New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-31
POLITICAL.
THE MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.

e.. POLITICAL
THE MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.
JUDGE DENT DECLARES HIS INTENTION TO AC-
CEPT THE NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR.
WASHINGTON, July 30.-The following CORE
spOndence took place today;
WASHINGTON, July 80, 1862
Hon LEWIS DENT-Dear SIR; Having seen certain
dispatches 70 the NewYOrk press renewing the report
flat Won would decline the candidacy for Governor OF
Misslssppi the National Union Republican ticket We
expressed determination that subject for the purpose
Of putting this matter hnaly at rest W uss yE VIII
'' E. JUFFoRDs.
The following is the reply of Judge Dent:
WASHINGTON, July 80, 1869.
GENTLEMEN: In reply to your communication, beg
leave 10 saw that while cannot decline what has not
tbe Naopal Union Republican party and the people Of
mississippi generally that In the event OF my nomns;
any person to say would decline nomination if ten;
aered by the National Union kePuDican party %
tbSs end remains fixed and unaIterabls.
Vii, SSstGon ana laws that viii eGectasy secure
the civil and political rights OF all persons . ,,,,
To Col. Norman and Judge Junords'
WOMANs SUFFRAGE IN vERMONT-THE CoUN-
GIL OF CEESORs
The Council of CensOrs spent most Of their
Sesson on Tuesday In listening to elaborate report
from Mr. Reed Of Montpelier, the subject OF woman
outrage The report takes strong ground in favor Of
giving woman the ballot. Five hundred copies Of the
report we're ordered TO be printed. Mr. Powers, from
The Committee 20 whom referred propositions for
amending the ConsttuhonOne, abolishiRg the Council
OF Censors and other increasing its number 70 80
reported adversely to both propositions
William Michler of Easton has been APP
pointed Chairman Of the Pennsylvania Democratic Com
mttee
The registered votes in Richmond, not in
puding the county, about lsOO yet only i2GOO bal
lots were cast at the late election.
Mr.. Joseph B. Cornish, late Secretary of the
Benate Of New-Jersey is making strong push for the
Democratic nomination for that body from Warren
County.
Most of the Democratic journals OF New
York State favor the nomination Of William Wright for
Canal Commissioner. Mr.. Wright has already nled the
Office scceptablY.
The California Democracy are seriously
thinking repeal Of all naturalization laws lest the
Chinese may get to be voters That may do in San Fran
cisco. but how would IT look In New-Yorki
The Richmond (Va.) State Journal publishes
letter from Gen. B. F. Butler TO citizen Of Virginia,
the subject Of applying the test oath to members Of the
State Legislature. Mr.. Butler says:
"My opinion therefore would be, and IL t quite
within the Se requirements OF the law Of Cona S. admin
their integrity, TO set aside those who
the Te5eon and that men who did .ot participate,
and who lost the votes Of the eect bec of their
W
as being tho choice Of the only voting. who did not
prefer traitor to the Goyernu at TO loyal for his
Mr. Butler adds that in his opinion Congress is the
only power which the necessity OF taking the
iroD-clad eath.
The Union Republican Association of the
Twentsth Assembly District reOrganized last evening
by the election OF the following officers Charles WaltOus
President s. d. Mouton, Philip Kloach, Vice.Presi
dents John D. Coughln, Enamel Pepper, Secretaries
nh
Thomas soanon, j. b. Dingledein. ]. E. Fager. HamlIn
BabcOck delegates 70 the Central Committee The
Association adjourned to the second Friday in August
The Hon. Asa Packer has addressed the fol-
lowing letter the Committee appointed to inform him
OF his nomination for Governor Of Pennsylvania:
GENTLEMEN: At the first convenient moment reply
TO your communication informing Of my nomination
by the Democratic state Convention Of the 4th inst for
the Office OF Governor Of Pennsylvania desire 10 make
due ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for this high evidence Of the
esteem aud friendship Of my fcow-ctzenA and TO say
that accept the nomination rendered me. Having at
luctsnce been induced to permit the Of name for
nOmns9n' my acceptance De e0noScs II With
deep sense Of the responsibility assumed MY reliance
perform executive sesyce for the people, - not alone
upon my own strength or good Intentions Dnt mainly
upon thai experimenting Providence which bless the
labOrs Of public men. shsl be placed by the votes o.
meet the expectations Of friends and all who nave at hesr
tho interests Of Commonwealth. To this END
shall labor 70 secure those objects In which feel com
interest and concern among which are the preserve
ton Of the State credit reduction OF the expenses OF
the Government the lowest possbe practicable
point thereby lesssDng the burden and taxAOn OF tne
people, the encouragement OF tho liberal system OF I'm
provemens intercourse and trade in order that the
productions may be increased labor more amply re-
warded and general prosperity secured; just execu
ton OF the laws involving cautious and sParing use Of
the power pardon offenders. that good faith shall
be Kept among the people aud crime be repressed
promotion Of the education OF youth by the general
system Of organized schools andby special OF
learning 90 that knowledge and virtue shall become
more and more sOd foundations OF free political
systen lastly. the restoration OF purity ana chsr
acter Government the putting down on prevent
ing special and corrupt legislation and OF ali Improper
management Of the public funds 10 these gen
eral objects, however, should be added careful alten.