Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
Republican State Convention.
Nomination Of me..r.. Jump and Lon.nd

Nomination OF Mcssrs. Jump and Lenand.
In accordance with the call Of the chairman of
the State executive committee the Republican
State convention assembled in the court room
at Georgetown, on Tuesday. The election of
delegates on the Saturday previous had virtual
y decided the questiou,as to who would receive
the nomination. Notwithstanding the valiant
fight made by the advocates of " the rights of
New Castle" about one half of the delegates
chosen from this county were "Jump men,"
Wilmington city herself giving but one ward for
the New Castle county ticket. As the Commercial
and Epery Evening took deep interest in the
fight and labored hard for wronged New
Castle, the result doubtless evinces the mighty
influence exert.d by those two potent journals in
their party and their ability to break up rings"
A special train had been chartered for the use
of the delegates and at halfpast seven A. NJ.
they started on their way rejoicing with email
cannon mounted on a truck car OF the rear end
of the train, which was used to aid the whistle
in announcing their approach to the different
stations.
Two bands of music, also, accompanied the
delegates; the one composed of ebony hued citi-
zens and the other Of whites. The black band
was pronounced by persons who heard the
music as decidedly the best.
Owing to some delays on the j. b B. R. R.
they did not reach their destination until nearly
haf-past twelve. After dinner the customary
caucuses were held, and at 2.30 the convention
assembled in the court room and was called to
order by H. F. Pickels ESQ.,, who in short
speech congratulated the delegates on the sue
cess (?) of the party two years ago, and hoped
"what had been done once might be done again"
He appealed TO those present to ignore all coun-
| ty lines and work together in the common cause.
He then predicted that If they are defeated at
tho coming election they might bid adieu to
reform for twenty years. 1--WE do most sin
cerely hope that the " reform " such as his party
has inaugurated in other states will be postponed
from Delaware twenty centuries instead Of years.
Having finished his remarks, Mr.. Pickles,
not yet quite ready to resign all "say,' sugges-
ted that John D. Rodney, of Sussex, be made
temporary chairman, which suggestion was
adopted R. G. Fraim, of Wilmington, was
made secretary. committee Of five from New
Castle and three from each of the other counties
was appointed to report resolutions, etc.
John Pilling moved the appointment of q
committee on credentials, (this committee had
been dispensed with in the early part of the pro.
ceedings,) giving as the reason for his motion
that some contest about seats had arisen. Adop'
ted.
The report of this committee somewhat chang
ed the complexion of some of the delegations.
A little discussion sprung up here about thu
modus operandi of filling vacancies which pro
duced some pretty sharp remarks between Johr
Pilling, of Newark, and Capt. Gallagher of vii
miugton. 1t was choked off, however, by tn
appointment of committees. An hours reces
was then taken to allow the committees time fo
consultation. On reassembling the committe
on credentials mado their report first, of tn
duly lappointed delegates. Report adopted -
Committee on permanent organization repore,
rs follows -President-John g. Baker, of Viii
mington Vice Presidents, r. e. Smitl-of Ney
Castle; R. II. Cummings, Kent; VIM. p. Orr
Sussex Secret ,res--R. C. Fraim, New Castle
Wm c. Davidson, Kent; A. G. Pepper, Sussex
Mr. Baker, on assuming the chair, made fey
remarks about the necessity of working hard t
defeat the Democrats, (if possble).
The committee on resolutions, consisting c
Messrs. Levi G. Bird, Leander +. Riddle, Joh
Pillng, Eli X. Hood, ]. S. Valentine, Ne,
Castle DR.. W. G. Davidson, R. II. Cummins
Geo v. Massey, Kent; Albert Curry, N. W
Sharp, Sussex, then reported the following
PLATFORM:
The Republican party of Delaware, in Stat
Convention assembled in congratulating tn
people of this State upon the assuring prospet
which the coming campaign presents of reli,
from the msmanagement, abuses aud eXtravf
gance which the Democratic party, for yeaI
past has cntailed upon us, and obtaining sue
practical and important reforms, and such wi;
, and judicious economy the spirit of the time
| and the present necessities Of our people deman
, in the Governmental policy of our State, d
resolve,
r /. That we reiterate and reaffirm our adhe
t ence TO the principles of the Republican party,
this State, rs heretofore officially announced an
, our confidence in it as the only party that wi
give us retrenchment and reform.
2. That we regard representation on the bas
: of population coupled with district system
I a cardinal principle of Republican Government
and that we are in favor of adopting such mea
ures as will speedily and substantially effect Il
the practical application of this principle to o,
a Stale Government, TO remedy the unjust al
unequal provisions of our present system.
3. That as a means of securing the reforms TIL
are so much needed in the organic law of tn
State, and of keeping pace with the enlighteue
progress Of the age, and with our sister State
t a Constitutional Convention is imperatively d
manded, and we hereby declare our intention,
vested with the power, 10 provide for the ear
organization of such Convention.
l. 4. That the law of the State allowing wag
y | of labor TO be attached for debt are oppress
: upon those whose daily sustcnance is depende
:. upon the fruits of their daily toll.
n 5. That we are in favor of repeating the Law
:. passed by a Democratic Legislature, which |,
:, heavy burdens Of taxation upon people.
= compelling them to pay taxes upon the wages
productive labor, mortgages, and upon the sa
y ings and loans acquired through the mediums
Building and Loan Associations.
G. That we regard the law passed by the la
Democratic Legislature, in reference to I
duties of Assessors and Collectors, as a false
tempt to disfranchise that class of our voters al
.e citizens who are not owners of real estate, in
n der to accomplish party purposes and
measure which, unless prevented by the vigilan