New-York tribune., 1881-09-09
KEYSTONE REPUBLICANS.
CONVENTION AT HARPJspJrPc

THE PROCEEDINGS SHORT AND HARMoNIoUs-GEN-
EkAL BAILEY NOMINATED FOR STATE TREAS
URER--CIvn SERVICE REFORM COMMENDED
SYMPATHY WITH THE PRESIDENT.
HARRISBURG, Penn, Sept. S.-The Republican
state Convention met at noon to-day. There was
only one dispute as to seats. George Lear of
Bucks, and MS Quay of Philadelphia were
placed in nomination for temporary chairman of
the Convention. Mr.. Quay was elected by 1872
votes to S3. General Harry White was made Presi-
deht and made short address. After a recess the
Committee on Resolutions submitted the following,
which were adopted
hcsoired. That the Republican party of Pennsyl-
istration of President Garfield and while uniting in
the prayers Of all good people for his speedy recov-
cry pIedges continued fealty and the most active
support IN the prompt and courageous correction of
al governmental abuses. As Republicans are
either III the government of the Nation, the State
muplcipahtX or county, and we court suggestions
Sop tS p r a of these ends and only ask that in
lstraIon of President Garfield has set the right ex
alnPie an M In TINS dlrecton and while firmly adhering
party which called it into existence it yet insists
upon talfhfulness and honesty in every branch of
the public service. The bullet of au assassin
sho3H n?t @ interrupt this work. 1t should be pur
sned while Its author lives and beyond his life, if
through increasing misfortune it should be taken
away.
Resotced, The Republican party has ever been pro-
grc,sjVe aud retormatory, and while realizing that
nothing in government is wholly right we desire to
be always brave enough TO seek every avenue OF ap-
proach TO the right TO the end that all our people
may enJoy the ever increasing blessings Of good
government.
Resolred, That President James A. Garfield-this
tender and loving, this struggling and suffering this
pure ami brave man-now becomes the beloved of
this people and the admired of all people. We ten
DER Tor 0ure yes and our constituents assurances of
deep ana heartfelt sympathy, and keenly appreci-
atng the value of such life to his country, we ex-
press the prayerfui hope that he may soon be
stored to the discharge OF the important duties for
which he IS remarkably qualified and from which,
by peculiarly infamous crime and undeserved
assam for exercise of proper eXecu-
TIVE power, ne has been temporarily withdrawn.
can party is committed TO the course of economical
and honest administration We demand the use of
all necessary means and the enforcement of ali laws
intended TO prevent fraud and waste and we reauire
a close and watchful guardianship over all of the
mnltiarlous interests committed TO the care of our
organization.
hesoLrtd, That in any revision Of our tariff legsla-
ton which may be made care shall be taken TO dis
cflInlnate IN favor OF our Industries and thereby
promote the causes which are rapidly making
America a controlling power in finances as it al
really Is an established leader in political thought
Resoired. That the administration of Governor
Hoyt merits oar warmest approval. We regard with
satisfaction the results of purely Republican Ad-
mlnlstration under his leadership in which all de-
parments have been faithfully conducted the credit
OF the State raised to the highest point and its
hnances placed npon proper basis without increas-
ing the burdens OF the people.
General 5. NJ. Bailey of Fayette County, and W.
T. Davies of Bradford. were then placed in nomina-
hon for the Office of State treasurer The first bal
lot resulted as follows: Bailey, 1877; Davies s4:
necessary TO a choice, 122. The nomination of Cen
crai Bailey was then declared unanimous. and the
Convention dissolved.
sII4,s NJ. BAIIEY.
silas NJ. Bailey was an active member OF the Union
Army throughout the Rebellion He was mustered into
the United States Service June 20 1861 and Joined
the 31th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers This
regiment then had its headquarters Pittsburg Mr
He
wounded AT the battle of Gaines NH on June o. 1862
Having few days before been promoted the rank of
Major he was Jealous in the performance Of his duties
and during an advance upon the rebel position was
wounded and borne inscnsble from the field On March
1868, be Was made Colonel of the regiment, and com
unded II during The second Bull Run battle the battle
% soutn Mountain, the battle of Antietam battle OF
Iredciicksburg, and the battles Of the Wilderness
Colonel Bailey promoted to the rank of
dior Ecnoral ON Mnrch l3 1860. -