The New York herald., 1876-02-24
CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATS.
Proceedings at the Conven-
ton Yesterday.
Governor Ingersoll and the State
Ticket Renominated.
SPECIE PAYMENT FAVORED.


held in Music Hall to-day. Every in the State
was fully represented by delegates, aud the Conven
ton was one Of the enthusiastic held and in
addition, was characterized by decided unanmity in
sentiment TO all important political questions
brought before IL
Mr. Henry A. MITCHELL OF Bristol presided. On
taking the chair he thanked the Convention for the
honor conferred and declared that It should be
the policy OF the party to favor retrenchment
in the conduct OF public affairs He believed
the national debt could be reduced $50, 1000. 600
a year without detriment He hoped the party
would advocate nothing but gold and silver
legitimate currency and he hoped through wise cgs-
lauon long the currency brought to as firm
basis as that OF France England Statesmen and
not political trickstcrs could accomplish this. He be-
hcved republican form OF government in the strict
sense OF that term and that the democratic party was
the only party which could restore the prosperity
financial and commercial. OF forty years ago.
His remarks received with applause After the
reports OF the various committees had been read and
adopted Governor Ingersoll and the gentlemen who
have served the State with him efficiently during
three years were nominated by acclamation.
THE TICKET
The ticket Is as follows:-
Gorernor-Charles r. Ingersoll
Lieutenant Governor-George G. Gill
Secretary of Stafe-Narvn H. Sanger
7reasurer--william +. Raymond.
ComptroLier-Allred r. Goodrich.
The names received with demonstrations OF ap-
plause When these had subsidized, Governor Ingersoi
who had called for came forward upon the plat
form and spoke as iollows:-
GOVERNOR fSGERsoLL's SPEECH.
Governor lngerso said IL should be very insensi
BILE man If did feel profoundly this expression OF
your approval, or should not fully appreciate the con-
hdence in which is implied in your action here to-
day. had hoped your action would have relieved me
OF the position which have held during
| three years. but finding urgent wish
! that the ticket which you have firmly
supported in tho past should again be offered,
have concluded to forego my own feelings in the matter
aud accept the nomination, and It shall be my en-
deavor conduct myself MS worthy oil It, During the
three years which have held the oicc OF Governor
have from time to time had occasion to make known
my opinions OF matters concerning the people OF Con-
ncctcuI Ii Is satisfaction 10 me TO know that those
opinions in accord with the sentiments oi The
democratic party to-day. Ny opinions are In all re-
spects unchanged Hoping the work which you may
do to-day may accordance with the wishes OF the
party and the interests Of the public at large again
thank you.
The following delegates then chosen to repre-
sent the state the National Democratic Convention
TO bc held in ST Louis June p, 1876
First DiStrict-At large, A. Z. Burr, or Hartford;
Hartford county, r. d. Hubbard Toland county, r. s.
Hicks.
Haven; New Haven county, Thomas Elms; Middlcsex
county, Isaac Arnold
Third DistrrcL-At large F. d. LOOMS, OF New Lon
don; New London county, Edward Hunter; Wndham
county, John L. Hunter.
Fourth D1strict-At large. william H. Barnum. OF
Salisbury; Fairfield county, Henry Sherwood and
The State is entitled TO twelve delegates in the Con-
vcnton twice the number Of its Congressional dele
The report of the Committee on Resolutions was read
by its chairman, Hon. A L. Burr, of Hartford, as fol-
lows;-
Ts Ss % sar day Of Of s
anew TO the principles WHICH they have repeat
proved
with the Of the civil over the military
horty demand for the individual the largest liberty
snd for the federal return to the methods
sosdTSe civil service Of the government has become
sn i . Il sI ssss q . sssS%e
prosch to We therefore regard thorough
Of hour and believing sh., honesty capacity and
sa"n ha ss pSD S shall
public credit OF the Union must be
Federal should provide the
2, e s & .S Mhs ,c
ta laws should be adjusted for the purpose OF revenue
Towth-rhs public lands be preserved for actual
scers aud subsidies OF money land to corporations and
f~f6e democratic majority in the House CT Represen
pocs Of reducing the expsndSss Of the FEDERAL
off tbe SUPPLIES which have for eleven Years invited coup
tion and led an army Of plundererss
-1hat the only currency known TO the constitution Of
the United gold and silver and coin forms The only
ratio party the Union has never recognize
and support this essential principle But following great
doors therefore, the duty OF Congress adopt such
!
ments while guarding is by that prudence which The
interests OF commercial manufacturing Industrial
pursuits impeT atively demand
eM fhs. the &C. Of the last Congress: passed By the
ments the lt day OF January 1873, was scheme OF
party expedency. Supported by tending
resumption II deception and fraud Its re-
suits have been injurious the business interests of the
country could be shaped and conducted TO harmonic
Ineffective and deceptive act We respectfully ask
Congress substitute for IL we'll defined aud practical egis
sumption funding and cancellation OF portion OF the
greenback circulation in convertible bond bearing low
rate Of interest
E,qhlh-That this Convention having confidence in the
ability and OF the Senators and Representatives In
Congress from this action at their
hands will aid in placing the finances OF the country
the constitutional basis.
Resolved That the democratic legislatures aud admins
tatous In this state have been economical prudent and In
OF the people, and this policy demand AZ
the hands OF future legislatures and executive officers
Resolved. That in present Executive, Governor
Charles H. Ingersol recognize public onicer OF
ability and purity OF character Rising above ths
level o partisan conflicts he guided by just principles aud
the welfare OF the people, whose interests ne serves with un
fRlterng fidelity And Messrs SILL Sanger. Raymond and
Goodrich faithful public officers who deserving the
I continued confidence OF the people.
The resolutions unanimously adopted. Tho
session OF the Convention occupied less than two
hours, and the prompt manner which all It's business
was transacted. the good feeling mantestng itself
ton augury that will the Efforts OF
the party tho polls the FIRST Monday In April
Z next
IL will be observed that the coming election is the
last that will be held in Connecticut the spring. thai
the OF the officers chosen Tor eight months
only, aud tnat hereafter The annual elections will be
held IN November, this year the day Of the Prcsi-
dental election This being the centennial year the
election in view OF Connectcut's historical assoca-
| tione vi have Enecial eluuiucanca