New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-11
MATT HEAD FOR GOVERNOR.


THE NEw-HAMPsHIRE REPUBLICANS ADoPTA HEARTY
PLATFORM AND MAKE THEIR STATE NoMINA-
TIONs-A GOOD WORD FOR THE SUFFERING
SOUTH.
CONCORD, N. H., Sept. 10.-The Republican State
Convention was called to order at 1870 q. IN. to-
day by the chairman of the State Committee The
floor Of the hall was crowded with delegates and
the gallery filled with spectators. Mr.. Charles
II. Burns, of Wilton, was chosen president and one
vice-president was elected from each county
The usual committees on resolutions and creden-
tails having been appointed, hr. Burns delivered
an address, which was very long, and devoted
chiefly to a eulogy of the Republican party and its
record.
resolution calling for more equal taxation in
the State was referred
The convention then proceeded to ballot for a
candidate for Governor with the following result:
Whole number of votes cast, 700.
Necessary 20 choice, 35l.
Ii. H. HOyt OF EppinE received L.
James L. French. Of MoultonbOrOugh. received L.
Edward L. spaulding, Of Nashua. received 4.
Charles H. Bell, of Exeter received 2S2
Matt Head, OF Hooksett, received Az
General Head was declared the nominee amid
great cheering. On motion the nomination was
made unanimous.
Messrs. g. p. Conn. of Concord and ID. f. Willard,
Of Oxford. nominated by reclamation for Rail-
road Commissioners. ballot for the third railroad
commissioner was had and James L. French, of
Northumberland. was elected.
General Head appeared before the convention
and expressed his thanks for his nomination. He
suggested thatit would be fitting for the convention
to show their sympathy for the people in the
South suffering from yellow fever. committee
was appointed to put the suggestion into effect.
The following resolutions were reported by the
Committee on the PLATFORM:
WhTeas The Republican party can point with
pride aud confidence 10 its record in and 90 its
legislation in peace as enduring monuments of its
patriotism and craftsmanship, and claim them as
pledges Of unequalled and undlminished capacity
Tor future service and the grounds Of popular con
fdence aud support; and,
Whereas, The country has reached n period de-
handing the largest experience, wisdom and cOur-
age In the conduct Of National and state affairs and
cannot afford commit its destlnles 20 the keeping
OF party that for twenty years has shown itself
incapable and unworthy OF the great trusts and
cares OF State and Nation; therefore, be II
ResOlrod, That we will give 20 the present Nd
mlnistrutiOn cordial support IN all Just meas
urcs tending TO purify aud elevate the puDic ser
vice, TO secure and perpctuate interstate amlty ana
confidence, TO guard and MAINTAIN the political
rights of individuals and classes, to preserve the
plighted faith and to perpetuate the prosperity OF
The Nation: aud we heartily commend that man
auemeut Of the finances under which the last frag-
mcnt Of the premium on gold Is disappearing, the
borrowing rate steadily diminishing, and the long
depression in business aud industry vanishing be-
fore n sure return of confidence and prosperity.
ResOlrod, That our good name ana welfare as
peopie demand that our financial pledges made IN
tbe hour of National peril should be maintained IN
violate and our public debt be paid. principal and
interest according 10 the spirit and the lester OF law
Resolred That, as repeated efforts and failures
have uroyed il 10 be beyond the power Of the Gov
eminent To nlpart value 10 irredeemable paper and
maintain its currency money, and as our legal
tender notes were issued under n solemn promise
that they should be redeemed dollar for dollar IN
gold and silver at the earliest practical moment
after tho restoration OF peace, and a. the time for
the fulflment of THIS pledge has now arrived, and
snsrie p1ymcnt has been reached, we denOunCe all
Efforts 10 delay the day of resumption, and 10 IN
date the currency by any additional issue of ire
deemabe paper as destructive 10 all business inter-
ests ana unwise, dlshonOTapie ana HauuuIebJ as
public measures.
hesoirrd That We believe IN no questioning Of the
Presidents title no triing with an issue iTrcvoca-
biy and Justly settled, aud no iuTther use Tor tue
useless Potter Committee: that there should be no
paymeut of outawed Southern claims, ana no pen
siODs TO rebel soldiers.
Ee,olrtd That we believe IN equal taxation of all
property, and in the exemption Of none.
BlsOlred That All average Of ten hours OF daily toll
i, enough for man, woman or child, and In the alb
seuce OF a contract tins ought 10 be- deemed legal
u' ResoireI That we believe in equal rights and an
equal exercise of those rights for ali citizens Of the
Rgsoired That we believe in an honest and unin-
Inundated ballot, and far field for all political
partlcs at the South well as AZ the North, with
out which suffrage Is a sham aud the Constitution
R,solrtd That as party welcome and bid
God-speed to the temperance reformation, and We
snail give il such materalsupport as shall be at our
command.
ErToIr,d That we tender orr profound and heart
fcIt sytupathIes to plague-smitten brethren mt
tie S0uih In the fearful and widespread visitation
~ the disease which il now bringing unutterable
desoIatiou and sOrrow 10 their homes and we pledge
10 them such practical aid Us Providence has placed
Resolred That the thanks OF the Republicans Of
tins state are due 10 Governor Prescott for his faith
ful and efficient administration OF state AFFAIRS.
The convention, after selecting State Committee,
adjourned.
HAMPTON VERY ASPIRING.