New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-09-25
Tammany politicians do not believe there Is anything IN
the movement unless IL be Mr. O'BTieh
'sEY REPUBLICANS.
NEW-JERSEY REPt BLICANS.
GATHERING FOR THE COSvENTinN-AS INFORMAL
MEETING nELD-oPINoSs gVgELY EXPRESSED
SUCCESS EXPECTED.
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TRENTON, Sept. 2i.-Ns rey Republicans
offer conundIum the e. - :hdr convention :
whether they viii undertake ~ the battles OF the
state party or the National parr so. they are look
ing a candidate, and with vs. microscope, not Ike
the Democrats TO nd small pan, bat to make sure oil
finding an honest one. Two hunire Of the 800 odd
delegates arrived this evening at 1880 o'clock Iher
arrival adjourned remarkable meeting, held VIZ
tually with OPEN doors at tho American House.
Many OF tho leaders OF the party IN thus
State present, including George b. Robe
son, ex-secretary OF the Navy; George Halsey,
Frederick A. POTTS. Gen. Sewell and Senator Hobart
The meeting called do nothing definite and ac
complshed it, great many desired an Endorsement OF
President Hayes's Administrative while as many others
seemed to favor the Administration, and said SO
strongly. few counselled aud moderation The
majority did not appear to know clearly what
they did want save that there was general
cry for a true blue Jerseyman and victory" A
crowd OF Democrats lowering at the doors and the
windows kept quiet and enjoyed this discussion joseph
Colt Chairman Of the state Committee, called the assem-
blage to order, and Prof Anterior, Of NewBrunswick
elected Chairman He Invoked the spirit OF ancient
Republcansm and said the Democrats were ready for
the onslaught, led by q man whose name was synony
nous with w. f. Hunt the Secretary, called ap
the delegates by counties for expression OF opinion
but the Chairman had previously indicated that cand-
dates and policies not TO be discussed. He sug-
gested something like Republican love-feast, In
which the condition and abstract aspirations or
the Republicans OF each county were to be scIibed
Atlantic County refusing to SPEAK, gentleman from
Bergen said people wanted the strongest man, and
he thought desired have the Presidents policy sus
tanned; this he considered very important One man
laughed and others loudly appauded Dr. Pugh, OF Bur
lingOn, said ne did not tear Gen. Mcclellan now any
more than the Rebels feared him during lie
garCed the outlook as hopeful.
Gen. sewel of Camden, refuses to be candidate be-
Ia f4fu Cau ha "A
white elephant whether to himself tn party he did
say. lie called upon speak, but thought the
opinions Of those who preceded him were premature,
ana lac did not like 10 express his views to all out Of
doors
Ex-secretary Robson came next Delegates were
asking in the evening" What Mr. Robson here for ~
He comes as delegate to the Convention, some
thought for specific purpose He made imprisoned
and most adroit speech, taking for his text
the passage IN tine Cincinnati platform when
anirms the principle OF protection and equal rights
TO All cuzeus and denounced the doctrine OF
State Rights. While he intmlted that recent events
strengthcnns The obnoxious principe, without d.
recj.y mtnt onmg the Administrations lac depored tho
decay OF Republican principles, aud pleaded with New
Jersey Republicans to set a wholesome example TO
tue Nation by raaiirning the true principles OF Re
puDlicanIsn, without which the party would
quietly fade into oblivion. There
Friends OF Mr.. Robson say he did intend by
policy, but they also say that 1t unfortunate that the
speech should from him. It set the bail roll
ing, however, aud Mr. Robson did not rise up Til the
very last moment to say that his speech had been mis-
represented
Gen. sewcI followed, reading with evident relish
depressing letter from Cob Potter, Of Cumberland
Col. Potter retreats before the firing begins, ana
advi,es the throwing up defences for tho next state
campaign, and saying nothing about the Presidents
policy.
Judge EImonds Of Cape May aid he had ridden through
his County and the strength OF it could soy amen"
10 secre airy Robson and Col Pottes sentiments Har
rson Lyemore OF Gloucester said he wanted to beat
tie Democratic party in general, and Gen. Mcclellan in
particular Judge Voorhies OF Huntington said he
approved Of the Administration generally but not Of
its particular acts. DR.. Pangborn Of Hudson said
be would maintain the old straghtout policy OF equal
Justice to ALL enunciated in the Cincinnati platform Of
last year, He did propose to compromise yield TO
the Democratic doctrine OF State Rights. IL was sand
Mcclellan would win so he usually did, but the wrong
way was admirable retreat He did not approve
OF some particular of the President butnobody doubt
cd the Presidents sincerity and patriotism. Mr. KiDgman,
Of erer spoke Of candidate of victory whom lie could
name, but the meeting asked him not to do An
dorsement Of Presidents policy, he said would call
forth the efforts of the best " the State This
was received with loud applause John W. II. Roberts,
of Monmouth said he believed it would be good
"
condemn the Administration lie wanted a heavy tax
payer nominated for Governor. A A Vance, of Morris.
made a speech John Hill for Governor who. he said,
carried Democratic scaps az his belt than any other
Republican in New-Jersey Francis Hoxsey Of Passaic.
said It was the duty Of the Administration
to guarantee Republican form OF government
i'm every State Clement III. snnicksOn. of Salem, said
he believed in state Rghtsthe right OF every State
elect citizen Of that State to be its Governor Gen.
Judsor Fitzpatrick OF Sussex, called the meeting 10 its
senses stirring speech. he said they must recog-
uze difference OF opinion the subject OF the policy
OF the Administration He called upon them 10 adopt at
once a resolution which would bridge over the casm OF
contention. Senator stone, OF Union strongly indOrsrd
the Administration John \. Fosterof Essex made rous-
ING SD following RDbes0n5 trail, ana also escaped
making any reflections President Hayes or the Sub
lime Pore. He read compromise resolution. buI did
Offer it, Mr.. jackson, OF Essex, was IN favor OF
ipdorsing all the acts Ot President Hayes.
Secretary Robson had the last word, and declared that
his first speech ought be held responsible for To-
wing structures which otuer speakers had made ON
tine Administration Certainly he should not favor an al
hrmatye attack on the Administrations ne declared tdta
drifting party could not endure, ana the party is drift
ing let Us he said take walton, II you Will par
don nautical phrase, ana ma where We are You sec
still feel the influence OF the salt AIR OF The Navy De-
partment" Tue Delegate were glad to break away
from the nteruinabe line OF SPEAKERS, and adjourned
amid good feeling,
The delegates represent the best elements OF the State
Everybody remarks the excellent character OF the
men as body. IL IL be ieyed Juat resolution Will be
framed tomorrow referring IN general terms To Presi-
dent Hayes southern policy, and recognizing HE sin
cerity Notwithstanding tht All can ascbe To.
majority believes mat Cen Mcclellan eau De beaten.
ONLY TWO candidates prominently in the
Gei-W A. Newell, OF Monmouth. who has the
ouiy organized support tue ground and John
Hill OF Morris, who ID talked OF at present. than
so5erly considered There are two mentioned WHO
would candidates than either OF these II the
Convention could de pend helr png the nomina
ton. These William Walter Phelps ana Frederick
A. Potts. The OF Mr.. Phelps was actively rged
on the train aud at the motel this evening,
and 1t is believed bo would receive the
nomination il he were in the field. There Is talk OF
forcing the nomination him. but others counsel plain
sailing beeying that Mr. Phelps would not accept Mr..
Potts n spoken OF excellent man for the leadership
but IL is SAID tnat he has perempt0rily declined.