The New York herald., 1874-08-28

Senator Frellnghuysen and Secretary
Robson.
TRENTON August 27, 1874.
The agony of the last twenty -our hours is over.
The New Jersey republican. gubernatoral baby Is
born, and named George A. Halsey. During the
nix or eight hours Of the day and morning pre-
vtous to this safe deverance OF this fine, healthy
1wo hundred pound 'love babe" by the Conven-
tion, which met in Taylor Hall to-day, there was
the hveliest lot OF buZzing, button holing caucus
ing and "cussing'' outside the caucuses imagin-
able. The early trains brought the balance Of the
delegations from all sections, ana this sleepy old
town. with its narrow streets, clean faced houses
and Assnpink battle fame for the bal
ance OF the day presented a scene OF
unwOnted liveness. A noticeable feature OF the
attendance here, as delegates and spectators, was
the large representation OF otilce-holders, State
local and federal. The latter were represented by
Secretary OF the Navy, George M. Robeson United
States District Attorney A. O. Keasby, United
States Marshal Samuel s. Pummer and a small
regiment of lesser official patriots. There we're
also present in the delegations good many other
noted Jersey republicans George A. Halsey was
here a IL night, and, after seeing that everything
was IN proper working order, lett town about
noon, several hours before the nomination
was announced-lt had been made In reality long
before. John Hill was here. So was "Newtn
Cougar, the
JERSEY REPUBLICAN MACHAEvELLIAN,
and Cortandt Parker, DR.. s. B. Hum, Amos
Clark, Generals Rushing, Sewell and Carse, Sena-
tors Jarrards. Havens, and others. Over night
and In the early morning hours the general under
standing was that all efforts on the part OF the
Halseyltes, who from the first were largely in the
majority to have the other candidates withdraw.
80 as TO make the nomination unanimous, were
huitless. 1t was declared that the friends Of the
weaker candidates would at least insist upon
complimentary vote being rendered their favorites
on the first ballot The result proved that they
had been sOothed ont OF even this reasonable de.
mand. 1he desire Of the Convention managers
was to have everything pass OF in apple pie order
preserve perfect harmony and send OF Halsey
with an accamation vote. 1t was feared
that the friends OF Ex-Governor Newell. who is at
lOggerheads with the Newark Regency" would
stir up strile bur they didn't, and, whole, the
Convention all Its chief workers could desire.
TIE PROCEEDINGS
opened in the hall about noon. The attendance OF
delegates full, but the galleries for spectators
were pretty full of emptiness No adornments
were affected, and but a single pair of flags were
suspended over the stage. The ball was opened
by senator +. A. Potts, OF Hunterdon, who in a
few sentences proposed j. Wyman Jones, OF
Bergen, Tor temporary chairman. The proposition
was warmly approved, and Mr.. Jones at once
came forward and acknowledged the honor, &c.
He proceeded to make quite a speech, which
wound up by declaring that the mission OF the
republican party was not ended and by slashing
into tho opposition in a style noticeable Ior It's
lamenees On concluding he said that the pro.
ccedings would, as usual, be
OPENED WITH PRAYER.
At this point the Rev. DR.. Hanlon came forward
and delivered iervent prayer, in the course OF
which the Doctor caused many listeners to look
knowingly when. after referring to the high ana
pure character OF the men who had been called 10
as grassnoppers in tny sight Tor ali nesh is grassn
"Great Godr' exclaimed An lrreverent repub-
tican afterwards, what was the dominic thinking
grasshoppers in the sight OF God, what must they
be IN ,he sight OF the people ?'' The questioner
was answered with roar OF laughter.
Essex. and Samuel Gray of Camden, were ap-
mitiees on rules, credentials and resolutions were
appointed, when, pending their reports. motion
dcbataple, an animated discussion took place, the
upshot was the voting down OF the moulon. In It's
address the Convention. While the Chairman was
naming the committee to invite tue Secretary, the
stump speeches scampered of out of the hail, to
the infinite dlscourtesy OF Jolly George and the
OF adjournment yielded to a motion by Mr.. Cougar.
seconded by Mr.. Parker, and adjourned till TWO
O'Clock.
business was resumed with full house. After
music by the brass band In attendance the reports
OF the various committees were received and ap-
proved. The first on permanent organization,
reported exCongressman John Hill, or Boonton,
for chairman, and long list of vice presidents
and secretaries. Mr.. Hill came forward at
amid cheers, said his little speech and called the
other committees. The one on credentials re-
ported no contested seats. Ex-COnsu 10 Liver
pool Thomas II. Dudley next appeared and read
the following resolutions, which repeatedly
applauded during the reading and adopted at the
close.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved That the Republicans of New Jersey in en-
terinG upon local contest tor the political eontro Of the
deem unnecessary to advert to national questions
we Rd Ss I to pnS S the
al
in the national goyernmenI have resulted in the
,6s FsoTsaS1stioS al iSs states; securing
ssHn Rt'at ia'' national ma srsd Tie
c s ao fSs II Of ne geaen
in the sdyancement Of the nation in power
expose o aa
Ra PlssTd Preds n an PaS wo roi has borne so part
N nSSs by G ss IN ana ms
Idense. ,,-',,N..---
ITS creditors and the speedy resumption OF specie
Eesolysd Tha. while not upmindal Of the good Of the
contest 10 maintain especially interests New Jcr
Ss sn Is1n States IN @ p
y" n a to be so Justly psona q ae f
ties hsr Of aoaas and her
geS wSh shall tend her
aEs in saSh
pro%ots and encoaSase
the oil the state.
reasons We are In iavor of the establishment of
FORT OF ENTRY
In order 10 secure 10 New Jersey the Just advantage OF
her unrvalled harbors and to facilitate the dow CT Com
mcrce III It's natural channel through her territory
Resolved, That in regard to affairs we CONNIE nd
and will pursue the measures and policy adopted by the
republican party during Its control OF the State govern
ment, viz.
T. The general railroad system and the conscopent
diminution OF corrupting influences IN legislation
judcious amendment OF the State titut,or.
The generous support of our system Of public educa-
Gon. -u---.-, ,,,
nublic institutions Tor penal sanitary and Charitable
W And the general promotion of the industries
al The state as they lie within the sphere of state
control.
THE REAL WORK or THE CONVENTION
was theD tackled-the selection OF o Rubernat0xia