New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
POLITICAL.

1 Providence, X. l., Feb. 2G-COnsiderable in
terest is manifested In political circles in regard to the
approaching Convention OF the Republicans The nopi-
nation Is equivalent to an election, and there two
very prominent candidates for the office Of Governor
Col Henry Lipptt and the Hon Seth Padelord, each OF
whom will labor vigorously to obtain it, Col Lppts
wealthy manufacturer and has numerous friends in the
cty and State Both these gentlemen will doubtless try
70 Get control Of the primary meetings and he who sue
ceeds hest in this operation viii be the nominee Of the
Convention The 4th Of March Will decide the question:
Gov. Randolph has sent brief message to
the Legislature Of NewJersey recommending the abo
ton OF the transit duties upon passengers and freight
passing through that State and the assessment OF tax
canal 10 the amount received by the State from
transitdutes upon the Railroad and Canal companies OF
New-Jersey. Bravo, Gov Randolph
The Hon. James Dixon is the Democratic can
ate for Congress in the Ist District Hartford and Io
land Counties) Of Connecticut. Richard ID. HuDpaIu'
Democrat beat Henry c. DemTnng, Republican, in the
District two years ago. By 617 majority but last
ber the District gave Gen. Grant over GOO majority
II the Republicans do their duty Mr. Dixon will be eeceu
to stay at home this time.
The Chicago Times expresses its astonishmen'
NJ what it calls the stupidity of the Kentucky Democ
racv in their proposal to John c. BrecKnruge lof
Governor not so much because OF his reaehey W sn0
nation but TO his treason to the DemocIauc parry '
Times says; -".H - So - - 80,
"Tho Democratic party of the United States seSSd SoSt
as wears old When be boy 1t loaded nm VIII b
GoSor and he employed the position IT gave nun 70 tha %
feat Douglas the regular Democratic cadlua9 iUI nn
presidency Has in0rditudeIdnd HedeheKto Me * Ds H.
rr1fic pdru uere Adcker crimes than has GHdhcS U,E '
Con6dsrafes II the party In Kentucky can OVeOoh
and make him Governor IL will show large chpaSly
FOR pardonng The Democracy Of the nation WASH Hsi
hands OF him" ~ -5siAs.. = -
The minority of the Convention which has
recsny framed Constitution for Texas, unite in pro-
test agnt the instrument and invite the voters OF the
state to defeat at the polls Tho following is the snf
frage clause introduced by Cen A. j. Hamilton and
adopted by the Convention by vote OF 81 to 20;
SEC Every male citizen OF the United states OF the
age OF 2 years and upward not labOrng under the ds
bites named in this Constitution without distinction OF
race color or former condition, who shall be resident
of this state at the OF the adoption OF TINS COnstu
ton or who shall thereafter reside IN TINS State
one year and in the county IN Whch nc m
offers TO vote days next preceding any election sha
be entitled to for all officers that are now or ln
hereafter may be elected by the people, ana upon an
questions submitted 10 the electors IN any eecuOh
yded that no person shall be allowed 10 vote or huu
office who is hereafter may be dsquahhed there
from the Constitution OF the United states, unt uch
disqualification shall be removed by the Congress OF te
United states Provided further that no person, Wile
kept in any asylum, confined IN prison or VINO has
been convicted OF felony. who Is OF unsOund mind
shall be allowed to vote or hold Office.