Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-07
Southern Conventions.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6.-ln the conYen-
ton to-day resolutions were offered by
colored members legalizing living together
of parties as man and wife, and Iegitima
tizing their ofsprings, and voted down by
large majority. Considerable mfscella-
neous business was transacted.
Article 147 as adopted, is as follows:
The ordinance of secession of Louisiana,
passed January 26, 1861, is hereby de-
clared null and void. The constitution
adopted in 1864, and all previos:s consti-
tutions 10 the State of Louisiana are de-
clared to be superseded by this constitu-
ton.
Street Commissioner Baker refused 90
give up his Office this morning when pre-
scented with copy of Gen. Hancock's or
der by his successor, saying that he did
not recognize the force of this order. He,
however, recognized its force when an Of
ficer was sent to enforce it.
RALEIGH, Feb. 6.-The Conservative
Convention was largely attended to-day, by
increased delegates and visitors. The re-
port of the committee for the organization OF
the Conservatives in the coming election was
adopted, and Is considered simple, but ef-
feetive. The platform is confined to living
issues, and is mainly in opposition to uni.
verssl negro suffrage. The common sentf-
ment is that Gov. Vance excelled himself in
his speech to-day TO the convention. Dele
gates were appointed to the National Demo
cratic Convention. Gov. Graham in closing
the convention made happy effort. The
Conservatives are highly eIated at the sue
cess of the convention.
\ RALEIGH, Feb. 6.-The convention to-
day passed the tax bill also a resolution
requesting Gen. Candy to issue an order
prohibiting the sale and sacrifice Of prop
erty now under execution. The article of
the constitution relative to the Governor
and State Executive officers was amended,
80 as to require their election for four
years,
TALLAHAssEE, Feb. 6.-To-day is the
thirteenth day Of the convention. Sessions
are still held without quorum. An ordi-
nance has been passed authorizing the issue
of scrip TO pay off the convention. They
have quite completed the constitution and
will probably adjourn tomorrow.
Gen, Meade has been notified Of the
proceedings by telegraph.
JACKSON, Feb. 6.-The convention again
gave way to-day to the Republican nomi-
mating convention.
The following State ticket has been nom
mated For Governor, r. d. Eggleston /;
for Lieutenant Governor. a. j. Jamison !;
for Secretary of State, K. j. Alsom for
Treasurer, d. M. Williams for Auditor,
W. j. Morgan for School Commissioner,
G. w. Clarke; for Attorney General, J.
NJ. Morris.
The convention is still in session.
CHARLESTON, Feb. THE Convention
was to-day occupied in discussing the bill
Of rights. From the first to the seventh
sections passed, and are in substance "a
fellows Isi. All men are born equal.
81. Slavery is forever prohibited Sd.
Vests power in the people, and bestows in
them the right 10 modify the form Of gov
eminent. 4th. Citizens are OF paramount
allegiance to the government Of the United
States. 5lh. Future attempts 10 discover
the Union shall be resisted With all the
power Of the State. 9th. The right OF the
people 10 assemble is not 10 be abridged.
9TH. The right of free speech and liberty
Of the press. Adjourned.
RICHMOND, Feb. Elm the convention
to-day, clanse reiatlng 70 the eligibility
Of the Governor, requiring him TO be
citizen Of West Virgins three years, wa
adopted. An amendment to declare ineli-
gible 90 office any person who aided in the
rebellion, was defeated by decided ma
jority. An amendment 10 insert the word
whiieiB the clause was defeated. Several
sections not differing materially from the
old constitution, were adopted.
ATLANTA, Feb. 6.--In the convention
to-day a motion to reconsider the vote
taken yesterday on the relief clause, and
another to substitute the constitution Of
1865, With amendments, we're made The
report was tabled. l Ell
Pending the discussion on the report Of
the Executive Department. the death Of
Richardson, delegate from Baldwin coun-
fy, was announced, whereuPou the conyen,
tion adjourned.