New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-26
THE PROCEEDINGS
IFRoM 4 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRrbu,

Its general good character bu inosske methods and
rousng enthusiasm and for its inability place its best
man In nomination. II took Republican OF good but
somewhat musty record, whose best qualifications are
his eagerness and capacity for the hard work which the
campaign will entail No Gubernatoral candidate, how
ever, ever given better start by Jersey Conyen
ton than William A. Newell, OF Monmouth. He was
sured OF hearty support in what is acknowledged to be
very hard contest; and personally he has faith in his
ability to defeat George b. McClellen. Frederick
a. Potts was called but unfortunately not chosen. His
name would have added great strength to the Republi
He held aloo until about the last moment,
and then fell victim ill-feelng of a South
jersey politicians who dslke him for the independence
he has displayed Democrats admit that he could have
defeated either Albeit Stockton. William Walter
Phelps would have been the first choice and the
strongest hope all sections represented in the
ton ifhe could have been prevailed upon to accept the
nomination. The vote he received was merely compli-
menary. it being known that he had absolutely declined
Mr.. Newell was nominated without struggle The
only bone OF contention was the resolution on the Pres
dents Southern policy. The discussion resulted in
compromise. to say as little about it possible If the
antiAdminisrraton delegates led by exSecretary Robe
son, had cared TO make fight for a condemnatOry
deprccatye resolution the supporters Presi-
dent Hayes would certainly have carried the day. Mr
Robson came here to help raise n cry against the
Administration. flashlights meeting, in which he stir
red up feeling against President Hayes, and for which
he attempted to shrk tho responsibility. far
cessful IN giving expression to the dissatisfaction Of
some OF the Grant politicians that 1t mainly served his
purpose. To-day, however, when confronted by oppos
ton in the Committee Resolutions, he took the
smooth and The better course anl yielded to moderate
cOunscls. The early morning caucuses OF the different
delegations gave indications Of breakers ahead IL he
should attempt any other course The Essex delegation
eghy-uine strong, tabled John Y Fosters resolution,
ana rebuked the spirit OF faultGndlng with President
Hayes
At o'clock the convention met Taylor's Han, with
It's work vc mapped ont beforehand. The 562 delegates
comfortably filed the auditorium aud formed respect
able body OF citizens, II repeatedly sald, has
ever been seen in NewJerey political convention The
coorcd citizen In the Essex dele CATION between two
white men, the sole representative OF his people. stafford
Little Secretary Of Kelsey and three other
prominent Democrats learned how conduct a cOnyen
ton from the proscenium boxes. Compared with the
Democratic Convention Of the week before tho RpuOli
cans almost the aspect Of rel ous body Besides
they lett the bar-rOOms deserted and paid their hOel
bills.
Charles H. Voorhees, Of Bergen was elected temporary
chairman, and }. W. Newln J. Herbert Potts and c. o.
Cooper the temporary secretaries Mr.. voorhees,
ceved with z eat applause, and made a speech OF
siderable length in which he said that New-Jerscy
r-anfcd Governor Identified with state interests and
familiar with State and measures, and not one
whose only celebrity consisted his having failed in
Of public duties II, awakened immense enthusiasm by
declaring thai Republicans owe it the memory Of Union
heroes and to the reverence they owed Abraham In
cOu To defeat the who in 1864 augmented the dan
gers OF the country by declaring the war a failure.
committee resolutions. OF from each county,
was appointed. and retired TO upper room. and to
long dnDeress session. George ~ Robson was
made It's chairman There at least six men on the
committee capable, 1t was believed, of framing
q solid National platform. The most active IN the
three hours discussion OF the committee were exSecre-
tary Robson, h. X. Pangborn, Prof Geo. W. Atheron,
" W. VOORHEES, VIM A. Stiles A. A. Vance and David c.
DOdd IT. The preamble and first resolution were, in the
MAN, Prof Atherton's. Almost all Of the time Of the
committee was consumed the resolution in regard to
the Southern Policy Mr. Robson found that he must
yield point or yield probably all and the clause recog
nizng an honest difference OF opinion amons NewJer-
sew Republicans was suppressed. In the meantime the
convention had adjourned for dinner
Gen. Judson Fitzpatrick, on the reas7emblins Of the
conve ton at 900 O'Clock chosen permanent Chair
man with one dissenting vote. The General has an
electric way with him. plenty OF decision. and unyed
ing belief that "the ayes have IT," But than this,
he had taken precautions to prepare speech He walked
TO the platform while the band played Hail TO the
Chief A delayed delegate with carpet-bag person
ated Gen Mcclellan IN the procession. Gen. Fitzpatrick
was received with waving Of hats and three cheers anda
tiger He made "A stirring Speech and knded consider
received with tremendous applause.
Mr.. Seymour OF Hudson, moved-tbat the state Com
mttee be up OF two members from each Congress
siona District be selected by the delegates present.
and two members at large TO be selected by the Chair
man. This was adopted, and the following members Sc
lected: First District VIM. f. Potter, WIN. j. Bailey;
Second John l.. Murphy Barton l.. Thorne Third, l..
ID Jarrgrd Vim. McKinlay Fourth, Gen. JudsOn Kill
patrick Frederick A. Potts; Fifth, George Richards,
Garrett A. Hobart; Sixth, Theodore Mac1net joan l..
Blake; Seventh, James Gopsl and 6. W. Throckmor-
ton The Chairman has not yet named the
members AT large. It has been decided that
the committee will hold its first meeting
Friday next at II O'Clock in Tayors HOTEL Jersey CITY,
The convention Vas now in capital humor. Knowing
that the Committee Resolutions had serious work on
It's hands, the convention did not chae much at its nom
appearance but proceeded TO put candidates in nomna-
ton. Atlantic County presented the name OF VIM A.
Newell which was seconded by all on the list down to
Essex, which distinguished itself through by
variety and hesancy of opinion IL named Mr..
Newell. Frederick A. Potts. William Walter Phelps,
Gardner A. Colby Thomas ". McCarter and John
HILL whose name Withdrawn, on his own request,
by A. A. Vance. Gen. Fitzpatrick WAS nom
mated but Immediately declined Some wanted to go
on and nominate but Gen Fitzpatrick declared the suG
geston out OF order and calculated to lead to their
breaking up in confusion, which would not be con
slstent with the dignity Of Republican Convention"
Mr. Robson finally appeared with the resolutions and
the main points OF which applauded, and which
were adopted without dissenting voice.
The convention proceeded 10 elect a candidate by
formal ballot VIM A. Newell receiving from Atlantic 10
votes Burlington "a. Camden 33, Cape May Cumber-
land 20 Essex ~. Gloucester 49, Hudson 60 Mercer 81
Mddesex % Monmouth 2i Morris %, Ocean l3Passaic
DO and Salem 10. Total 360i necessary for choice
2S2. 40 -
Frederick A. Potts received from Atlantic i vote;
Rergep : Essex 10; nunterdOn, %; Morris, % Pas
saic 10; Somerset, 49, Sussex, 49, Union, %; Warren
Oh: total ll2 William walter Phelps received 10 votes
from rgen and 10 from Essex Essex gave Gardner H.
Colby 80 votes
Essrx moved 10 make the nomination unanimous