The New York herald., 1877-10-18
New Jersey Democrats Greet Their
Candidate for Governor.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
General Mcclellan Thanks the Party and
Defines His Position.
OF VICTORY
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !


TRENTON n. j., Oct II. 1877.
There has been immense outpouring OF the de-
mocracy here tonight from all sections OF tho state
the occasion being reception rendered to General
George b. Mcclellan. The distinguished visitor, with
his family, arrived In the afternoon In a quiet way
and proceeded to the Trenton House. He was taken
In charge by the leading lights OF his
party :--secretary OF State Henry G. KEEL
sey, Berjamn +. Tee, Henry s. Little.
Colonel John A. Hail. G. ID. W. vrooman
and others Al seven o'clock the sound OF Afes and
drums called out the organizations known as tho
White Boys in Bue Young Mems Democratic Club
and the Buo Jean Legion They numbered about ave
hundred men, under tho command OF Howell G.
Stull grand marshal. Tho line. with blazing torches
and martial music, moved to the Trenton House.
Many houses illuminated there was proiuse
display of bunting General Mcclellan stepped into
carriage and was escorted to Taylor Hall which
crammed hour before. Outside Thousands were
grcgated. ! no hall was literally covered with naes OF
all nations The stage occupied by leading demo-
Gratis.
THE MEETING.
At fifteen minutes past eight O'Clock the General
appeared which was signal tor deafenng applause
Colonel Hall introduced Senator Stockton tho pre-
siding officer After thanking the asscmblngc for
the kind reception, he said:-We arc met at an i'm.
portant time and ausplcious While
place in Washington is filled by one who
elected, say that the State Of Hayes and
Stanley Matthews has rcpudated them The victory
In Ohio grett moral lesson The democratic party
had promised the poor good days ana also
bury all sectional strife that promise would have beon
fulfilled II Tilden got his rights Ono OF the great OBJ
jccts OF the democratic party reform taxation
and have economical government This carried
out by Samuel j. Randall in the House OF Representa-
tivcs, when ho decreased taxation by $4,000. 900
/ Now with the House OF Representatives Democratic
the Senate within grasp and Hayes compelled TO
carry out the policy OF the democratic party,
enabled TO iulnl many promises.
NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR.
But 1 am not here TO talk politics, but 10 introduce
Mcclellan (Chcers.) He selected for the demo-
cratic standard bearer because OF spontaneous
burst of tho feeling OF the Convention No manpula
tion could nave accomplished 1t Win any other
IN New Jersey he alluded TO McCl Clelan's being
mentioned IN the Convention that nominated Governor
edc three years when hitcen minutes enthusiasm
tasted before order was restored Mcclellan would
have received many other houors II he would accept
them. He adv, ,red to the young hero OF the army
OF the Potomac. on whom the country showcrcd
blessings for saving Washington after the battle OF
Bull Run; one VINO nude tho greatest army IN the
world-McClcan. Qmmcnse chcers) The soldiers
cried. GIVE US back our old commander" but he
sent to report at Trenton.
/ Here a banncr was held up In tho hall bearing tho
| Mcclellan was called 10 Trenton IN 1854 We$
Sw call HIM again in 1875
Ho not nominated because he was n great sol
der but he lost the army OF the otomac
would surrender his notions OF constitutional gov
" crnment and freedom.
After other remarks no concluded by giving Dr.
Newell credit for courage In accepting the republican
nom nation against Mcclellan. Newell was. however,
the leader of iorlorn hope
GENERAL McLELLANs Address.
General Mcclellan was then introduced, and he was
received with cheers when ucd for several
minutes. When quiet restored he said there
somo passages in his lie which made pleasant
Tor him 10 stand IN Trenton tonight His first visit
nffepn Vpnrg ~ ha n n
own volition, but because no was taken from
proud aud gallant army with winch no
relate the soSy OF the parting There were sad hearts
ut that time when tho parting took place and none
In need Kindness, and the knaness and friendship
he received shall never be forgotten. lie thanked the
this hall moved him deeply and he graie-
iu 10 see that the new generation inherited the scnt
mcnts OF their fathers
THANKS! THANKS
lie expressed earnest thanks for the nomination
and reception tonight Rich as our vocabulary he
coulu find words to express his gratilcation Hc
well aware there were duties commemorate with
that obligation, but II was not very easy iulh
expectations. II elected he Will feel ~hc in oico as
the representative OF the wnoe democratic party,
and net faction wing. There should DO
wings heart-burDngs among While fully recog-
nizing tho immense vaiuc OF tho enthusiasm OF our
party should al tho samo time inspire them TO
active exertons. Let US talc nothing Tor granted
Inspiricd by tho brilliant example OF trends IA
ONO, let US make this great vctory-the greatest
ever achieved IN the State.
PROMISES
II elected he shall use every power for the good OF
the Commonwealth HIS party holds the good OF tho
people In preference to It's own interests lie would
do his best 10 restore prosperity TO the suffer ng
people, without regard to party or class He we'd d
vast debt OF gratitude anu love TO his noble tate
lie then alluded To ITS climate soil, mines, timber
manufactures and marke,s all OF which were great
and TO It's active intelligent. industrious people lie
was grateful TO many people outside o his party
for numerous acts oil kindnes aud and
returning his cordial, aud hertlet than
he said good night. (Chccrs.I
OTHER SPEAKERS.
Senator Albeit, exCong rcssman Bird. Garrct \.
Cannon, Charles Skelton and others, then made
speeches, the burden OF which was tho 'PrcsIdcntia
iraud,n tho wrongs OF tho poor man, and tho sins
OF the republican party Thcy all neapcd iuisols
praise Mcclellan, predicted his trump phant eIcc
tiou and the success OF the other democratic candi
dates. Tho meeting held until ten O'Clock, hal
remaining jammed
CHEERS AND
After the meeting there was parade through iht
city, and an extensive pyrotechnc display. Cheer
after cheer rent the afr for Mcclellan, and
knew bounds 1t was decidedly the largest mcctin
ever held in this city.
sERHyADE
Aitcrward the General sercnadcd at the Trcn ton
House, where ne reviewed the whte Boys Blue, and
went through the ordeal OF hands hsking