The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-08
NEW HAMPSHIRE
THE STATE CONVENTIONS.
General Luther McCutchins the Republican
Nominee for Governor.


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CONCORD N. H., Jan. 7, 1874
there ID an unusual gathering oil rival and en-
thaslastic politicians here III concord this week;
and cops,aerinp the fact that New Hampshire is
60 lead on in the campaign OF 1874 taer aehperar
,ions ana acts are OF more than local lmpor tance
For almost a generation the two opposing parties
have benf their State conventions at periods which
nermitted of an interval OF q week between them,
brs this wear they come in successive days-an ar
arrangement which has brought together, Tor the
arst time the fierce warriors who have for so many
wears fought the political battles for which
New Hampshire is notorious. The republicans
The dominant party Of the State, according to the
last election, took the lead with their Convention
to-day, and the result has been a complete smash
and scattering OF all the fragments OF the slate ar
ranged by the politicians Hay seed and barn.
yard perfume have carried the DAY, ana for the
frst time in its history the republican party has
ignored the claim OF the powerful and unscru-
puous railroad rings which have for so many years
dictated and managed public affairs in the old
Granite State.
A FARMER NOMINATED TO SUCCEED GOVERNOR
STRAW.
An everyday farmer, practical tiller OF soil,
and as homely man as can be found IN a days
walk, has been put in nomination for Governor, in
the politicians capitalists. The election of the
rustic candidate, however, is a question around
winch there clusters considerable doubt, even
among the republicans themselves. They frankly
admit that if the democrats nominate a man OF the
people tomorrow his election is assured; and
with the enthusiastic inspiration which this early
dependency OF the opposition has furnished, the
preliminary deliberations OF the democracy to-
night are characterized by an air OF confidence
which has not been witnessed In the party here
for several years.
ABSENCE OF PARTY HACKS.
One conspicuous feature OF the Convention was
the absence OF such tme-honored party soldiers as
the Rev. Rollins and George Fogg and their political
kindred. Ex-Governor Hartman, the Boston naval
agent, was about the only one OF that stripe pres
sent among the body Of 100 delegates. 1t was en-
phaticaly gathering Of the sturdy yeomanry Of
tie State, and the rustlcs came to town with the
determination to assert their rights. and they will
probably 60 to the polls next March with The de-
termination to maintain them.
DEMAND FOR OFFICIAL PURITY.
The most notable speech Of the occasion was by
Major James F. Briggs, OF Portsmouth, who was
selected as the presiding officer Of the Convention
Alter INDUCING in the customary eulogies OF the
virtues of the party, he remarked that all its
iaurels, however bright and glorious, no pass
past cannot atone if it fail to meet the great ex-
igencies Of the present. There are dishonesty and
corruption, he said, in some departments OF the
pubic service but this evil ike slavery, is one of
the egaces Of the democratic party to the country
one OF the legitimate fruits OF the late democratic
civil war-and the republican administrations
have not been able to destroy IT. We have
had democratic war to fight, Union
broken by democrats to reconstruct and
adjust. These grave and responsible duties
having been so successfully accomplished our
government Is turning its attention to those evils
that beset the various departments OF the public
service. Here we must not latter, for love nor
complete. Justice requires this at the hands Of
the republican party. The people Of the nation
with one voice demand it OF their servants. Only
lists and public thieves. Let them be scourged
and driven from oHncial positions, as the money
changers were scourged and driven from the
Temple at Jerusalem.
TIE NOMINATION..
The leading candidates for the Gubernat0riaf
nomination were Charles a. Bell of Exeter; Dexter
Rlchard, Of Newport; William H. !: Hackett, OF
New London An informal ballot showed that the ne
contest was narrowed down to Bell and McCutcb.
ms, and upon third formal ballot the latter was
nominated by vote OF 800, against 267 Tor Mr.. Bell
and the nomination was subsequently made unani-
nous The Changers were very enthusiastic over
their triumph, and their hearty cheers were in
striking contrast to the feeble rallyng demonstra-
lions OF the vanqushed.
nation. APPEARED in the Convention ana thanked
the representatives of the republican party in the
name OF the farmers OF the State, lor the honor
Following Mr.. McCutchins' speech the Conven.
ton nominated G. p. Conn., OF Concord, Tor Rail.
luflons were presented and subsequently
adopted
THE GRANITE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Whereas the republican party sprung into existence
As the ally OF Justice and integrity in their contest with
fled mantuly and triumphantiy Prsserve .hs Union
slaves and to establish the foundations the Republic
on the eternal principles g unity eouay and freedom
the vao5 and sacrifices Of our siti5sn sSdisry
stars 'ss.'1 mean Sa5 ns has s:assSea pssss
nssna hToass hs a"s s
Sps saTossn a aIS Ne ss' saa
and held the Republic steadily on its onward and
Resolved. ii,aIw6ile recall with pride the noble
origin the heroic career and the benfcent achieve
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salary act Of the Forty Congress and their
wi OF Of preaains % and nan-
ial depression we cali Senators and Represen
the
earnestly ave he eooperaon of the
Tepubcan party q other states in united determined
quarter that may continue TO occupy the proud
position of being the party OF the people the people
by the people.
Siath-As1n a republic there should he privileged
class and the burdens of government should be equally
borne protest against revival Of the abuses of
frenking privilege and Will hail the day when free
passes favorttism and all unjust determinations shall be
eliminated from railway management and correspond
ting reduction made in fares and in reights whole
people.
SereafA-we call upon Congress to pave the way by
early and wise legislation for such improvements in our
vii e 0f ss great
and commercial interests of the country.
EsghA-We demand such a revision OF the laws Great
ing governing savings banks shall lead 10 the in
their funds undOubted securities and real
within New Hampshre. the total separation