The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-09-26
POLITICAL NOTES.
New Jersey Republican g cOnren.

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Republican State Convention met to-day
ChGs. II. VOORHEES, Vas nominated tenn,
porary Chairman. Upon taking The
chair, he addressed the Convention Ia
reference 10 the duties oi lhe Convention,
The candidate nominated by the Demo.
Gratis was particularly referred 10 a. oh.
jectionable IN many respects. He called
upon all as one man, to prevent the eIec.
ton OF the candidate. Committee on
Resolutions, Of which Geo, N. Robson
was selected "a chairman, was appointed
and retired, A resolution approving,
mildly, Of the Presidents Southern policy
was read and referred; IlSo the endors.
ing ol the civil service policy as applied
to State officials. The Convention then
udjourued for dinner. #
Upon reassembling, General Judson
Fitzpatrick was chosen permanent Presi.
dent, and the Convention nominated VIM.
A. Newell for Governor.
The platform adopted reailirms the
National Republican platform OF 1875.
Relolred, That the President Of the
United States, holding his high Office by 4
majority Of the electoral votes cast at the
last election and by virtue Of the decision
Of the most august tribunal ever created
by Congress, Is entitled 10 the support
and respect, in his Office, oil every law
abiding citizen, and the pieriIle efforts Of
some portions Of the Democratic party to
throw discredit upon the tribunal, large.
ly their own creation, are exhibitions Of
folly and bad faith which deserve the
reProbation and contempt Of all right.
minded citizens.
Retolred, That we cordially recognize
the earnestnesS and sincerity with which
President Hayes Is laboring to promote
the reconciliation Of all sections Of the
country and 10 secure an eficien! and
economical administration oithe business
OF the country. We are united In deair.
ing the accomplishment OF these great oh.
jccts, and pledge our hearty support TO
every wise measure calculated 10 secure
the lasting unity and prosperity Of the
whole country on the basis Of impartial
justice and equal rights for all citizens Of
all sections.
Rssotrsd, That we congratulate the
country upon the progress made towards
a resumption Of specie payments, and de.
mand the adoption Of all measures ne
cessary 10 insure the restoration Of the
standard uniform throughout the world
at adate not later than that fixed by law. |
Re'oirci, That the Democratic party Of
the State BY nominating "a their candi-
date for Governor, one who ia 10 no sense
identified with the agricultural and CON-
mercial, manufacturing or other interests
Of the State, nor familiar with its people |
and their wants, and who has twice with |
in the past two years been n candidate |
for office in an adjoining State; have dis
regarded the uniform practice Of both
political parties; have shown themselves
to be willing to sacrifice the most import
ant interests Of New jersey to the de-
mands Of designing and ambitious po-
litical ring, and have insulted the State |
pride OF every citizen.
RsS0lred, That the reduction Of the rate |
OF interest 10 six per cent il an obvious
demand OF sound public policy, and |
should be accomplished by explicit leg
isIation at the earliest possible moment. |
RcIOirej, That we reaiiirm and approve |
Of the principles asserted and established |
by recent amendments 10 our State Con-
stitution, which prohibit the use OF pub
lie funds for any secLarian purpose, and
We are unalterably opposed to the inter.
ference Of religious secls in civil affairs,
aud to any division or diversion Of pnb-
lie school funds for their benefit.
Resolred, That we point with pride to
the evidence which the history OF the Re-
publican party affords oiis devotion 10
the interests Of labor; il haA secured to
four millions Of oppressed people
proper reward for their toll and
through the agency Of reasonable tariff
has sought 10 protect the American
workmen against the hurtful competition
Of the ill.paid labor Of ioreign lands;
that the past record Of the party is d
guarantee that the future policy will
be one Of justice to the wOrEingmen as
we'll as other classes Of the people, aud
which, By tho adoption Of wise financial
measures and encouragement Of indus
trial interest so far As it can be accom-.
plished by legislation, tend to open new
avenues for the use Of capital and the
Of labor , .s..r. .......t |
Adjourned. .-.r.e