New-York tribune., 1867-02-07

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= HARTPoRp. Conn, Feb. 0.-Ihe democratic state
(,onvention was held in American hal IN TINS ciV
today. OF the 1853 towns IN the State large pro
rortion were represented by something over 800 dee
sates The ruling spirits of the party for the past
few wears were present as usual. but were ratler
less clustering and talkative than is their
wont. They did their defiant talking at the
Mass ConycptiOn ia New-Ilayea a month ogo, aud
were now ready to accept Quietly the platform,
which policy, having bread aud butter IN view, in
Aieated as the best TO adopt. The County caucuses,
held last evening and this morning took no action
beyond that OF nominating their members of the
Committee on resolutions, and OF the State Central
Committee, and when the Convention opened, the
business went smoothly forward, according to pro-
siHI At iSs sdSiock James Gallagher of New-Hayep,
called the Convention 10 order, aud Judge f. -
Belts of New-Havon was chosen temporary Ch9lr-
man. Judge Belts ON taking the chair, than&ed ms
5elOw-citizens and brother Democrats OF SOnnectl-
cut for the distinguished honor ana SAID th3t ne III
common with the rest felt the mportaneet9i tue Ies
ent position of the DcmOcTacparty 10 the interests 9l
tho country We all feel tat if we can put the party
I'm sueh an attitude as 10 command the sffragos OF
the people of this stale, We can pun = cheh uI.li
the schemes of the Radical u1iatcS in9Io % t LhtrSS
which thew considered am lndOrseinent OF tneir
course. We must now show them thaJ tney yf faEe H
misunderstood the sentiments Of the people OF the
sountrv We must organize for return TO the piln~
einles of Constitutional Government, and TO COnser-
yatiye aud rational NcIlOn. wien INC pcopAO III.
finited States learn~ next April that Connecticut
has returned to the principles OF sound gOVernhent
they will breathe treer and confidence win Oe
restored We must teach Congress tlat ~ SOstltues
but one branch of the Gov ernment, and hat N eXer-
cisus no power over the President The Executive is
The representative of the people, and must be sns-
fained in the exercise of his Legitimate powers. We
must render verdict that will sustain that great
safeguard of Cnf civil liberties now ass S5 ey Ia
natical CongTess-the supreme COuIt.l That suel is
70 be the verdict in this State We are all eonfIdept.
r. A. Mardlen of stamford, +. N Lull of Toland,
and VIM. Downs of New.Haven, We're chosen Seere-
saTies pro tenn Committees of one from eGch county
Gero appointed ON credentials and on permanent or
ganization, and Committee OF one from each Sena-
tQTial District on resolutions
- The usual votes admitting members OF tho state
Central Committee delegates and providing that
all resolutions introduced by members should De re-
feued 10 the COMMITTEE on hesOlutOhs NlthOu' U0-
MT. Gallagher Of New-HaSen read the following
TSsreSs, The Democratie party now as as it
has been, the firm and Tried friend OF the Wornsman;
RSsoirsd That proper regard for the dignity Of labor
throughout the State requires that eight hours OF laDo
NerfoTmed in any day by one person, IN any ltcahl
al or manufacturing establishment, should De deeined
legal days work whore there is no agreement between
MT. Gallagher said he might be out Of order in
speaking on his resolution, but he wished TO oIier
word of explanation. He had promised his friends
that he wOnd introduce this resolution at previous
convention, but rs attention was taken mp az that
aime with national affairs he had yielded To tne
solicitations of leading men, aud had not pressed IT.
He now wished tNkeep ms promise with the laDoimg
men Of his town, and TO commit the parry 70 the
sight action. He deSplscd a sneak ana was III laNoF
OF bold and manly action.
A Committee of one fam each County was aP-
pointed TO nominate members 1or the Sate OSnft li
the State Committee consist OF one tgoh eacp Seha
toria District instead OF one from each County aS
heretofore MessTs. Fowler of East Haven, and
Olmgted OF Stamford, vigorously opposed the motion;
aud Messrs Waller of New-L0ndon, Hubbard
of Middetown and Williams OF . Stoni9gtCn M ddy0fGd Gu
left at the optien OF the Nominating Committee MI
Waller smeled rat in this amendment II was
equivalent 10 retaining the OH number. Inc NOim-
mating Committee consisted of one from each County.
They did not represent Senatorial DISTRICTS, and
would not choose the Central Committee
by Senatorial Districts. What we. want is
Sommittse ~ ThcD ts % Sades can he diyise6
up into sections and quarter sections, and the whole
column can sweep on TO triumphant Victory ITO
sf record In the fact that they about the only
ones made during the day that contained any auson
70 such thing as war OF an an army St tn m;gr ,T. sa
q two months service ~ the array.
The Committee on Credentials reported list Of
delegates which was accepted without reading. The
Committee on Permanent Organization reported the
SollOwmg officers, who were unanimously chosen
PtrsSdntsEIoyai smith OF Cheshire Thomas G. Reed OF
Lisbon, John f. Wheeler of1Wcstpot, Ear'Marn Of XII
5:ast Hodiam, olP. Waldo Of Toilandt
1herepOrt was adopted. Judge Waldo on taking
The chair greeted with enthusiastic applause he
GfSrrlaey OF THE CONVENTION: In accepting the
yOu have conferred me- retun 90 you my sin
thanks for this proof Of youT confidence Wehaye
together gentlemen, TO make preparation for the
approaching annual election II becomes US to SEQ that
the work IL well done, and properly done Gentemen,
Shoca under which you assembled does point to any
party antccedcnts but 20 4he principles laid
down in the Constitution madc ny our fathers ane under
fogether with Ihe same spirit OF berality that marked
their action This Is not the time TO exact an eye Tor an
eye and tooth for tooth but t. act on the principle
of forgiveness and Cancellation. What the country most
needs peace and restoration We ought 70 banishthe
6rOthery love; the spirit which bind H sections OF
the country heart and breast in those chains that
dncted in'this spTi the result capnot be doubtful
Mr.. Merrill moved that the State Central Commit
tee be instructed 70 choose their chairman from
within OF without their number, as they should
see fit Mr. Gallagher D this a side hit at him
self. lie did not want any such motion passed ':tO
satisfy "a private pique." Mr.. Merrill put in dis
Ciainer. The pTevous'question was ordered and the
snOtion passed On motion of Mr.. Fowler Of East
Haven, committee Of one from each Senatorial Dis
tIct was appointed, to discuss and6rng before the
Convention certain facts relating TO the State ticket
Pending the action of this Committee Mr. Olnsted
said there was piece of business that could bes
transacted without their intervention, and moved
the nomination, by aceamatiOn, of the Hon. JAMES
J., ENGLISH of New Haven for Governor which
motion was unanimously carried.
The Committee on Facts soon reported that they
found two vacancies the ticket as it last year.
which they had filled, as they hoped satisfactorily
For Gcrsr7sOr-JGNEs E. ENGLISH Of New-Hayen
For LissienGt 6ore7'o- -EF1AI,i H. HYDE OF Stafford
FOR Secretary OF T. PEAsE OF SOIneTs
For Jreasuger-EDwAzD l. MosEIY Of Hampton.
Eor C0ntroltey-JRssE OLNBY OF StIatfOyd.
Their report was accepted, and the ticket miami
InOusly placed In nomination by acclamatiOn Com
Snitee appointed to notify Mr.. English Of his uOmi
ation and torequest his attendance at the Hail. then
introduced that gentleman, who said RETIRING Occe
sOnally. TO his notes:
sSIEKTIENsS OF THE coNvENroS AND FELLOW -CETzESs:
tns caused by snch very cordial and fatteTing rece
ton as gou havehere gwen me- Yeti tender to you my
the honor and pleasure St appearing before the Union
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