New-York tribune., 1874-08-13
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

OF MR. PHELPS
The Opera House in Paterson, N. j., was
neatly decorated with bunting and crowded with dele
gates from Morris Bergen and Passaio Counties yester
dav afternoon in response the call for Congress-
ional Convention. The Hon. Alfred Mis' Mayor Oh
Morristown unanimously elected President OF tne
Convention. He thanked the delegates for the honor
confirmed. and the organization was completed by the
election OF the following officers:
Vice -Presdents-O J. Victor of Bergen. VIM W. Marsn
OF Morris, and James VI. Baldwin of Plssaic. ,.r
secretaries-David Noryan. Z. d. Halsey' ana John L.
COnkin. - oo,.o,h,sb
COMMITTEE Besoutions-Judge ouacEenDush'
Columbus Beach, NJ D., and Ors0n Barnes NJ, ~.
While the Committee on Resolutions we're out Mayor
Mills made short address, briefly reviewing the record
OF the Republican party, and referring TO Andrew jack
son Smiths address He followed By Francis How
land OF Bergen ex Speaker Hobart, c. NJ X Paullson
OF Passac, and Mr. Adam Carr Of Paterson VINO mauo
short speeches. after which the Convention TOOK re
cess After recess the Committee reported tue folo"
ing resolutions. which we're read by Judge VuAoAen
bush ,
The Republicans OF the WITH Congressional District OF
New-Jrrsey in representative Convention dSsempie1'
ciaTe NOR mn ayering faith In the great party when
under God saved nation and restored every
So spractton pohcy which ouy requires accept
noe in GOOD faith OF tine results of the war ana OOed
ence 10 local laws and the authority OF tnr
supreme United S6se1 SStss' 70 the clToumsancfs
Although as vet suffering from the effects Oi the great
var and now paving its Ion gdelayed penalty OF nnan
ca disorder caused Oy the reyusOn toward sOd GROUND
~ the unnatural expansion OF that period, We yet an
nounce our faith that the cautious and prnnent nuan
. NJ cement of the Republican Administration mas
made the best possible Of what could NOT Uit DC pa'
and mas carried the nation with wonderfuI success
through inevitable difficulties far toward the godl OF
specie resumption. and settled currency anu Dtss @ oI
business transactions that alone Is needed 10 .eseor [
rosDcrltv and couteutment and. We DO not deem
period OF perpexity, requiring the most prueny p
aud experienced statesnanshlp ahd tae dtu!os'
ment OF affrs from party that has app llSc 80
worthy confidence OF tue nation Ia ls uarhcso n ~
most peIiOus DAYS, aud when mas acHIeNou a"u
achieving much N t0e right iirectl0n 70 eve ~ i @
ren of power. befOle the war aud IN the Jay OF ~.
versity aud danger "hlch lts trMtolous IA ,d
tated upon u.s. was uDialtn'ul tHu ,, sO, a. Cnvarn.
courage only 20 attack the N1uohal u' 90
enrrgv oniT in striking at the national lfcd TO
maintain the honor and protect the lie OF me Couut'
We cOnhde the Republican party not only oeuhub oeu
curse OF slavery ana advanced race to equal ponuet
privileges and put them IN position 10 wore o, ~ "
tbense YES "a uua civil rights IL has Initiated under s
warrior President the greatest anu uOSt 'cl, 80
tribunal uf peace that The world mas ever seem anu
which bids far mary, 10 @ @hdAo NJ Tt has i'm.
impossible among CHRISTIAN nations IL mas w.
coGntrv. including the abolition of the frankins
abuse. II has pad s355O0OJo ot the pune w n ur,'
aud Prostitution II reduced the taxes during 7a
Dy over i5O)Oo00oo annually Unler IL, aue 1uT
10 n most S550OOOO watch is the most pactcdi pIOoi
OF the value this nation OF the stradiy mtlutineu
dustrv II has wonderfully advanced tne pubic credit
II has our railroad system, upon Will "u.on
20 l.TTreIy de1eDds exrand during its Iucumh, of
~ r5r, al ,0 f 70 q % miles the great Pacific Rail
road spanning Continent. the crOWnng achv' 'tMoLs
of the age being Dut during TINS sIdhi epOCu' an.
steadily advancing amid tue alarms aad lt va - e,erv
head of family that would occupy IL. III has coh
/ Quoted the Government at less cost per capt. @
during the year 1873, excluding tue expenses I'M I'M
/ nosed bv the Rebellion, ana n0twi'hstanding the
enhanced cost OF al 1o4 sGPRe @ {sfn If fs h never
contracted a loan tor purposes O war And many,
i narid of Singular seusltlyeness 70 maIieasance N
,fHf,a has
AS fearless investigate as has been prompt 20 feIo
abns4s I'M the public service and jealous u elevate The
! arc I,5,s ot no Iical and Official morality Hence:
Rss0lred l. That We congratulate ne Republican pV uph -
Achievements. he 10 promise IN te iEuTe all oa .Le ~
tegnce ssclcv people which sal cling % Il as me a.
environ or p-l oai Of tie I'o4o % 'eaa @ D mi r-j,
, Tha. economy and win wh te leg'atoa o. hs ast
Congress tie Legislature OF NevJrse7 " onIul "auil
golden op mos from even our e9sI & & hs =, g ST f
and he-si .ol coIiuyol ana ,Ae s! W E, III b. e io
Tbat protection to Auercla nda7 by o. aT carefully
pie Of political a th Republicans of tue Va Dst1e arl us, We
scat paap aa above al 'aiass t-e nsael political sale
J. That gos q 4s resumption Of 'g-e PaJma a. .Le
,fseo adler I, he faEara message bv
ou crale4dsi Pteiet aai 20 ay SET 10 81 w our
sa po W b patti she Nation ssle from TIE most rap.l
s.-ty merely eporoe slauea u stake bat VIOLATION Of
= f6s ~ a or begi in he doctrine Of equal cv vel
poiue al and We trust Shat a. ae g ls been
oo6 be- 90 5y The removal Of the coa.:at1n gr ooo
lions shat ave hitherto attached to massi7s aoil o we
neli OF that object all wtch nt'e cnsAl,l A-u,
earnestly favor Of tneest principe fove 10 p2 80 "11
deemed A. rjanou' ps4 al9 nopne Application oi
C+.H' ill.,, v liam W9r Phelp.-sta PRIDE sal s1taac-
uon and sno cordially ,h ABILITY VIII Eheh Ne
srcs 10 Congress .nl ss7e @ M Ne aue 'al con
tas dsy'-e nea ami & sas psigs's ,ni
oa1a % common @ Sc 'I A.. e, he 1su.aa tribute Of rs.
Of the day. In hs pury Of chATeT ls mntal snlosta 3 4
pride aHa We sg,ln present BIS ags incl gr9e & - D e
are not Of our po,eal n hgn type
Of nshoo Of future usefulness warranted b., past
and psrs4n with returning h BY large ali III
uu pnsat majority to ia seat IN TIE Nsou@l Leg Stature
The resolutions were adopted unanimously. The Con-
venton then proceeded nominate candidate for Con-
gress Passaic was called first and Mr'P1uson, Chair
man Of the Delegation said he was glad to nominate the
Hon. William Walter Phelps This was followed by
cheers. Morris called next, and Mr.. Ran
SON. the Chairman, said he had been in
structed 10 second the nomination OF Mr.. Phelps.
Smith Chairman OF the Bergen delegation SAID the
nomination having been made by Passac and seconded
by Morris he glad TO have the honor TO accept this
| nomination. Mr.. Adam Carr moved that the nomina-
ton be made by acclamation, and the motion was
| ried unanimously. A committee appointed 10 wait
on Mr. Phelps and inform him OF his nomination. Mr..
Phelps escorted TO the platform and addressed the
| Convention, II the main. as follows:
| Mr.. president AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION
thank YOU for the honor vHch you have generously
bestowed and gratefully accept. When the nOmlna-
| ton given 10 me two years ago it gwen
rather the county which live and represent
70 myself bat after being in the fierce Of
the capital, where my merits aud dement's. the latter
aas, many have been freely canvassed have been
exposed 70 the criticism Of my intelligent and waohfu
constituents, and think have right accept this
nomination as, 70 "a certain extent, one due my self
/ think IL is fair for me 70 assume that 1t
| is admission your part that / have
rendered the service with which and the cOnsttu
| ency which you represent intIusted and this
admission on your part which Is very pleasant AMI
grateful 20 me, have full compensation for the toll