Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-02
The State Convention,

the same purpose: to win glorious
victory for Republican principles this
fall by the nomination Of such can
didates, State and national, as will
give assurance of wise, prudent and
pure administration and reformation
of abuses. The utmost harmony pre-
vailed and there wss notable alb
sence of trading or other lllegitimate
strategy in the nominations. Every
candidate stood ON his merits, and
the contest was fought mainly on the
qualifications and fitness of the par
ties named. The consequence is, that
the Republicans of Iowa have an ex-
ceptionally strong and good ticket
presented for their support IN the en-
suing campaign.
The preliminary organization of
the Convention was effected by the
election of Senator Rothert, Of Lee
county, as Chairman. The morning
session was consumed in the an
noumcement Of the several commit
tees selected by the district caucuses.
That upon Resolutions was composed
of the following gentleman: John
II. Gear, r. M. Burnett, M. c, Wood
ruff, A. Converse, A. H. Neidig, Z.
H. Stiles, Martin Read, N. w. Powell
and Robert Buchanan-o one from
each Congressional District.
At 2 o'clock, p. NJ, the Conven-
ton rcassembled, when the commit
tee for that purpose reported the
permanent officers of the Convention,
which were Hon, James F. Wilson,
President, with Vice President from
each district, and M. G. Woodruff, of
Dubuque, Secretary, supported by a
number Of assistants. While wait
ing for the report of the Committee
on Credentials the Convention was
addressed by Ex-Governor Stone and
Col. w. 2. Hepburn, both of whom
threw off their party alliance four
years ago, and now return to the fold.
After which the Committee on Gre
dental made their report, and the
Convention proceeded to the nominal
ton of State officers.
For Supreme Judges, the present
incumbents oy appointment, Judges
Sewers and Rothrock, were nomi-
mated by reclamation.
For Secretary Of State, the present
incumbent, Josiah T. Young, was re-
nominated on call OF the several
counties. The vote was as follows:
Young, 395; Capt. J. 7. Hull, s45.-
On motion Of Capt. Hull the vote
was maze unanimous.
For State Auditor, Buren, r. Sher-
man was renominated by acclama-
ton.
For State Treasurer there were
three candidates, Geo. w. Bemis, of
II. M. Moore, of Montgom-
cry and G. b. Arnold, of Henry. On
the call of counties, Bemis received
ass, Moore l73 and Arnold Sc votes.
On motion of the Montgomery dele
CATION the nomination of Mr.. Bemis
was made unanimous.
For Register of the State Land
Office, David Secor, of Winnebago,
the present incumbent, was rcnomi-
mated by reclamation.
For Attorney General, Galusha
Parsons, of Polk, J. T. McJunkin, of
Washington and M. II. Beach, of
Dubuque, were candidates. The first
ballot resulting in no choice, sec
ond was taken, in which McJunkin
received $40 votes and Parsons 1856.
The former was declared the nomi-
nee.
The Committee On Resolutions then
made their report, which was amend
ed and adopted in the following
form:
The Republicans of Iowa, in convention
assembled, hereby declare the following
principles:
First-We are for maintaining the unity
of the nation sacred and inviolablc; for
the Just and equal rights of all men; for
peace, harmony and brotherhood through
out the nation; for men of unsullied hon
esty and purity of character for public
trust; and for the swift pursuit and unspa-
ring punishment of all dishonest officials.
high or low.
Sccond-That we are in favor of, and
that we demand, rigid economy in the
administration of the government both
State and national.
Third-That we favor currency con-
vertable with coin, and therefore advo-
cate the gradual resumption of specie
payment by continuous and steady steps
in that direction.
Fourth-That we demand that all rail
way and other corporations shall be held
in fair and just subsection to the law
making power.
Fifth-That we stand by free educa-
ton, our public school system, taxation
of all for its support, and no diversion of
the school fund from the public schools.
Sixth-That we cordially invite immi
grafton from all civilized countries, guar
anteeing 10 immigrants to same political
privileges and social and religious free
dom we ourselves enjoy, and favoring
free and unsectarian system of common
schools. for their children with ours.
Eighth-That in Jas. G. Blaine we rec
ognize pure Republican and patriot, and
one well worthy to be chosen as the stand
ard bearer of the Republican party IN tho
coming campaign.
The Convention then proceeded to
choose Presidential electors as fol-
| lows:
Hon. John Van Valkenburg, of
J