Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18
FOR GOVERNOR,
GENERAL s. E. MERwIN.
OUR SAM.

Beside this the scene included shields bearing the names of various ex-governors of the estate-Buckingham, Hawley, Jewell, Andrews, Bigelow, Harrison, Lounsbury and Bulkeley-which surrounded the ban ner bearing the portrait of General Mer- win. As General Merwin appeared the ap- plause was tumultuous. Senator Platt introduced Lieutenant Governor Merwin as the next governor of Connecticut, at which applause was renewed vigorously. In &C., cepting the nomination General Merwin said:
 GENERAL MERwIN's ADDRESS,
 Mir. President and Gentlemen
 Your committee has advised me of the action of the convention and am before you to accept the nomination and to return to you and the hon. cere thanks for the distinguished compliment. been led Bs Ss"fer Tncon r and Arthur, and statewise by our beloved Buck ingham and Jewell is an honor to be prized by any man. It is not my purpose to claim perfec- tion for the republican party. Parties are made up of men and as yet perfection has not been fon to in look for n pares woSa Snt republican party has a record that has become as part and parcel of the history of this coun- from the other We have the right to look back upon it's great achievements with feelings of pride and with the satisfaction that it's achieve bined since the formation of our government.
 But, my friends, no party can live on it's record to the backward with reverence upon the works of our fathers n and brothers that I;y we may m maintain @ in ernment bequeathed by the former and preserved by the latter. The republican party must be the party of progress, it must be the party of the people. New issues will arise-old ones must be American ideas in the future as it has been in the past
 While we court friendly relations with all the world our first duty nationally is to the United States, to protect her people and her industries man: was born and brought up on connecti- those who till her soil. rejoice in the prosperi ty of her cities and villages and earnestly pray earner and employer may continue for all time, thereby insuring to honest labor and industry
 have faith in her schools and institutions of learning and trust that they may continue to teach the young the great principles of patriot ism, love of country and justice between man and man.
 have faith in the future of Connecticut, faith in our people, because believe their faith with "Qui transtulet sustinet."
 My life has been devoted to business. and I have endeavored to deal fairly and honorably with my fellow men. My politics will be con plause and cheering.l In victory or defeat, I may expect to retain the confidence, good will and fr1endSh1p or my Fellow man, and above that You have placed me before the people as a candidate for governor, feeling that am of the people and that they, through you have nomi- mated me. If elected, as hope and expect to be, have but one promise to make them. It will be my earnest endeavor to serve the interests of Connecticut faithfully and well, thereby serving the interests of all her people, trying to remem- Der at all times that am their servant, not their master. [Applause] With this promise l am slected or defeated they.will lndme loyal to Con necticut and all of those interests that have placed her among the first in the great sister hood of states.
 As General Merwin took his seat, Sen ator Platt said: "It seems to me it's about time to begin cheering in this campaign, and propose three cheers for Samuel E.. Merwin, the next governor of Connecti- cut" With these words Senator Platt swung his handkerchief above his head and gave the signal. The three cheers seemed to come from every throat in the hall
 For lieutenant governor the name of George Austin Bowen of Woodstock was now presented by Joseph Hutchins of Co- lumbia, who heartily endorsed him as the farmers and grangers' representative. Mir. Bowen's nomination was @ foregone con- clusion, and on motion of ex-Secretary of State Searles, seconded by w. T. Elmer of Midd1etown, it was made unanimous by exclamation without ballot.
 George Mclean of Si1nsbury, who was executive secretary for ext Governor Louns- buoy, was now without opposition nomi- mated for secretary of state on motion of