Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
Republican State Ticket and Plat
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Republican State Ticket and Plat
form.
We place at the head of our columns TO-
dav the names of the men selected by the
State Convention as candidates of the Re
publican party of Wisconsin for the varl
ous State Offices to be filled by the vote of
the people in November. and, as such can
didates, standing upon and pledged to the
broad and admirable platform adopted by
the Convention, accord to them a most
cordial support. That there were men be-
fore the Convention whose success would
have rendered the ticket stronger than as
it is now constituted there is no doubt.
But the plain duty Of Republicans, laying
aside whatever of personal preferences or
preiudices which may have been engender-
ed by the spirited canvass (amcng frlends)
Of the last months, is to resolve to endorse
the platform and nominees of the Conven-
ton by larger majority than any by
which the party has yet prevailed IN the
State. Ma95 be tsti
The principal points Of the platform are:
l. The inalienabe right OF all men to life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness.
"A enunciated in that wise provision known as
the 10th Amendment" no discrimination at the bal
lot-box founded on property, birthplace, creed OF
color. :, -,
uuaranties for the security of Republican institutions
4 Free schools and the diffusion OF education
among all classes of the people. H3E
8 The lust subordinatoD of State and local au-
thores and interests the authorities and interests
9. prompt acquescence in the decisions of the peo-
pie at the ballot-box. fl res ~ E
7. Maintenance inv1olate OF the Nationsi iSith as
pledged to its creditors
s. Such adjustment of the burdens OF taxation
by revsions and notifications from time to time OF
the tariff and other revenue laws as Will cause tneHi
TO fall equitably upon all classes OF the people.
10. Retrenchment ana economy in the admnstra-
tion of the National Government
It is square against reputation; re-
news expressions of gratitude to the Union
soldiers, and pledges sympathy and sub
stantial support to their widows and or
phans; tenders hearty sympathy to the
supporters at the late elections in the re
constructed States of the principles for
which the Government struggled AID suf-
fered in the recent great conflict con-
graduates the courtry upon the increased
revenue arising from the proper enforce
ment of the law, pointing with just pride
to the rapid diminution of the public debt,
and cordially endorsing the admnistra-
ton of Gen. Grant; AYERS that the State
administration has realized the best expec-
taton of its friends and has earned the
approval of all, and closes by resolving
that the Improvement Of the Fox and Wis
consin rivers is great national work, the
completion Of which would add greatly to
the prosperity not only Of this State, but
the entire Northwest, and favoring the
prosecution Of the improvement by the
General Government.
We apprehend that this platform covers
the whole ground; that the sentiments
enunciated by it are subscribed to by most
of the voters of the State, and that they
will adopt it by the election of the men
who were nominated on it by largely in
creased majorities.
About the men:
Lucius Fairchild, for the third time, has
been honored by being placed at the head
of the ticket. During his whole official
career he has shown himself worthy and
capable. No man understands Wisconsin
matters better or takes warmer interest
in them than he. While we did not look
for his re-re nomination, we could not con
scieniiously say ought against him, anc
had no desire to; but in our issue of July
10th did say that if Governor Fairchilt
is before the coming Convention as can
didate he will be strong one, and, if re
nominated, would lead the Republican
hosts to certain victory. His immense
popularity with the people has in no de
gree abated." The result in November
will prove the wisdom of the remark.
For Lieut. Governor. Thad. G. Pound
is the nominee, whom the State .]ourna
says lis well known to the people of Wis
consin. He is a thorough Republican, AT
able man, an active worker, and will prove
very popular before the people. His cleo
ton being certain, the Senate is sure o
having an excellent presiding officer fol
the next two years."
Mr.. E. A. Spencer has been Assistan
Secretary of State for six years, under
stands the business Of that department
fully, and is true man who we'll de
serves promotion.
Major Batz is Manitowoc Dutchman
is immensely popular with the German ell
ement in the State, and will succeed tho
all others fail. Itfi
S. S. Barlow has been for number o.
years Judge of Probate in Sank county
where he is regarded as fair lawyer, anc
from which he was elected by a handsome
majority to the State Senate, in which
body he served acceptably as chairman o
the. Judiciary Committee He will bring
a good knowledge of law and large Ge
gree of earnestness and ability TO the dis
charge of the duties Of Attorney General.
Geo. F. Wheeler, of Fond du Lac, is ont
of the best business men in the State, and
will make worthy successor to the pres