The Portland daily press., 1868-07-03
NE w YORK.
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.

arrived to-day. Appearances indicate that
Pendl, ton will have the most positive strength
but not it is judged sufficient to insure his
nomination No probability of the repeal of
the two thirds rule. The Indiana delegates
held meeting at the st. Nicholas to- day and
organized by the choice of Mr.. Fitch as chair-
/ man. The statement that Hendricks has de-
clined is erroneous, and the Indiana delegation
will support him on it becoming evident that
| Pendeton cannot be nominated. His position is
| that Indiana having formed part of the Pendle-
ton column cannot in good faith desert it, but
| he does not refuse the use of his name in case
| OF need for harmony and the Indiana delegation
| will doubtless vote for him after the first bal
| lot.
| The New York delegation held a special
meeting at the St. Nicholas at noon to-day,
Sam'l J. Tilden in the chair. There was
unanimous expression for Seymour. He how
ever personally declined the use of his name as
IA candidate by the New York delegation.
| Considerable discussion followed, Mr. Tilden
taking leading part and counsellng delay of
action. One delegate proposed to take vote
on Chase but found no supporters, and by near
ly unanimous vote the delegation adjourned
to tomorrow, to allow opportunity for consul |
tation with newly arriving delegates from
abroad.
Gov. Seymour's position is apparently that
he will not permit the use of his name by the |
New York delegation, and will only take the |
nomination if spontaneously rendered him.
Most of the delegates here appear confident
of success in November and the first choice of |
many and second of nearly all is Hendricks.
The New Hampshire delegation arrived to- |
day and are for Hancock. A strong effort is
making to secure the vote of the Pennsyl yania
delegation for Pendleton, and the support OF
George w. Cass of Plttsburg for Vice Presi-
dent by the Pendeton men in return is prom
ise6.
Gen. Frank P Blair writes to the Missouri
delegation that he leaves his name in their
hands and submits his views upon the ques-
tons OF the day. He says: There is but one |
way to restore the Government and the Con-
stitution, and that is for the President elect to
declare the reconstruction acts null and void,
compel the army to undo its usurpations at the
South, disperse the carpet bag State govern
ments, allow the white people to re-organize
their own governments and elect Senators and
Representatives. The House of Representa-
tives will contain majority of Democra S from |
the North, and they will admit representatives
elected by the white people of the South and
with the cooperation Of the President it will
not be difficult % compel the Senate to submit
once more to the obligations of the Consttu-
tlon 1t will not be able to withstand the pub |
lie Judgment If distinctly invoked and clearly |
expressed on this fundamental issue, and it is
a sure way to avoid all future strife to put this
issue plainly to the country. L repeat this is |
the real and only question which we should |
allow to control us. Shall we submit to the
usurpations by which the government has been
overthrown, or shall we exert ourselves for its
full and complete restoration? 1t is idle to
talk of bonds, greenbacks, gold, the public
faith and the public credit. What can Dem
ocratic President do in regard to any of these
with Congress- in both branches controlled
by carpet baggers aud their allies? He will be |
powerless to stop supplies by which idle ne
groes are organized iuto political clubs by |
which an army is maintained TO protect these
yagabonds in their outrages upon the ballot |
1t is things like these that eat up the revenues |
and resour ,es Of the government and destroy
its credit, and make the difference between
gold and greenbacks. We must restore the |
Constitution before We can restore the finan-
ces, and to do this we must have President
who will execute the will of the people by
trampling into the dust the usurpations of
Congress. wish to stand before the conven-
S ZION @tss This issue; but it is one that en-
large and comprehensive results. 1t IS the uno
thing that includes all that is worth a contest,
and without it there is nothing that giver dig
nifty, honor value to the struggle.
Your friend,
FRANK P. BLAIR.
There was to-day conference between the
New York and Ohio delegations. The former
expressed themselves in favor of Mr.. Hen
bricks. The Ohio delegates stated that if they
had no eastern man to propose it was of no
use of speaking of Hendricks, as Mr.. Pendle-
ton was the sole choice of the West. The
Ohio delegates claim that Pendleton will re-
ceive three hundred and eighty-six votes on
the first formal ballot.
The Maryland and part of the Illinois dele
cations arrived this afternoon. The former
talk mildly in favor of Chase.
Pendleton's escort was not enthusiastically
received on their arrival to-day.
Francis p Blair, senior, speaks in 14th St.,
in the vicinity of Tammary Hall tomorrow
night.
The Southern delegates hold a general
meeting tomorrow to decide upon what course
they will pursue.
The talk at the principal hotels tonight IA
yors the ticket of Hendricks and Hancock for
President and Vice President.
The Kentucky delea ation held private
meeting to-day The majority favor Pendle-
ton.
The Kansas delegates held meeting for or
ganzaton tonight A majority will support |
as long as there is a chance of his nomination
1t is said that one or two votes will be cast fer
johnson on the first two ballots.
The Missouri delegation are said to be divid-
ed between Blair and Pendleton.
A report says that letter is in private cir
culation committing Chase to advanced Demo
cratic principles.
THE BUTCHERS VERSUS THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
New YORK, July 2.-The Court of Appeals
has decided IN the case of the Butchers vs.. the
Metropolitan Health Board, that the Legisla-
ture has the entire control over the streets OF
New ork and may delegate its authority in
lbe matter to any local organization; and that
It's orders cannot be reversed by jury trial or
1nterfered with by iniunctions. This decision
puts stop to slaughtering and cattle driving
in the city.
FUNERAL OF ADMIRAL BELL.
The funeral services and burial of the re-
mains OF Admiral Bell take place to-day at
Newburg
LARGE GRANT MEETING.
A large Grant meeting was held last night at
Cooper Institute, at which speeches were made
by Senator Henry Wilson and Representative
Van Wyck.
HANCOCK MEETING AT NEW YoRK-JUDGE
CHAsE's PROSPECTS.
A large Hancock meeting was held last
night and was addressed by Theo. Tomlinson.
The Times this morning says that Chief JUS
tice Chase, as matters now stand, will not re-
ceive the vote of the New York delegation,
and it may be added that it is impossible to
lind Democrat who believes that he will ever
be mentioned in the Convention.
JEROME PARK RACES.
The Hurdle race was won by Eagle. The
sweepstakes of 1 miles by Gen. DIXIE and
Grand National stakes by Decourcey.
The fourth and fifth races were finely rid
den by members of the Jockey club In the |
dash of one mile for the silver crp. Climax
beat Lizzie Rogers, Birague and Oblivion in |
Las IA; match for $500 side half nile heats.
Mr.. Livingston's black knight beat Mr.. Hicks
chestnut Bufford in Sc "a.
THE scHUTzENFEsT.
The attendance at Jones Wood to-day was |
excellent The shooting continued the entire |
day, the trial of breech leaders occupying the |
afternoon.
NATIONAL LABOR CONVENTION.
The meeting of the National Labor Conven- |
ton to consider which candidates will be most |
advantageous for the working men to support, |
convened to-day. Resolutions will be adopted |
to morrow.
FIVE PERSONS DROWNED.
Three little girls named Mary Sullivan, Mar
garet DOherty and Annie ArroI, while bath
ing in Poplar Pond on Douglass street, Brook |
Ign, got beyond their depth and were drown |
ed. Mrs. Doherty, mother of one of the child |
rem and James MCGEE, who endeavored to |
rescue the children, got beyond their depth |
and were also drowned. Their bodies have |
been recovered.
TENNESSEE.
THE BOND EXCITEMENT CoNTINUING-REPUDIA-