New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-13
NEW-JERSEY.

FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT-GRo. A. HALSEY
NOMINATED BY THE REPUBLICANS FOR CON
GRESS.
The Republicans OF the Vth Congressional District Of
New Jersey consisting of the City of Newark and the
County of Hudson held their Convention at Odd Fellows
Hail. Hoboken, at o'clock yesterday afternoon, to nomi-
nate candidate for Congress. VIM S. Whitehead Of
Newark appointed temporary Chairman, and j. W.
Gilmore of Jersey City, and Charles Chamberlain of Ho-
bokon Secretaries. A Committee Permanent Organ
ization consisting Of member from each Ward and
Township, appointed who reported the following
officers viz. President John Rodgers Of Hudson; Vice
Presidents james NJ. Quimby and f. Schund of Newark
and Adolph Mcchet and Col Fred. Cooper Of Hudson
Secretaries Chas C. o. Jessup Of Newark and Charles
Chamberlain of Hudson On taking chair Mr. Rogers
made appropriate remarks thanking the Convention
forthe honor conferred upon him. Col johnson OF New
ark behalf Of the committee delegated by the noon
meeting of soldiers and sailors presented the names Of
Gen Ramsey Coils Dougherty Cummings and Ward, and
Major PangbOrn, the consideration of the Convention
Col Ward then asked 20 have his name taken from the
list When the Convention proceeded 10 put candidates
IN nomination 10 found that every ward and township
in favor OF George A. Hasey of Newark late United
States Internal Revenue Assessor Of the Fifth District
and victim TO my policy, and he ives nominated by
| reclamation and with enthusiastic cheers
Among the other noticeable features Of this Convention
the passage Of resolution declaring that lasting
peace can be secured until the principles of Unye
I
There great unanmity OF sentiment manifested and
MIR Halseys triumphant election is assured beyond cues
tion.
SOLDIERS AYDvsAILoRs MEETING AT HoBOKEN.
An adjourned meeting of Soldiers and Sailors held
AZ HObOken yesterday ~ 2 clock pursuant 10 the
luton Of adjournment passed az meeting held at Newark
on the 30th Of August The meeting called TO order
by Gen Ramsay. permanent Chairman, and Lieut. Pear
appointed Secretary. The minutes Of the former
meeting were read resolution passed appointing
Committee OF TO present the names Of suita
bic Soldiers 90 the Nominating Convention Of the Fifth
Congressional District Of New-Jersey. The Committee
consisted of Gen. Ramsay and Coils Ward and Johnson
and Chaplain s 4. Moore of Newark, and Major Pang
born, Capt Edgar and 5 5. Bragg Of Hudson who were
instructed 90 present the OF Col. DOughery, Col
Cummings Col. Ward, Gen. Ramsey, and Major Pang
born 10 the consideration OF the Convention.
Col Ward aud Chaplain Moore asked 10 be excused
from serving on the Committee the ground that they
members of the General Convention but their
quest granted After the business OF the meeting
was disposed OF the Rev. Mathew Hale Smith. who
present called upon and addressed few words Ia the
sailors and soldiers, saying that history and experience
prove That good soldier makes good ruler. lie said
further that the men who hurahed for Andrew johnson
the other day in Broadway the same mon who would
have hung him two years ago. lie declared that Andrew
johnson having arraigned Congress murdcrers and
taltors II their duty investigate the charge the
next session, and II false visit sandeIs high places
with condign punishment.
RATIFICATION MEETING. The citizens OF Bergen
will hold n grand meeting Monday night
Prospect Hall ratify the platform adopted the Phil
adelphia The Hon Joseph Randolph the Hon.
Jacob Wortendyko and the Hon A e. Davis the SPEAK
ers announced