Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-21


 Mir. Chamberlain was sdeclared the nominee. H. T. Sperry, of Hartford, read the report of the committee on resolutions It was as
 follows:
 The Republicans of Connecticut in conven-
 tion assembled declare that they heartily rat fly the nominations of James G. Blaine and John A. Logan; that they endorse the decla-
 ration of principles contained in the plat form of the Republican party at it's recent convention in Chicago and in the letters of acceptance of it's candidates, and that they are specially gratifed with the sound doc trlnes on the tariff therein set forth and the spirit of genuine patriotism that will hold this country in it's deserved position among the nations of the world and protect it's citi- zens at home and abroad. They present to the electors of Connecticut in the person of Henry B. Harrison and his associates upon the State and electoral ticket candidates en- inently worthy of their cordial support. The reading of the resolutions drew forth hearty applause. They were unanimously accepted.~
 For candidate for comptroller there were
 three nominations and several speeches. Captain s. D. Hawes, of Winchester nomi- mated Judge A. B. Beers, of Bridgeport
 Hon. s. w. Kellogg, of Waterbury, nomi- mated Luzerne l. Munson, of Waterbury, and a gentleman from Middletown nominated John M. Douglass A ballot was taken, which resulted follows:
  Necessary to choice "A 5; Beers, ,,,;,so,; John M Douglass 39 ScatterInS- No choice having been made another bal lot was ordered. A gentleman from Fair field county said that his county had held a caucus and decided not to ask for any repre- sentation on the ticket. They had been re-
 fused the head of the ticket and did not want the tail. Finally Mir. Beers name was withdrawn and MT. Munson was nominated by exclamation.
 This completed the ticket. Chairman lib bits said he had a word to say. He thought | the convention would like to hear from Sen ator Joseph R. Hawley, who was present. Mir. Hawley came forward and addressed the con- vention, his name being greeted with tremen- dous applause. He said: Gentlemen of the State of Connecticut. I am grateful to you for this
 demonstration as well as for favors you con- ferred upon me not long ago, but of which I l will not speak now. We are all proud of the Republican party, of it's history, it's record and it's achievements. It is my pleasure to | devote myself body and soul to this cam | paign, so hope to meet many of you in your 1 homes. have known James G. Blaine for 1 twenty years, and have known him we'll | know him to be statesman of the highest ability. I am satisfied with the platform 1 The party invites attack from any part of the field. We have nothing to cover up. We 1 have nominated one of the tried leaders, while our opponents have had to nominate l man whose chief recommendation is that he has not had much to do with them. We | advance statesman who has served us faith
 fully for years, while they dare not nominate l Mcdonald, Bayard, or any of those men. wish to express my profound satisfaction l with your action to-day. The ticket com
 mands the profound respect of all people in this State. It is impossible not to be satis- 1 fled with Harrison. I have known him for
 forty years. In character and ability he is | all that could be desired and he will stand in the line of the llustrious governors of the State that have, with an exception or two, | adorned the office.
 Three rousing cheers for. Hawley were 1 given at the conclusion of his speech. MT. Kellogg, of Waterbury moved that l the rules be amended so that the committees
 on permanent organization and on credentials
 be hereafter appointed by the caucus pre-
 ceding the convention. The motion pre- | vailed.
 Before adjournment three cheers were 1 given for the State and national tickets A
 vote of thanks was passed to Chairman Tib-
 bits for the admirable manner in which he | discharged his duties.