or four voices voting in the negative
ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS.
General Schurz offered resolution com
lnending the men of the South who were
heartily joining the work of reconstruction,
and favoring the removal of the law dis
franchising such citizens.
! General SoHURz also moved the addition
! Of resolution acknowledging the Constitu-
| ton the magma chartG of our liberties
/ The resolutions of Gen. Schurz were then
adopted.
| GENERAL GRANT NOMINATED
Gen. JOHN A. LOGAN then in stirring
speech of one minute nominated General
Ulysses S. Grant for President Of the United
States.
The reception of this nomination by the
Convention can be imagined, but not de-
scribed. Cheer after cheer rent the air, and
the band burst forth with the air, ''Hail to
the Chief" the delegates beating time as in
march. Many delegates rose to their feet
More cheers followed, which, having subsi
ded, the call of the States for the nomina-
ton Of President proceeded.
The President called upon the delegation
| lTOlIl AIdDdiild 10 aIluOuHCo lUelT V0t6 LOT
the candidate for the Presidency. .-5..
The chairman of that deleg ton said:
''Mr. President, Alabama has instructed
her delegates to cast their eighteen votes
| for General Ulysses S. Grant"
Tremendous cheering
The roll was then proceeded with, the
Chairman of each delegation in announcing
the vote, accompanying it with an sppro.
pirate sentiment. which was greeted with
repeated applause
Every State and Territory gave its full
vote as follows: