The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-21

sequence They would be Obliged to consider these
questions which floating around the country regard
He had served with the negroes In the army from Vcks
burg down. He had met negro officers whom ne was
everywhere he had seen them rally defence Of flag
which, by the way he did not displayed In TINS nall
Here followed confused scene voices in all parts OF the
sSend for a flag u" "Its shame that there rs none
here" ssGive It to them, Captains you're plucky
ae was finally secured and displayed in the of the
platform This brought down cheers from the Conven
ton When the confusion had subsidized Captain hastead
again proceeded in behalf of negro suffrage, dwelling
largely upon his efforts in revolutonizng Essex county
at the last Presidential election, and then read the
letter Of President Lincoln TO Governor Hahn, Of LOu
siana in reference to negroes voting.
The announcement of Mr. Lncoln's name was fol-
lowed by motion that out Of respect to his memory
the Convention rise and stand uncovered, which was
adopted and executed In due form.
Captain Halstead continued his remarks evidently be-
c called out the applause Of several dele
gates evidently of the Methodist persuasion, in
their frequently shouting Anon He at length subsided
whereupon one two delegates declared that there was
intention to gag any person. but that this resolution
was offered merely TO facilitate business The question
finally put and carried by large majority there not
being over half dozen votes against it.
After further routine business the Convention
took arecess until half two NJ 70 give the COM
mittees appointed time to prepare their reports.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The hall crowded II anything moro densely than
ability and in fact the delegates presented very respect
able appearancefuy equal to similar gatherings In the
State At the appointed time the Convention called
to order After several Intellectual attempts to relieve
the crowded state OF the hall business resumed by
the Committee on Permanent Organization making their
General Judson Fitzpatrick permanent President of the
convention with the retnue Of secretaries and
vice presidents The announcement Of the Generals
name was greeted with applause.
committee appointed to proceed to the hotel and
wait upon the General the hall They appeared
with him at the front door, which was the occasion OF
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the platform, accompanied with scenes Of applause
and cheers after cheers intermngled with cries Of Let
platform he presented to the convention whereupon
he was greeted with cheers by the whole convention
tap'an ha,s.esd proposed three more Tor Inc raoes
also givcn with will.
General Fitzpatrick then thanked the convention for
the honor which they had conferred upon him by select
ing him preside the only loyal convention which
will be convened in the State In accepting the honor
any lengthy speech. He should as soon think
Of talking war to that chieftain Lieutenant General
ticans He had accepted the invitation Of many friends
meet here to-day that there might be any mistake
where he stands at the present time; that he might
now that war He took his stand here to-day
with great pride among the men who never uttered
dsloya word, but had remained firm during the dark
hours Of the Union He then proceeded to denounce the
Northern socessioniss and frequently interrupted
with cries charge them again He had heard express
the country to the other In reference his State which
made his heart ache to hear and caused disgust for the
men who had placed them in that position before the
country. He had been excited since his return
from the field of battle the assertion OF in tho
heart of this State than anything which he wit
messed during the He had heard in the county
of his home within the last few days. denounce Abraham
Lincoln as yrant and President Johnson murderer
He believed that the copperhead editors in the North
equally guilty with the Southern rebels He favored
the OF the whole batch and Of their being tried and
hung by the side Of the chief of secessionss the
Of hR vnAr Sn
harmony In their action, to drop all questions likely TO
produce dscord and strife and let it DO shown by their
but in action He urged that they would select the man
for their candidate who would the strongest
vote and defeat and rou the who had opposed the
war at home.
The Secretaries and Vice Presidents then took their
seats on the platform whenthe Committee Rules and
Credentials made their several reports, which were
adopted without debate.
The Committee on Resolutions then came forward with
its report somewhat lengthy, as follows
RESOLUTIONS AND PLATFORM
Resolved, That rejoice that the for the life Of
the nation has not proved failure, announced
by the Democratic Convention at Chicago than
year ago. but has resulted an honorable by
concessions TO rebellion or compromise with slavery
but by the vaor Of the soldiers the faith Of the people,
the wisdom Of the government and firm adherence to
principles peace which settles the vital question Of the
war the power and stability Of republican government
the paramount sovereignty Of the nation and the exnc
ton Of slavery In the United States
Resolved, That We venerate the memory Of Abraham
Lincoln, under whose wise and faithful guidance this
honorable peace was and while we deplore his I'M
timely death look 70 his example OF prudence firm
ness and moderation our best guide in dealing with
the delicate questions now requiring solution.
Resolved, That President Andrew johnson, by his bold
denuncat0n Of traitors at the outbreak OF the rebellion
by his devotion to the Union through the trials
and by his conduct In the discharge Of the dcu duties
imposed upon him. has secured our highest confidence
and cordially commend the policy Of his admnistra
ton, thus far indicated and pledge him cheerful
and united support we point 70 him, man sprung rom
tbs ranks OF the people, rs fitting type and exponent
Of democratic republican principles and while mourn
the loss Of the lamented Lincoln rejoice that his
one
with tho porplexing questions Of the time.
Resolved, That while we believe that the masses
70 the national cause, wo yet declare that the
influential leaders and presses Of the democratic party
those that have shaped and controlled It's policy have
pursued course throughout the utterly incon-
sistent with any manly faith in the Of the country
or any earnest purpose 10 sustain against rebellion In
support Of this charge appeal TO the records Of
their public action In the darkest hours of the conflict
they innmcd the passions and appealed TO the fears OF
the people, proongng the war by evidences OF sympathy
with treason, and anticipation OF Its ultimate success.
They endeavored TO cast odium the war, and dis
couraged volunteering, and thus contributed to the ne
communtics with debt They denounced. as unconsti.
tuonal and oppressive the draft which their own con-
duct had made necessary, though II plain that the
armies must be filled or the nation destroyed. They
persistently opposed the enlistment Of negro
troops, in spite Of the obvious fact that for
every negro they kept out of the ranks Of own
cited popular opposition TO the national taxes which
their steadfast loyalty would have greatly diminished by
shortening tho They repeatedly refused the elective
franchise TO ctized soldiers In active SERVICE deny
ing TO them voice In the government OF the country
until they should cease nghtng 70 save IT, They reck.
lessy increased during the tho ordinary expenses
OF the State government which had been growing more
exravagant since they obtained control Of the Legsa
ture In 1850 In dealing with the national government
TO which was committed the safety Of tho republic in
times Of public danger they oaviled where they should
have co,operated, they denounced where they
should have encouraged, they thwarted where
they should have strengthened, and thus became
largely responsible for the evils Of q conflict
which q united people would have speedily ended;
and In view Of these facts are assured that their
defeat at the coming election lies the only hope that
New Jersey will bear worthy part in the solution Of the
great questions OF national policy which remain TO be
decided and In securing the just fruits Of victory
over rebellion.
Resolved, That We pledge the unanimous support Of
the Union men Of New Jersey TO the constitutional
amendment aboshng slavery, and feel deeply
Inundated by the position Of State the only free
State which has refused 10 rafy that amendment that
this position Is due 70 the action Of the controlling party
In State Legislature misrepresentins we believe
tho will Of majority Of the people, that while all
men claiming TO be loyal In tho slave states
admit noc0qsitv constitutional overth rou