Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-02
THE REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION AT
RICH MO ND

nao iookea prayeffully forward TO such aay
as this he rebels OF Richmond and their
press were looking joyfully for disturbance
in the convention, and he wanted them disao-
pointed. This was mass convention. and he
wanted all Republicans represented in IN
Those who could not endorse the Republican
platform adopted bv the convention of ApriI
might 60 home. as they were not wanted here
Any men who come here 10 break mp the Re
publican party Of Virginia were scoundres
and hypocrites, and would meet the odium
they merited.
Mr.. Tucker. of Alexandria. moved the ap-
pointment OF fifty able-oo men to clear
the ground and keep order for the convention
at the Capitol square; which motion being
carried, the con vention adjourned
Those who first arrived at the square found
aConservativs delegate addressing about one
thousand blacks. He protested against three
or four men ruling the convention. or the
overawing Of the interior delegations by such
an immense crowd from Richmond. The del
egations would endorse the April platform N
they could only hear it, IA voice, uYou would
nave heard II il you had been here in April ~
an announcement was then made that the
convention was assembling on the other side
OF the Capitol, ana some OF the audience left.
Another Conservative arose and Commence
protesting against Prescribing any man for mis-
past political opinions The Republican party
was not, he said. strong enough in the State 10
throw away such aid. 1t was not strong
enough In the North either. Look at General
Butler, who did more than any other man at
the Charleston Con ntion to bring on this
war. A voice here cut the speaker short by
announcing that the crowd must walk around
to the other side en- mdsse, Ieerinp the sneaksr
as it left.
On the other side was present the largest as
semblage ever seen in Richmond, with q con-
siderable sp-lnkling OF whites. Amid a good
zeal OF confusion, caused by the immense
crowd, Mr.. John Hawxhursttof Alexandria,
was chosen temporary chairman, and Charles
tary.
a recess OF two hours was had to give rinne
to committee formed OF one from each dele
cation to report They met under the trees in
tae square. In the meantime, the other wing
mad printed and distributed the following
hand-bill.
"REPuBLIcAN STATE CONVENTION.
"Ihe delegates to the State Convention OF
unconditional Union men, called to meet In
the African Church in this city, at u O'Clock
noon to-day, will meet In the hall Of the House
OF delegates, at eight O'Clock. to perfect the
organization OF the Republican party Of Vir-
prompt in attendance. None other than reRu-
isrly i appointed delegates will be admitted INTO
"THB COMMITTEES OF ARRASsRxrrran
During the recess several short addresses
were made, all of them relating to the course
OF Bolts and his immediate friends. and the
proposed cenven ton called by hand. bill. Bolts
publican party OF the State subser Went to mis-
party, or to break ii. There were loud cries
for Bolts, and proposition was made to send
ton, but IL failed.
Rev. Mr.. Grimes then made IN address. ana
the convention formally reassembled about S
O'clock
The committee on permanent Officers re.
ported In favor Of appointing all the cid off,
GERS OF the April con vention. and recommended
that the platform OF that con yentfon be adontad
without alteration. The report as to the ON
GERS was adopted, and Mr.. John Hawxhurst
was declared permanent president.
Inc recommendation as to the platform gave
rise to an excited debate. Mr.. Butts. of Nor
foik, said II this convention, which was termed
mass meeting, adopted the platform thew
would nave nothing TO do but 20 home and il
other wing tonight, calling itself a con ven
non, would remain In session two or three
days, ADOPT platform, appoint an executive
committee, and the Republicans would 60 into
tne dmpalen with two parties, which would
be ruinous. He v as followed by RevJ. W.
Hunnlentf who urged the propriety of ad-
JournIng until to- morrow at 10 o clock in order
to give the other wing, who had not attended
this meeting, time to come in III then thev
VIII not come in, the blame Will be upon them
selves. Several motions Were made to ad-
reiRned around the speakers stand Mes.rs
Baker and Sterling, both white, attempted TO
ADDRESS the body; Baker declaring that he
wonld speax, as the meeting had adjourned.
and Sterling taking the opposite. The coIored
sergeant At arms seized Baker TO put him out,
and row seemed Imminent. The platform
was adopted withouta dissenting voice, and
the meeting was declared adjourned until no
O'Clock Tomorrow morning
RICHMOND August l.-To.nieht the an.
pointed meeting, or Republican convention
at Inc Capitol, did not take place. In its stead
number OF the members OF to-days conyen-
ton appeared and organized q meeting IN the
hall OF the House OF Delegates, Fields Cook
(colored) in the chair. Several made speeches.
complaining OF the action OF the convention to-
day as hurried and unfair. Mr Crenshaw.
(white,) OF Henrico, complained that Frauklm
Stealns, who had been appointed by that
county's delegation TO represent it on the COM
mltteee on organization had been rejected
X. ID. berkeley, cOlored Radical Of Alex
andria. denounced the way the convention
was conducted and the county Delegations
crowded out by the Richmond represen tatives
State Central Committee stole in the back door
and grranged matters, while rightful delegates
from other parts OF the State were kept locked
out until all was ready. He protested against
the meeting to-day. II was no convention, ana
should not be called SO He wanted all classes
and everybody represented al q convention,
az ano nopea .ne coiored men would see that
Mr Bolts mad to say. He did not intend, nor
did the colored people intend, TO be led by Mr.
Hunnic1tt or Mr.. Bolts, or by any one else
getting office.
A committee was appointed to wait on Mr..
Bolts, ana see II he would address the meeting
tonight. The invitation was declined though
it is understood that he will deliver an ad
dress Tomorrow evening.
1t is stated by influential Republicans that
tlC 1heou0k C0lleu IOT tO-nlEht did not take
place, because negotiations are in progress
which will avert q split in .he party, C.u-
cusses are being held tonight to arrange for
to- morrow.
The platform drawn up by Mr. Bolts, and
which was unanimously adopted by the con-
wing OF the party, asserts that So.
cession II treason and treason is a crime. ad
vocates free speech. without hcentiopsness
the payment of the public debt and the renpdi
alton OF the Confederate debt, and q linsrai
system OF internal improvements
The following IL the last paragraph:
'General amnesty and restoration TO all civil
and psiitical rights to the rank and file OF the
army, TO the great body of the people who
were misled and sednced into the war by more
artful and wicked men, or were forced by the
or otherwise But exclusion
rom all political power hereafter to those who
were instrumental, either by speaking, writing.
or preaching, In bringing on the war by which
his State was reduced to division, humiIia.
ion, penury, and ruin, as unfit custodians Of
he public honor and general prosperity Of the
state. This is nothing more and nothing less
han they would do with all opposed to them
v no have COM mitted no crime, il they had the
power"
~ The Maryland Constitutional Conyen-
ion yesterday appoin ted committee of se ven
70 inquire whether it be practicable to divide
he State into seven judicial circuits, Sc Ths
report OF the committee on the executive do
partment was then taken MP on its third rad
ng, and, after some verbal amendments II vas
passed finally by 40. navS