New-York tribune., 1876-05-18
then elected D. f. Clark Z. L. Dobbins, John W. Griggs
and John H. Schultz

and John II. Schultz.
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
Tho Committee on Resolutions then presented the fol
lowing resolutions:
The Republicans Of New,Jersey, assembled in Conven-
ton Tor the Of seetng Seegates to pr sent
on the I4th OF June for the selection o. candidates for
President and vice-rresdent OF the United states,
old party pledge themselves TO its continued sup
port The Democratic party which hy political aecl
has shown itself unmindul Of the National interests
unable to deal with public questions of the most pressing
Importance, and has presented to the country and
Visiting mG its time % IN frivolous debate and the achnS
arragn thar party as false to the trusts reposed m il by
conding people and we call upon the % citizens OF Nes
cisive verdict at the polls.
Resoipcd. That we believe the welfare Of the country
WHICH the history Of the Republican party is identified
firm maintenance of the national faith embodied In
the amendments to the Constitution, which sum up and
the results OF the the hearty aud unqualified
support Of the doctrine OF National s unity and "a
men; tile fun payment Of the Obligations i'm
posed upon the country by long and destructive war
forced 10y the insane and wicked policy of the
leaders Of the Democratic party, NORTH and South u
speedy return to specie payments free, nost ctallan
nonpartsah system OF pubc schools, as the saieguld
and glory Of our free institutions financial and econo
mca policy looking to the promotion and protection OF
every form of American industry.
Resooed That the delegates today elected are hereby
nss1 to cat sah ana S % sf o
this country pledge and guarantee of an honest ana
able administration, reformed and elevated ublc ser
vice, and high aid honorable devotion to the welfare o
the country ard the perpctuity of lis priceless heritage
OF free, popular government
REFORM RESOLUTION
Mr. John Davidson of Union, the resolutions
were read, presented tue following an amendment
and read the document TO the Convention:
Resolved That the achievements OF the Republican
party IRON its birth to the present time have been snc
liberty; that no withstandng the grand aud imposing
history Of PAL ty aware that cannot i've Ill
hQ mt he d
cannot shut our eyes 10 the TACT that unworthy hcoih
petent and corrupt men have snseeedsG III sms Go
nation; that being July alive to the necessity
blemishcd character, thoroughly competent to dis
charge duties of Office, the Republican party OF New
people OF this State and TO the Republicans in the Slate
to nominate To office, however hish or honorable,
unless he IL honest, tIusi worthy ana competent Iat
achieve Ougbt first o deserve success ana
en- ony deserve IL by pattng ~ tie best men "a
candidates. We believe the Republican party emboiies
best average intelligence conscience and patrotism
the country and that the REFORMS needed throughout
the State aud nation can best De accomplished "ih
and through that Organization
Mr. Davidson then said that he thought his amend
ment would add greatly to the effect OF the resolutions
already presented The Hon. Carl schurz. at the Ma
tonal Republican Convention of 1863, presented reso
lutons in amendment OF those offered by the regular
Committee on Resolutions and the amendments we're
considered aferwaTd TO have greatly increased the
strength Of the platform with the people of the country
In that spirit he offered his amendment.
Mr. John W. Grggs opposed the adoption OF the amend
ment offered by Mr.. Davidson the ground that 1t
would be an insult to the Committee Resolutions 10
amend their resolution Mr. Davidson lied that he
offered his amendment pledge 10 the people that the
Republican party heartily for reform The question
was then put and the amendment defeated. The
resolutions given above then passed by unani-
nous vote and the Convention adjourned.
sTANDING OF THE DELEGATION.
The delegation, although not pledged 10 Mr. Blaine Is
believed be almost unanimously in his favor. The
preston OF opinion favorable 10 him among the members
of the Convention remarkably unrestraned. Three
of the delegates largeMr Halsey Mr.. Pots, and Mr.
obaft-decare openly that Mr. Blaine will receive their
votes and Mr. Sewel, another Of these delegates II Is
said, also favors Mr.. Blanes nomination. Some OF the
delegates from the Southern part of the State, II
is asserted, will support Mr. Bistow, or Mr. Hayes
as their second choice. Mr.. ]. Wyman Jones.
a friend Of Senator Conklings for was cred
tied with being supporter Of that gentleman Tor the
Presidency. Mr. Jones says that, while regarding sena
tor ConklDg worthy IL the Office Of President lie yet
will vote at the Cincinnati Convention for the man whom
he there perceves will best the people n Pres
dent Mr. l.. II. Kendrck delegate from the With DIS
trict after the Convention had adjourned
would vote for Mr. Conkng although he was elected as
already stated, openly supporters OF MI Blaine