Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-03

picted on the countenances of good many when Charles R. Whedon was named as the member of the State Central committee from the Eighth senatorial district, New Haven, instead of the Hon. James Gallagher, who has served so long as chairman of that committee. The New Haven member of the committee which named the State Central committee was K. $. Andrew, and upon his shoulders rested much of the blame that MT. Gallagher and his friends attached for the change. Mfr. Gallagher did not want the pc sition, but his blood was up and he didn't propose to be fired by any such summary proceeding. The ''old war horse" saw MT. Andrew and expressed his dissatisfaction to him with that vigor and candor that are characteristic of that gentleman's utterances. He told Mir. Andrew that it was the meanest kind of injustice to go back on an old friend who had done so much for his (Andrew'sl in terests politically. MT. Andrew protested, but Mir. Gallagher would not listen to him, Both gentlemen departed in high dudgeon. The whole matter was part of neatly arranged scheme to put Mir. Gallagher out of the chAirmanship and scheme had been formulated some months ago in New Haven. It seems from the ex- precision of opinion by those who are dissat- isfied with the conduct of the party . in this State by Mir. Gallagher that the opposition arises mainly from an alleged inefhciency on MT. Gallagher's part in the management of the campaign and disbursement of campaign funds. There is great deal of close routine work that must be attended to and the man agement of the funds requires considerable financial ability Many thought ex-Sheriff Byxbee would do better than MT. Galla- gher.
 At the close of the convention Mir Galla- gher called the new committee together on the stage. Six members were absent and objection was made that sufficient notice had not been given. The enemies of MT. Gallagher wanted more time, but that gentleman said it had been the custom for forty years to hold the meeting at that time and conse- quently it was held A ballot was taken for chairman, which resulted as follows:
 Whole number of votes tes........................ IS Necessary to c choice 10
 Hon. James Gallagher.
 John '. ByNbee. :
 The convention had empowered the com mittee togo outside it's members for a chair man and MT. Gallagher was triumphant. The election was made unanimous and Mir Byxbee was among the first to congratulate his op ponent. R. Eugene Kinney of South Nor walk, was chosen from the Thirteenth dis tfict in place of A. P. Wakeman, Fairfield, resigned.
 THE ELECToRS-A -AT-LARGE.
 The convention chose Editor A. k. Burr, of the Hartford Times, unanimously TOT nISt electOr-at- large. For second elector Frederick w. Bruggerhoff, of Darien, and James Reynolds, of New Haven, were nominated. The plea was raised that Fair field county should have representation upon the ticket. New Haven had had enough. The plea that MT. Reynolds was an Irishman was met with the statement that it didn't make any difference what nationality n man was so long he good Democrat. James N. Tooker, of Darien, threw a fire brand by withdrawing BrugSerhoff. Cries of "No, no, you can't do it." were heard and several speeches were made against it. Sen ator Plunkett urged MT. Reynolds name in persuasive eloquence, and n gentleman from the rear of the hall advocated Mir. Reynolds as delegate from Fairfield county. Some me challenged the gentleman's right to speak, when he withdrew, but arose later and explained that he delegate for another man in another part of the hall who voted while he did the talking. This little incident drew down shouts of derisive laughter on the speaking delegates head and seemed to hurt the cause of MT. Reynolds, for he was defeated by a large majority.
 A few faint cheers were given for the can didates and vote of thanks passed to the chairman before adjournment.