The Portland daily press., 1876-08-31
POLITICAL.
Connecticut State Republican Conven-

it carried the nation in triumph through the per-
lis OF civil war; protest against the publishing
avowal of the Democrats of the doctrine of
state sovereignty; call for the reformation of
civil service; economy and retrenchment in the
expenses of the governments speedy resump
ton OF specie payments and prompt fulfllment
OF all the obligations of the government; pro-
test against the repeal CT the resumption
clause; favor generosity to the South, but pro-
tests against rewarding treason and insist up
on the protection of every citizen in his civil
rights; declare unqualified love of law and lib
erty; charge the Democratic party with being
subservient to ex-traitors and with evasion and
dishonesty in the treatment of the finances;
with studied insults to Union soldiers, with
utter disregard of the honor and fair name of
the republic; charges that the Democratic par
ty is true to its record in proposing for chief
magistrate of restored Union a man who
withheld from the friends of that Union his
sympathy ano support when the nations exis-
tence was in peril, and as model reformer
man who reached his first political prominence
by assocating with the most corrupt and I'M
scrupulous politicians who ever disgraced our
land; accepts and indorses the platform and
principals of the party as established by the
Cincinnati Convention, and in the nomination
of Hayes and Wheeler finds assurance of the
elevation to the high places of President and
Vice President of men whose lives and records
and letters of acceptance furnish guaranty that
the principles of the party will be enforced in
the administration OF our government; declare
that President Grant is entitled to our thanks
for patriotic service to the country and his
name will be deservedly enrolled among the
honored sons of the republic.
For ssTilden and Reform,
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 30.-Hon. David
P. Lewis, the last Republican governor of Ala
bama, is out in letter for Tilden and reform.
New Jersey Republican Electoral Con.
ventiou.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 3O.-The Republi-
can state electoral convention is in session to-
day. 1t was called to order at r. 80 by the
chairman uf the state committee and Prof.
George Anterior of Rutgers College, was
| chosen temporary chairman.
At the afternoon session tenn porary organ
| ization was made and the permanent commit
tee on resolutions reported.
The platform reaffirms unwavering adher-
ence to the principles which Republicans have
hitherto avowed and supported and heartily en-
dorses the declarations and pledges made by
the National Republican Convention at Gin
cinnati, and give to the candidates there nomi-
mated for the Presidency and Vice Presidency
of the United States cordial and united sup
port, and cordially invite and welcome in the
effort to cooperation of that large bojy of vot-
ers who have not always hitherto acted with
the Republican party, but whose convictions
of present duty now impel them to act with it.
Senator Freliughuysen and Gen. Woodford
then addressed the convention, after which it
adjourned.
New York Democratic State Convention
-Horatio Seymour Nominated.
SARATOGA, Aug. 3O-The Democratic state
| convention assembled at the town hall at noon
Galleries was filled with spectators among
them many ladies. A large number of specta-
| tors also occupied seats on the main floor. The
hall was handsomely decorated and there was
manifest much good feeling AT II 20 Daniel
Mogone, Jr., chairman of the state committee,
called the convention to order apd nominated
for temporary chairman Hon. Rufus w. Peck
ham, which was agreed to. Mr.. Peck
ham made brief speech predicting har-
mony in the convention and that the ticket
would be elected by the people. The rest of
his remarks were devoted to the question of re-
form.
The call of the roll developed one contestant
from one district of Niagara.
Contrasting delegates also appeared from the
first district OF Oswego and FIRST of West Ches-
ter.
Committees on credentials, resolutions and
organization were appointed. Committee to
nominate presidential electors was also ap-
pointed and the convention took recess till 7
o'clock tonight
The convention reassembled at o'clock, but
was not called to order till Is minutes later
Hiram Gray of Chemung was chosen president
MIR. Gray on taking the chair very briefly re-
marked upon the importance of the delibera-
tiOns of this conventian.
Among the electors at large reported by the
committee on electors was Horatio Seymour,
whose name was received with long continued
applause. and Johu Kelly, whose name was
also greeted with decided applause.
The committee ON resolutions reported the
following resolutions:
The Democratic party of New York ratify
the nominations of the st. Louis Convention;
the party of New York when selecting delegates
to the National Convention then declared. and
now again declare their settled conviction that
return to the constitutional principles, the
frugal expenditures and the administrative
purity of the founders of the republic is the
first and most imperious necessity of the times;
this union; the democratic party of New York
then declared and now again declare that the
nomination of Samuel j. Tilden, while it in
sures the vote of New York. will be approved
throughout the union as the incarnation of the
vital issue and the guarantee of a speedy
achievement of the work Of the national regen-
GRAFTON and reform; they reaffirm the principles
set forth in the platform of 1874; condemn all
interferences with the constitutional amend
ments, all violation of the law; hold that all
people regardless OF race, color or condition are
entitled to equal protection; all ORDERS practi-
ces and opinions whereby the public order and
peace are disturbed, should receive public re-
buke and punishment according to the offence
State, at the coming elections, do approve and
ratlfy the two proposed constitutional
amendments as being well devised means for
securing henceforth more economical and
efficient administration of the prisons and the
canals of thelState and for enforcing upon the
officers charged with their management strict
er responsibility to the people; and we favor
such reduction of tolls upon and economical
management of canals as will best subserye the
interest Of the State and the men engaged in
the canal traffic.
Resolved, That as American citizens and
Democrats, devoted to the Union aud equality
of the states and to.the honor and good me
OF the Federal government we hereby protest
against the recent order OF the. Secretary of
War approved by the President of the United
States, to place government troops in the
Southern states with view to intimidate the
people and to cantfol the elections. A govern
ment by the bayonet to take the place of gov
eminent by the ballot is an outrage which de-
mands the condemnation of all who love free
dom a1d hate despotic power
Inc resolutions were unanimously adopted
The convention then proceeded to the nomina.
ton of candidate for Governor Mr.. Hibbard
plause MI. Cooper of New York arose, but
was interrupted by cries of Seymour" and
great confusion prevailed, in which there were
cries of Give us a Democrat" and Seymour"
Finally order was restored.
A telegram was read which had been recey-
ed from Mr.: Seymour, as follows:
10 Francis Kernan-You must not let nv
name be used. My health will not permit.
(Slgned) HORATIO SEYMOUR.
MIR. Frost presented the name of Clarkson
S'sSA, "hiSh hoAhC W 40 ICCcifcu WIFI dp-
plause.
Mr.. Rullett!of Chemung nominated Mr., Lu.
cins Robinson (applause).
Mr.. Apgar moved the nomination of Mr..
Seymour by reclamation.
The chair put the question and the nomina-
ton by reclamation was made, the majority of
the delegates rising from Their seats, waving
their hats and cheering vociferously.
For several minutes the confusion which fol.
lowed prevented further proceedings.
When order was restored the cnalr decided
Mr. Seymour was nominated by reclamation.
(Renewed cheers.)
A committee was appointed to wait upon
Mr. Seymour, and the convention adjourned
until 10 a. m. tomorrow.
Midnight The spirit evinced in the conyen-
tloo continues to manifest itself at the hotels.
Delegates are determined to maintain the nom
inatioH OF Mr.. Seymour and will not listen to |
the naming of any other candidate, DO matter |
whether that gentleman reiterates his declina- |
ton or not. |
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug. 3O,-Tbe Demo-
Gratis fired 100 guns here tonight on the nomi- |
nation of Mr. Seymour.
The Campaign in Vermont.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Au. ga grand |
mass meeting will be held in Wind |
sor next Saturday. The Democrats will hold a |
meeting at the same place on the same day. |
Both parties are making strenuous efforts to |