Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-09-29

had called to his side the Democracy of Con-
nectieut in solidifed form. Mr.. Walsh
now put in his oar and wanted Cleveland
nominated right off without further ado, by
reclamation. An aged gentleman seconded
the motion.
Mr.. Tooker, of Darien, did not like this.
1t was showing matters through in big hur-
~ and was undignifed and undemocratic.
He had a candidate and added that as long
as he, the speaker, was in the convention the
nomination of Mr.. Cleveland could not be
made unanimous. Mr.. Walsh then gave Mr..
Tooker chance and withdrew his acclama-
ton motion.
Francis A. MArden, of Stamford, then in a
graceful, vigorous speech presented the name
of Hon. James Gallagher. He prefaced his
nomination with much eulogism, and said
that the name of the man he was about to
present would ring in every town, city and
hamlet in the State, from the Massachusetts,
| line to the shores of the Sound. When he
| mentioned Mr.. Gallagher there was quite
little earthquake of applause, and Mr.. Gal
lagher, who was on the platform, smiled his
thanks.
Editor Burr then took the floor and after
graceful compliment to his old friend, Mr..
Gallagher, said his duty at this time called
| him to go for Cleveland. He then eulogized
Cleveland, speaking of his social qualities,
his personal magnetism and of his life in
general. While speaking of the fact that
"Cleve" was once postmaster of Hartford he
was interrupted.
A voice enquired, ''Who appointed him %
Mr.. Burr paused moment and then said:
abraham Lincoln"
for several seconds. ''There is no great an
ecdote about it," said Mr.. Burr, proceeding.
''Cleveland, in company with Gideon
Welles and others left the Democratic
party and went with the Republicans.
Afterward there was diversion from the
n --1-1s- IL n
came back into the fold. James E.. Eng
glish was the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor in 1868 and Cleveland was postmas-
ter of Hartford under Andrew Johnsons
presidency, but Cleveland went upon the
stump and made two three speeches in
favor of English for Governor and against
the nominee of the Republican party.
johnson had not as yet defined his posi-
ton on party lines. The question was
could he tolerate a man in the Hartford
postoffice who was supporting the
candidate of the Democratic party for Gov
ernor. Cleveland came to me at that time
and wrote his resignation as postmaster of
Hartford. / took it down to Washington my
self obtained an audience with President
johnson and it was pretty hard to gain an
audience with the President in those days,
vet obtained an audience with him in the
evening and laid Mr.. Cleveland's resignation
before him. Mr.. President I said, 'Cleve.
land is the postmaster at Hartford and is
making speeches for English. Can you bear
that-a stumper.' 1 then told the President
what 1 thought about Cleveland and after he
had finished he took up Cleveland's re-
signation and wrote on the back of it, ''The
political course of Mr.. Cleveland is approved
and I hereby return his resignation" I gave
this to the Andrew johnson associated press
and it was published all over the country.
From that day on the Republican party did
all in its power to crush johnson. He was
like Cleveland on the Democratic side. Now
1 have answered the gentlemans question"
The convention after some unimportant
talking took an informal ballot, in which
Cleveland got $40 votes, Gallagher "A, George
G. Sumner of Hartford II, Judge Granger of
Canaan 10, Ex-Governor Ingerson 8, Judge
Slade of Bridgeport 8. Then Cleveland's
nomination was made unanimous amid much
applause.
DR.. j. W. Alsop of Middletown and Gen
erai E. E. Bradley of New Haven were NOM
mated for Lieutenant Governor, the latter by
Representative Gum of Milford, who made
powerful address in the generals behalf.
Colonel A. H. Fem, of Winsted, seconded
protested against the use of his name and
withdrew it in favor of Alsop, whom he
highly and warmly complimented. General
Bradley in closing said: ''The name already
mentioned from Middlesex county is most
honorable one. Ihave been associated with
side with dignity over the deliberations of
the Senate, and should you nominate and
elect him, am sure he will do nothing to
bring blush upon your cheek"
Clinton S. Davis, of Haddam, doomed
along Gen. Bradley's nomination, and ex-
that New Ravens delegation insisted upon |
having Gen. Bradley, being certain that his |
name and his alone, meant victory. AS
highly as the New Haven delegates appre-
eiate Alsop, they go for Bradley the more. |
The ballot resulted in the choice of Bradley,
cheering if not more greeted this piece of
work, as occurred when the head of the |
ticket was nominated. Gen. Bradley was
then nominated by reclamation. A. E. Burr
said in putting the motion: GA man that
can make speech like that of Gen. Bradley |
is worthy the support of every Democrat"
Attorney Shields, of New London, then /
placed the name of Bryan F. Mahan before /
the convention for secretary of State. How
ard B. Taylor, of Danbury, gave powerful |
lift to Attorney Shields efforts. A delegate
moved that the rules be dispensed with and
Mahan's name went through with a rush.
There was considerable enthusiasm over the
name of ex-Representative Law, which had
been presented to the convention, but New
Haven Democracy being already represented
IN the ticket, the nomination went else
where.
nominated for treasurer and M. r. Griswold, |
If Stafford was nominated for comptroller.
against the latter ran Charles N. Allen, of |
Putnam The latter on the ballot received
he most votes, but withdrew on a previous |
to that effect.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions were then adopted. The
irst proclaims satisfaction with President
Cleveland and endorses him as bringing |
of dc and into hn
rice of the government than his immediate
had. The second approves of
he Democratic national platform of 1884. |
The rest are as follows:
8. We endorse the resolution of the Connecticut
o tSe e1ss and hgop Of
United States against the formidable ornaments OF
teps recently taken to improve and strengthen the
lavy. |
4 In legislative enactments the Democratic par
pays due regard to the fullest liberty Of the indi-
dual consistent with law and order. We recog- |
the fact that no to prevent the abuse in the
lse of alcoholic liquors can be enforced against
'ublic sentiment and we adhere to the views here
license law, thoroughly executed,
will best promote the cause of temperance and
he control of an exclusively partisan board of
ounty commissioners who act for their party
5. decrease in the past four years of nearly
900 of the surplus in the State treasury, as
hown by the treasurers official report, and an in
rease Of 20 percent. in the State tax the present
ear, placing additional taxes upon the people to |
he amount of $3.50 call for return to the Demo-
ratio economy of 1873 when, under Governor In |
ersol and Democratic legislature, precisely one
alf of the amount of the present tax was laid And
or four years, notwithstanding extraordinary ex-
enses required for building the State Capitol
We demand that the principles of economy, essen
al at all times shall be strictly adhered to while
be State is in debt over 81, 100000.
e. We believe in the largest political liberty COM
atible with order, and approve of laws that shall
bsolutely protect voters from intimidation and
enounce all dishonest methods Infections especial
? the use of money, which not only corrupts the |
Independence and destroys the manhood of the |
otter, making farce of pure government, but |
must, in time, if allowed to continue, force every
onest man from the acceptance of public office
nd bring disastrous results upon our country.
z. We believe that the prosperity of the country |
epends upon the unity and harmony of the bust |
ess and industrial interests of the wage workers,
nd to this end the Democratic party denounces all
hat tends to degrade the laborer 1t is pledged to