The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-02-08
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE CONVENTION.


CONCORD N. H., Feb. T. 1sea
New Hampshire takes the lead in open-- .,. ,,,.,.o,
-. o'' 'A republican and democratic
their conventions adopted their plat
.orms and nominated their candidates and the inter-
mediate time from until the election in midsummer,
will be occupied in lively While the contest
will be spirited and the democratic vote probably be
larger than any election during the last four years.
there sangune to anticipate the defeat Of
the collection Of Governor Smyth who renomnated
some weeks since by the Republican Convention
THE CHARACTER OF THE CONVENTION.
The attendance Of delegates much larger than at any
previous democratic convention in New Hampshire for
the last four years. and there evident spirit among
the leaders Of the party to keep up and local
organizations Besides the delegates there have been
present several prominent democratic politicians from
the immediate and distant portions of the State On the
evening preceding the Convention the hotels were
thronged with delegates and venerable democrats all
earnestly discussing the probable action Of the Conven-
ton to-day upon the policy of President johnson.
SPEECH OF Ex-PREsIDENT FRANKLIN PIERCE.
During the evening the fact became known that
President Franklin Pierce in the city, and notwh
standing ii was his intention to keep quiet until the
multitude at that time When he entered the hall where
me democrats were in council there was OF course the
most vocferous applause After being introduced the
Mr. President and fellow citizens Of New Hampshire,
assure you that IL affords me peculiar pleasure and
qualification TO meet here this evening many gentle
men with whom have for many years been associated
politically and in social lfe-men who have fall
tered in their devotion to what they believed to be sound
principles-men who have done act uttered a
word, or entertained sentiment which has not been
act word and sentiment support of the constitution
and OF the Union Of the United States based upon
Our country has passed through serious pers but
hope that now emerging from the thick darkness
which at one time brooded IT, The pres mt time calls
for the cam dspassonate and patriotic exerons Of all
good men In the work Of restoration not merely in form,
nf cfc atorna
feeling and an equality oil rights Among all the States
think can discern CLEANS of light Tho message
OF President johnson admirable and, in my judg
mont, his subsequent steps looking restoration
| been guided by wisdom, patriotism and statesmanke
all who desire the immediate restoration OF
the southern States To their civil rights, and who join
efforts in saving whatever may he saved for the pros
perity Of our common country. Under any circum-
stances II would be affect TO despair Of the republic
cannot address you at length this evening but thank
you again for this cordial reception and wishing
you happy and successful convention to morrow, bid
| you all good might.
The speech of the exPresident defining so explicitly
and definitely his approval OF the of President
| Johnson seemed TO harmonize with tho views OF his
hearers and undoubtedly smoothed the path for the pro-
gress OF the business Of the Convention to-day IL
several times interrupted by hearty cheers and the
close was followed by long and enthusiastic applause
| THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
| The chairman Of the State Committee, W. Clark,
called the Convention TO silence shortly after eleven
| Sturoc of Sunapee was chosen Chairman He made a
very respectable speech to the delegates congratuaing
them in an eloquent and haitering manner upon the
large attendance, and interpreting IL of the
sure and rapid ascendency of the democratic party aud
the possible and probable tunbng pieces OF the black
republican party. Al the conclusion Of Mr. Sturoc's
speech the Convention organized by the
choice Of Hon Charles r. Morrison OF Manchester for
| President and one Vice President from each county
ADDRESS OF THE CHAIRMAN.
Mr. Morrison. on taking the chair made address
in which he said country yet Of danger
Congress in appointing Commiitee OF Recommendation de-
carng unconstitutional and that portion OF the States
were barred out OF their representation by force that
our nag was now emblem Of domination and despot
ism rhsddeus stevens he declared 10 be hoary headed
traitor for the part he had taken lately In the measures
upon reconstruction before Congress He thought that
the course nov being pursued by government
most infamous. The commenced and prose.
cuted for the syowed pnrpose of maintaining the cons
tuition and enforcing the laws, and now 10 turn ON
conquered people ard crush them the height OF in
fanny The fear Of the republicans was, that u they
dealt fairly the democratic party would again into
power Our glorious old nag becoming the symbol
of domination and despotsm. One third Of the stars
were falling from the national en<gn into the dust
Congress was tTesdng under foot tho great principles
which the members have profcssed during the war
scheme Of sction which could be ssnominsi.S noshus
short Of revelation and highhanded usurpation THIS
Convention should speak to-day and brand with infsmy
such usurpson There could be no such thing a. the
existence OF one State which did not possess all the rights
accorded TO other States Any other doctrine simply
revolution.
TIE BALLoriSG FOR AND NOMINATION OF cASpI.
DATES
The Convention then into an Informal ballot for
] "
John @. Sinclair, Of Bethlehem had sos ana DO was
subsequently, nominated by reclamation the gubcrna
Immediately after Mr. George H. pearce, Of Dover was
nominated unanimously the candidate for Railroad
Commissioner.
REMARKS OF COLONEL JOHN n. oEoRax.
While the nominations progressing Colonel John
H. George OF Concord called for and proceeded 10
address the Convention He said the Convention was no
or jewellers and no members OF Cofrc.s we're to
De seen there giving advice. The times he remarked
slaughter which accompanied IL had passed sWsv' I'M,
revolution stu remained The war was the natural
result Of The acts Of that dsunion party who were 70 day
nlns tho offices or the nation, and Who through fraud
corruption and taxation sucking the life blood out
Of the breasts Of e aborng people Of the nation In
e midst Of this trouble and alarm no glad that not
aword or act OF the democratic party Of New Hampshire
aided to bring on the great war OF the rebellion.
rHs RESOLUTIONS.
Tue COMMITTEE on Resolutions, through their chair.
man, announced that they were ready 10 report and
submitted . series OF nine resolutions, which were
adopted amid hearty applause
The hrst AYERS that the derives lie mowers
from the constitution and thai any authority exercised
contrary thereto usurpation and calls strict con
structon OF the constitution
The second totally dsapproves OF all proposed or con-
'empaied amendments 70 the constitution.
.,a =, a,so .ns freedom OF speech Of the press
ana on tns oy Jury exemption from arbitrary arrest and
the sueora sn Of the military to the civil power
The fourth aarms the right Of each State to regulate
its elective franchise for ITSELF that attempts 10 in
The nfth says that the announcement thai the sssss |
debt OF New Hampshire is thirteen million dollars IL
yer. ~ s ns &c. 20 Az nones men, who do not intend
The sixth calls for scrutiny Of the expenditures OF
the war funds q the State IN order that great differ
hsmpshrethat Of the latter State being thirteen mil
lions and that OF the former but about eight mIonsbs
me seventh pledges 10 President johnson sbe,, sup
gc IN The efforts which he making 10 secure 10 nj the
fuIi riesS "rHss Npsssenssson 10 congs. and thes