New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-16


The Republican State Convention met at
Anyne Hall. in this city, to-day. An unusual interest
was manifested in Its dongs and the attendance OF dele
gates larger than for several years. Several excel
lent candidates had been proposed for Governor ana az
the held Tuesday evening was found that the
strength OF each about equal that an Adjournment
was effected without any gentleman having secured an
Endorsement This morning found an additional influx OF
delegates, and the hall presented a busy scene
where the friends OF each candidate pressing his
claims all animated with earnest desire that the best
candidate possible should be selected, none being willing
that his should stand in the way Of success Ihe
Convention was called TO order at lo o'clock by the Hon.
III. H. starkweather, M. c., OF Norwich, and the
Hon. Augustus Brandagee Of NewLondon was
elected Temporary Chairman. Upon assuming the
chair he briefly returned his thanks. Abner
L. Train, Editor Of The New-Haren Palladium,
was elected temporary Secretary committee OF one
from each Senatorial District was elected ON credentials
permanent organization, and resolutions The Com
mee Permanent Organization reported for President
the Hon. Augustus Brandagee Of NcwLondon and list
Of Vice Presidents and Secretaries, all OF wtNm wer
elected Mr. Brandagee upon taking the chair said tina
it was emnenty proper, especially in Republican Con
vention, that heprocoedngs be opened with prayer
and he thereupon invited the Rev. c. b. Crane OF Hart
ford TO offer IA prayer Mr.. Crane appeared and made
prayer appropriate tho occasion After the prayer
Mr. Brandagee said that 1t was an honor to preside oyer
Republican Convention at any time but TO do 10 at tns
any man He pledged himself to be unremtting in his
efforts the success OF the work OK the Conve
dinal principles which WERE first, speedy reconstruc
ton Of the Union as shall be consistent with the
safety OF the country second the most rigid economy in
the public expenditures. The Republican party from its
start n neS OF aad SSS tor e ' Motto r
q JcrOp that all men were created free and equal
ss@ StS ti S'p' wreck Of county to- rule and
The most momcntous questions before the party.
1t stepped resOlntey forward to take up It's work and
history will record how nobly it had discharged IL The
public credit aud revenue flowed forth wreck Of an
magic built Up both into gigantic proportions. 1t per
severed against everyhlng-Rebels, Copperheads and
saved the country The past at least was secure and
tho future children OF Republicans would he proud Of the
ono and he IS Of another party
might today be resting onits laures Within thirty days
after the close Of the reconstruction might nave
been effected by the party had not been for the deiec
ton Of the President In spite OF this howeyer Il would 20
ship but the ship would sail on feer because II had
dropped OF the fungi The work would not stop because
take with them the 80 pieces OF silver The RepuD
lican party was moving They made another advance
to-day With liberty, Justice, and equality written upon
their banners. with Grant and buckingham TO Dearlt
they proposed to directly upon the enemies works
and In the namc of God demand an unconditional sur
render. Great choering
Nearly every in the State found to be repre-
sented Upon motion Of the Rev, j. j. Wooloy OF Meri-
candidates for Governor. The Hon. II. n. W WEIGH Of
Hartford nominated Marshall Jewell, esq OF Hartford
The j. J. WoOey OF Merden nominated Charles Par
ker Of Merden. Judge Wayland OF New.!iayen with
The Hon 1g Samuel Warner Of Mddletown nominated ex.
Lieut-Goy Benjamin Douglas OF Mddletown. MI Men,
OILS OF panbury nominated exIAenI Gov Roger hve d
nominated the Hon; Henry r. Iayens OF New london
The result OF the informal ballot was as follows:
Jewell. sS Parker 50; Douglas, IS; Averil sG Hayens
An effort was made to adjourn. and take formal
ballot but 1t failed. aud tho Convention proceeded TO
another Informal S pa WIN o. Is fo9 S 10
The names Of Charles Parker Benjamin Douglas, Henry
shal Jewell Of Hartford, unanimously nominated by
reclamation, aud three rouSng cheers were given for
Grant, Buckingham and Jewell
committee was appointed to Inform MI Jewell OF his
Col & Kellogg moved TO proceed TO a vote for
ddatc for Lieutenant Governor and he nominated Judge
Francis wayland OF New-Iaveh.
Adjourned until p m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention reakseinbled at o'clock
The following elected delegates TO the National
Republican Conventions AT Large The Hon. Joseph HaT
lev Hartford; the Hon. o. H. Plat Meriden; H. H. stark.
Dsricts Gen Pierson OF windsor; Parton Fitch Of Boil.
tom Gen w. HsSfg TCSIS55Sgry HSst' Bent Mid
OF Kinngly William @. Coo Winsted; A. ii. Byngton,
Norwak.
formal ballot taken for candidate for Lieutenant
Governor with the following result Francis wayand Of
New.Iayen 252 scattering, ~. Mr.. WOyand there
upon nominated by acclamaton unanimously.
The following names were presented for canddete for
Appleman OF Groton After debate Mr. Mannings name
was Withdrawn, and Col Appleman was nominated by
The following were named for the position OF Treasurer
Rev Samuel Rockwell New Britain; Col l.. W. Vessels,
Litchneld; Luther Boardman, East lladdam ON tho
All Others 49, Col Leyerett W. Vessels then
mated by reclamation. j. W. Manning Of Putnam was
also NOMINATED by reclamation for ControHerwhlch COM
The Committee on Resolutions reported the following
platform. which was unanimously agreed upon by the
committee. The reading Of the resolutions was greeted
with frequent applause and the mention OF dep; Grants
ham with enthusiastic applause Inc RESOLUTIONS were
RorS The highest doty Of maintain
integrity Of the Union aud 10 protect 10 the fullest extent he s
10 % . 80 sa.r de interests Of the Saiou
recently cou permanent Union and enduring
On the justice. freedom and equal nights citizen Of the
cei That in all public expenditures both State and national the
rigid .hGa be observed and th,, collecting the Eeses
5 Ss1 . Ro sSd au a products P@:
Ne: .sT should a, s psb exempt should e
e on gIsns, ma o'hs G s, N h Iy s a
sa11 S., Ss a,I On pledged for the REDEMPTION Of tn.
public .b, must be tep 1yo,,e ard Ts deaou.,e tepaon
s . 1f S S ia s ,~a h and seeoas is sSor
Rd That on. re NJ asSo pf ,
mediate and unconditional AL eisens Of the United States tile
n. h SS. a committed % ,Sst the d the
" ss T stT.d l The American are due Union
soldiers who peed their lives N defense OF e eolntJ ana yndes
orphan children oftho sh el in battle adequate AID and pro;
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| bel held n grateful and everlasting remembrance.
behalf the loyal people OF Connecticut do
President Of
Intel States Gen Ulysses That recognize him the
led armies victory and maintained the
Integrity ba, also the wise statesman true 10 the Interests OF
reduce the public expenditure solicit
the permanent prosperity u the country than for personal
succcsswhe At the time he stands pledged by recond
historic deeds aud MAINTAIN enduring unda
tons the principles the loyal the nation who sustained the Gov
Of n against treason AID armed rebellion
esored That present with pride the honod name Of WIN
choice for VePresien OF the United states and
request gates the National Contention to make all honorable
| Effort TO secur BIS nomination.
Red Th present psople Of this State hom