The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Assembling Of the Democratic
State Convention.
Weston Will Probably Be Renominatsd for tho
Governorsnip Inter flied Out in Force.

CONCORD, N. H.. Dec H. 1871.
Concord Is alive tonight with the democracy oil
the State, who have come to attend the Convention
tomorrow. The hotels are crowded ana the streets
present the liveiest appearance for years, anu not
outstanding the local defeat at Manchester in the
election OF republican Mayor by 600 majority, the
unterriGed are as far from being dlsneartened as
ever. No one talks OF giving 1t up. They are as
confident Of democratic success in 1879
as they grathed by the election Of Weston this
year, and they to leave stone unturned that
can be turned to advantage. The Importance OF the
election Is lully realized IL Is patent that the re.
publicans mean to run a muckn for 1t, for they
cannot an0rd q de.cat In view or the Presidential
campaign, and the democracy is determined to win
the victory II possible. The biggest guns out.
II Is seldom. indeed. that many prominent men
from all parts OF the state gathered together.
A PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION.
At a very large meeting held at the Eagle Hotel
this evening. Hon. Harry Bingham and ZION. John @.
Sinclair, OF Littleton Hon. Frank James, OF Ports
mouth; Mr.. Putnam, OF Warren; Hon. W. q. S;uroc,
OF Sunapee; Hon. d. N. Clongh, Of Canterbury, and
Hon. Thomas ]. Smith, OF Dover. were present Tor
consultation with reference to tomorrow's work
and stirring speeches were made. The Chairman,
Francis II. Chase, OF Northleld seemed to take the
lead He said
GESTLEMES--I understood that there was to be o
meeting this evening, and that the delegates from
the several paris OF State Ia were invited
to be present, and am very HAPPY TO see u larger
gathering OF the democracy OF New Hampshire
present at preliminary meeting that have ever
seen before nave been In the habit OF attending
conventions for some years, and have never seen
manifested that nave seen manifested here
tonight on the part or every person hero
assembled i believe that we have come here with
that determination which Will lead TO our entire,
perfect and complete victory. think know s0mc-
thing OF the people OF New Hampshire. think
that left alone enjoying the full sense or the jnd1
mcn which our people possess that Victory Is sure
steadfast aud forever Gentlemen, we are here for
the purpose or consulting IN relation TO the
contest which Is soon 20 take place. Now warn
every man or you to act as one man. Let our de-
liberation be such as Will insure our victory, and
such 1t can. Let Us have no dissensions In own
camp; let us accept no collateral. outside issues,
but press onward TO the triumph OF the eternal prn-
ciplcs OF the democracy.
somewhat difficult tonight to ascertain definitely.
There cannot be the slightest doubt however, OF
Weston's denomination. IL Is true there Is an Inn
preston in some quarters tnat he has decreased In
popularity since he took tho gubernatorial chair,
BY reason or mistakes in his 0ifcial appointments;
but on the whole he stands today
HIGHER IN THE STATE THAN ANY OTHER MEN.
He ls the one man on whom the democracy will
unite, Ills honesty and general Integrity are I'M
questioned. For Railroad commissioner Henry
Covney, OF keene IL much talked OF. As to tho
platform, 1t will not dilef from the last one with
the exception that plank VIII doubtless be
OF the administration towards the southern
States. The principles OF the party are strongly re.
affirmed. The state Central Committee were In
session until twelve O'clock When they adjourned
they had the general
PROGRAMME COOKED AND PRfNED.
The various committees were appointed AMI
everything was done except the ection or tho
chairman Of the Convention. Everybody aOed At