The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-24
Joel Parker It's Choice
For President.
DELEGATES CHOSEN TO ST. LOUIS
''Equal Rights for Alr-IIard Money and a
Tariff for Revenue.
Sharp Arrangement of the Grant
Administration.
Takxrox. Nav @. 1870.

The Centennial New Jersey Democratic State Con-
venon has just concluded its labors and passed into
State political history. Like a democratic conven-
tons in New Jersey il inclined TO be exctablc.
promo 10 be easily asated; but taken altogether IL Is
conceded by those disposed carp been OF
the most respectable aud croiable bodies gath
cred by either party. Its great szc-it nun
bered over 900 delegates il impossible
to have It composed entirely Of what is
called the democratic creme de la creme but
assurcdly was truly representative body OF Its
party 1t presented marked and striking contrast
to the opposition convention held here last week. 1t
Ia no scnse machine made or cut-and-dried In
either its selection Of delegates its organization or its
PLATFORM There gsgging no crushing out Of
free and full expression OF opinion Whatever differ
ences there wcrc and there lew were freely
and IN some Instances cxctedy debated In the various
county caucuses held with open doors; the Joer
sonan theory that the majority should rule all cases
acted ike charm keeping the Convention unit on
minor matters and side issues
GENERAL RESULTS
are full and complete Affirmation OF tho forecast
gave the HERALD this morning To begin with, the
Convention fairly bubbled with life and anima-
ton, and it did agree, amid OF applause, 10
present to the National Convention at ST Louis tho
name Of Ex-Governor Joel Parker as
NEW JERSEYS FIRST CHOICE
for the Presidency The temper and unanimity on
this point closely resembed the temper and unanmity
attending the nomination of Judge Bedle for Governor
in 1874. Parkers the sure signal every time
for uproarious applause Every allusion TO the Mon-
mouth statesman" was recognized and cheercd To
DO a Parker man covered, in the majority opinion
Of the delegates, a multitude OF sins; not
TO be one, or to DO suspected OF not
beng one, was to be ostraciscd, thrust
trateFor delegate at large two candidates ran along
with the others One John p. stockton, the
other Henry c. Kelsey. Two years ago at tho Bedlc
Mr.. Stockton pushed from all the
honors The Of the back pay grab so strong
about him that the leaders deemed 1t OF all pr.
dencc 20 allow him to appear in the proceedings. He
fi,.as ,at -. ,rnnor ~ H. 49,. hajs n,s ~ sa IN
stage scenes at Taylor Hall like
A MAN WITHOUT A PARTY
friend. The same feeling existed In modified de-
gree toward him last night when he appeared front
OF the Trenton House In response to a serennde. He
tempt It was really painful to see a blue
blooded stockton. q grandson OF signcr of
the Declaration Of Independence, and but re-
in front to "pul or your hat" But as
Stockton went on he grew warm and eloquent
and Gnally evoked enthusiastic cheers when he pro-
claimed Joel Parker New Jerseys choice and his
tor President From that moment the back pay bust.
began TO lose Its injurious effect, the sequel
will prove Stockton's rival Tor Senatorial delegate
Secretary Of State Henry Z. kelsey, OF I'M
known TO be particular friend OF Senator Randolph,
who whether IL be true or not Is generally believed
strong aspiration for Presidential Vice Presi-
Dental honors. IL in VAN that Mr.. Kelsey pro-
tested his entire innocence Of the charge that he
TARRED WITH THE RANDOLPH STICK,
in that he declared heartily in favor OF Mr. Parker.
The delegates mad got 1t stamped In their minds to the
contrary, and Mr.. Kelsey rejected by over
whelmlng vote and Stockton chosen by majority that
surprised himself II the with other gen.
tlcmcn who hungered DO chosen delegates St. Louis
and who used their best endeavors vaIny toward that
result The Conventions packed as II was with Parker
sentiment, demanded that the delegates to DO chosen
to represent in the National Convention should
regards the Ex-Governor be above suspicion. In the
Of Andrew A. smaley, OF Essex suspicion simi-
Even the Sussex county delegation. winch came hero
instructed TO vote for Tdcn delegates were swaycd
into the Parker line and were no more heard Of
THE PRoCEEDiNGs.
Owing to the bitter striic among county and district
caucuses II was O'Clock before the convention
sembed and was called 70 order by Mr. A. Reynolds,
chairman OF the State Committee. Ho nominated,
amid applause State Senator Leon Albeit, OF Hudson,
temporary chairman b. r. Throckm morton,
Thomas G. Bonne and Joseph l. Naar as temporary
secretaries Mr. Abbctrs appearance on the platform
was welcomed with hearty applause. He ad.
dressed the Convention IN short, pointed and
phy speech in the course OF which he arraigned the
republican administration for its frauds corruptons
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., said the people unani-
nous in favor OF change, and that New Jersey had
within her borders man loyal pure and undehled in
demands Of the times for President. He then pro-
cccdcd to associate Mr.. Parkcr's name with the
Presidency, whereupon tho Convention gave vent
to stormlike outburst OF applause. Some Of
the delegates flung up their hats in the Wild
OF their enthusiasm Continuing Mr.. Abbott said
he considered IL not only accessibility. but probability
that Mr. Parker would DO nominated at ST. Louis.
Another hurst greeted this remark
Tho regular committees on organization, rules, crc-
dentias and resolutions then chosen, each county
naming its choice. Mr.. David Dodd, OF Orange moved
that all resolutions be referred 10 the committee with
rAA
tions offered by Union and Essex. county man.
Mr. Parker Of Union, offered one favoring Joel Parker
but opposed 10 pledgng the delegation. Mr. William
D. Rutan on behalf OF the Essex delegation presented
iavorIng the presentation TO 81. Louis OF Mr..
Parker as New Jerseys choice. The Convention then
adjourned Till three O'Clock.
Upon
the committees made their report That on Pcrma-
nent Organization presented General Charles r. Haght
and an endless list OF presidents aud
General Haisht made strong party speech short and
the Convention or on another burst OF applause A.
the OF tho Generals speech Captain W. II. Gill; or
Union presented the following the report OF the
committee on
the Democratic State Convention in New Jersey
Of BOTH the National and state
within their respective cons -, spheres
suhordnation Of the military to the civil power.
Of gold aud silver the basis Of
tariff 20 raise she legitimate expenses Of
governments ecOuumicdty
such reform viii secure Just return for labor. rccog
nizins the basis of prosperity.
of administration aud the punishment Of
rupt officials
Opposition 10 the governments Of municipalities by iegis-
latve COMMISSIONS because they violate the vital principle
OF sell. government which Repuplic
Resolved That recognizing the amendments the fed.
srs s e Psr; % s law O. the soqn
aud IN spirit.
Resolved That the national administration By its imbc-
cty and corruption. has disgrsccd
itself aud brought the country 70 tho Of financial
Resolved That the thanks Of tho people are due
Representatives OF the United reducing
and combining expenditures within proper
limits Also for nstitutiDx invostg and unearhng
fraud and corruption In high places.
Resolved. That the republican Of this
partxan and proscrpsve policy ustrated by the egs
iaure session. has forfeited all claim upon the
people for support.
Resolved, that have entire confidence IN the ability
integrity Joseph d. Bedle Of this
commend his efforts reduce the public rxpcnd
and mischievous and ess
approve Of his administration public affairs.
Resolved. That while recognize the merits high
all the distinguished gentlemen who named
IN connection with the nomination for tie Presidency by tc
and will give support
ineo Of Convention. yet