New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-25

Convention which met in Allyn Hall to-dny, was ono OF
the largest political gatherings assembled on sim
liar occasion I'm Connecticut and II composed Of tho
best men In the party. Charles Parker Of Merden was
temporary and Augustus Brsndagee OF NewLondon was
permanent presiding officer Mr. Brandagee upon taking
the chair. made eloquent speech reviewing what the
! Republican pnrty has done since its organiza-
| ton. Looking TO the past, he said we have
nothing whereof need to be ashamed, and
| to the future, nothing TO excite our fears.
The Republican party he continued point TO the fruits
Of past administrations which we have garnered
for the American people and their posterity forever
and pledge ourselves to administer this Govern
ment which have saved In the interest OF peace,
virtue liberty law, honesty, aud OF good government
Thus promising invite the cooperation aud aid OF all
friends OF virtue temperance. and law, to act with u.s.
and with their assistance invoke to-day upon this
Convention party an our country the blessing and
the approval OF Almighty God.
As soon permanent organization had been effected
Mr.. Durham OF bridgeport moved that the old ticket
entire be nominated by acclamaton; but this OBJ
iected 10 by Mr.. Carpenter OF Putnam who urged that
better satisfaction would be gwen, even the Conven-
ton almost Of mind by having ballot taken.
Mr. Durham replied that 1t for the sake Of harmony
that he had MADE his motion, which then carried,
with only one or two dissenting vOices-
GocerHor. MARSHALL JEWELL Of Hartford
Lieut. 6OrcrHor.. MORRIS TYLER Of NewHaven.
Sec Of State. HIRAM AFPIE3iAN OF GrOtOn.
Treasurer. ........DAvID j. NICHOLS OF Danbury.
Controller. JAMES W. MANNING OF Putnam.
Pending vote delegates at largo to the National
Convention Committee was appointed to wait upon
Gov Jewell who very appeared in the Convention,
and was greeted with great applause. He said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND FELLOW REPUBLICANS or Con-
NEcTICUT: Your Committee has informed me that have
again been selected as Your candidate for Governor for
which expression OF your Partially please accept
thanks After having been your candidate for this posi-
retire movement is now on foot at Washington and
all the country to reform any abuses which may DC
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trust and believe will be successful and In time like
perform any duty 10 which be may be called. there
fore frankly accept the nomination you have 80 gener
nation for office Of any kind, and propose and conf
IDENTIFY expect to lead you to an overwhelming victory
When the matter of electing delegate at large from
the several districts up opposition was ex-
pressed TO the selection OF Bartlett Bent esq who was
the leading candidate, on the ground thst he was
Federal OicehOder, being Postmaster at Middletown
though all the speakers warmly commended him as an
earnest Republican, who, chairman Of the state
Committee. has done excellent work. ballot was
ordered to determine the result. and, ITO votes
being necessary TO q choice selection was made,
the vote standng Bartlett Bent 49, Charles Parker OF
Meriden HI VIM. Fitch of NewHayen, AL and % scat
terng. MI. FitcA's name then Withdrawn, and on
the ballot Mr. Bent elected receiving 2O5 votes
to I9 Charles Parker and nine scattering There
pronounced opposition in the seectio OF the
other delegates and the whole delegation left to
auce With the general expression Of the caucus last oven
ing. The list of delegates Is as follows:
DELEGATES 10 NATIONAL CONVENTION.
]. r. Hawley elected for the LIST Congress Di-trIt
say,es from the HID aud John Tweedy OF Danbuy from
VA At arsc-Jarnes D. Fray. Hartford County Charles
Parker New-Haven County, Daniel Chadwick, Newton
don; Jared T. Redfeld Midaiesexi Lqeius ruler I9l-
Fairfield George g. MOulton Wndham.
The following State Committee was appointed;
Henry sRerTy Hartford j. W s JGhn Sa Enasd
Edmund Day, seymour H. l. Harrison Gullford; Alfred
Colt NeTLondon Joseph A. seldom; NerWich ": H.
W. Booth, Danbury c. D. Beden, stamford; L. p. Whit
HSdTcw ra'hl anoa 1G Charles Rs $%rFen wrowh
a 81 VII t' CLINTON; G b. Pomeroy, staiiora; K r
Packer, Coventry.
THE PLATFORM.
Tie resolutions reported were unanim)us'y adopted
without debate. They follows
TIE PIATFoHH
rrf. We acaIn express. cordial adherence 10 the
rnonfesed in our former statements and In the National
platforms and reflect with increasing prde upon W.
based on the Will aud affection Of free people, Il the
Sreat ReScion freed millions OF aborers established
equal rights, perfected the NATIONAL Coha'i,uoh
and justified The Declaration or lndt pendence. 10y ~
great reduction Of the army ana navy Tue PaS piX.Uu
That IL had neither desire nor eXpec lOn OF wat nav
ever ive it, II resoiuely began immediate reduction
OF that debt Yet having cut down expenses II has been
marvellous sacrifices OF and nopcy the nation nas
steadily grown in wealth and poPnlHiot: Tho at,
has been reduced nearly s}OO00.O0E peace ana order
have made great progress IA Lho Iatety Iebgiga r.
marked by frmness justice, and good afth the rights OF
all especially the poor aud irendleos OF whatever race
or wherever found have been scrupuiOusy pfOtecicd
serespGG.hS y ct Pe"Ccoly r pconroXsrsv vim Grrat
Britain been treated in manner greatly creddDIe
g$jrd; That we have undimnished confidence the
pafrr tfInt int
and for and good Work done IL Jue country 10
half we heartily thank him and his Cabinet and The two
fourth Tie future must be a. honorable rs the past
IN deserve and keep its lead u the world The Rrpub
ojn party must be free 10 examine and crtclse anu
utterly without fear, favor partialry IN attacking al
frand dsonor and corruption, legislative, executive
industry and honesty IN our political ahlrs ana rejoice
9 a ne efeon FSr fhe PFedcnt e"r and % IN
this matter tender him our cordial thanks, ant
therein pledge HIM an Enthusiastic uh"aVeflHS
support. - G.. ,,
ton OF taIaOn second constant study ana labor 10
bring about resumption OF specie payment, that the
EVIL Of deprecated paper currency may DC iIn9Eel
and the best p0ssibe measure Oh NHIue luIhlsneu i'
third retaining a Tariff sufficient TO raise the needed
revenue; we would have It carer9iy soJ,ed 70 favor
American industry, working rather TO interests widely ex
tended than merely local and limited pursuits fourth
a perfected system Of national bahAs, with abundant
security 10 the biihoder and neXbe and pcrempOrY
laws prompt redemption; NTH the abolition OF the
franbne privilege: sx'h that public lands shall
be rapte1 10 corporations, but given II limited quaint
SIh Forl5 years the Republic party has controlled
the legislation OF Connecticut Lei the record show
whehcrit the friend and promoter OF peace. law.
order charity Temperance, Industry. education What
it has been VII be- only better 10 any measure thai
on MATURE federation promises to I'D the interest," OF
Temperance, edGcatl0n ana aOor va WI give our warm
Sere,in We unrcserycd'y commend the General A.
senbly for its hrm execution OF constitutional process
IN correcting Infamous election frauds last year To tho
be-. IT. Sbll,ty the Republican party IL that
aud 10 The happy ruin OF tao Iammduy Ring en-
Us TO believe that The work VIII De easier here