The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-06-10
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the electors of Iowa are TO act indiv,enssy
and directly upon the proposed Anen," un:,s.
~ the Constitution OF the State; ana wl''st
vs recognize that the principles emnouieo -
aid amendments are more sacred IMAM psfV
ties and above all considerations Of mere
,,srtv nnl;cv. nevertheless we deemeit proper
10 gain proclaim it as q cardinal principle OF
our political faith that all men are equal be.
fore the lar, and We are 10 favor OF ths pros
posed amendments to the Constitution OF the
State OF Iowa. which will SECURE the rights OF
the ballot, the protection OF the lay, ana
equal Justice 70 oil men, Irrespective OF color,
race, or religion.
Sd. That We demand the ssrictest econo.
my in the administration OF our State and
National Government.
4th. That the views. purposes and princi-
pies or the Republican organization OF 10 vh,
+ have eyer been weiideiiaed, understood ana
sustained, and We are resolved that ne ne.
publican STANDARD shall never be lowered OF
comnrom;sed. That ON The battle field, at
tho noIs. sni in the coRnsels Of the nation
Iowa has ever been radically In earnest, IN
Gobt;no for and maintaining our liberty, our
Tfn;on' tho right Of man and the honor aud
integrity Of the nation.
s.h That this Convention heartily adopts
The platform presented by the National Res
publican Convention at Chicago, and unani
mously ratifies the nomination oil u 3.
Grant tor President and Schuyler Colfax for
Vice President, and also the candidates Of
the State and Congressional Conventions and
pledges its unreserved support in electing
The said candidates, by largely increased ma
jorities.
On motion OF Mr.. Van Vaikenhurg, the
Convention proceeded 10 cast an informal
ballot Tor a candidate for Congress, which re-
suited as follo~s
For Geo " McCrary ........ =. .......i ..... As
For Msi G G Bennett. ......... I,..,. ~
For Francis Springer. i......
The name Of Frances Springer ives then
withdrawn. and on motion the Convention
proceeded to cas-. formal bailo, for candi-
date for Congress, as fo!iossi
Geo " McCrafy. 1850. W
Mai G q Bennett. ...................--.... 70
Before the result Of the ballot was an
nsunced, Col crabh. of Washington county,
moved that Geo W McCrary be declared the
unanimous choice OF this Contention as q
candidate for Representative from this Dis
tric., which motion prevailed
Nai bennett was nominated as Distric.
Elec,or, which he respectfully declined.
On motion of Mr. yan talkenbsrg, Gen
Hiram Schofield. Of Washington county, vas
declared the naasimous choice OF this Con
vention. as Elector for ,his District.
A committee. consisting of Messss Semple,
Root and Ma,thies,w was appointed By The chair
to inform Mr. McCrarF Of bis nomination.
The committee conducted Mr. McErary to
the platform. and being introduced to the
Convention hy the Chairman, addressed tia
Convention, thanking them for tie honor
conferred upon him and aHboancirg his un-
swervins devotion to the cause Of right, lu1-
lice ana freedom.
Al the conclusion Of bis remarks loud
calls were MADE for Hon J i wilson, who
came forward aud made short and telling
speech.
,ir Sempe, Of Lee county, offered he fol
lowing resalaiion. which was unani mously
adopted:
Rssolee !, That we hereby express Our foil
confidence sad pride III our present Repre-
sentative, Hon j I Wilson, and do extend 10
him our thanks for his nuvaveiing atd able
discharge uF his duties as our Representative
during his successive terms in Congress
The Convention then adjourned sfnk die.
T.. ". MtYggs.
80 Y BELL, Secretaries.
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