The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-02-08
Equality Of States and Taxation, but
No Negro Suffrage.
Congress and Marat Stevens De-
nOunced.
The Reconstruction Restrictions Usurpa-
tive and Revolutionary.
Ae. &c. &c.
TINE CONNECTICUT CONVENTION.

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb Z, 1896
me Democratic State Convention for the nomination
Of State ticket TO be voted for the election that &C.
here next April met at Allyn Hall in this city, at
I'm O'Clock this morning, and discharged their duties in
prompt brief business.E ike and harmonious manner
tAt could be advantageousy initiated by similar pos
bodies The Offices to be filed are those of
Iieutenant Governor, Secretary of State Tre 49,,
Comptroller and the nominees were az ooa 49,. -,
remarkable unanimi!y,
Most of the delegates arrived here yesterday and
during the evening ccacus countywise) was held at
ne rrumbah Houge, United States Hotel and
Myn House, when it became evident that
Mere would be little or no contention over
the candidates. The only gentlemen mentioned
IN connection with the Govemorship were James
X English, of New Haven and Loring p Waldo
Of Fairfield county Out of the eight counties IN the
State all bat Fairfield expressed decided preference for
heformer gentleman, who enjoys high reputation as
merchant politician and philanthropst of the true
Fnhool He is the president of the New Haven Clock
COMPANY, and it is said commenced life as poor boy
and succeeded by industry and business tact in
building up handsome fortune which makes him one
Of Che richest men in Connecticut He has held the Office
member of Congress, State Senator and representative
"a the lower house Of the Legislature. While in Con-
vress he distinguished himself by voting for the
abolition Of siavery-an act which at the time made
many enemies for him, but which now seems
% render him one Of the most available in his State
10 rescue II from the dominion Of repubcansm He is
nnelookng man. about fifty five years Of age of good
address, pleasant manners, considerable ability as
anancief ESQ IL Is said and benevolent disposition
though no orator his friends claim that he good
worker, and man Of first class administrative ability
The only candidates mentioned in for the other
Offices were Messrs. Ephram Hyde, William H. Barnum
and Wheeler (of sewing machine celebrity who were
pscssed by their friends for Lieutenant Governor.
THE CONVENTION
met at half pest ten O'Clock this morning in ALVIN Hall
mr. NJ he Hartfo
cain wAs, Of course down, and three tables for the
copmodaiion Of the officers and reporters placed
close by the footlghts The attendance comprised some
-four hundred delegates, OF responsibility intel
7igence greater than is generally witnessed such
The Convention was called TO order by Mr. James
Gallagher, chairman Of the State Central Committee
and tho Hon. William d. Bishop Of Fairfield county, was
chosen temporary chairman.
SPEECH OF THE HON. WILLIAM D. BISHOP.
Mp Bishop assembled the'plaform, and, after the
assured Convention that his nomination as temporary
chairman had taken him completely by surprise, aud
begged return the honor thus conferred on
him. II was, indeed, matter OF surprise that there
was any democratic party in the State OF Connecticut
for the enemies Of the party had confidently prophe
feats, would again be able TO muster enough TO
form respect able gahering-ncver again have
IN the State, unless they changed the principles which
had 20 long distinguished them. But the democracy
were assembled once more in spite OF these prophecies
70 EXHIBIT their devotion TO the Union and their attach
msnt 70 the national constitution The democracy had
been called the "unterrined' and there a good
deal OF Propriety in 80 naming them; for all the
abuse, vincation, misrepresentation and opposition Of
the press the pulpit and the rostrum had been able
70 fighien the party from their principles Nothing
should separate them from their love OF the Union
and devotion 10 the constitution Never in the history
f the party had there existed many urge
them 10 enter into the contest with vgor The country
had lust passed through four years OF bloody For
years 10 come the people OF the country must continue
than cs had been known in the history OF the world
became the duty OF the democracy under these Cir
tQrri Inn flep lint ihauu IN le. IL
was necessary 70 make great effort To gain control of
The government. The next step, after accomplishing
forced class OF the community while another
class let froeto make IL equal and fair between
mot attempt to make patchwork Of The constitution
Of the United States for the purpose OF cng the negro
not attempt to destroy the equality or the States but
would advocate equality Of States equality OF taxation
Duso ~ ne, 1sso saIso eseerug would
20 crush the radical and rnous policy summer and
his followers, and aid him by every means its com
On it, former basis. unmense cheeripgl
Committees permanent organization, resolutions,
State Central COMMITTEES, credentials &C, were nsri
The following permanent officers were reported and
Messrs william Marks, ). T. Rogers Thomas Hlucklsy,
Ezra Z; Bennett, LLOYD Baldwin. Glover ssndford,
Mitchell II Grimm Vice Presidents; Messrs G. H. Holly
T. u. Brown and H. Schsiter, Secretaries.
SPEECH OF HON. THOMAS ". soSp.
mr Bond was conducted 70 the chair and returned
thanks in an appropriate speech IN which he expressed
his determpaton 70 stand by President johnson In his
patriotic policy, and 70 40 all In his power the
democratic rule Connecticut the common country
The State Central Committee, with Hon. James Gal.
iaghcr 81 lie head next reported and agreed TO
The business OF nominating candidates next pro
sseded with when Mr. wHsApoS, OF New Haven, offered
HON. JAxKs 4. ENGLISH roR GOVERNOR.
The nomination was made by scciamaiion, aud com
mlttse appointed 10 conduct him 10 the Convention
The Convention nominated, with similar unanimi,y
The following gentlemen for the other Offices
Lieutenant Governor. ...... Ephram Hyde.
secretary OF STATE ............ Jesse Oiney.
ressurer $500 .'..'.''.'' KEENAN, harbour
In reply to several loud calls Mr. yars e aasss"ss
made m eloquent speech IN which he skeched the life
OF the candidate for Governor describing HIM having
begun business as Journcymsn carpenter worked his
way up TO eminence by honesty sagscy and straight
forwardness and A. being consistent democrat OF
the mould OF Andrew johnson and Andrew jackson.
For the latter he cast his nrs vote He the friend
Of the aborer the friend OF the poor soldier the
who broke down In 1891 an Infamous conspiracy and
combination against the humble mechanics and work ng
men.
ENTRANCE OF MR.. ENGLISH.
Darlns the address OF Mr. Gallagher Mr. English
entered The hall and enthusiastically greeted. He
seat IN one Of the private boxes and sign6ed pri
shs ,a nv mention Of addressing the Convention sfter
~, g, rHs REsoLUrToSs
nc 'o"m'iee ON Resolutions reported the follow.
nssoveS , Iss' The censs. Of possesses
ss he ss .arsss That sis%'nr s Shq s. ;s. BE-
: and .ss r.. 70 nh s' :, S,'s
upon the people snv SAT- ~ .on.
casss AZ cifirens thereof and entitled ~ the r,ghts =, 80
fragc violations Of the aprt letter NJ 80
sscn and infringcmsnis upon the rights Of States
besolvcd. That the act Of called bv ,.,
eain Of the States sought disrupt Union ana .b
ss en- =: ss
- sscede we're never out Of the Union were hen .
kbey are nov members thereof and having their con-
vsnons or Legislatures Declared sad pretended Of ~
e sr ss cUS.
sutcr therefore sad States right entitled 70 eli the
p0es and powers ~ ~ stes belongng erevcsed
hen Previous 70 sAid pretended ss OF secession
Eesolved That the LcGsa aoeaIled ss~aed
0aAes 10 adopting ment 70 the ~ ne
gDsd etstse permanently sbclshns the institution a
1Ievy exercised The highest and important utv d.
yovine ppol the States q the federal Union ths de-
osW Connecucut hereby assert that The eovcrnmenS
- ~ pvVca'm'os thereby fondsnspnl alteration Of