The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-31
NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS.
A REPUBLICAN INSTRUMENTATION OF AN
ELECTORAL TICKET SPEECH BY SENATOR
FRELINGHUYsRN.

FRELlNGHuYsEN.
NEW BRUNSWICK, August 60 1876.
The State Republican Convention for the nomination
OF electoral ticket met in this city to-day II was
composed of 4S6 delegates. Tho attendance outside of
tho delegates not large, the absence OF many
prominent republicans beng particularly noticeable
Among tho throng however. were observed senator
Freinghuysen George A. Haisey, ex-Speakcrs Hobart
and Carscaan, State Senators Magec, Thorn and Hill
The delegates arrived early the morning and they
lost time in going into caucus Tho one thousand
horsemen and wagons prom scd by the managing com
mit,ee failed appear the tho
railroad depot the hall AT half past twelve O'clock
Mr.. Joseph Coult, Chairman of the State Executive
Committee called the assembly TO order He nomi-
mated tor temporary chairman Professor George W.
Atherion, OF Rutgers College. J. Frank Fort, of
Newark, was chosen temporary secretary.
Professor A.HERroS, on taxing the chair, returned
thanks for the honor, and Ia a short speech he
graduated the Convention the auspicous occasion
which brought them together. especially meeting in
New Brunswick where in 1874 met the nrst Congress,
the dfst Provincial Congress, which organized tho
STATE OF New Jersey, Congress whcH came log ether
to devise means whereby to throw of the yoke that
enthra,led them and which. July 1870. established
our nrst constitution, the basis OF our liberties.
The usual committees were appointed, whom a recess
OF one hour taken.
On Resembling tho Committee on Permanent Or
ganza,ion reported for permanent chairman Professor
Ather.ou. and tor secretary Mr. for with one assist
secretary from each DISTRICT and one vice pres-
dent from each county.
rHs PLATFORM.
The Committee Resolutions reported tho follow
ing
Tn, republicans of New Jersey In assembled
es thvr unw"verns adherence to the principles wLch
they have hitherto avowed aud supported and heartily in
dorse she declarations pledges made the National
pnbcsnConvencn At Cincinnati ard will
dates there nominated for the Presidency andvce Presidency
OF the United states cordial and support
daily invite aud welcome. In effort
dates the cooperation Of that large Soay who
not always hitherto with party but
whose CONVICTIONS oi present duty impol them
with
Resolved. That republican party Of tine nation by its
and equal civil political
eace 10 tue pledges given to MAINTAIN the national credit
unmpared aud the national honor invoiate. and by its
earned the gratitude and conf, ence of the people.
Resolved That the snety and honor OF marion and It's
intrusting the conto OF nstons affairs keeping Of
that parry which saved tue nation aud preserved ntcg
tanned its honor untanished aud these would ali be
ie by committing our national interests 10 the democratic
pol cy either nAusaratea or supported BY as party
promote the best interests o. the people
Resolved, That the republican party pledged its prn
cpie 10 support all thar tend 10 genuine practical
adopt AS our declaration on this subject the language OF
civil service organized upon system which will
purity experience. efficiency and strict regard
or the public welfare solely in appointments. and the
speedy. thorough and unspsrns prosecution and punish
mens Of ali pubic officers bssray Official trus,A"
country cannot trust the professions OF the democrstic
PATTY in favor o. reform o. IN reference to any Measure o.
worst elements OF extravaganza. waite and corruption
eeer Of he Sseern, sn po,nms IN
psssns aade o its candidate Tor tho Presidency shat