New-York tribune., 1871-09-14
NEW-JERSEY.


PARKER NOMINATED-TIIE NEW DEPARTURE
KISSED.
TRENTON, Sept. 13.-The Democracy of this
State have not been slow to perceive that their only
chance Of safety this Fall to nominate their strong
est man for Governor Gov. Randolph could not he re-
nominated, the One Term principle being incorporated
in tho Constitution Of New-Jersey To-day their
Convention made short work Of putting in the
field ex-Gov. Joel Parker who was elected in 1862
by 1887 majority. DIr. Parker made good
war Governor, and disguised some or
those who voted for him that he was hung In efgy IN
one of the COpperhead counties. At the next election
for Governor In 1865, Gov. Ward, Republican, who had
been badly defeated by Parker three years before
was chosen over Theodore RunyoD, Democrat by 27Ss
ma,oritv Gov Randoph's majority In 1868 was 46ls
over John l. Blair The Republican majority on the vote
for Congressmcn In 1870 1926, obtained chiefly
through the bad management OF Democratic anhlrs III
tho With Congress District So 1t will be seen that the re-
suit OF the approaching election Is involved In consider
able uncertainty.
Gov Parker it is believed had no desire to enter the
field but In tho present situation OF affArs the use
of his name was an absolute necessity A letter
from him was read in tho Convention, declin-
ing to be candidate, but leaving the Ques-
ton acceptance undecided in case he should receive
the nomination without opposition. This was contin
cency which the Governor said he had never contenl-
plated and affected believe too improbable for serious
which had been resolved and which was very skill
fully md successfully carried out After the rst Da
lot had been taken with the result unannounced) OF
179 for Parker for Bedle 1913 for Hagbt l21 for Benz
f. Lee 70 for Chas Sgreaves for Nehemiah Perry. 50
for Tho d. Armstrong "a for Leon Albeit and SO Tor
Theo Rmnyon Mr.. Baggot Hunt of Union County rose,
and in very effective speech, convinced the rank and
file that their only hope In Parker and that his
NO" like that Of wOmankind, really destitute or
negation. scene OF indescrbabe confusion followed
Such rush Of candidates to withdraw In favor OF Parker
of county chamcn TO transfer their votes 10 Parker ana
of orators to exercise their lungs for arKer mas scdo
been witnessed And so the ground was burned over over
and Purker received the nomination seven men Oeng
appointed to carry 1t to him at MS nome in
The following resolutions were then read exciting no
particular manifestation except several Misses ana cries
Of No Niger at the one accepting the constitutional
amendments The session OF the convention was Yeiy
factory to all concerned except some half dozen candi-
dates half dozen or go OF their follower VINO oU
tor Parker. .
y. T, s .ns sPas
OF M principles And m candidates. p"lh H
The ss osi s 3 #
competition place Of enterprises born Of special legislation aud
TsS have "a" %aRtsn:d the usu reputation Of the State 70
oa and 5 IN all % s
They etni.y Of II. State and the COn;ts
sS 4H, sts% "a S'.ssst 's,' , - m
:s:: e. ss:s sf:s :: bonded
upde e.ssaSH Of The 2san & S from the United State,
a since pfst tss last proclaimed
and collected have been nearly enough to a the
ordinary Of the State Government since came Into Democratic
They have maintained the credit Of the State by adcous economy
obligations stand second to noneFederA or sate CONNER
The Newersey proud Of this record Of their admin
o challenge comparison of with shat Of any Republican
R.oIvsd prompt and complete amnesty Of all
That We raising for the economical support
the and the Of the principal and interest the
uou the principle taxation Injuries aud the adjustment OF
osa n. the the e p Saos wealth s.asS
ln i .s long the % sS SssS s ssd G
the country e superior 10 the u proteeon the
against law and good order North
South Ss pSs .sD the az. . & o. Ts s I s .s o
dangerous precedent and unnecessary ir fact
That the Democratic party the present. IN the past recognize
and not .s1 open poc. questions the day
That regard the creation Of csrmoD: ey The Loe %
,ss s ss:. q nd Of H'h' corporations hostile
That Democrats Of everal townships and
Ts S @ S s Ss o. '9e ooey ss s .s
That the executive ADMINISTRATION Of Gov Randolph eomnends
cords. ndosment o the party And Of de State and We
him tue due = The public servant who has fully
We believe that the Government the United States h ouht to
Govennen. q limited powen h.; these RS.s' are
tous between snb 1t is not unlimited impe
.s:ts G sos q:
distinct and recognized sphere Of so and that TO se
universal huon political l the pvcnnOn q military despe
tm security individual rights aud the rpetuy OF our ns
spheres Of action should be kept forever dis