New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-09
POLITICAL.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE GOVERNOR
~ ELECT.

arrived here this morning IRON NOFIOiA 1ho uay was
made holiday for his reception and when the cars ar
rived about 1000 peope had oongregated at the depot
"a Committee composed about equally OF the most prom
nent white and coored citizens, was at the cars 70 re-
ceiye him. and the populace rushed H. and SEEING MT
walker bore him on their shoulders to coach, orna
mentediwith National and State flags The procession
which was nearly mile long, marched through the prin-
cpa streets Many of the coaches, OF which there were
ihundreds the line, covered with National nags
and in the band-wagon was transparency win PANT
sing Of white and cOlOred man shaking hands 1no
streets were blocked with people following the process
.aon On reaching the house Of COL James X Brahcn'
the Conservative candidate, who was killed by the ca
lamity on Friday last the procession passed IN
silence, aud with uncovered heads upon reaeh-
ing the hotel, Mr. Walker appeared between
the National and State flags held by representatives. Of
the two races, aud, after few minutes OF deaIenng
cheers made brief speech saying after Una
ment Of his triumph they must not forget charity Tor the
AGAINST the ticket were given 10y deuded aud ignorant
amen OF q that had not yet time 10 DC educated SUI
must remember that we have succeeded in the platform
OF Universal Suffrage and Equal Rights and We must see
that those who opposed u.s. well as those who sup
ported u.s. all their rights and are protected fully
SuSG the value Of the great boon franchise that has
been conferred upon them ana Ine , muo ' abet
the opportunity Of winning this victory was
given us through the hDeralty OF F re tt
Sec that its fruits for the benefit Of all After }9eu
lar apson TO the grief OF the present nv living
a cheerful picture of the prosperity OF tho state
hree cheers were given President Grant az the close
Mr. Walker was followed by Isaac Hunter IeolOred) ana
Tbe eseton returns to-day continue TO be and
more favorable to Walker. The returns TINS morning
Show that the Walker men will have majority OF on on
font ballot in the Legislature
RICHMOND Va. July additional returns received
Tonight show that Walkers majority will probably be
10000 In many Of the white counties west OF the noun
tns Walker gets 800 or AGO. Wesony gets three
or four votes Gen Candy in conversation to-day with
Repubican member Of the Legislature said he was
much pleased at the good order in the election and
hought from the reports Of his officers had oeen as Tar
as heard FROM fair could be held in any State OF the
Union Gov Walker leaves for NewYork tonight, and
Gov Wells leaves for the point tomorrow 10 visit
son there The excitement the election has not yet
ubsded and the city bright with fireworks tonight
RADICAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN MlSSlS-
sIPPI.
JACKSON, Miss, July 2.--The Radical Repub-
scan Convention assembled yesterday in the hall OF the
blouse OF Representatives at noOn Col Edward stafford
6fthe state Executive Committee called the Convention
h order and nominated Judge Fairfield Of Yeabusha as
Temporary Charman Capt. Lee Of Holmes was chosen
Temporary Secretary. A Committee Credentials was
appointed, who retired and during their absence the
Convention addressed by Judge BurWen OF Warren
In an eloquent and patriotic speech after which the Com
nnittee on Credentials reported the names OF lV
k1elerates from 80 counties, who took their seats
Hbe Committee on Permanent Organization re
ported as follows: For President Judge A. Bur
well OF Warren Vice Presidents, the Rev. James
Lynch (coored) Of Hinds Gleede of Lowdnes. W.
ar Noble wilkinson, Dr. Dowd Of Coahoma, j. A Brad
ford OF Pontotoc Secretary +. G. PeytOn r of Copah
Assistant Secretaries John r. Lynch coored) OF Adams
and VIM. IT, Yeandle OF Amite Judge Burwell was con-
Quoted to the chair, and in few remarks thanked the
RonvenuOn for the honor conferred in selecting him as
heir presiding officer. He congratulated the Executive
Committee in bringing together Of the largest and
most respectable conventions that has assembled in
this He rejooed IN being present as he had looked
non Sod assemble in his native state In politics he
had always adhered 10 the Wing party ana when the
Rebellion broke ont he was one Of the few that resisted
accession 10 the bitter end and when the closed he
advocated the reconstruction OF the state on THOROUGHLY
we're well received and enthusiastically applagded
Gen. Amcs cOmmandaut OF the Fourth Military Dis |
trct, and Provisional Governor accompanied by Senator
Robertson Of South Carolina visited the Convention by
Invitation and were received amid great enthusiasm.
Judge Morris introduced Senator Robinson 10 the Con-
tvention. and short and forcibe speech encouraged
eaed the that few claiming to be Republicans are
mot 20 be found IN the Cnysntlou he deemed IL tne
aid and countenance reconstruction OF Mississippi
SSs" @e 9ESk bep sa n s a H who spoke
Substantially as fOlows Mr. President and Members
of the Convention; am not prepared 70 address you on
this OCCASION but wish to assure You Of my most hearty
this seat the enthusiasm Of the Convention knew no
bounds Cheer after cheer went up from the floor while
kerchies making the truly grand The Convention
took Of IS minutes 70 enable the members TO pay
their respects 70 the DISTINGUISHED guests on the re;
assembling OF the Convention the Rev James Lynch ana
the Rev Jesse Boulder spoke VIII much force ana enect
upon the questions at issue in the campaign.
Gen ]. Tarbe Of Scott Chairman CT the
when I%RS was On unanimoasy adopted Il was IT.
era comprehensive, and VIII meet the wishes Of tho
falterigg devotion 70 the Union an impartial and eco
uomeal administration Of the Government, both State
and National Il ana unrestricted Tght Of speech 70 all
strained freedom at the balObOx; a system Of free
schOo that al men, without regard 70 race color or
pEeyons condition, are equal before the law and that
The Convention recognizes but two great national parties
that uude the administration Of one the material and
lhostIa resources o. the country VIII llguish, while
under the liberal and fostering Of the National Re
PuDlican party commerce, manufactures, and internal
improvements VIII make the people rch, prosperous and
cOntented on the subject OF amnesty, the platform
indorses the most advanced view Of public policy 1t
RsoGlg pssallry Ams,n ara Republican DE sentiment hs,
arepubH expressed through baiboI Language
eeasg s'En hvor The removal Of the disqualification ADD
y ~ lsT rs,{, "a we ,,J ss s snsgrS s, H. XIV
ben tbe r ~ oaob nov dau1ins upon our state shall Be 20
tay established as 20 ususut Congress and The naton 10 declaring ~
Iesd MssssIi4 eaneries for big isit,
renders eIpssu publican parry should embrace
opportunity Nheh to be prseoied the approaching suou Of
s provisions tsreo to conform TO The Constitution the United
b y rsesusraeed according 10 tie true intent u he an M
1s..s imposed gg0s he st. bss Should be entirely snoTed
snsssmst e CoHuat0n Of sbs Uatsi STATES tie earliest Pras
We de m Caiver,sl Amnesty Usyer.a Suffrage tho eBfght
sne put o ne age demanding that The @ prescription
The administration Of President Grant received |
hearty ndorsement as did also that Of Cen Ames tho
owe their existence 10 the hFmness patriotism, and
WISDOM OF republican Congress.
lhe session terminated with tWOhOurg speech by
Cen y L. AlcOrH. lie defined his position eleariy
admitting that was at one time Iarge slayeboqdy
he spoke al length OF his connection with the Cofedcr
ate service. He was Old Line Wing ana
encountered such marked Opposition from the Ds1ocras
az tobe driven into the Republican ranks that he ineIt
continue her opponent. Disappointed ambition and
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