The Portland daily press., 1884-09-11
POLITICAL.
New FEampshire Democratic ',o 9


CONCORD, N. H., Sept. 10-The Democratic
state convention was called to order at lib
this morning, by Charles f. Stone, chairman
OF the state Committee. There was a large
attendance OF delegates and spectators. Hem
ry y. hsnt OF Lancaster, was chosen president
OF the convention, and one vice president
from eauh county was chosen. Messrs. Coch-
rane OF Nashua, Drew of Lancaster, and
Whittier OF Lake Village, were appointed
committee to conduct the president to the
chair.
Mr.. Kent then addressed the convention.
he outnned the issues which led to the nomi-
nation OF Mr.. Cleveland, and spoke as follows:
we nave not Numbered here. So invulnerable
slke are me platform and nominees that the oppo-
sition obliged to confne its warfare to the not al
together encouraging effort to capture the votes of
Denocratc Irishmen, unmindful of the past policy
OF its speakers, press and clergy.
To the absurd assaults upon the straw image of
free trade and to personal warfare, unwarranted
and shameless, upon the character Of our candi-
course. proclaiming honesty in purpose reduction
in taxation reform in political methods liberty OF
Individual action consistent with public duty and
accessions OF strength will continue also. We
need ng magnetic appeals or candidates no sensa-
tlonaI L.oISegn policy or foul detraction. We ask
support mat the country may have reform, stimu-
iatlng business and prosperity.
Ine1fue temperance people of the State, tired of
the husks dispensed them for food have taken indie
pendent action, and will draw largely from Repub-
lican voters. The probability of any Greenbaek or
Labor detection is unnecessary to consider.
Ihorongn organization, harmony and enthusiasm
are desirable, to the end that candidates here nomi
mated may be entrusted by the sovereign voice of
the state IN expressing her will in the choice of
Inc PRESIDENT and Vice President Of the United
STATES. contamination so important is worthy of
our best endeavors.
Resolutions were adopted as follows:
1, We fully endorse the platform Of the national
DemSeratlc convention which nominated Cleveland
and Hendricks
2. 81 most heartily and cordially ratify the
nomination Of Grover Cleveland and Thomas A.
a praNi dprta and leo ant Of fha
United States.
The representatives of the Democracy of New
Hampshire in convention assembled reiterating the
demands 80 often heretofore made for economy,
honesty and capacity In State affairs also declare
J. That laboring people have the right to de-
mand reasonable legal limitation of hours OF labor
careful protection Of the rights and health of labor
ing women and children and full relief of their
wages from trustee process.
.. The purchasing of nominations and elections
which has characterized the action of the Republi-
can leaders of this State has given New Hampshire
tne reputation Tor bribery and corruption which Is
the reproach OF every honest citizen and in behalf
OF common honesty we demand that the auction
sale Of public offices shall cease and the making of
merchandise of our voting population shall be pun
chisement.
8. The Republican majority or the last legisla-
ture by its want of care and attention to the bust
ness immediately before it, without reason pro-
longed It's session to an unprecedented extent and
caused 1a large and useless expenditure OF the peo-
PIE OF gross disregard to public duties.
A. The liquor law of New Hampshire, spasmodi-
caly enforced or dsregarded as political and per-
sonal interests demand, is disgrace to the State
because it breeds hypocricy and corrupts morals.
we believe stringent excise law is the best practi
cal remedy for the evils of ntemperance, while at
the same time it would procure legitimate source
OF revenue so the State.
Hosea w Parker of Claremont named John
M. Hill OF Concord for Governor. The name
was seconded by G. M. Mitchell and Colonel
George of Colcord.
1t was voted to proceed to ballot. The bal
lot resulted as follows:
Whole number. ...,................,606
Necessary for a choice .s................,.. 304
Thomas CogsweIl, Gilmanton ........... 48
Charles Amsden, Penacook, ............. so
John M. Hill, Concord. ..................485
ocatIeI1n9 ss..tsss.s........,... .s..... Io
Mr. Hills nomination, on motion of Mr..
Whitten of Raymond, was made unanimous.
"A committee was appointed to notify
MIR. Hill of his nomination and re-
guest his acceptance of the same. Mr..
Drew OF Lancaster was appointed.
Frank Jones, Portsmouth, John Ell. Geo rye,
Concord, Joseph G. Moore, Clifford, Irving w.
Drew. Lancaster, we're chosen presidential
electors by reclamation. The convention was
then dissolved into county conventions for the
selection of 100 members of the State Commit
tee. On re-assembling Mr.. Hill was presented
to the convention. He was accorded q warm
reception and accepted in brief speech.
Mr.. Drew declined to serve as q candidate
for elector and ex-Gov. James A. Weston of
Manchester was substituted.
The convention at 1,30 p. m. adjourned.