Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-02
OUR MADISON LETTER.
Especial Correspondence Of the HERALD
MADISON. Feb.. u. '76.

MADISON, Feb, 81, '76.
Last week was devoid of unusual
interest at the Capital, except that
occasioned by the meeting of tie
Republican State convention 1t had
been intimated by the Democrats
that the convention would be very
SHINY attended, because it was held
sooner than those of other States.
This thought was undoubtedly father
ed by the wish, and both were dis
proven by very large attendance.
All but two or three districts in the
State were represented, and the dele>
gates compared very fayorably with
those who had met for any like pur-
pose on any similar occasion. The
work which called it together was
well proformed, and viii undoubt-
edly be approved by the party.
The only material difference in
opinion manifested was in relation
to the manner of choosing delegates
at large. The custom has long been
to appoint committee to recon-
mend delegates ana elect at large.
This plan was proposed by Colonel
Keyes and opposed by Mr.. Botl<in, Of
Milwaukee, and some others. 1t pre-
vailed, after some discussion, and
the committees report was
adopted The gentlemen chosen for
electors and delegates are well
known to the people as men Of char
acter and intelligence and viii faith-
fully represent the Republicans Of
Wisconsin in the discharge of the
duties which will deyove upon them.
The resolution expressing a prefer
ence for Mr.. Blaine for President was
adopted by an almost unanimous
vote. 1t probably represents the SEN
timents of the majority of Wisconsin
Republicans. In not attempting to
instruct the delegates, the convention
did wisely If Blaine is made the
candidate for President it is probable
that Wisconsin Will present a man
for the second place on the ticket.
Ex-Governor FarchId has many
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