Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-03
The Republican Convention of New
 HamDShire.

CONCORD, N. H., Sept. 2.-The Republican l State convention was called to order at 11:3O by the Hon. J. H. Gallinger of Concord, chairman of the Republican State commit tee. Herman w. Greene, of Concord, was
 elected permanent president The commit l tee on credentials reported 585 delegates l present, within forty-six of full delegation. On motion the convention proceeded to bal lot for candidates for Governor, with the following result: Whole number of votes,
 566; necessary for choice, 294; Moody Cur
 rier, 40; David H. Goodel, 146; Woodbury,
 10; Melcher, 4; John A. Spaulding, 3; Dex- ter Richards, 1; John Kimball, 1; Gilman l Marston, l. MT. Curriers' nomination was
 made unanimous. George W. Libby, of Whitefeld, was nominated for presidential
 elector- -at-large by exclamation. At this point the gubernatorial candidate appeared
 and made a brief speech, accepting the nom- | ination. Colonel James c. Larkin, of Con I cord, was then chosen second elector-at-1arge | over Frank c. Churchill, of Lebanon The platform was then read and adopted as fol | lows:
 The Republicans of New Hampshire by | their convention now assembled congratulate 1 the country upon the eminently able, wise and honest administration of Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, which has
 commanded alike the respect of foreign pow | CTS and the admiration of theAmerican people |. They indorse the national platform of the l Republican party, and affirm their adherence | to the Republican principles essential to the | prosperity of the country, the entire equality l of rights before the law, a free and unbought ! ballot and honest count, appointments to pub lie office conditioned upon ascertained fit | ness, the faithful and fearless enforcement of | all the laws, honest money, protection to home industries, the promotion of general education throughout the land. the absolute protection of American citizens at home or l in foreign lands. It is evident that only
 those who have proved their hearty allegiance | to such principles ought to be entrusted with | the administration of government and all l who accept them will be cordially welcomed 1 to their support.
 l Under the leadership of the able man. the 1 brilliant orator, the experienced statesman James G. Blaine, nominated for the office of 1 President of the United States and of the l gallant soldier, the tried legislator John A. 1 Logan, the Republicans of New Hampshire l pledge their undivided vote and predict I 1 victory.
 | The Republicans of New Hampshire offer
 for the suffrages of the people for the office
 of Governor Hon. Moody Currier, of Man chester, in full confidence that his ability l and integrity will honor the office to which l he will be elected.
 A State committee of one hundred was
 chosen and the convention adjourned at 1:30 | p. m.
 | The Hon. Moody Currier, the candidate
 for Governor, is seventy-three years old He | graduated at Dartmouth in 1884, taught
 school several years, practiced law for year
 in Manchester, and since 1841 has been con
 nected with the -Amoskeag bank as cashier and president. He also holds high positions
 in many of the most prominent manufactur- ] ing and banking concerns in the State He was State senator in 1856 and '57 and pres | ident of that bank in the latter years. He was a student of science and philosophy | He candidate for the nomination last year and was defeated by Governor Hale by | only six votes