The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-02-15


Oscar Lecch, wm f. Cone, VIM. II. libby and C. A.
Atkins
Mr. Brandegee moved that all resolutions bo referred
10 the Committee on Resolutions withoutltebate
Another delegate moved 10 amend so as TO refer with
out n aiding such resolutions.
Ex.Lieuienant Governor Douglas opposed the amend.
ment no thought II was desirable 10 learn the senti
ments OF all IT any irritating resolutions were To be
offered 1t right 10 hear them in open convention
and discover lhe worst at once.
After considerable discussion the amendment was
adopted A perfect deuge of resolutions followed
Several delegates drew from their pockets prepared sets
of resolutions and many asked permission to have them
read but under the rule adopted tho Convention was
saved from this nfict on. All the resolutions
erred to the appropriate committee without reading
long pause then ensued, which only interrupted
by a short, humorous speech by Mr. Trumbull, of
stoningoD who called to his legs to while away the
Hon. John T. Adams, OF Norwich, also made speech,
invoking the spirit OF harmony and advocating the sup
pert OF the President and Congress.
Mr.. Peck, OF Winchester followed in a similar strain
After settling the credentials Of delegates the Commit
tee on Permanent Organization reported in favor Of
Colonel Dexter r. Wright for President vice presi-
dent from each Of the Senatorial districts, and William
ID. Elmer and half dozen Others for secretaries. The
report was adopted and Colonel Wright made another
short speech.
BAIIorNG
An informal ballot for nominee for Governor was
next taken, with the following result
Whole number 4O5.
Votes. votes
Joseph r. Hawley POT J. s. Rice. ............ 10
Koe'rt Averii. SS b W. Douglas. ........ 10
Mr. Lord Harrison moved the nomination Of General
Hawley By reclamation
The motion was carried and General Joseph r. Hawey
was accordingly nominal for Governor by acclamaon
amidst great enthusiasm and three rousing cheers for
the candidate.
ley of his nomination, aLd request his attendance at Tho
Convention at the meeting subsequent to the adjourn
ment. AT this stage recess Tor an hour was taken.
On Resembling the names Of candidates for Lcuen'
ant Governor were mentioned.
Mr.. Trumbull nance Hon. David A. Gallup of Wind.
ham county.
Mr. Babcock, of East Haven named Oliver r. Win
chester, of New Haven.
Another delegate named John T. Wait of Norwich
Mr. Robbins Bateil was likewise named for the posi-
An informal ballot for Lieutenant Governor taken
with the following result
Winchcs ter. .........1ll Battell. 20
Gallup. ................lO 1902 Scattering ...........
Wait. %
ON motion the nomination of o +. Winchester for
Lieutenant Governor was made unanimous.
For Treasurer the follow ny named Henry
G. Taintor OF Wndham county d. H. Sterling, of Bridge
port; G. A. DAVIS and VIM G Street An informal ballot
resulted lolows:Tainor 254 votes Sterling, So
terng To- Henry G. Tanor for Treasurer was then made
un mous.
and !. r. Pease, of Sommers, Toiand county, wers
named. ballot resulted follows-Pcase 1876 votes;
BOrth, las The domination OF L. T.. Pcase for Secre
tGry of State was thercupon made unanimous
For Comptroller Hiram Veasey, of Easthampton;
Samuel - Rockwell, Of New Britain Robbins Ba,,ell
and o. X Hodge, d Litch6cId county named
An informal ballot resulted thus:-Baiell, 1874 HODGE
80; Veasey, a. Tho nomination of Robbins Battell for
Comptroller was then made unanimous.
A state Central Committse Of one from each county
was then chosen.
At this point Of the proceedings Mr. Sperry presented
banner 10 the chairman OF the delegation from Port
land, the banner town OF Connecticut
sgEEu or HAwfEy
After III r. interesting ceremony the the back
of the stage opened disclosing 10 view General Joseph
H. Ha"lcy, who stepped forward TO the fooghts, aud
was greeted with tremendous and long cont nucd cheer
ny. The Gen raj Is man about thirty. eight forty
years of age Of medium stature, elegant build and fine
presence. Colonel Wright introd 4ced him to the
COnvcnhonsn few Words and after the applause
subsidized the General spoke substantially as foows.-
He was profoundly sensible Of the honor that had been
conferred upon HIM. and was deeply grateful TO hts
Fellow citizens o Connecticut All the energies Of his
mind and body should be devoted 20 the work IN hand
lie was aware that In "a great measure the honor wax
due to the fact that nc had gone through the VAR and
he desired that the glory he felt should be shared
by all the soldiers Of Connecticut He would saw TO
b. fellow soldiers "Share with me the satisgac-
lion OF this honor" Five years ago 1t would
have been deemed visionary II anybody had
predicted that the country would have passed
though all that II Ind borno in safety hut the people
that the country had borne all and come out
gIoriousy. They knew that the principle OF ACTIVE
living democracy would he sustained The iabors before
the republican parry great II might be that all
not satisfied with what had been done In the Con
ycntion. Probably some might desire things in the
resolutions that were not in them lie himself might
have desired peculiar views OF his own embodied in the
platform; but Whatever was adopted might
be taken for granted that IL was right
IL would be- sanctioned and endorsed by the people.
IL was the duty OF all TO practice the same iorearancc
that which exhibited during the war, ana 20 do
everything for the good OF the party and the cause
ILATfoBs.
Mr. Babcock Collector Of New Haven, next reported
series OF resolutions, as follows
Resolved That render hearty thanks u Almighty God
for The yao 81 our armies and nayss the ioiude OF our
under lis guidance rebellion has subdued and ne
Hsn.lJi si' ere T isn.s o. the isuots ,,
nsse, aeea1aely rsy 70 .e gallant cons Of sonnecent
hand and se 10 nania The honor of our se and he Der
peiuiy Of government; that point with honest
held they have reflected sre upon themseives saa uroi
sailant Gesds We eesounce with ind enlnon he con-
dgei Of mat party wh,eh from The irs' has orfo,,d
their hInne rsnk. their whe
without word Of recognition he heroic services eter
Resolved That We unite our lamentations with those Of
ihe nation oyw nc grave o. We honest un.c1,ng p.otc
~ tn' side of tina, Of Washington ~he The republic en-
Resolved. That we gladly eIpr,ss our ,cnnadenee IN
The integrity ability and pa,ro..m Of his sues...or
aud deted armed rebellion IN who sprung from
he people aud Identified with ai her Interests aud We
,,le'r a., Su ,ppl1'n n1 H. Nm " '''
Rsslre d. M IN he slon naiy Of h. present Con
gTcss We recgne noble array q true and ed De esder.
we rep'.e with confidence 10 their w-dom and patriotism
70 the lesslilivr department OF he sbs, rin,ent
heelyed That N .hs sPp q .ns iocSoins e.oa.ons
men, 70 60 operate n securing e every sasr,s,.
and legislative action. namey the cStacon Of the doctrine
% ,ece-on the Reputation q all pecunlary oblgaons
~ the national debt the complete destruction Of slavery IA
S 70 @s a. 10 s s ana Of e csa hs 10 u
Of their rights and mnunc accorded TO all BY the eon
Resolved. That The Union party Of Connecticut viii hold
al pubc officers heal federal the atrlrte~t
counabiy and the mosi rigid economy la the public
Ieudtufcr.
Re.oiscd, That tender q the hon. WIN 4. Buesng.
ham our hearty ihsnk for his long lsb"ous patriotic .nd
unaelsh this grateful people
viii cherish him In their affections aud po-terty
will enrp his among the foremost Of the honored
the republic
Received pledge the candidates thi. day noui
mated hearty and undivided support. and that r~stng
upon and intelligence Of The peple, feel cnn
their ratification - OurctOu through thr ballot boz
The resolutions were adopted unanimously after which
Mr. Balrock offered tie follo~ng resolution
Resolved That gallant fellow cken Major General
Alfred ~. Terry the her % Port fi~er has Commended
ham and adnrsca his
order for the protection freedmen of virginia against
unica legislation Of that whirh
order HAVING apurufed Executive and