New-York tribune., 1875-02-17
CONNECTICUT DEMOCRACY.
THE STATE TICKET RENOMlNATED BY AC-
CLAMATION.

THE STATE TICKET RENOMlNATED by AC-
CLAMATION.
REASONS FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF COL LOOMS
GRACEFUL SUBMISSION OF HIS FRIENDS TO THE
WILL OF THE CoNvENTIoN-DAvID IA WELLS
CHOSEN PERMANENT CHAIRMAN - IMPROVED
PROSPECTS OF CONNECTICUT POLITICS.
[FRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIDUSE1
HARTFORD, Feb. 16-The Democratic Convention
to-day passed of pretty much as had been antlci-
pated. The cOunsels of the wiser and more sagacous
party leaders were listened to- and the nice little
plan to put money in circulation by an active and
liberal campaign entirely upset. The renomlna-
ton of Gov. Ingersol and the old ticket is reckoned
as making the State sure by largely increased ma
jority. The supporters of Col Loomis, led by Mr.
Waller of New-LOndon, were somewhat disappointed
in the result but accept it gracefully. suppose the
truth is, that the plan to nominate Loomis was part
Of the bargaining of last Summer over the Senate
nal election. That seemed to be the prevalent
impression among the delegates. Mr.. Waller OF
NewLOndon, who is the Democratic Mephistophees
of the State has had Col Loomis in training for the
Governorship for the past two years, and people
who are ready to interpret the motives OF their
neghbors have said that il was Walters intention
to for Congress in the Hid District on the same
ticket with Loomis for Governor. and to avail him
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statesman in the canvass. However that may be, it
is certain that Mr.. Waller has had the interests of
Col. Loomis in charge, and has taken good care of
them Last Summer Mr. Waller, who had not been
supposed to be friendly to Mr.. VIM. w. Eaton's
ambition. appeared suddenly the champion
of that gentleman for the Senatorship
and was quite active in his behalf. 1t Is
purely coincidence perhaps that since that
time Mr.. Eaton has discovered that Col LOOmis
Mr.. Walters protege, had remarkable qualifications
for the office of Governor He has talked with the
State Committee and other influential persons
about the vital necessity for carrying the State at
the next election SO Iira. Connecticut should not
stop the tidal wave, but should send fUur strong
and able men to back him up in Washin gton There
should be no risks run in the matter, he thought,
but man of wealth should be nominated who
would spend money, and make the election sure.
And he dscerned great fitness and capacity In Col.
Looms. More than this. Senator Eaton went to
Gov. IngersOll, and urged him to accept renomlna-
ton. in such way as to bring out his declinatlon
conspcuously and leave a clear field for the New
London candidate. Senator Eaton is a great man
ager and means to be very shrewd.
The opportunities of the best men of the party,
however induced Gov. IngersOll at the last moment
to withdraw his refusal and let the Convention have
pointed, ard for little while there was foolish talk
about having ballot any way, but that was so OBJ
viously useless that it was given up The disap-
pontment and dissatisfaction of the immediate
friends of Col Loomis are shared by the AdmiDisra
ton press which had quite worried itself into be-
lief that the Convention would lose its head and
follow Mr. Waers lead In order, however, to give
Col Loomis good position for next year or some
other future period delegate from New-LondOn
County hurried early in the proceedings to move
that ballot be taken for candidate for Governor,
which furnished an opportunity for Mr.. Waller,
after Mr. Burr of Hartford had addressed the Con-
yention explaining Gov. IngersOlfs position and had
moved as an amendment that the old ticket be
nominated by acclamation, to make of bis grace
full speeches. in which he impressed 1T upon the Con-
venion and the party that it almost broke the heart
of New London County to lose LOOmis, but that
they were willing to do anything for harmony and
good feeling and all that. 1t was very magnanl-
nous speech. Waller is very magnanimous person.
The Convention was very large aud unusually
respectable The only incident worthy OF special
note in the proceedings the appointment OF the
Hon. David A. Wells as Permanent Chairman. auu
the speech of that gentleman upon taking the chair
Mr.. Wells, though he has been for several years
resident of Norwich, in this State and is writer
national has never been either active conspicuous
in what might be called practical politics. 1t is
easy to understand how gentleman of bis train
ing, habits, and associations should shrink from
caucus and convention, and almost from the polls
Htherto he has persistently refused all solicitations
to more active participation in the excitements OF
political warfare But being pressed to act as dele
gate to this Convention he consented
and the Convention showed its good sense
and it's appreciation Of its own opportunity
by making him ITS Permanent Chairman.
His speech upon taking the chair was admirably
well put and was enthusiastically received. the
old stagers listening to him attentively and not
without some indications Of surprise at hearing
sound argument and common sense, instead of the
usual windy denunciatons and stale pattudes with
which conventions are bored. The resolutions of
the Convention are likewise largely the work of
Mr.. Wells.
Leaving ont Of the question the relation of Mr..
Wells to this particular party, it is a matter OF
congratulation that he and such as he are inter-
esting themselves in the details OF active politics.
and making their influence felt lin personal con-
tact and association with men as well as by their
writings. In the Republican Convention few
weeks ago was Prof. Sumner OF Yale College,
ell-known writer upon political economy and
finance He was a member OF the Committee on
Resolutions and was one of minority that favored
the adoption Of resolution mildly disapproving
the Presidents course in Louisiana. The resolu-
ton was read in the meeting of the Committee
when a venerable pilgrim, whose white locks at
tested steady aud unwavering idiocy which
had sto' the shock and storm of several scores of
Winters without shadow of change, spoke up and
said:
Wont you read that resolution agnT
1t was read.
"'Pears to me-" said the pilgrim, " that don't in