The Portland daily press., 1878-01-10
POLITICAL.
New Hampshire Republic
can Convention.
A MILD ENDORSEMENT OF
PRESIDENT HAYES
The Convention Harmonious
Throughout.

CONCORD, Jan. 9.-The Republican stata
Convention assembled at Las a. NJ, and a list
of officers was announced by the chairman of
the state committee as agreed on by the com.
mittee last night.
Hon. Charles II. Bell of Exteter, was an
pointed President, with long list of vice presi-
dents and minor officers.
Committee on Resolutions--Gilman,Ma rston
of Exeter, Jacob G. Young of Medbury, keu-
ben w. Page of Gilmanton, L. d. Mason of
Tamwortb, William e. Stevens of Concord, Or
rim c. Moore of Nashua, John W. Sturtevant
of Keene, Levi W. Bartoa of Newport, James
W. Patterson of Hanover and Alfred r. Evan
of Gorham.
Mr.. Bell then addressed the convention.
His speech opened with recital of the proud
record of the Republican, party, and passed
on to consideration of the differences Ia the
party at the present time. The great body is
not divided in respect to any of the cardinal
doctrines Of the party. Upon the Southern
question all Republicans cordially agree in de-
manding the permanent pacifcation of the
South, and complete protection of its citizens in
all their rights. They agree as to the puri6ca.
ton of the civil service, and the discharge oil
national liabilities in honest money What.
ever discrepancy of views may exist is confined
to the manner ia which these principles can be
carried into practice. The difference concerns
methods not principles, and the question which
addresses itself to the practical sensible men Of
the party is whether it is wise to exalt matters
OF minor moment 1nto cause of serious di.
visioH whether it is not better for those who are
laboriug side by side, each in his own fashion
to accomplish common result, to be friends in.
stead of opponents. But however these cues.
lions may be answered, there is nothing in the
political situation that 10 any way effects the
coming campaign in New Hampshire. The
election involves no question of national policy
it is simply choice between Republican and
Democrats rule.
Thomas e. Sawyer of Dover, moved that
Benjamin f. Prescott of Epping be nominated
for Governor by reclamation. His motion was
carried with applause, and Mr. Prescott wal
declared the nominee.
William 81. Sise of Portsmouth, who had
secondedathe motion, then said that the actor
of the convention in nominating Mr.. Prescott
was premature as the committee on credentials
had made 10 report.
The committee then reported 637 delegate,
present
Mr.. Sse then moved that Bepjamin f. Pres
colt be now nominated for Governor, which
was carried without reconsideration of the
previous vote.
The balloting for railroad commissioner was
| next proceeded with, and the first ballot re.
suited in no choice. On the second David e
Willard was elected.
The committee on resolutions being unable tx
report the convention then adjourned until
p. m.
At2 p. m. the convention reassembled, and
Gov Prescottin few words addressed to the
convention signified his acceptance.
The resolutions say that the Republicans o.
| New Hampshire re-affirm and re-adopt the
Cincinnati platform and declare in favor of {
| speedy resumption of specie ayments, con
denim the silver bill and sectional agtstion ;alse
declare for civil service free from dict alton Of
Senators and Congressmen; condemns snbsi-
| dies to monopoies and resolves that the Re
| publicans of New Hampshire recognize the
paramount duty of President Hayes to render
| these high and solemn professions actual and
| living realities; and while we admit honest diff
| ference Of opinions 10 respect to party acts we
welcome and approve his patriotic and sincere
efforts to keep faith with the people and secure
| to the whole country the blessings of a Just
| efficient and honest Republican national ad.
ministration.
| Resolved, That we condemn as factious and
mischevous attempts to reopen the Presiden
tial controversy or to question the title of Pres
| dent Hayes.
Resolved, That the unchallenged purity
| economy and efficiency of all departments Of
the present administration, the continued re-
| duction Of the public debt, the refunding of
bonds and the wise efforts to restore prosperity
| at home and extend the field of commerce and
manufactures of America, deserve and receive
our unqualified appreciation.
The resolutions as presen ted and read to the
convention were adopted without discussion
| and the convention adjourned. 1t was har
monious throughout