The Portland daily press., 1884-09-03
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE RE
PUBLICANS.
The State Convention at COncOrd-HOn.
Moody Currier Nominated for Governor
ON First Ballot-lIuch Enthusiasm for
Blaine and Logan.

CONCORD, n. H., Sept. 3.-The Republican
State Convention was called to order by Chair
man Gallinger of the State Committee at
1.35 this forenoon There was a large at
tendance of delegates and spectators. The ad-
dress, although brief, was we'll received. Mr..
GalliDger claimed that the party nominees
would receive 5000 majority in New HamP-
shire. TIE organization recommended at a
meeting of the State committee last evening
was adopted and the gentlemen named at time
we're elected as permanent officers.
Mr.. Greene, the chairman, then delivered
his address He alluded to the brilliant record
of the Republican party aud the great funds-
mental truths which had developed such men
as Lincoln, Grant and Garfield. He urged
that the Republican party favored good gov
eminent OF the people, by the people, for the
people, with all that such government implies.
He conceded that the revenue of today is in
excess OF the wants of the government bat as
serted IL to be the purpose OF the Republican
party to relieve the people from any unneces-
sary burden. Regarding the foreign policy he
said We believe in the policy that minds our
own business and expects other nations to
mind theirs, that asserts our right and main
tains it. He spoke in eulogstic terms OF
Blaine and Logan. Mr. Greene was frequent
ly interrupted by applause, his illusions to
Blaine and Logan evoking great enthusiasm.
The committee on credentials reported that
5o4 Of the 635 delegates, to which the full con-
vention would be emitted, were present.
On motion of Mr.. Twitchell of Grantham,
it was voted to proceed to ballot for candi-
date for governor by counties. The ballot re-
suited as follows:
Whole number .............. ......5 6S
Nessary lor choice .......2 o4
Moody Currier of Manchester 80. .41O
David H. Goodall of Antrim. las
Scattering. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
On motion of Mr.. Bowers of Newport Mr..
Curriers' nomination was made unanimous.
"A committee of five was appointed to notify
Mr.. Currier of bis nomination and to request
his acceptance. The committee escorted Mr.,
Currier to the platform, and he accepted the
nomination in an address. Mr.. Currier was
accorded warm reception. In his address to
the convention he said that he had been life
long Republican and laborod for the success of
a,party which stood fer human freedom, 10y
atty and equality before the law, the protec-
ton OF American industrysand the defence of
all citizens, high and low. He asked his hear
ers TO cling to this party which had done so
much for moral development and human pros
perity and to follow out its principles
George w Libbcy of Whitefield was nomin-
ated for first presidential lectorat-large by ac-
clamation. The name of James E. Larkin of
Concord and. Frank g. Churchill of Lebanon,
were presented for second eector-at-lsrge. Mr..
Lafkin was nominated by rising vote.
Mr.. Hackett Of Portsmouth from the COM
mittee reported the resolutions which we're
adopted. They are as follows:
The Republicans of New Hampshire by this con-
yention now assembled congratulate the country on
the eminently able, wise and honest administration
Of @. A. Arthur, President of the United States,
which has commanded alike respect of foreign
powers and the admiration of the American leo
ple. They endorse the national platform of the
Republican party and affirm their adherence to Re-
publican principles which essential to the pros
perity of the country the entire equality OF rights
before the law, free and unbought ballot and
an honest count, appointments to public office
based upon ascertained fitness the faithful, fear
less enforcement of all laws, honest money pro-
lection to home industries, promotion of general
education throughout the land, absolute protection
of American citizens at home or in foreign lands.
1t is evident that only those who have proved
their hearty allegiance to such principles ought to
b. entrusted with the administration Of the govern
ment, ana all who accept them will be cordially
welcome to their support.
Under the leadership of the able man, brilliant
orator and experienced stateman, James G. B iaine
nominated for the Office of President OF the United
States and or the gallant soldier the tried legisa-
tor, j. A. Logan, the Republicans of New Hamp-
shire pledge their udivided vote and predict
throughout the whole land. triumphant victory.
The republicans of New Hampshire offer for the
Hon. Moody Cnrrer of Manchester in full confidence
that his ability and integrity will honor the ofice
to whick he will be elected.
The con vention then resolved itself in coun-
ty conventions for the choice of 100 members
of the State committee. After the names of
tbs committee had been reported the conVen-
ton adjourned.