Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-01-26

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There was much interest in the
caucus during the progress Of the
voting, though tho ballots were very
quietly taken and there was much
less conversation and figuring than
usual on such occasions. When Mr..
CARPENTERS votes ran up TO forty,
there was considerable excitement
and enough men hastened 10 put
themselves on the strongest side on
the next ballot so that he had lust
enough TO make u majority of the
caucus and secure the nomination.
The tally kept by several showed
the result as soon as the roll was
called, aud applause broke out be-
fore the vote was formally announ-
ced. Immediately on Sen VAN
WYck's declaring the result, Mr..
BARLOW moved to make the nomina-
ton unanimous, which was heartily
done, and the caucus adjourned.
Mr.. CARPENTERS strength was
somewhat larger on the first ballot
tnan his opponents had conceded,
owing to the fact that he obtained
the votes vi The Walworth and all
out one OF the Racine delegation at
the outset in addition 10 what had
been conceded TO him. Some OF Mr..
RUBLEE's friends went TO WAsuBURN
and assisted to run his vote up 10 36
After the third formal ballot howey
or, some OF these who had voted for
WAohBURN, went over to CARPENTER,
some OF RUBLE's friends and al who
left MIR. WALDO, giving thor votes to
him, securing Ills nomination on the
fifth formal ballot.
The result OF the ballots was made
known outside rs soon as announced,
and conveyed by messeag rs to The
different candidates, who occupied
rooms At the Capitol, except Nj.
CARPENTER, who remained at his
headquarters at the Villas House, and
10 the crowd IN tae rotunda and leg
slatye halls.
The greatest excitement and en-
thusiasm prevailed when Mr.. CAR
PENTER . nomination was announced
The members Of the Legislature and
others present, who rapidly filled
the Assembly chamber, were called
to order by Senator HAzELToS.-
Speaker Thomson was called to the
char. and committee appointed TO
wal. on Mr.. CARPENTER aud request
his appearance After much persua
zion be was induced to 20 over TO the
Assembly chamber. HIS appearance
there was the signal for hurraha and
every manifestation OF delight -
When quiet was measurably restor-
ed, be made the following admirable
remarks
GENTLEMEN 81 should be wanting in all
the tender emotions Of our common humanity
f were il mood 10 make speech tonight
! am so delighted TO be thus happily delivered
from the uneasy blanket upon which | have
been tossed for so many days that | hardly
know how to express TO you my thanks for
this fortunate delivery. But there is one thing
to be borne in mind at the close of this contest
among political associates and friends, no scars
are TO remain. Cheers, and cries of "that is
the spirt."l We are members Of one faith,
associated together in one organization for high
political and governmental ends; there must be
riva ~, because one man only can fiji one par
ticular place; and our party has many mem
beIs amply qualified to occupy the highest
positions. and the friends Of each will strive
10 promote their claims and though the sue
cessful candidate must remember his friends,
he should not cherish resentments or harbor
ma ice towards those who have adhered 10 and
supported rivai candidates. (Applanse, and
cries Of ''good,7 ''buIly," etc.
If shall be elected, gentlemen, by the leg
isatlrc, Tor the position 10 which I have been
nominated, it VIII be my careful endeavor and
constant aim, in all places, 10 represent no city.
10 county, and no locality, but the State of
Wisconsin. (Cheers)
Il wit be my aim, also, far as shall have
any influence in the disposition OF the patron
age OF the general government, in distributing
the appointments and offices, TO consult no
clique, no ''rIng,'' bat give the people of each
ocallty the opportunity TO select for themselves
and he responsible for the property of such
choice.
Gentlemen, accept my sincere thanks for
this nomination., and should but hail answer
thr sense of duty which wells up in my heart.
if. in this place and upon this occasion, tor
get IL make my sincere acknowledgements 10
my friends Of The ''lObby," who have volun-
tarlly rallied to the rescue from al parts OF
Wisconsin; (cheers) from Rock, from Racine,
from Milwaukee, from Walwolth, from Hud-
son, from Sh, boygan, from almost every point
| ardent, devoted, and firm friends. and, aui
proud to say, the best men in Wisconsin, have
cone here 10 assist me Oh this occasion. !
cannot express my thanks to them. tor | have
no anguage that would be adequate | have
no proiuse pledges 10 make. | shall slmp y
say that, If | am ecjei, | will endeavor 10 do
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Al inc conclasIon Of his speech,
Mr. CAaPESrER was greeted with
hearty and prolonged applause, and,
as he descended from The Speaker :
stand, friends crowded around to
shake hin by the hand, aud after be
returned TO his hotel, he received
their congratulations>till late hour.
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