The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-11
TOM NAILS SAM
Ex- Congressman McEwan
Neatly Puts His Leader
in a Hole.
NO SUPPORT FOR GRIGGS
Young MIR. Carey Also Put on
Record Agains the
Marble Heart.
COLONEL DIcKIHsOE's VIEW OF IT
He Thinks the Ex- Congress-
man Is Trying to Get Back
Into the Republican
Party.
COLONEL DICKIHSOH'S VIEW OF IT

John W. Griggs is not the choice of the
Hudson County Republican machine for
United states Senator. That fact was
manifested at last. nights meeting of the
Republican County Committee at Lincoln
Hall. when Colonel Samuel Dickinson
promptly moved to table ex-congressman
Thomas McEwans resolution that Mr..
Griggs be endorsed for the position made
vacant by the death Of General sewell.
whether the troublesome ex-Represen-
tative from the old Seventh Congressional
district offered the resolution in good
faith or only to force the Hudson Re
publican leader 10 show his hand is not
known The adoption of the resolution
certainly would not have been expected
to have any material effect on the sena-
torial fight in view Of the fact that this
county will be represented in the next
Legislature by twelve Democratic As
semblymen and Democratic Senator.
The prevalent impression is that McEwan
wanted to force Dickinson to declare him
self either for or against Griggs. If this
was his object he succeeded.
As soon as Secretary Higgins had fin
ished reading the resolution. McEwan
moved its adoption. and some other Hud-
son City member seconded it.
Assistant Corporation Attorney Robert
Carey seconded Colonel Dickinson's mo-
ton to table, and. as Chairman Fry was
about to put the question, the ex-con-
gre$snaan asked who had made the mo-
ton
colonel Dickinson replied the chair
man.
And / seconded it if you want to
know shouted Mr.. Carey.
THAT is all care to know announced
Mr.. McEwan, smilingly, and the motion
to table was adopted by laundering
aye,
Colonel Dickinson then offered the fol-
lowing resolution on the death of General
sewen and it was adopted by a rising
vote
The Hudson County Republican Com
nittee regretting the death of Hon.
William j. Sewell. and in expression Of
our deep feeling at the unhappy event.
and as an evidence of our esteem and adj
lnIratlor fer the man. do adopt the fol-
loving in manifestation of our Individual
and collective feeiing:-
We believe that the death of General
Scwen has concluded the earthly career
of one of New Jerseys foremost ard most
representative and distinguished citizens
Ills life has been one continual round Of
conscientious effort and achievement in
the interest Of the State and nation.
lie came to this country from Ireland
when but a young man, taking up his
residence ia Jersey City, and from the day
Of his arrival to almost the very hour Of
his death he manifested a most inspiring
and patriotic interest in the State and
country Of his adoption.
When the country was thrown into civil
strife IN the early Sixties he was one Of
the first to offer his services, to maintain
the honor and glory of the flag, thereby
exhibiting love and devotion 10 Amefi-
can ideas that should be the pride Of
every citizen Of the State
In August, 1851 he was captain of the
Fifth New Jersey Volunteers, and from
that time until the close Of the war; his
service was active and glorious, winning
continual promotion.
His neritor:ous services at Gettysburg.
al ChaneeIlorsviile and other scenes of
civil war activities were subsequently re-
warded b. his being made a rnaIor-gen-
eral.
His interest iii military affairs did not
cease with the war of the rebellion, but up
tc the time of his death his a5vIce, cour-
sci spc leadership were exercised in the
upbulding of the national guard he be
ing fl1e iDajol-general Of the national
guard at the time the Angel Of Death
beck5Eed him to the Higher Life. won ~
the faithful performance Of innumcrabls
earthly daties.
IN civil lie his career has been ever
more prominent and useful. He has been
identified with the politics and policies OF
our state for almost half a century. His
ability and capability as leader OF men
gore early recognized and il can wel be
SAID that The success pf the Republican
gsrly Ii this state has been due more 10
is saeaeily and wisdom than TO any
otter eanee
As political leader he not only had this
oonnaence AID admiration of those who
believed ii the political principles which
ne eapoased, but he was loyed and e.
teemea Dy hja oppenents.
He maz "a courageous and fair fighter,
loyal ana devoted, and At al times faith
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