The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-02-07
Republican State Convention.

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Office, Lehighton, or at Slatngton, or Eagle
Hotel, Catasauqua, Lehgh Co., Pa.
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Republican State Convention.
GRANT THE CHOICEl
HARnIsBvRG, Feb. 4, 1ssO.-Late last
night the hour set for the convening of the
State Convention was changed from half
past 10 O'Clock to IL, at which time the
doors of the Opera House were thrown
open, and the delegates, headed by brass
band, marched into the hall. The Blaine
delegates were in good spirits during the
morning and expected 10 be well supported
in the Convention. Some 70 kilograms
were sent to Senator Blaine last night, in
forming him of the action taken by his
friends, and it was confidently expected
that, during the night, or early in the morn
ing, replies would be received by some of
them at least, but diligent inquiry failed to
unearth them if there were.
Promptly at the hour named the Conven-
ton was called to order by Col. Hootin. af-
ter which the roll was called and contests
! announced in six Senatorial Districts.
The Convention then proceeded to the
election of temporary chairman.
Mr. Miller, Of Mercer, nominated Hon.
Russell Errctt, and Gen. Albright offered the
name of Hon. George V. Lawrence,of Wash
ingtOn county.
Mr.. Wolf, Of Union, moved that where
there was contest the votes Of both parties
should be received.
The Chairman ruled that but one delegate,
whose name appeared upon the roll would
be permitted to vote, the contestant not be-
ing recognized.
Mr.. John r Edie, of Somerset, appealed
from the ruling Of the Chair, but the roll
was ordered to be called and each delegate
voted as his name was called, with the fol-
foling results Hon. George V. Lawrence,
| 90; Hon. Russell Errett, los. Number of
votes cast, 250
Mr.. Errett was declared elected and was
escorted to the chair by his defeated rival.
After the applause had somewhat subsided,
Mr.. Errett said
REMARKS OF Mr.. ERRETT.
Gentlemen of the Convention thank
you most heartily for the mark of your con-
fdence. This place to which you have called
me is of but temporary importance, but as
an evidence of your kindness and esteem, l
| appreciate it fully. This convention is the
opening of the campaign of 1880. To-day
we pass its Threshold and enter upon anoth-
er active struggle for the right. In taking
her place at the head of the Republican
column, Pennsylvania witnesses the usual
| furry and excitement that attend definite
| expression of the will of the people of a
great Commonwealth but l feel sure that
when that furry is over, we shall all be
firm, shoulder to shoulder, fighting in firm
and unbroken line for the success of the
candidate who may be chosen at Chicago,
whoever he may be. We have our indiyid-
ual preferences now, and we differ as to
modes and methods of action but when the
final decision of the Republican National
Convention is uttered all differences will
vanish and Pennsylvania will be found, as
she has been found in every Presidential
election since 1860, upon the side of Nation
al over State supremacy Of the Union, in
divisble and indestructable of honest
money of protective tariff; of pure and
honest as well as free elections, and of the
equal rights of all under the law, to life,
| liberty and property, without distinction to
race, color or nativity. Invoking upon your
deliberations the spirit of harmony, and of
that charity for each others differences
which suiiereth long and is kind, and,
thanking you again for your confidence, /
await the further pleasure of the convention.
The convention then proceeded to appoint
the committees on organization, resolutions
and contests, after which q recess of one
hour was taken.
AT the afternoon session Hon. John Cess
ma offered the following resolution
Resolved. That committee of niLe mem
bers be appointed by the Chair, 10 re-
port 10 the Convention, subject to its approy-
al, a list of Electors for President, and also
list Of Senatorial and Representative dele
gates to the National Republican Conven-
ton at Chicago, together with their alter
mates, after consultation with the delegates
from the various Congressional Districts in
this Convention.
Before any action was taken on the reso-
lutionSMr. Stewart, of Franklin, offered the
following amendment:
Resolved. That Committee of one from
each Congressional District be selected by
the delegates from each Congressional Dis
! trict, whose duty it will be TO report 10 the
Convention the names of four delegates at
large to the National Convention, and two
electors at large that it shall be the duty
OF the Committee TO report also a list of dist
rlct delegates to the National Convention,
who are to be chosen by the delegates from
the respective districts, including in their
report the names of those persons who have
already been chosen as delegates from their
respective districts by the action Of the peo-
pie thereof.
In support of his amendment, Mr.. Stew
art said that it proposed to restrict the ac-
tion of the Convention within such limits
as he in common with many other delegates
believed to be proper and legitimate, at the
same time it accorded the different Con.
gressional Districts throughout the Stote,
the exercise of right, which until now had
been unquestioned. A vote was taken on
the amendment which resulted in 100 yeas
and l50 nays, and the amendment was de-
clared lost
The original resolution, offered by Mr..
Cessna, was then adopted.
Mr.. Herr, Of Dauphin, offered the follow
iDgi
Resolved. That the delegates to the Re
publican National Convention from this
State are hereby instructed TO support Gen
eral U. S. Grant for the Presidential nomi-
nation, TO vote as a unit on that and all
questions that may come before the Conven-
ton.
This resolution caused considerable con
fusion and was the signal for a storm Of APP
plause, as well as Kisses and groans.
Mr. Stone, OF Crawford, then offered the
following as an amendment;
Resolved. That while we pledge ourselves
to support the nomination of the Republi-
can party, we see no good reason for aban-
doning the position taken by the party in
| our own and other States in 1876 Of opposi-
/ ton TO a third Presidential term, aud we
I hereby indorse and reaiiirm the resolution
/ passed by ourown State Convention, held in
this city in 1876, upon this question.
NJ. Herr spoke at some length in favor Of
his resolution, and, among other things,