National Republican., 1880-09-08
NEW HAMPsHIRE REPUBLIoANs.
Hon. Charles II. Bell Nominated for Gov
ernor.

Il
CONCORD, N. H., Sept 7.--The republican
state convention was called to order Mt If
o'clock In Whites opera.house by Henry II.
Husc, chairman Of the state committee, who
announced list Of permanent officers selected
at meeting Of tho state committee and dele.
gates last evening as follows. President,
Daniel Barnard Of Franklin, with one vice.
president from each county, aud other officers
as telegrophed last night. The usual commit.
tees were also appointed. President Barnard,
| on assuming tho chair skotched the rise of
tne republican party aud its subsequent
efforts to combat tho teachings aud practice
oil tho democratic party. The speech was rre.
guently appauded. Mr.. John d. Liman of
Exeter arose at tho conclusion of tile speech
ana nominated Hon. Charles II. Bell Of Ex.
eter as candidate for governor. Judge Gross
OF Manchester seconded tho nomination. ex-
planning that the people OF Manchester aud
that section would have been glad to present
| tho name OF Mr.. Moody Currier Of Manches
Ter, but that gentleman declined. lie was
followed by General Griffin, Judge Sargent
and others, who, In behalf of their respective
| counties seconded tho nomination. Charles
III. Bell was then nominated by acclamation
every member rising in his seat aud cheering
The committee on credentials announced that
5i5 delegates were present. Mr.. Bell arose in
the convention aud made a short speech
thanking tho convention for its nomination.
The committee on resolutions reported the
following:
Tho republicans Of New Hampshire, adhcring to
their party organization which prevented slavery
extension put down tile Shareholders rebellion
saved tie union Of states, abolished human bond
age dccrecd manhood suffrage and establish ed
Itself as the advocate and protector throughout the
national domain Of equal rights before the law to
an citizens aud free ballot to every voter, aud
OnnOStln nnnnprutiQ "a riN 10 ftpaI
the defender OF slavery encouraged secession and
rebellion, opposed and prolonged the war for The
rage and made itself an ally of terrorism and
murder 0s means for the suppression of oil free
suffrage at the south-hcrChy declare as appropri.
ate TO the opening Of the political campaign-
First-ThOt we approve and indorse tile nomi.
nees and platform adopted by the republican ma.
tOnal convention.
second--Thot the national republican party is
Sacredly pledged to the complete protection Of all
S citizens IN the free enjoyment of all their civil
political and public rights, to be not only theorcti.
cNIIy conceded. but actually aud fully exercised In
every pnr of the union, and that for securing the
same 1t is the solemn Obligation OF the legislative
and executive departments of the government TO
put into immediate and vigorous exercise all their
CONSTITUTIONAL powers, ana that We imperGtlvey de-
mnll ihls OF congress and the chief executive,
whose courage and fidelity TO these duties shall not
or recall.
Tlird-That irany state shall attempt to limit
or ahridSc, directly or indirectly the freedom Of
the citizen or hi ljntrammclcd right to provide for
universal education, shall impede or destroy by
legislation, intimidation or fraud the exercise of
ne right Of suffrage, either for national or state
olhces, shall overcome lawful maiOrites By turbu-
lent Nrm2d or rcbcllious minoTites shall adopt
or tolerate oppression, terrorizng whlppings or
ihurdCr as election practices or omit to enact or
enforce laws lor the punishment of such crimes in
any ana al OF these cases. we demand the active
n,erpositiou OF the federal government to furnish
citizens OF the states protection and those benefits
Wch state action fails 10 supply and for these pur
poses we advocate the vigorous enforcement OF all
existing laws OF congress if found necessary, the
enactment Of new legislation aud the adoption of
additional constitutional amendments
Fourtli--That the party that has maintained the
financial integrity of the republic by the resump
tlon OF specie payments aud the honest discharge
OF national liabilities, thereby lifting The indus
tfies c the country from unparalleled depression
planted by party which has repudiated It's fnail-
clal Obgations and done all in its power to debase
the national currency and 10 throw perpetual
Digit on the Industries and prosperity the nation
fiIth-lhat we point with pride to the present
republican national administration, and CongrntI-
tailil!uI performance of its duties in spite of the
systematic oppO itiOn OF q democratic senate and
house of representatives.
SiNth-Ih0t IN the nomination of James A. Gar
neid Tor PRESIDENT the republican party presents
Tor the suffrage of the Amel an people brave
ana successful union general, q tried aud eX.
pcF,encCd statesman, whose integrity and ability
have won not only the admiration and confidence
OF hspoliiicol associates, but also the respect and
esteem OF opponents.
Seyenth-GhOi in Chester A. Arthur, our candi-
date Tor Nioe-presdcnt we have an eminent Citi-
Ioh OF New YORK. whose patriotism, honesty and
business capacity arc unsurpassed, aud we pledge
them our hearty and enthusiastic support
The resolutions were adopted aud the con.
vention adjourned.