Middletown transcript., 1872-09-14
The Republican State Convention.

N'bNNutipu titt otOIkttOWu,
Sussex county, on Tuesday last Why
they met in Georgetown instead Of Dover,
as has always been the custom, OF course
they know better than we do. II is said
to have been well attended, and treason.
ably harmonious" Lewis Thompson. Of
New Castle Co. was chosen President and
} B. Carkson. Of this town. one Of the
secretaries. The following resolutions
commendaiory Of the administration, aud
expressive of abjec, allegiance to the par
" aud lis mandates, we're adopted:
Rcso'rca, That we proclaim our adhcr-
cncc to the Republican party. and accept
the platform 0! the Philadelphia Couven-
ton
Resolred That the administration Of
Ulysses ;. Grant has been a most trium-
phun, vindicaiion Of the wisdom that
prompted his selection that his success
IN the conduct OF the civil affairs Of the
nation has not been less marked than his
military skill displayed in the suppression
Of the Rebellion. aud that, whether ~ Gen
eral or President, he is entitled to the ad-
,niration and gratitude Of the American
people.
Rcso,eei Tha, Henry Wilson is nota- :
Bic example Of the capacity aud tendency
Of Republican institutions to dignity man
kind humble in his birth, without fortune
or friends from the shoemaker Of Natick
he has raised himself. by industry, intcg.
rity aud patient toll to tho elevation Of
Senator aud future Vice-Presidcnt Of the
United States. Constant in his devotion
To his country. unwcaricd in his efforts TO
siyancc the public interests in all the
terms of his public life, especially BY his
arduous labors as the Chairman Of tho
Military Committee Of the Senate. he has
earned title 10 be associated with Ulysses
S. Grant in the government Of FREQ aud
grateful people.
Rcsoired. Tha, We congratulate our fel-
low citizens Of the late Dsmoeratie party
upon their acceptance Of the tsue prinei.
pies Of Republican government; that in
the rccan,ation Of their errors We have
their complete recognition Of the truth oi
all our teachings, aud though their con.
version has been somewhat sudden We
hope that i, is genuine. and that in due
time they will bring foriL fruits meet for
repentance.
Resotroi, That the maladministration
Of the affairs Of this State by those to
whom It's government has been entrusted
demands condemnation that the condi.
iion of the people requires . return to the
wise and economical ways Of our fathers
tha, the public burdens have become 4
load in,olcrable to be borne. and having
vainly protested against the constantly in.
cteasing expenditures. and consequent
taxation. We earnestly ask that all thost
who desire economy instead Of cxtrava.
gance will unite with US in applying tbs
only cfIcc,ual remcdy-the removal ol
those through whom the evil has come
aud by whom it will be continued. Il ],
Idle 70 grumble SC long as 10 suppor
them, or 70 quarrel 80 long as We encour
age them by our votes.
They were received with great euthusi
nsn,, aud the fourth vas read . secont
time amids, grea. applause and laughter
After tho reading Of tho resolutions tht
convention proceeded to the nomisssioa o
q candidate for Congress. Mr.. y. r
james on behalf Of the wiimiagtoa Dele
sases presented the name Of Levi G. Bird
Esq Silence then ensued fos . abssl
time, Kent and Sussex. each waiting 10
the other to show its hand. At last
motion 10 close the nominstions brough
N. u. Smiihcrs to the floor, Who In
highly eulogistic speech presented III
nsmc of james II. Lo6snd. declaring
Kent unanimous scs him. This ststsmsn
~.s smPhasioally denied By dslssat
from Ksstsa. This produced sses shsr
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