Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-04

Pursuant to the call of the
State CentraliCommittee, the Wiscon-
sin Republican Union State Conven-
ton met in the Assembly Chamber,
at Madison, at IL o'clock Wednesday,
August 9th, and was called TO order
by Il. W. Reyes, Esq, Chairman of
the Committee.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Hon. l.. b. Caswoll, of Jefferson,
was elected Chairman of the tempo
rary organization, and w I'll. Wag-
goner, of Richland, and George
Marsh, of Sheboygan. Secretaries.
On ascending the Speakers. desk
Mr.. Caswell was received with ape
plause, and being introduced to
the Convention made the following
pertinent remarks:
GRSrLEMEE OF THE CONVENTION For the compli-
msnt Of presiding temporarily over this Conventio A.
accept my sincere and open thanks.
This Is the first time the Republicans of Wisconsin
have met in Convention since the great National con-
test in which the Republican party was placed on
trial before the American people, and measured by
the highest scale Of morality by which any party
ever measured since the organization Of our Govern
incentive point to the result OF that contest with
pride, being complete vndication OF the princi
PIES and measures OF the Republican party. Zap
plauSe.l
The time has now come when, in our political his
tory, anotf er step must be taken Great should
he people of the State are looking forward with
anxiety and asking relief, an d from they shall
haveit. Applause
And If It be true that during our administration Of
the government, those in high positions have com.
mtted errors, while We may forgive them in conse.
qucnce OF their distinguished services il cannot be
at ~ a Wi an nf air An
pause.
And III: be true also. that amid this unparalleled
prosperity, now enjoyed universally by the people,
institutions have sprung up in midst and
ed the form of monopoies and thereby trespass-
ing upon the rights of the people, il IL duty
place upon such acts of oppression our seal Of con-
denim alton; Hearty applausel and restore to the
people that which has been so uDjusty wrested from
them. The people expect from us protection against
every act subyersive of their rights and they shall
not be disappointed. Renewed Applause.1
With these remarks | await the pleasure Of the
Convention.
Committees were announced by
the chair as follows:
credsntials.-Asahel Farr, of Keosha, A. ]. Turner.
ofCoium6a, VIM. Ketcham, of Richland. Il. O. Jen'
nings, of Milwaukee, ID. O. Lamb Of Fond du Lac q
NJ Bright, of Waupaca, Henry Cousins Of Eau Claire
X. w. Hnbbell, of oconto, Chairman.
:, 0TSG" !. s LaTge-s 8. Vaughn Of Ash.
Jefferson, q. w. Putnam, fRichland, Chairman, ii.
y. Payne, Of Milwaukee, Col. H. T. Belitz of Mantle.
w. HI. A TaVI
OF 81 0roix, John Turner, Of juneau.
Resotutons.-At Large-J. b. Casso6ay, Of Rock
y; u. Dyer, Of Racine, J. b. Quimby, sask ii. s,
James Coleman, of Fond du Lac, G. e. Hoskinson. OF
Brown, Q. 5. Hxon, of La Crosse, j. NJ Bin CHAM Of
Chippewa, Chairman.
The Convention then took q recess
till 2 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After the reading of the report
OF the Committee on Credentials the
Committee on Permanent Organizes
ton reported the following named
persons for permanent officers of the
Convention who were unanimously
elected
JOHN MARIO, of Milwaukee.
VICE PRRsDEnrs.
LIST Dist-sAMUEL PRATT of Walworth
"a Dist.-HALLE sfENNsLAND, OF Dane
90 Dist-W. IL. BRISBANE, of Iowa,
attn Dist.-EMASUEL MUSK, OF Milwaukee.
oth Dst.-N ATTAIN CoLE, Of sheboygan.
oth Dst'-GEo II. MEYERS, Of outaganie.
7th Dst.-SAa. HARTMAN, of Polk.
eth Dist.-C. s. KELSEY, of Marquette.
SECRETARY.
JOIN Cover, of Grant,
ASSISTANTS
SID. A. Foster, OF Pepin
II. b. WARNER, Of Pierce.
tEoRsR MARSH, Of sheboygan.
President John Nazro. on being
escorted to the Chair by Judge Bar
ron and Captain Putnam, said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CosvESrIoN:-Por this n nexnect-
90 an q distinguished honor receive my most hearty
thanks take this, not to myself, but to the city
winch Lave the honor to represent.
II ~ not necessary for this time. IN sneak of
he record OF the Republican party; its history "a we'll
khown 70 you and the whole country. 1t is known as
the great political party IF this Nation 1t is know
by It's acts in the cause of humanity liberty progresa
and reform and In it. and by il the safety Of this Ma
ton rests. Applause.
We are blessed this year with an abundant barvest.
The Republican party and myself congratulate the
sons OF the soil upon the very attering prospect now
before them; and let say of them that ali the
they claim, all the privileges they want all the pro
lection they need be found inside the Republican
organization and to all other organizations "Ameri-
can CONSTITUTIONAL MON" party, or any other party
can receive all they need, want claim by casting
thelr iot with u.s. Applause. We have the true in
% we country at heart and whatever is for the
true interests OF this country State you will find
with us. [Applause.I
The purpose Of this Convention to nominate State
ohcers to be supported by the Republican party and
as that is business let at once proceed to hns
ness, Applause.l What is the pleasure OF the Con
ventlonG ~
Mr.. Lam said he had heard but one
name mentioned for Governor. and il
would be useless to take up the time
SO be would move that Hon. G. G.
Washburn be nominated for Govern.
or by reclamation. [AppIause. !
President Nazro put the motion,
and laundering GAVE" was the re-
spouse.
John Turner moved that a commit.
tee of five be appointed to wait on
the Governor and inform him of his |
nomination; and the President an,
pointed John Turner, of Juneau; l..
b. Cassoday, of Rock; Irving M.
Bean, of Milwaukee; J. III. Rountree.
of Grant, and Dana G. Lamb, of
Fond du Lac.
The Governors appearance was
greeted with applause, and the Presi- |
dent introduced him as the Republi>
can nominee, and next Governor of
Wisconsin.
Governor Washburn said:
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF rms cosvpv-,ox.
Il have just been IL formed by your COMMITTEES Tho.
1t has been your pleasure to tender me unanimons
nomination Tor Governor. In accepting the nomina-
my thanks. ~
Two years ago a similar nomination was tendarsd
me. ana accepted but not without distrust on
my part in my abilities to the just expectation
Of the public.
Accepting the nomination then with the only nledua
that II elected the people should have INV hest f,
70 promote their prosperity and welfare and thai 80
lar as the administration of the laws denendad e
me, my purpose should be TO render eonaI md W..
Justice to all men without regard to party sect raca
place OF nativity color previous condition. ,a
not regard your action as evidence of yn h;,s
that have kept that pledgel 'Vu' Deiiei |
III reelected, can only promise to serva No. j., =,
future as have in the past. 'Vp ~ 'he /
Deeply Impressed with my obligations to the peone
OF wisconsin, and with determination 70 A. ep ~.
whole duty as God gives me the ability to know =;
regardless OF all assaults or personal consideraton
myself Il shall always be my aim TO SO serve then,
that no honest man. or any man having at heart tbn
plain. ~ au'e W COM
Inc great issues that have divided parties for years
aie TO great extent set tied But other issnss ar
sprnging up, and the country is now greatly agtated
upon several economic questions positions On wbich
are adopted oy Republicans in their platforms adapt
Cd TO the new condition affairs TO carry ont these
principles. what party IL well Calculated % ar.