Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-29

their taxes, and the people out of their votes;
and further as an unjust discrimination against
the poorer classes, by giving improper influence
| to property alone.
7. Resolved that the Delaware volunteers, hay
ing been among the first in the field and among
the last to leave, during the late war, and with
few exceptions having received no bounties, we
hereby instruct our Representative in Congress
to use his influence in favor of the law now pend
ing in Congress, providing for the equalization
| of bounties.
8. That while we do not advocate mixed schools
| Tor the education of the children of this State
we do contend that the party in power here has
demonstrated it's opposition to public education
by It's constant refusal to adopt and legaize mea-
sures looking to the improvement of our school
system that it has committed itself thoroughly
against popular education and reform in this
direction that shall place the blessings of good
schools within the reach of all can only come
through the success of the Republican party
" Recognizing the rightful claim of Labor to
equal chances with Capital, we assert the right
OF the laborer to such remuneration for his la
| Dor aB shall guarantee the comfort of himself
and family and the education of his children,
| and we declare our opposition to the present
property tests for holding office in Delaware, as
repugnant to the spirit of the age, and insulting
to the workingmen Of the State.
III. That the proper measure of taxation is the
sum necessary to an economical administration
| Of the governments; that this principle has been
| grossly violated by the Democratic Party of this
State; that under its administration the public
| burdens have become odious and oppressive,
that reform is imperatively demanded, and ex-
| perence has shown that it can only be accom-
pliahed by dsplacng those who have abused the
trusts confided to them, and substituting in their
stead others who will have a proper regard for
the rights of the people.
IL. That we recognize in our able representa-
tive in Congress, Honorable John Il. Lohand,
faithful public servant whose attention to the
wants and interests of our people, and whose
constant and unassuming performance of his
duties, deserve our unqualified commendation.
The resolutions having been read, were unan-
imousy adopted, with applause.
motion was then adopted to proceed TO the
nomination of Governor, when Levi @. Bird pre-
scented the name of DIR. Isaac Jump, of Kent, as
the choice of majority of the New Castle delega-
ton. eulogizing him in high terms.
John g. Jackson then nominated Lewis
Thompson of New Castle, as the choice of
large body of delegates, who represented, as he
believed, the majority of the solid Republicans
OF that county. While speaking of DR.. Jump
gentleman whom he knew and respected, he
said the candidate whom he named stood second
to no man in the State, for high integrity and
personal honor. (Applause)
George V. Massey then seconded the nomina-
ton OF DIR. Jump, as one who had always faith
fully supported the Republican party, and nev-
er ceased to exert himself for its success.
He endorsed the compliments which Mr.
jackson had paid to the personal character of
plause and cheering for Jump
Inc Convention then, ON motion, proceeded
toa
BALLOT FOR GOVERNOR.
The Secretary called the names of the dele
gates, and az each was named, he deposited his
ballot. They were then counted out as follows !:
For Isaac Jump, 119.
For Lewis Thompson, 42.
Upon the announcement of the result, the
President declared DIR. Jump the Republican
candidate for Governor, and the announcement
was greeted with renewed cheering.
Mr.. Jehn ID. Rodney, of Sussex stating that
| he had voted for Thompson, then moved to make
| the nomination unanimous, which was carried,
! with few dissenting voices.
| The Convention then voted to proceed to the
nomination of a member of Congress-.
| @. II. Gallagher rose, and referring to HIM
| self, said he considered he belonged to the
whole State. He knew no county lines he
| could take to his heart any Republican, no mat
| ter where he came from. He concluded by
nominating for Congress his friend Levi @. Bird,
| Esq.
| MIR. Bird asked to withdraw his name, saying
| that he considered Mr.. Lotiand entitled to the
denomination.
| Dr. w. @. Davidson then formally placed in
| nomination Hon. James II. Lohand, making an
earnest and effective little speech i'll his behalf
| No other candidates being named, motion to
nominate Mr. Lofand by reclamation was car
| ried, with applause.
| Upon motions made, the President then nam
ed committees to wait upon Mr.. Lohand and
conduct him to the Convention; and to inform
DIR. Jump of his nomination.
| On motion of G. II. Gallagher, a vote of thanks
was passed to H. F. Pickles, for his labors as
chairman of the State committee.
| On motion Of II. II. Cummins, the President
was authorized to appoint State Committee for
the ensuing campaign, in accordance with the
usage heretofore, and che committee was in
structed to re-apportion to the several counties,
| the number of delegates to which the Census of
| 1870 entitled them.
| Major Lofand was here escorted to the hall,
| and introduced to the Convention. He accepted
the nomination in brief address, returning his
thanks for the honor, and declaring that he
would henceforth, as in the past, devote his
energies to the success of Republican principles.
| He considered this an auspicious moment for the
party. If it will only gather in harmony, and
work with will, the State will be redeemed and
rel alongside her great Republican sisters.
Reviewing the work of the party, as a national
organization, since in 1861, Buchaman's admin
stration ended, he closed with eulogy of Dr.
Jump, and renewed pledges for himself.
The Convention, shortly after, motion of
| Geo. V. Massey, adjourned sine die.
|