Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-03-04
STATE CONVENTION.

The Republican State Convention held
at Madison on Wednesday Of last week,
was large and enthusiastic gathering. L.
S. Dixon, was nominated for Chief Jus
tice and Byron Paine for Associate Jus
tice, both by reclamation. The following
are the names Of the delegates and cleo
tors elected by the convention:
The delegates at large are Edward
Salomon, Of Milwaukee Henry Baots, of
Manitowoc; H. Galloway of Fond du Lac;
II. Rublee, Of Dane. ss ......
Electors at large-s. S. Barlow, of
Sank; II. D. Barron, of Polk. r.
First District Delegates--O. S. Hand,
Kenosha; n. NJ Littlejohn, Walworth.
Second District Delegates A. J. Tur-
ner, Columbia ; L. B, Caswell, Jefferson
Third District Delegates-O. B.
Thomas, Crawford ). Jas. Bintlif, Greene.
. Fourth District Delegates--A. c. Sloan,
Dodge G S. Graves, Sheboygan.
Fifth District Delegates-E- L. Browne
Waupacca; u. G. Ayers, Brown.
Sixth District Delegates--Chas. Sey-
mour, La Crosse; ". J. Kershaw,
Adams t......-s l...f -....
First District Elector-Elihu ..Enos,
Waukesha.
Second District Elector-C. G. Will
Hams, Rock. 49,. 49,. -... lu
Third District Elector--Allen Worden,
Lafayette, -..I 49,. a~.E
Fourth D strict Elector--L. A. Frisby.
Washington ......- 49,. r. ar. ..,.- 49,
Fifth District .Eector--W G. Riteh,
VIM ebagy. i. .....5 f.,..,. ell. a...s
Sixth District Elector--W. N. Price,
Jackson. ,.... ....
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by the Convention
ResoJUed, That the Republican Union party
OF Wisconsin, hereby declare their unalterable
adherence to their former principles, re-affirm
as their first object and cherished desire, the
preservation of the Federal Union the main
tenance, the defense and enforcement inviolate.
OF the Constitution and the laws; the recon
structlon of the rebelious states, and the re-
storatIon thereof to permanent relations with
all thelr sister states, as speedily as shall be
consistent with the public welfare, so that
harmony and prosperity may be forever as
sured; rigorous economy il the public expen
dltures and the faithful payment of the Ma
tlonal debit the care and protection of all law.
abiding classes and colors, in all their rights
and privileges; the Jealous guard ia nship of the
widows and orphan, and.the manned survivors
OF those who fought in the nations service. on
land and sea and the eternal preparation of
liberty, good order, and the emil ghtened inter.
ests of the people. .....
ResotUed, That, w bile we deplore the peces
sity which has compelled the House Of Renre-
sentatlTes to impeach Anarew johnson, Presi-
dent of the United States, the thanks Of the
nation are due to the House ST Representatives
1or tue prompt and energetic action by which
they seek to vindicate the constitution and
laws OF the country, in bringing him before the
constitutional nigh court of Impeachment.
ResoSUed, That we have full confidence in
the, two Houses of Congress; that i n this crisis
OF public affairs, brought upon the country by
the ambitious and wicked acts of a bold bad
man, they will maintain and preser ye invio,
late, the con Stitution and laws and vindicate
their authority; and that the loyal people of
this nation, who have once saved the country
from the fierce and bloody assaults of the late
rebellion, will sustain and support, and if need
be with the sword defend, such action of the
national Legislature. s
ResotUea, That it is for the interest of the
republic that the disturbance of the pnblie
peace, created by the wanton acts of Andrew
johnson, should be brought to speedy end. by
bringing him to trial on the impeachment as
soon as the.endS Of justice will permit
,rEReSoI0ea, That IN addition to the great quail
ties as a;soldler displayed by General Grant,
ana TO the pre-emlnent services rendered nv
MN III suppresslng the rebellion, be has shown
capacity for civil affairs and a statesmaniit,e
compreheDsiVeness and breadth of intellect
which point to him as the man above. all 9TH
ers ut and worthy in the present crisis, to be
chosen President of the United States, to re-
store peace, ORDER and harmony throughout the
country, to insure the due execution of tbe
laws and to Introduce economy and retrench-
ment OF expenditures in all branches of the
public service sfr .s Ere...r. 49, :.
Resotaed, That it is the duty of the govern
meat OF the United States to protect ito Gift
zens, whether native or adonted. While resi6inr
IN foreign parts either on business or nleasnra.
and that it is the duty of Congress to take sBcb
action as to authorize ana require the Presi-
dent OF the United States to demand the in
slant release OF any citizen of the United
States VINO IS now or may be hereafter impris
oned or detained by any foreign government
under any pretencei whatever and who is NOT
guilty of any crime committed in the country
where he is SO imprisoned or detained. and to
demand ample satisfaction in behalf of such
citizen. .## .--3 ..'.
The resolution endorsing Congress was
received with loud applause When the
resolution relating to Gen. Grant was
read, tho convention rose and gave three
uproarlous cheers for Gen. Grant.
Mr., Caswell, Of Jefferson, moved that
the Secretary of the Convention forward