New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-03
THE NEW JERSEY CAMPAIGN.

MASS MEETING AT NEwARK-sPEECHEs BY GEORGE
A. HALsEY, SENATOR cATTELI, AND OTHERS.
The Republicans of New Jersey have or
ganized for the coming campaign. The State Central
Committee begun its work, and last night the
paign was opened in Newark by meeting at the
opera House. ratify the nomination Of the Hon. Geo
A. Hasey for Governor. The audience very large
one every inch Of room in the Opera House being
pied, aud the audience manifested great enthusiasm.
A large body Of delegates, headed BY band OF music,
arrived by special train from Jersey City, and enter
ing the hail. we're greeted with loud applause. The
stage occupied by the following among others
The Hon. A s. Quimby. Vim. H. Kirk. Capt. A. l. Bas-
sitt Alderman Henry Yates the Hon. a. A CoDger, DR..
S. b. Hunt, VIM. II. Francis. the Hon. John Hill, the
Hon. Phineas Jones. the Hon. A. e. CatteIl and the
Hon. A. 8. Kasebey. The house richly decorated
with bunting. over the stage vas the following legend
surmounted by aportrat OF the candidate: Our Next
Governor Geo A. Halsey Of Essex"
The meeting was called 10 order by VIM. n. Francis,
who said Mr. Hasey represented the interests Of
manufacturers and hence ought 70 be particularly sat
isfactOry a candidate 10 the people of Newark and
10 all Republicans who believe II the encouragement Of
manufacturing He then nominated the Hon. Phneas
Jones for Chairman. On taking the chair Mr.. Jones
made short address. saying that his pet idea for
year past had been TO have George A Hasey nom
mated for Governor by the Republicans Of NewJersey
because he believed him TO be the win.
The Hon a. G. Catten then introduced and be-
gan address, but interrupted by the arrival Of
Mr.. Halsey whose appearance on the stage re-
ceived withenthusiastic cheers. He called
out and spoke follows:
Gentlemen, the action of the Republican party has
caused appearance before you candidate
FOR Governor OF this 1t my purpose during
the present canvass 10 discuss the issues of day.
an not unmlndfu OF the hgn honor and the RESPONSE
bility which has been cast upon of the honor
time what you nave done and for your kind
greeting tonight In the present campaign IT will be
my purpose a. a as IL NE Hes, TO JOIN with you IN con-
ducung affairs Of paign that victory may
perch upon our banners. Thanking again for
high and respOnD position OF Governor discharge the
duties OF that Office TO the best or my ability. with
people OF the State. Loud applause
The Hon. A g. Catte then proceeded with his speech
He began by declaring that Mr. Hasey could elected
by majority OF 10000 votes. MI Hasey did not seek
the nom nation, but it thrust upon him. So great
was the confidence OF the nominating convention in
him. that the gentlemen who might have contested the
position with MN generously withdrew their names
He was the spontaneous choice OF the Convention
During my acquaintance with Mr.. Halsey In Washing
ton. said senator Catte found TO be the safest OF
the counselors and the most steadfast of friends Mr.
Hasey's great ability in the management OF the reye-
nues led 10 his being regarded at the National Capital
the revenue Otcer country. The people
OF the whole state learned eonnde in and him
The speaker enlarged upon the trunphs OF the Repub
can party II mad be said elevated the Character OF the
whole nation Having extngushed the Rebellion and
freed the slaves, 10 endeaYored to heal all and
promote peace and good will II mas Improved The
credit OF the Government The credit OF the United
States high to-day. It's per cent bonds
are worth more than gold both at home and abroad
Senator Cdte promised speaking for Southern Jersey
that large majority would be gwen for Halsey In
November ana closed by proposing cheers for the
candidate which were given with a will.
The next speaker the Hon. A. S. Kasebey who
declared that Notwithstanding what its enemies ignt
the mission or the Republican party not ended
It's principles were eternal and therefore could not
fall Its work was only begun. Like the building of
1he Cologne Cathedral, which had been going on
Tor centuries. the work OF great and
good political party would be carried on for
generations The Republican party meant 10
hold power ana continue ts good work until ia
work be finished When he Of the recent outraees
IN The South the speaker said he felt more than ever
that the Republican party stl had mission. III sueh
outrages continued 1t will he its duty 10 send ms
si0naries 10 the South, but they must be
ARMED WIN better weapons than missionaries
usually carried. II there was to be a war
ol races the Republican party had a mission 10 nut II
Gown Although Riots and abuses naturally flow from
euch revolution as the South brought upon II self Vet
the republican party must teach that they cannot
Win imPahy take the ballot away from honest voters
uSy st DC aealt with the rioters were dealt with
u new OK Clty during the
one OF the resolutions adopted by the NOMINATING
convention last thursday that Jersey Clty shoud
be made port OF entry TINS resoluton was 10y.
supported by Mr.. Kasebey In his conc udipg xoTdy
short speeches were made by the Hon John mi and
the Hon Amos Clark, IT, All the speakers strongly al
NOcated lac protection Of American Industries nv %
After the meeting Mr. Hasey serenaded at his resi-
deuce.