The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-09
New Jersey.

New jersey.
AT the New Jersey Wing State convention,
recently held at Trenton, for the purpose OF
nominating candidate for Governor, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted;
Resoosd, That the whgs OF New Jersey, look
ing to the history OF the past and the prosperity OF
the future, stand, where they have always stood
upon the principles and compromises Of the Con-
stituton OF the United States--a glorious Charter
of American Liberty, conceived and adopted IN
the most exalted wisdom, and purest patriotism,
eminently calculated to promote and perpetuale
the best welfare Of this country, and to encourage
national liberty throughout the civilized world
They will sustain no measures tending to its viola
ton in letter spirit or TO the dissolution Of the
Union which II cements; but, holding both in the
highest possible veneraton, they Will diScouptc-
nance all attempts to disturb either,
Resoiced, That this convention have full conf
dence in the patriotism of our Wing Senators and
Representatives in Congress, and approve Of the
course pursued by them during the present SEES
sion.
Kesoived, That the experience has demonstrated
that efficient protection to American industry
against foreign competition Is the sound policy OF
this nation. BY giving encouragement to capital
and enterprise, il sustains and uphods tho wages
OF labor, leads to national and individual pros
perity and independence, and promotes in har
Inony the great sources OF woalth-agriculturai,
manufacturing and commercial we declare gain,
therefore, our unwavering attachment 10 a sound,
discriminating specific, protective tariff.
our fellow citizens, we mourn the loss of our late
Chief Magistrate, ZACHARY TAYLOR. His lofty
patriotism, and unbending integrity a man; his
glorious and successful career as a general, and
his simplicity of life and conversation, attracted TO
him the love and admiration of tie world, and ele
waited him to the most exalted position among men;
and although not long permitted TO honor and dig
nifty the place, he fully proved the wisdom Of the
choice of the American people in electng him to it.
ResoiUfd, That the Wings of New Jersey have
the fullest confidence in the patriotism and states
inanship of the present Chief Magistrate. MiLLARD
FIlLMoRE. and will give to his administration their
united and zealous support (Applause)
ResOired, That the ascendancy OF Locofocosm
always has been deeterious 10 the State, and obi
Gus to Jerseymen and that il is at this time par
ticularly important to place the administration OF
the State government in the hands of competent
and patriotic men, and thereby prevent all the de-
partments OF government from falling into the
power of our political opponents. (Appla use)
Resoiued, That the Wing party constitute a de-
cided majority of the voters of New Jersey, and
can beyond all doubt elect John Runk, whom they
have this day nominated for Governor; and To that
end we pledge for ourselves, and those whom
represent, united and enthusiastic eort-thc sure
guarantee of triumphant success
OF this convention, the Newark .3deeriiSer
says:
1.-The Wing party of this State has seldom, per-
haps never, been better represented either in the
number or character Of its delegates, than it at
the State convention held at Trenton yesterday for
the selection of candidate to be supported for the
Office of governor at the coming election. The un-
usual and almost unlooked-for harmony and good
feeling which prevailed throughout the proceed
lngs, In which remarkable freedom from section
al Or particular interests Of any kind apparent
and the warm enthusiasm with which the whole
assembly responded to the nomination when made,
proved how united in patriotic devotion TO the best
interests OF the State every branch OF the party be-
comes in the approach Of an mpor tant conflict,
and how groundleEs were the apprehcnsiOns of
those who feared divisions in our ranks
-" No preconcerted movement was made by the
delegates, whose apparent purpose was TO mutually
consult and agree upon the best course they could
pursue and their object was most happily attained
in the selection of man identified by his lile in
tercsts, sympathies, and education, with the moet
substantial portion of our population, combining
also, many qualities which render him peculiarly
worthy the support of all classes; and of
than the farming and laboring interests. John
Runk is Jerseyman bred and born, believe,
having resided from his boyhood in the county OF
Hunterdon, near Remington, where he has pursued
his avocations a farmer and miller with eminent
success. Though PLATA, practical man, with lit
tie pretenson, the characteristics which render him
most worthy of support are his great honesty OF
purpose, sound, discriminating Judgment and sa-
gacity, unbiased by any consideration Of sectional
or particular interests, aud possessing great pupu-
lary at home withal, though residing IN one OF the
strongest holds OF lCcoocoism in the State. He has
been chosen TO various responsible offices by the
suhrages of his neighbors, having beenonce elected
sheriff of his county, which is opposed 70 him in
politics, by from five hundred TO one thousand ma
jority. The district also, which had been recently
carved out by the opposition TO promote their own
ends, nevertheless elected him 10 represent il in
Congress, against ono Of their strongest men.
"With such man, nominated under such flat
tering prospects, cannot believe that success is
uncertain, but it will require effort. Our oppo-
nents organizing their forces with untring zeal
and ingenuity. Matters Of the gravcst consequence
will be involved in the coming contest; the proper
disposition Of many Of our most important public
offices depends upon the result and there never
time in which the elements of success were
more cheering. No enemy can prevail again 81 this
nomination, unless apathy in ranks
which is nowhere apparent Wings Of New Jcr-
sey, the whole question OF success now rests with
YOU"