Daily Kennebec journal., 1878-01-10
new HAMPSHIRE CONVENTION
Nomination of B. F. Prescott
fur Governor.
THE SPEECH OF THE CHAIRMAN
OF CONVENTION.
D. {. Willard Nominated for Rail,
road Commissioner.
Resolutions Re-4fflrm the Clncin.
matt Platform.
Approval of the Patriotic and Sincere
Efforts of President Hayes to Sc.
cure Good Government.
THE SPEECH OF THE CHAIRMAN
OF CONVENTION.

CONCORD, January 9. The Republican State
Conventsn assembled at II AS A M, and a list of
officers was announced by the chairman as agreed
on by the committee last night, Hon. Charles II.
Bell of Exeter, being President, with long list
OF vice Pres dents and minor officers.
Mr. Bell addressed the convention, after which
Thomas f. Sawyer Of Dover, moved that Benja-
min F. Prescott of Effng be nominated for Cover
nor by accamation, and the motion was carried
with applause, and Mr. Prescott was declared the
nominee.
VIM. II. Sse Of Portsmouth, who had seconded
the motion, then said that tho action of the con-
vention in nominating Mr.. Prescott, was prema-
ture, as the committee on credentials ad made no
report, and the committee then reported 537 dele
gates present.
Sise moved that Benz F. Prescott be now nom-
mated for governor which was carried without re-
consideration of the previous vote
The speech of the chairman opens with recital
of the proud Iecord of the republican partv and
passes on to the consideration OF the d felence in
the party at the present time. The great body is
not divided in respect to any of tho cardinal doc
trines Of the party. Upon the Southern question
all republicans cordially agree in demanding per-
manent pacitication of the South, and com plete
protection of its citizens in all their rights. They
agree as to the purihcaon of the civil service and
the discharge of the national liability in "honest
money" Our election involves no question of ma
tlonal policy it is simply choice between repub-
lican and democratic rule.
he1t proceeded with, and the first ballot resulted
10 no choice; aud the second, David L. Will
lard was nominated.
The committee on resolutions being unable to
report before dinner, the convention then ad-
journed until =. NJ.
On re-assembling, Gov. Prescott in a few words
addressed the convention, and sgnited his ecep-
lance Of the nomination.
The resolutions were then reported by the com
mittee.
They sav that the republicans of New IIamp-
shire re-atfr I'm and re adopt the Cincinnati plat
foim, ard declare in favor of a speedy resumption
OF specie ay ments condemn the silver bill and
sectional sgtation and declare that the civil serv-
ice should be free from the dictation of senators
and congressman.
They condemn subsidies and monopolies and
dsclare that the republicans Of New Hampshire
recognize the paramount duty of Pres. Hayes to
render these high and solemn professions of the
Cincinnati platform actual and live realities.
While We admit honest differences of opinion in
respect TO past acts, we welcome and approve his
patriotic and sincere efforts 10 keep faith with the
people and secure to the whole county the bless
ings OF just, efficient and honest republican la-
tlonal administation.
The resolutions also declared that the purity,
economy and efficiency of all departments of the
present administration, the continued reduction of
the publ debt the refunding of bonds, aud the
wise efforts to restore prosperity az home, and ex-
tend the fell of commerce and manufactures Of
America, deserve and receive our unqualified ap-
pre- baton.
The re.o lutions were adopted without discussion
and tue convention adjourned.
The convection was harmonious throughout.