New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
GEN. GRUBB NOMINATED.
WINNING THE PRIZE EASILY ON THE
SECOND BALLOT.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM IN THE NEw-JERsEY RE-
PUBLICAN CoNvENTIoN-sTANDING BY THE
PRINCIPLES OF THE PARTY IN THE


Trenton, n. j., Sept 1.-THE most enthusiastic
republican Convention New-Jersey has seen for
many long years nominated General Edward Burd
uruoD FOR Governor this afternoon on the second
ballot. Wild cheers, songs and revival Of
patriotc feeling such as Trenton has not wit
messed since the were features, and candidate
VINO was accepted with rejoicing by not only thu
delegates but his rivals in the contest for the
hohor was the result "A magnificent con-
Ventlon' was the description of all. and whether
the vast crowd, the earnestness, the unity or the
character of the convention be considered. mag
innocent and stirring it certainly was. 1t was also
harmonious in the general acceptance of the re-
sutS, though the struggle for the honors bestowed
was exceedingly strong. 1t was an inspiring
spectacle when the nomination was made: stage
packed with men eminent in the State-lawyers
doctors OF divinity, great merchants, officials
veterans, sturdy representatives of abor-an au-
dlence crowding the wide stretch of floor and the
two galleries above it, scores of veterans, men
young ana old, of all conditions, but all repre-
sentative, every one on his feet, with arms around
each other or hand in hand, chant
ing the old war songs or breaking
INTO cheers on slight suggestion. General
Grubb was present and accepted the nomination.
while his two leading opponents in the contest
came forward and pledged themselves to his SER
vice for the sake OF the party and their love for
1t. A platform which satisfied the convention
and wise selections for the State Committee COM
pleted the triumphs of the day.
The convention met at the TAYLOR Opera House
at noon, Chairman Hobart, of the State Commit
tee, calling the body to order. or the four lead
ing clergymen who were among the prominent
Republicans on the platform, the Rev. Dr. Wight
was asked to invoke the divine blessing and made
an earnest petition. EX-Assemblyman Frank o.
Cole, of Hudson who had been selected to pre-
side temporarily, declined that honor, desiring to
be on the floor; and Joseph II. Gasllill of Burng-
ton, was elected to the chair. Mr.. Gaskll made
a short, earnest speech, declaring that the Repub-
Hcan party stood firm for protection TO Ameri-
can industries, and that the party would make no
retreat nor surrender on this or any other Ques-
tion on which it had committed itself. Mr.
GasUll alluded TO the characteristics of each can
didate before the convention, and the illusions
were received with warm cheers. Committees on
Permanent Organization, Credentials Resolutions
and Rules were appointed and the convection
took a recess for an hour.
Meanwhile the struggle for the nomination was
going on earnestly, on the lines indicated in The
Tribunc's dispatches Of last evening Never was
a barren honor so eagerly sought, and Demo-
Gratis themselves recognized that the Republicans
were thus energetic because they believed the nom
inee would he elected. There was difference OF
opnion as to how far the temperance plank shoulo
ro and the services Of all the committees showed
"a degree OF interest remarkable IA ltseH' lho
contests in Jersey City were settled, ana the com
mittees agreed upon the platform ana permanent
orcu1ization more harmOniously than was anticl-
pated -,
On the reassembling Of the convention eA-
Jrdoe T. Frank Fort Of Newark. was chosen per-
manent chairman, with j. Herbert Potts, Oh huu-
,or eoorotarv with one vice president and secre-
.o,, IRON, oocb Congressional district Chairman
ror+ made a short address, recognizing the enthu-
siasm Of the hour, and proceeded 10 ouSlncSS'
After reports from the Credentials anu hui''
C,,,,,it+oes which were adopted without debate,
,o,rino,iors were declared in order. The vast
ossor,bIogo listened breathlessly until Captain
Xi,l,brido. chairman of the Burlington delegauon'
80 and nroceeled to present General Grubp
noro He was Immediately and warmly chered
ord bis ouIocv of General Grubb listened to WIN
s,+isf,otiop He reviewed the career of the can
didate. smoke Of his own association III the army
with him Of his ability and successes anu uehle
with, yehemence the charge that he hau Dceh
u,.iIaaolrLson -bo who had been born and lived
all his davs in New-Jersey save wneh Hghtlhs
his country's battles. General James T. husnhs'
-, 1.o,to, rrescnted the candidacy of eX-Mayor
Frank Mcgowan eoquently, and Carr LenH, oil
Essex. presented the name OF George a. lldiSeS
whom Essex desired TO compliment, out WHO was
not a candidate Assemblyman Foster NJ 'oor'
boos nominated exCongressman John kean. lr.'
o,d bo,b M VOORHEES, and Mr.. kean were Warmly
cbeered Hudson County through eA-Judse oey-
mour. seconded the nomination oil Ueherdi oiu'0
Tho convention cheercd every mention Oh d
candidates name. and it was rather slow wofN ge y
tnc down TO the rolI-call. The counties "eie
called finally. South jersey came up solluly lor
Grpbb Middle Jersey for Mcgowan, ana NORM
Jersey for Kean and Halsey with some ufuoo
votes as we'll The result of the first DalloC was
as follows: Grubb, 264; kean. l6?; h"lSeS' %
Mcgowan, 10; j. Hart Brewer. necessary ~
choice 2os. The ballot clearly indicated tne IT,
sult As the vote for Mr.. Halsey was com
plimentary. and Essex which supporCIu LILA
unanimously, had many delegates lor uru"o'
Another ballot was ordered amid cheers ZOE .iiS
candidates Bergen gave five ana ESSeA ioi'S ~
Grubb. and instantly the delegates Des'n on" ein7
TO Grubb all over the hall mercer Oo"ii'' "N
nounced the withdrawal OF ME- N"so" az "N
the casting of its vote Tor uelel"I
Grubb. while Mr.. VOORHEES,. OF Unlon' "lthureN
MIR. Kean, and moved the nomination OIL OeneI"i
Grubb by acclamation. The convention proNe
into cheers again, the delegates arose 10 uieii
feet. and some one started up Marching lhrousn
Georgia. Chairman Fort attempted 10 turn 'iie
convention TO business, but gave up anu ninnoeii
beat time with the gavel until the Sohe "rS
fms he'd and the enthusiasm had tlreu ~ ~
Then the nomination OF Genelal Uruoo ""S nl'',,'
unanimous without dissent. captain hiiA'il'-e
General Rushing and Foster NJ NoOrne'' ~ VII
appointed conmttee to Drins "enei"' ~
before the convention. -
The Committee on Resolutions, through It's cnalr
man, DR.. Nicholas Murray Buter' pre'eH'''
following platform: T., "a.
tive contention assembled, declare ,,,a, Conven