Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18
RAIN AND RED FIRE.

 The Young Mems Republican Club Turns out to Tender it's Congratu-
 IatfOns to General Merwfn-SPfrfted
 Speeches.
 Though the rain fell in torrents last eve ming, as has been its habit lately, though the streets were muddy and disagreeable, none of these discomforts could dampen the enthusiasm and ardor of the Young Mems Republican club in rendering their congratulations to General s. E. Merwin upon his nomination for governor.
 A parade was formed and started out from the club rooms about S:30, headed by the Second Regiment band. There were Mems Republican clubs of this city and West Haven. The former were under the command of Lieutenant Mcdonald of the Grays and the latter under ex-Lieutenant J. T. Gill of the Grays. There was short line of march down Chapelto State, thence to Trumbull and down Orange street to General Merwin's house. There was a plentiful display of fireworks, red fire, etc., all along the march, and much to re- mind one of the old campaign days. Gen. eral Merwin and a party were on the porch awaiting the procession. Here three rousingchee were given for the man whom they confidently believe will be the next governor. President Mathewman brief ly explained their mission of congrat- ulations.
 General Merwin's reply to all the display was modest and yet appreciative. It is in brief as follows:
 thank you, young men of the republican clubs, for this compliment but do not take it as entirely personal. recognize that 1t is paid me the standard-bearer of the republican party Of this state Upon you young men does it de- succeed next Sovsmber or noa ''ins hayp .n "i i business here in New Haven for the past forty fairs fairly and honestly and to never speak iIl of my rivals in business
 So my friends, see to it that you do not speak i'll of my competitor for the governorship in the coming campaign. There is plenty of other work to do. You have the principles to work for that are clear to all the American people. am glad to see all this demonstration, as it be- tokens victory November next. I ask you to remember Maine and Tom Reeds splendid vic tory.
 clusion of his speech and the line was formed to escort the general to the Repub-
 ican league. In the carriage were seated with him H. E. Benton, General E. s. Greeley and c. B. Mathewmnn. At this time the rain began to fall in torrents and quick work was made in getting to the
 club house of the Republican league. but there were few deserters from the line Arriving there, there followed general reception for the general and considerable speech making of such a character that were the general some other man his vanity might have been puffed up not little. But he might well feel proud of the words uttered in honest praise oi himself in connection with business, polit. ical or social affairs. General E. s. Gree. ley, president of the league, first introduced the Hon. N. D. Sperry, who was received with continued applause. I will not at tempt to make n speech, he said, but if the powers that be in the coming campaign are willing, I am ready to offer my services to take the stump for Gen eral Merwin. I wish to say one word about him. I have known him for the past twenty-five years, and ii there is a man in New Haven whose name is a synonym for uprightness and justice, that man is General s. E. Merwin- Gen tlemen, you who know him and who know him can assert that we have stand ard bearer of whom We may feel justly proud. I believe that he will receive a majority of the votes and won't have to wait until January to receive his election from the legislature. But our next gov ernor he is sure to be. In electing him you honor not him alone, but the state as well.
 JUDGE PICKETT TALKS. This is the first time in my life that was ever arrested and it was Policeman Mccarthy who arrested me, said the amia- ble judge of the city court. He spoke only under protest and probably would not have done so had not the policeman al, fsr, and Greeley to assist him in making the arrest The judge continuing said: shall have to plead guilty to an enthusi asm over the nomination of Gen eral Merwin for governor, and fol once I must confess that I forgot | all about the weather. Of Connecticut. | past governors New Haven has already hat | seven, and this fall will add another to tn, i list, but I expect confidently that General Merwin will be the man. He is the especial peer of any who have been at the helm oi state before him. We will be proud oi | the eighth governor from New Haven. this evening.
 Speeches by ex-Governor Bigelow, H. E. Benton and Thomas R. Trowbridge fol. | lowed. With few remarks from General Greeley concerning the leagues position | toward the young mems club the affair Wa: brought to a finish.
 | Early in the evening Councilman Lowe
 read a telegram from the Young Mems Re
 publican club of Rockville heartily endors
 ing General Merwin's nomination. | HARTFORD PLEASED.
 HARTFORD, Sept.17.-There was large
 ly attended meeting tonight at the rooms
 of the Young Mems Republican club t,
 ratify the nominations made at the Re publican convention at New Haven to-day
 Judson H. Root presided and speeches full
 of enthusiastic endorsement of the nomi
 nations and the work of the convention
 were made.