Morning journal and courier., 1882-11-03
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Representative Conventions.

Representatis Conventions.
The Republicans and Democrats Consid-
ering Their Nonnfnees-The Former
Postpone @nss the Latter Nominate Alex
ander Tro"p and William H Law.
The Republican convention met at room 3
Insurance building last evening to nominate
The convention was called
60 order by Lucius P. Deming, and johnson
T. Platt was nominated as chairman and
George M. White as secretary.
Hoadley B. Ives, William A. Lincoln and |
Charles S. Bunnell were elected tellers and |
they reported full delegation present.
The chair appointed Charles I. French and |
r. Ell. Smith tellers.
On motion of Hoadley B. Ives committee
of one from each ward was appointed to con-
fer together and report at an adjourned meet
ing on to be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock at
the place The committee appointed
Charles 7. Morse L. B. Hinman. J. Fl.
Smith, G. I. French, F. J. Hart ElIery Camp,
Joseph G. Peck, W. A. Beckley, Hoadley B.
Ives. John S. Fowler, James II. Smith, L.
P. Deming, George N. White and F. r. Tut
tie.
The committee met Immediately after ap-
poiutment, and appointed a subcommittee
to report list of candidates on Friday even
ing at o'clock. The sub coamittee select
ed were Hoadley B. Ives, William A. Beckley
and Lucius P. Deming. The committee then
adjourned.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democrats met in Turn Hall last even
ing to nominate two persons to represent the
TOW, Of Nav ~ he Ae
sembly. The convention was called to order
by William B. Catlin, chairman of the Town
committee.
George r. Cooley tried to get the of
the chairman while the convention were be-
ing seated, but failed to do so. He held his
position, however, and when the delegate
| were seated he nominated Frank S. Andrew
for chairman.
George r. Cooley was nominated for sec-
rotary, and although he desired to be excused
he was not and took his seat on the platform
On motion of III. r Enscoe the chairman
of each ward was appointed a committee on
credentials The committee retired to the
rear of the room and before they had time
| to maxi up the list call was made for the
\ list of delegates, and as each ward was called
| the list Of delegates were presented. Some
of the delegates did not present their ere
but no response was made.
| Then Thomas G. Ingersoll moved that the
i first ballot be taken for second Representa-
| tive.
Tho chair appointed Samuel johnson and
James j. Coogan as tellers.
It was voted to first take an informal ballot
| for second Representative, and it resulted as
| follows
Whole number of votes. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
s. Harrison Wagner. .....................1
T1la "a q: LAW. ~
Jonn c maro. ..--...-....9o
HOBART Hob ri f Z. Hotchkss. INSTRUMENTATION. .:.........
Charles F. Bollman. .-..-........-.........1
| On motion of Thomas G. Ingersoll a for
| NAL ballot ordered for second Represen.
tative. The ballot resulted as follows:
| Whole number of votes. 10
Tiia y. 1 -: u"
John T. Ward .-..---..--......-...22
S. Harrison Wagner. .........-............17
There being no choice second formal
ballot was ordered, resulting as follows:
Whole number of votes. 60
Williem .. Lew. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
g Harrison Wagner. ......................12
l scattering
| Blank -..-.......s....
Mr.. Law was declared the unanimous
| choice for second Representative.
William 3. Catlin placed Joel A. Sperry's
| name in nomination for first Representative
George G. Clark placed in nomination the
| name of Alexander Troup. and Michael r.
| Enscoe nominated James Gallagher
An informal ballot was ordered and result
| ed as follows:
Whole number of votes. .......................7 10
Alexander Troup.. -...... .................24
James tala Gner
S Harrison Wagner. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Charles T. Bolinan ....1
| John T. Ward said he desired to withdraw
his name from the convention.
| A second informal ballot was ordered and
resulted as follows
| Whole number of votes. 80
| Alexander Troup. Observation-Disclosures 80
James Gallagher. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
| There being no choice q third informal
| ballot was ordered.
It was announced by delegate that the
| name of James Gallagher was withdrawn.
The result of the balloting which followed
| was follows:
| Whole number of votes. TO
Alexander Troup.. .........................s
It was voted to make the nomination of
Alexander Troup unanimous.
It was voted to appoint committee of
three to wait on the candidates and inform
them of their nomination,
The chair appointed Michael r. Enscoe,
George G. Clark and John B. Ward as the
committee.
The committee retired and after little
time returned with the candidates. Mr..
for first Representative proceeded to ad-
dress the convention. He said he had not
been a candidate, and was not candidate
now unless his name would aid in the sue
cess of the general Democratic ticket. He
was willing to withdraw from the ticket now
if the party thought it best for him to do so.
Although temperance man he would, if
elected, vote for the repeal of the obnoxious
measures in the license law. He was frank
to say that if he went to the Legislature he
went there untried, and now he was willing
to resign the nomination. If the convention
thought best that he should accept he would
do all in his power for the success of the
Democratic party. He would vote the whole
ticket from the head to the tail, and he hoped
others would do the same.
| William 81. Law was next introduced and
modestly thanked the convention for the
honor they had bestowed upon him. He said
if elected he would try and do his entire duty
to his constituents.
The convention then adjourned.
| Brnrford.
A. j. Smith has new sign.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Hattie Prout and
MIR. E. Leete, of Guilford, were united in
marriage by Rev. Mr.. Andrews, of Guilford,
at the residence of the bride.
Funeral OF Rev. DIR. OImstead.
The funeral of Rev. DR.. Olmstead took
place yesterday afternoon from Trinity
church, Branford, where he for years had
labored in the ministry with great accept
ance, winning the respect and esteem of all.
1t was memorable occasion. The church
was filled to it's utmost by members and
other townspeople gathered to pay the last
sad token of respect to the deceased The
Rt. Rev. Bishop Williams conducted the SER
| vices and delivered the funeral discourse,
which very impressive. A large repre-
sentation of the clergy of the county and
| 9th Of tha in att