New-York tribune., 1869-06-09
POLITICAL.


party in the State unite upon the Hon. Horace Maynard
There are indications that the Democracy of
Tennessee will soon nominate a candidate for Governor
OF that State II such nomination should prove
cessful at the pos the Republicans Of Tennessee may
charge the result to their own folly and selshness.
Speaking of the State election for judicial Of
cers In Tennessee The Memphis Post OF the slst says
Sufficient returns have been received 20 assure beyond
in the LATE election The vote cast however very light
and the majorities will not be large
The Richmond State Journal gives cheering
reports from the Southwestern portion of the State,
where Gov Wells has been speaking. 1t adds:
"The skies are bright and will continue to brighton .i
election or the adoption Of the Constitution but by how
great majority both will be carried"
The probable nominees Of the approaching
Republican Convention Of Ohio thus set down by
Democratic journal:
GOperpOr-Rutheriord b. Hayes.
LieteldnE GopenOr-J. G. Lee
Supreme Jadge-Luther Day.
State TredSGer-Dr. Raby.
Attorney GcnerGl-Francis B. Pond.
Member ofs Board Of Public Works-John b. Gregory.
The Baltimore Gazette, journal of the
Rebel variety referring the return Of Reverdy Johnson
rremarkng that he ohnson would have been super
seded in any event, says
1--WE have reason believe that tho resignation OF Mr.
Johnson rendered less from his anticipation OF that
fact than from hs TO be party to demands
in either dcconcy or Justice"
An Associated Press dispatch from Atlanta,
Ga. says:
The Wa7enton (GnD clipper. published in the town
where the daughter of Senator Adkn lives, prOnOunccs
Macon papers and purportng to have been written by
Miss Adkins wherein she claims that the murdeers Of
Senator Adkins known, and that no effort has been
made TO arrest thcm and her appeal TO the people OF
Georgia aud the nation for Justice is base forgery,
gotten up for political purposes"
Resolutions have been introduced in the Con-
necticut House OF Representatives, proposing three
amendments to the State Constitution. One proposes
that the state officers shall hold Office for two years in
stead Of one present another changing the regu
lar Legislative sessions TO Wednesday after the first
Monday in January and another, taking the power Of
granting pardons from the Legislature and besowng it
upon the Governor and the Judges Of the Supreme Court
OF Errors.
OF Gov. Hartman. just retired from the
Executive chair ofNew- Hampshire, The Boston Journal
says:
His administration throughout has been characterized
by prudence, fruncss aud unwearied devotion TO the
vital interests OF his State. In the discharge OF his varied
and responsible duties he has been anable and patient
aud has manifested toward all with whom he has Off
caly in contact fanknoss and courtesy which has
Chirf Masistrate. while faithful and devoted to ali his
duties home. he has obeyed the calls OF his political
valuable service for tho Republican cause.
The Nashville Union Dem.), speaking of the
coming election In Tennessee says that thero Is fair
chance for the rival Republican nominees for Governor
try their strength "fUr Il Is certain that Democrat
will be q candidate" Mcssrs Stokes and sener spoke In
Nashville on Saturday. report to The Press says:
"stOkes opposed enfrunchiscment, except empowering
the Legislature 10 remove disabilities SeIcr replied and
said the Republican press OF the Sorlh opposed continued
disauchisemcn aud. II elected Governor he would re-
commend immediate cnfrauchI-oment Tue extreme ele.
ment OF East Tennessee iucluding HFoTnow must now
stand committed to universal suffrage aud rcccde from
their old position"
The Council for the revision Of the Constitu-
tiou OF the state Of Vermont met at Montpelier
"Wednesday last 22d inst and were In session for two
days. During this time some % resolutions consid-
cred aud voted committees chosen aud rues adopted
The Council then adjourned until tho nth Of July next
Among tho resolutions touching the subject oi amend
the mode of amending the Constitutions extending the
right Of suffrage regardless Of sex; euargng the term ~
service Of Judges ~ the supreme Court fixing their sal
aies ana n{er9 e 0a@ 80 81 IN tIr ifcTc snd d Po Po
eeSSp o OF siSte oesrs FOR two Years ssoaions we're
also adopted directing Tue inquiry whether me law re-
served aud enforced also whether the laws ~ tho state
relating 10 rates of interest have been disrcgatded aud
violated These various matters were paiGtled out TO
committees. who will report on them at the adjourned
session OF tho Council.
The Democracy of Ohio, having n small ma
orty IN the Legislature OF that state attempted 20 dis
franchise considerable number Of the voters OF ONO
who have an admKure OF African blood In their veins
To that end they passed what generally known as tine
Visible Admi1ture law" The first section Of this act
reads as follows:
Any peroP wG shan vote % At any & election 5 hed undeT
the United states shall on conviction tneiroi be lm
pgsoned IN the Pcniicny aud kept st hard labor not
more than Ave years nor less than one year,
Judge Granger charge to the Grand Jury at
McConuelsye Ohio informs the jury that the law does
In any way affect the qualification OF electors In that
statethat who was legal voter before tho pass
age Of the act ceased 10 be legal voter by Of the
law. In this case tie Democracy have SIMPLY shown
their teeth they have endeayored, they have often
done before to violate the first principle OF real denoc
racy which Is equality Of rights before the law and have
signaly failed. that IA all. The Judge says:
The words white male citizen can mean nothing
less than the words IN the Constitution OF
Court II has been adiudgcd aud settled that a who is
Of than half white blood Is white man. therefore
this law docs not Apply 10 cOlored men born ~ the United
States who OF more than half white blood. They
legal yoter provided they have resided n tho township
county, and state fOr the periods required by law"
The same Democracy who trying their best pre-
vent negroes from voting Ohio raising heaven and
earth TO induce the class OF persons In Virginia.
Tennessee and other Southern States the Demo
cratic ticket DO they suppose that voters under
stand their little game
The Hon. W. II. West, Attorney.Goneral OF Ohio, has
rendered opinion concding with the views OF Judge
Granger's charge.
The canvass for the New Constitution of
Virginia grows warm and there is prospect large
vote Registration begins the 18th inst and continues
10 days the election TO be held the 9th OF July The
opponents OF the Test Oath and Disranchlsng clauses
working with great energy. The Committee Bed
ford County publish address from which quote;
We have common interest, and the destiny
awaits all The iuccndiarY fires lighted up. They
be extingmshed, all is lost The decree has gone
and painfully expected is upon us And a startling oae
10 is ON the 9th day Of July next under proclamation
taken in the Commonwealth Of Virginia which will
FIX the destiny Of our people for 10 cOme be-
Tho Ifnda