Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-05-07

affirm their adhesion to the principles of the Re-
publican party heretofore forth by its author
lied representatives and in view of the present ex
igences we do especially reatfirm the recent de-
termination of the State Republican Conventions as
follows: By the State Convent of New York in
1sI5-"W We declare our unalterable opposition to
the election OF any President for third term" By
the State Convention of Pennsylvania in 1875 IRE
affirmed in 1s76)-"We are unalterably opposed
to the election to the Presidency OF any
person for third term" By the State
Convention Of Ohio 1.-THE observance of
Washingtons example will be in the future, as it
| has been in the past, regarded as fundamental
rule in the unwritten law OF the Republic" BY the
Massachusetts, Republican Convention of 1876
Sound reason as well the wise and unbroken
usage OF the Republic, illustrated by the examples
Of washington, requires that the term OF Chief
Magistrate Of the United States shall not exceed
second term" Like sentiments have been an
nounced by the Republican Conventions of Mime
sofa and other Republican States, all having been
affirmed In December, 1875, by an overwhelming
majority of both political parties in the
national House of Representatives in the words
following; THAT the precedent established by
Washington and other Presidents of the United
States in retiring from the Presidential office after
their second term has become by universal
renee part OF our republican system of Govern
ment, and that any departure from this tIme-hon-
ored system would be unwise, unpatriotic, and
| fraught with peril to free institutions.
ResoLued. That the nomination of a third-ter
candidate is especially to be deprecated because it
will unavodably put the Republican party on the
defensive because it will revive the memory of pub
lie scandals and official corruption which brought
party to the verge of run and will again alien
| ate large and powerful body Of voters, without
whose aid success is neither possible deserved.
while IN the character and surroundings OF the third
term candidate find no guarantee against their
recurrence but rather renewed menace in the his
tory of the men who are loudest in his support
Resolved, That we believe that the questions now
agitatng the public mind, connected, as they are,
he aivilS raiir md
other means OF inter communication, require the
talents u .rr:ned statesman. We find objection
to the third-te nomination urged upon the
country, also, IN that 1t would substitute danger
GUS tendency to personal government For de-
termined and unwearied effort for true reform of
the civil service that reform fearless and thorough
declare to be vital to the welfare and safety of
the Republic.
ReSoiUed That as Republicans we cannot be
" hero worshipcrs," and demand from party
without master he nomination OF candidate
without stain.
ResOlred, That National Committee of one hun
dred should be ap ointed, and instructed that in
the event OF the nomination OF General Grant, to
meet in the city OF New York at the call of the
Chairman of this committee, and there to act in
such they shall deem best to carry out
the spirit and purpose of these resolutions the said
committee to be selected by the committee of thr-
teen, and published at its earliest convenience.
The committee appointed in accordance
with the platform was instructed to appoint
committee of five to present the resolutions
to the Chicago Convention.
After adopting the customary resolutions
of courtesy, the Convention adjourned sine
die.
Many delegates who had expected to be
present did not appear, and sent letters and
kilograms of regret but the hall was well
filed with an audience of about 700 persons,
of whom perhaps 400 were delegates. In ap-
pearance the Convention compared favorably
with any like body, and there was perfect
harmony throughout as to the object to be
| obtained. The proceedings were dignifed
and characterized by earnest purpose, which
favorably impressed the audience and COM
manded respect from the outset. There was no
attempt to introduce the name of any Presi-
Dental aspirant, but the Convention went
quietly to work to do what it was called for,
| and when that was accomplished quietly ad-
! jourped
| The names 1e many public men. especially
that of President Hayes, were warmly ap-
plauded when mentioned, but no evidence
was given of preference in favor of any one
of the more prominent candidates for the
Presidency.
NEW HAMPsHIRE-REPUBLICAN.
CONCORD, May 6th.-The attendance at
the Republican State Convention is unusually
large
Blaine and anti Blaine tickets for delegates
to Chicago were distributed as the delegates
entered.
|. General Stevens was chosen temporary
Chairman, and the usual committees were
appointed.
A motion to 90 into an election for dele
gates to the National Convention brought out
VIM. Z. Chandler, who favored Blaine, and
ex-senator Patterson, who said he was for
that man who will unite the party to secure
victory whether Blaine, Sherman, Ed
munds or Washburne. He did not include
Grant, as he did not favor third term.
The ballot for delegates resulted in the
choice of the following or Blaine ticket
David H. Buffum, Benz F. Prescott, VIM
u. Chandler and Ruel Ddrkee Aiternates-
Benz. A. Kimball, John n. Broughton,
James A. Wood and Augustus A. Woolson.
The report OF the Committee on Resolu-
tions affirmed devotion to the cardinal prin-
ciples of the party, favored gold standard
for currency, free and untrammeled ballot,
highly eulogizing John Sherman for his con-
duct of the finances, and wished General
Grant serene afternoon TO his most remark
able life from strife, and the happy respect
and affection of grateful country whose
unity he did so much to preserve.
While favering the nomination of Blaine,
the Convention refused to trammel the dele
gates with instructions.
Resolutions were passed asking for a change
in the basis of delegates to the National
Convention to conform hereafter to the actual
Republican vote cast in the State.
CONCORD, May 6th.-The Convention re-
assembled in the afternoon, appointed new
State Committee and adjourned.
NEW JERsRY-REPUBLICAN.
TRENTON, May 6th-The Republican State
Convention temporarily organized this morn
ing with William A. Stiles in the chair, and
referred, under the rule, a resolution naming
Blaine as the choice of the Convention.
Nominations for delegates to Chicago were
then made, and the Convention took a recess
Upon reassembling, Thomas I'll. Dudley
was made permanent President.
A resolution favoring E. B. Washburne for
President was referred to the Committee on
Resolutions.
A series of resolutions were then reported
by the committee, ending by pledging that
the Convention will cordially support the
nominee of the Chicago Convention.
The following were elected delegates at
large: William j. Sewell, George A. Halsey,
William Walter Phelps and .Iudson Kilpat-
rick. Alternates at large Il. K. Pangborn,
Charles M. Theberath Garrett 4. Hobart
and John J. Blair.
Adjourned.
DOVER, May 6th.-The Republican State
Convention assembled at 2 P. NJ
After prolonged struggle an organization
was effected with L. n. Mills as temporary
President.
The contending delegations were almost
equally divided, the vote at one time on
test question being 60 to II.
1t was finally agreed to appoint Commit
tees on Credentials, Permanent Organization
and Resolutions.
The report of the Committee on Resolu-
tions-adopted without dissent-declared the
Convention to be in entire accord with the
principles of the National Republican party,
pledged undivided support to the nominee of
the National Convention. While investing
the delegates to Chicago with full liberty to
follow their individual sense of right, the res
olutions reminded them that the candidate
should be selected with greater regard to
the preference of States upon which he must
| rely for success than the inclinations of those
| from which electoral votes can scarcely be
hoped.
Christian Fabiger, Levi G. Clark, N. B.
Smithers, j. r. Lofand, Benz. Burton and
| Albert Curry were appointed delegates by
resolution to Chicago, against the opposition
of large minority, who insisted that the
delegates should be chosen by counties, as in
former years.
The delegates will probably vote for Blaine.
DOVER Nav 6th-The Convention was