New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-09-09
POLITICS IN NEW-JERSEK.
Of The n. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune.
TRENTON, Sept. :, 1859.
The largest collection of opponents Of the Sham
Democracy that ever met together ia this State
assembled here yesterday to nominate candidate
for Governor, to be voted for by the combined Op-
position. Nea,ly 600 delegates were in attendance,
showing that the whole State was thoroughly repre-
sented AS usual, an immense crowd Of others
cane along. The city WAS foil of them the night
before, during which the usual quantum Of caucus
ing at the hotels was carried on. Iddee3, more
than this took place, because the delegates and out
siders Of the American Convention came in by the
same trains, quartered at the same hotels, and
seemed actuated by the same desire to barmonise
matters, and mske the same nomination. All these
people indicated by their very appearance that they
belonged to the law and order party of the country
well dressed, we'll spoken and well behayed-in
striking contrast to the rOwdyism and brandy.
smashing Of those who came TO the late Sham
Democracy Convention. All our citizens noted
and commented on the difference. There was
neither cursing bullying, nor getting drunk.
The Opposition Convention met in Temperance
Hail. and that large room, the largest in the city,
was crammed to its utmost capacity. No such
nominating body even in the palmiest Wing times,
was ever seen among US. The best possible feeling
prevailed, and on the third ballet CHARLES .. OL'
DEN Of Princeton, was nominated for Governor
by acclamation. Mr.. Olden being sick II bed at
the time, could not appear to respond, put ne ac-
cepts The nomin alton, though he Is the only one OF
the candidates " no had desire to receive IT, ne
is farmer Of ample property, near Princeton, all
bis life Clay Wing, or 80 long as Mr.. Clay was
10 be voted for, though like many others OF the
same views, be went OF in support OF Fillmore
He is anything but trading off;e-hlnter. never
having sought place, and now has i, forced upon
bim The nomination has given iiIl satlsiicIlon "
the Opposition throughout the State.
As room as this had been decided, COMMITTEES
of one from each county was appointed By aunani'
nous vote Of the Convection 10 confer with the
American Convention, then in session, TO inform
them of the nomination Of Mr.. Oden, and " ask
their concurrence. Judge Kennedy, who moved
The appointment Of the COMMITTEE, acted as sp)kes
man. They were received with great courtesy by
the Americans, who were 10 the act oil taklng lhsh
first ballot when they were announced. Tney su'-
peIded the ballOti0g 10 hear the Commlt,se.
Judge Kennedy addrs ssed them briefly, bl. 70 the
poipt-saured them of common sympathy in the
great effort 10 continue the rega OF Law aud order
by beating down the Democracy, and asked taem
t0 unite in confirming TIE nomination ct Nf. Oden.
His ADDRESS was well received, and being followed
up by some encouraging remarks from MEMBER
OF the Convention, the ballotiDg was resumed and
resulted in q m,jority for Mr. Oiden, Which WIS
then made unanimous. mis- gratifying result WAS
received with loud cheering, though hostility was
eyinced BY some, and determination expressed 10
call q new American Convention.
II is not doubted that Mr.. Oden will be electei
By handsome msjority. lie is man OF hugo
character not ~ be made tool OF IN the hands oi
any clique, to whom can be safely intrs''sd !as
numerous important roninationsto be made dunag
tie next three years-Chief Justice, Chanceuor'
Secretary Of State, Treasurer, Clerk OF the 81,
preue Court, judge, DC, more in number aa0