New-York tribune., 1874-08-28
THE NEw-JERsEY REPUBLICANS.

THE HON. GEORGE A. HALsEY UNANIMOUSLY NOM1-
MATED FOR GovERNoR-A SPEEDY RETURN TO
SPECIE PAYMENTS DEEMED DISQUALIFICATION
FRELINGHUYsEN CONTRASTS THE POSITION OF
THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTIES, AND
GIVES HIS VIEWS OF THE GAG LAw-sPEECHEs
BY SECRETARY robson AND OTHERS.
[PRoM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSE.l
TRENTON, n. j., Aug. 27.-As was predicted
in my dispatch Of last evening. the Hon. John Hii
Amos Clark, jr., and Gen. Wm j. sewen withdrew, and
the Hon. George A. Halsey received the unanimous
nomination by the Republican Convention as their can
didae for Governor OF New-Jersey. This conclusion
was reached without strong efforts on the part OF
the friends OF Mr. Hasey 1t evident that the lat
ter would have majority OF the votes In the
Convention on the first ballot, but the friends
OF tho other candidates wished to give them
tho honor OF complimentary vote. 1t was
urged that to nominate Mr.. Halscy unanimously would
be srong point in his favor would aid very mate
rally in the canvass as affording an example Of the
popularity OF the candidate and the confidence reposed
him by the delegations from all sections OF the State
During the morning there were caucuses held by the
various delegations, and the matter was discussed ut
length Gen. Sewell expressed his Willingness to with
favor Of Mr. Halsey, provided Messrs Hill and
Clark would DO likewise The friends Of these gentle
men were inclined to hold out for time. They urged
that vote could be taken and the strength OF the
candidates shown, and that all could then unite
Mr. Haiseyn 1t were shown that he had majority OF
the Convention. At the of the delegates from
the vth Congressional District composed Of the
ties OF Morris, Passaic Bergen, aud Sussex, the
stood as follows:
MoTris-IIill. 25 votes
Bergen-Hill SVotes; Halsey votes
Passaic aud Sussex-A majority for ull.
1t was finally agreed that the vote OF the district
should be cast sodly for HILL The delegations from
the lid Congressional District unit for Clark
while Camden County was firm for Sewe. Tie friends
OF Mr. Halsey met at early hour and presen. ed
posing array The delegations the Ist
District supported by that Of Essex County, numbering
7s votes Hudson with 81 votes and other delegations
and parts of delegations, rendered his nomination a
ioregone conclusion. The Hon. COurtlanit Parker was
designated as the fit person to whom should be given
the honor OK proposing the Of Mr. Halsey 20 the
Convention. The result Of the caucusng noised
around The friends of Mr. Halsey redoubled their
ertens secure the withdrawal OF the other
and with such that when the Convention had
assembled 1t was generally understood that he would
| be the unanimous choice OF the Convention.
The Convention assembled at noon In Taylor's Opera
House The body OF the house filled with delegates
every county being represented by nearly full deega
ton There large attendance of spectators In the
gallery The Convention called to order by Senator
Potts Hunterdon in the absence Of the Hon. George
A. Halsey, Chairman Of the State Central Committee
He mated wyman Jones of Bergen for Temporary
| Chairman. This carried by accamation Senator
Hopkins OF Gloucester. and Speaker OF the Asse mbly
Hobart, were appointed q committee 10 escort him to
| the chair.
| THE CHAIRMAN's ADDRESS
The Chairman thanked the Convention for the honor
conferred upon him, and cravea their indulgence and
support They represented the dominant party In
Jersey. [Applsuse.l Their deliberations should be
characterized by candor and dignity constantly keep
| ing their eyes fixed the public good. Bearing
this In mind they should present their candidate for
Governor representative Of the Republican party
and choice would be ratified BY the voters of the
State IL November 1t had been asserted that the
mission of the Republican party was ended. II had
been glorious mission Every ones heart swelled
with pride at It's recollections 1t was TO the Repubi
can party that the Government owed M existence. that