Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS
They Meet to Nominate a State
Ticket and Celebrate a Birth
day Anniversary.
The Present Administration Re-
nominated and a Glorious
Ratification Held.

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The Republicans of the State of Wis
consin met in State Convention to nom
mate state ticket on Wednesday, JULY
23d, at the Capitol at Madison. Upon
the same occasion grand celebration
Of the 25th anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the party Vas enjoyed. Large
delegations came from all portions of
the state, and by noon of that day a
vast crowd had gathered in and around
the State Capitol.
THE CONVENTION.
The State Convention was called to
order at 10 a. M. by the Chairman of
the State Central Committee, Hon. Hor-
ace Rublee, vino concluded his introduce
tory remarks in these words:
In conclusion, gentlemen, permit me word re-
garding the Craftsmanship of the state committee.
Appointed to that position first in 1859, held it
continuously for ten years. Two years ago, at the
earnest solicitation Of many prominent mem bers
of the party. reluctantly consented to accept it
| again. so that have had twelve years of service
in it. feel, therefore. entitled now to be excused
from further service in such capacity and, while
thanking the republicans of the state for the con-
fdencc they have given me, and the hearty CO.
operation they have always extended during the
l.
mittee, take the occasion to announce that |
must decline re appointment. and to ask the
convention to select some other person for the
position. In the ranks of the party, so long as it
remains faithful to its principles, | shall not
to feel the liveliest soictude for it's success
! nor to aid, by all reasonable and proper efforts
in maintaining its ascendancy.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Rublee's re-
marks, which were frequently interrupt
ed by vociferous applause, Mr.. Ed.
Sanderson, of Milwaukee, moved that
the Hon. David Atwood, of Dane, be
appointed Temporary Chairman Of the
Convention. The motion was carried.
Messrs. Sanderson, Of Milwaukee, and
Taylor Of St. Croix, being appointed a
committee for that purpose, escorted
Gen. Atwood to the chair, who address
ed the delegates.
A. G. Thompson, of Green Lake. and
Miletus knight, of Pepin, were made
Temporary Secretaries. The following
committees were then appointed, who
proceeded to the work before them:
On Credetnials-At large, Hon Jonathan Bow
man. of Columbia
1st dist.-E. P. Beaumont. of walworth.
2d-Phllp Cheek, Jr., of Sank.
3d-S. w. Rewey, of Iowa.
4th-C. C. Chaplin, of Milwaukee.
5th-C. Metcaf, of Dodge.
6th-A. M. Kimball of Waushara.
.th j. NJ Rusk, of Vernon
8th-R. J. Flint, of Dunn.
on Resolutions-At large, Hon. E. l. Browne,
of Waupaca.
1st dist;-M. T. Park, Of walwortn.
2d-J. w. Ostrander, of Jefferson.
3d-O. P. Thomas, of Crawford.
4th-G. w. Allen, of Milwaukee.
5th-A: A: Lopez. of Fond du Lac.
6th-W. Ii. H. Stowel, of Outagamie.
7th-H. A. Taylor of ST. CrOiX.
8th-John Turner of juneau.
On Pernaanent Orgon5za6on-At large, D. L.
1st dist.-Henlv F. Hobart of Rock.
2d-H. W. Robier, OF Columbia
3d-O G. Hath away, of Grant.
4th-JOhn A. butcher, Of Milwaukee.
5th-N. G. FarnSworth. of Sheboygan.
6th-J. V. Jones, of WinnebagO.
7th-G. Van >teenwyk. of La Crosse.
Sth-Thomas b. Scott, of Wood.
On Chairn'anship-At large, II. A. Taylor, Of
st. Croix.
let Dist. V. Quarles. of Kenosha.
2d-William Jacobs, of Dane.
3d-JameS Bintff of La Fayette
4th-Ed. SaEderSOn, of Milwaukee.
5th-Geo. W. Carter, of Fond du Lac
6th-H. S. Sacket, of Green Lake.
7th-Wm. Il. Price, of Jackson.
Sth-Myron H. McCord. of lincoln.
While the convention was waiting fol
committees to report, several prominent
gentlemen were called On for short
speeches. Hon. Thad. G. Pound, Col
E. w. Reyes, Hon. Cnas. G. Williams,
Hon. ]. R. Bennett, Hon. Nelson W
Wheeler, Geo. w. Peck, democrat, vino
made taking, good-natured specify
Hon. w. Z. Price, Hon. H. L. Hum
phrev, and Hon. Chas. Seymour, re.
sponded to loud calls in happy man
ner.
The committee on credentials then
reported. The contesting delegation in
the Eighth ward of Milwaukee, known
as the Smith party, was admitted and
the report adopted.
Hon. D. L. Downs, from the commit
tee on permanent organization, reported
the following gentlemen as permanent
officers, and they were accordingly
chosen:
Chairman. B. Cassoday, of Rock.
Vice Presidents-1st Cong. Dist.-E. D. Coe, OF
Whitewater
I'd Distrct-Miles T. Alverson, Columbia
Sd District-W. 3. Clark, Grant.
4th District-Ed. Sanderson, Milwaukee.
9Th District-J. n. Mead, Sheboygan.
9th District-Geo. D. Breed, Calumet.
18th District--Wm. T. Price, Jackson.
9Th District-J. o. Raymond, Portage.
SecretareS-M. II. McCOrG. Lincoln; a. 5.
Hearn, Iowa.
The chair appointed the Hons. Hiram
DaTDcT. Ol DOugo, auu y. d. OtlCkuey, Vi
Dane, committee to escort the perma-
nent officers to their seats.
Chairman Cassoday having been in
troduced to the convention with COM
plimentary references by the temporary
chairman, the former gentleman thank
ed his fellow delegates in eloquent and
appropriate language.
The convention then proceeded to the
nomination of a candidate for governor.
John Chapman, of Milwaukee, nomina-
ted Governor VIM. E. Smith. Senator
VIM. T. Price seconded Gov. Smiths
nomination, in vigorous speech. Geo.
w. Allen, of Milwaukee, in the course
of lengthy speech of enthusiastic en-
dorsement, presented the name of ex-
Gov. Harrison Ludington. Hon. j. V.
Quarles, of Kenosha, seconded the
name of Mr.. I,udingtOn. in a lengthy