The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-04
CONNECTICUT.

Impartial Suffrage and Payment of the
National Debt in Gold Demanded.
NEW HAVEN, Feb 8, 1869.
The Republican State Convention was held at
Music Hail. in this city, to-day. large caucus was
held last evening in the dining room OF the New
Haven House, when pleasant discussion on the
prospects OF the party took place. but action was
taken by the caucus.
The Convention was called TO order at ten O'Clock
by Bartlett Bent, OF Mlddletown, and Major John A.
Tibbetts, OF New London, was elected temporary
Chairman, and John Tweedy, Danbury; Walter e.
Fowler, Branford, and E. p. Bennett Hampton, were
elected temporary secretaries. The usual CON-
mittees were then appointed. The Committee on
Credentials soon after reported list OF 355 dele
gates.
The Committee on Permanent Organization also
reported list Of officers. IL reported for Presi-
dent General Joseph r. Hawley OF Hartford. He
was duly elected, and. on taking the chair said
GENTLEMEN-I return you my hearty thanks for the
compliment you have paid me, and / shall do my
best TO deserve it and fulfil the duties faithfully
for c0ngratulation view OF its record for the past
few months by the election OF Grant and COlfax
Ana aside
cheers for General Grant (Three hearty cheers
were then given.l | propose three cheers for
victory Of last November the exertions and
labors OF the republican party were crowned with
upon new Career. or course the duties pi have
changed TO some extent from what they were in
1880: The greatest eyl-that Of savery-s gone and
been properly condemned. But among the new
duties that come upon US are those in regard
administration OF the government. or course
something remains ! 20 be done In pro-
remains Something done wort Of re-
construction. We believe General Grant and the
republican party win carry otbs, out in the way
to be discharged in regard to the right OF
suffrage. The proposition to amend the
tives, was adopted BY 100 to A. 1t viii shortly
be adopted by the United States Senate. trust
in this matter We have this odlous distinction on
account Of and color still upon statutes. 1t
is q modern idea-this heresy OF a white mans gov
to say that all conditions OF suffrage shall apply
to all alike. We believe that General Grant will see
If loyal men are not safe everywhere in this coun
try, the work Of the war has not been completely
done. In regard to our debt the republican party
Of the debt In the proper spirit. 1t Is sacred obi
cation and the American people will pay every dol
the whole civilized world expects debts to be paid
that which u regarded regarded by the world as
@ nd vhe a tSe .aa Dav t M G
der. Republican legislation will bring US up
to stable currency, currency for all. as the dem
ocratic party have demanded, but 1t Will be the best
currency for all, and not the poorest There one
or two things we have got to remember. 1t an old
saving that eterna vigilance is the price OF lib
erty but there Is living vital truth in.it. 1t will
do for to neglect our duties. There corrupt
men beseiging Congress. These men are the enc
Will not do to increase the debt SO long as there
are men who would repudiate 1t. We must cul-
men as scoundrels who would repudiate the ma
tional obligations. We long for public opinion
OF CAIN and send them out Of ONCE forever
trust that our declaration Of opinion in our reso
buttons Will be unmlstakable. 1t Is very easy to
adopt platform which deals only in generalties
But let us tell the people OF this State just what
mean. We can easily do this, aud we shall COM
AZ the first republican convention in this State
Hon. John M: Niles presided, and the Rev. Dr. Pat
ton Of IL sas city, S u prayer that @ party
instrument under God to make us O nation Of free
men, now beg leave to introduce DR.. Patton, who
will open the convention with prayer.
His remarks were warmly applauded. Twenty
one vice presidents were then elected and the TEN.
porary secretaries made permanent secretaries.
Rev. DR.. Patton, OF New Haven, then onered prayer
The convention proceeded after some discussion to
vote informally for candidates. Marshall Jewell OF
Hartford was nominated upon the first ballot having
1874 votes Colonel Francis Wayland OF New Haven,
receiving 274 votes. Colonel Hiram Appleman or
Groton was nominated for Secretary Of State by ac
Sam IN the same s'so manner for TN. e
name OF Leverett w. VESSELS. the old candidate for
Treasurer, was withdrawn, and David ?. Nichols, Of
Danbury nominated on the first ballot instead
He received 2l5 votes to nfty-nine scattering
The ticket Is the same as last year,
Nichols for Colonel vessels The convention, after
nominating the ticket, resolved itself into county
caucuses and nominated state Committee These
sistng OF one from each Senatorial district was APP
pointed.
following platform, the reading OF which ehci ted
some applause IL was adopted
Resolved That having the cause Of
WITH s9
eaea and hereby pledge Of
ton and The Union.
Union Republican party IN he Presidsn escsisn and IL
ars.a effect mp Rs,cs and order e look
erai Grant. the able patriots honest and soldier
enhusIasc support 10 protecting .bs sau. shs o. the
and expenditures That heartily approve ali
the declarations Of the republican national platform adopted
s..os:a rh.. fun freedom and saa. s.issn;a,p Of :.
honor and Justice as well - the
sondSn. q :aar.ss sSsald Apply i%Sss.y
that N: may be truly "dsvns It's just powers
Resolved That demand the, loyal hrcushou, the
sempe and petition and In their rights Of person and
Resolved That recognize the Importance the
pending issues dee eurreneZ and taxation The
our credit that capitalists lend money a. lower
rate. .s Of % .ns
DISCUSSES believe TO he the duty OF Congress to,
affirm that when the national deof Ia paid II
paid gold except where otherwise distinctly provided
In the original contract. second, introduce the
sccst economy into every branch Of the government
third refuse 4. sassdss AND 70 rssosd and
government; fourth, TO that the Impair
TALLY levied and energsscay and honestly collected, and
surplus applied to the reduction Of the debt ana
make constant aim 10 resume specie payment and give
the people uniform and steady currency be
without violent disturbance OF business and sixth,
labor and Of life,
pose as far possible upon articles OF luxury.
Resolved That denounce enemies OF the people and
robbers to be indignantly visited With the full penalties Of
public opinion and statute law GALL officials State natons
VINO commit permit dishonesty. partially negligence IN
the collection disbursement OF the 81 greatly
burdened people, make thevng sport OF the that
patriotic labor cheeully No rebels 50 dan
gerous to the country we love-
Resolved That point proudly TO the fact that under re-
publican legislation the credit OF the STATE mas nssn Iu
maintained reduced yearly since the close OF the war
State charities LITERALLY conducted ard large payments mafs
the .of the State debt We call Tor
short rnd industrious sessions Of the General ,eney no
for mileage other allowances save IN tho
scteet obedience and the necessities OF the public