Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-09-29
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Mr.. Wakefield begged the indulgence of tn
convention while he presented for their suf-
| frages the name OF a man who was known to
/ all OF them as a man of uprightness, ability
| and h0nor-Col. Clark w. Thompson, of
Faribault. He would honor the position more
than the position wonld honor him. He
was one of the pioneers OF Southern Mime
sofa, and had always been faithful to its
interests He had, more than any
other man, contributed to it's develop
| ment, and had for score of years been the
| foremost leaders in the Republican party, ever
faithful to it through evil and good report
Gen. j. II. Baker seconded the nomination
| In an eloquent speech to which no summary
could do justice. He reviewed Col. ThOmp-
sons career since his arrival ia Minnesota in
1858, and paid glowing tribute to his ability,
his honesty and his many excellent qualities
of mind ard heart.
Mr.. Jacob Frankenfeld proposed the name
of John c. Stoever, of Sibley, and vouched
for his integrity and capacity
Messrs. j. B. Browns, Milo White, G. W.
Hard and F. P. Lane were appointed tellers
when an
INFORMAL BALLOT FOR GOVERNOR
was taken with the following result:
Whole number of votes cast. ............. 305
Necessary to choice. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .153
L. +. Hubbard. .140
A. McGill. ....................... Al
Clark w. Thompson. On.............:.......3 81
John 5. fltlsbury.. ....................s. 81
A FORMAL BALLOT
was taken Immediately, without further de-
bate, resulting as follows:
Whole number of votes cast .306
Necessary to choice. ce....................1 154
l.. +. Hubbard. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100
A. II. McCIju. u........................ 41
Clark w. thompson. ....... .......... ~
L. b. Clement. ....................... 10
John s. Pillsbury. ....................... 81
Gen. Baker moved to make the nominations
unanimously and received second from
Messrs. Gould and Blakely. The motiou was
carried amid the widest cheering, the entire
convention rising and shouting till they were
hoarse and tossing their hats aloft.
Mr.. David Benson moved committee of
three to inform Gen Hubbard of his nomina-
tion and invite him to the hall. Messrs.
Baker, Blakeley and Benton were appointed,
and departed in search of the candidate.
By ACcLAMATIoN.
On motion of Mr.. Yale, Hon. Charles A.
Gilman, of Stevens, was nominated for lieu
tenant governor by acclamation.
On motion of Mr.. Sheehan, Mr.. Fred. Won
Baumbach, of Douglas, was nomin ated tor
secretary of state, and Mr.. Charles Kittleson,
of Freeborn, was nominated for state treasurer
in the same manner.
STATE AUDITOR.
Nominations for auditor being in order, Mr..
j. D. Farmer named Wallace w. Braden, of
Fillmore, and supported his claims in brief
speech.
Mr.. G. F. Nordeen, of Kandiyohi, seconded
the nomination, and paid high tribute to
Mr.. Braden's worth.
Mr.. A. G. Smith nominated Mr.. o. P. Whit
comb, the present auditor, and referred to his
past services as a guarantee of his faithful
administration of the Office in the future.
Mr.. j. A. Everett nominated Mr.. j. A. Arm
strong, of Martin, and spoke elOquently in his
favor.
Mr. E. W. Thompson nominated-Mr. E. W.
Trask, of Houston aud thought the south
eastern part of the state Was entitled to the
office.
The ballot was commenccd, but before its
completion the committee arrived with Gen.
Hubbard in charge. His entrance to the hail
was greeted with the widest enthusiasm. He
was Conducted to the stage aud introduced to
the president by Gen. Baker as the next gov
ernor of Minnesota. He was introduced to
the convention and spoke as follows:
am quite un zOle TO express to you my apprc cla-
ton OF the high honor you have conferred on ne
by your action to-day. will brie say In accept
ing this nomination that am profoundly impressed
with the grave responsibilities and the important du
ties of the high trust you have rendered me, and if
c,led to their di charge by the voice OF the people
shall seek to the state iu manner that shall
best promote is homer and prosperity so far as nay
ability may be equal to the task. 1t has been my
coed fortune to be Identified with Minnesota from
the time of it's territorial experiences, aud con-
6denty say that citizen within its borders has felt
more pride than have done the rapid develop
ment In all the Clements OF .e ial prosperity tina.
has ch sracterized vigorous young mon
wealth and if it shall be my fortune to contribute
in any degree to the Continued growth and greatnes,
our state sh I'll regard it the proudest werk of
my ife, to which shall dedicate the best energies at
at my command.
THE INFORMAL BALLOT FOR AUDITOR
was proceeded with, and resulted as follows:
Whole number Of votes cast. .308
Necessary to a choice ...... .............l55
w. w. brauen. ........ .l09
Y. +. WnltcomO ................ ........ 90
D. a. Armstrong;. g............... ........... Of
E w. rrask .,.................. ~
Scattering.
THE FORMAL BALLOT
resulted as follows:
w. w. Braden Observation-Disclosures. .1S3
o. P. WhitcOmb NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Al