New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-12
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Niueteen counties out of thirty-twO were
represented by eighty-seven delegates
Simeon Fair was elected temporary chair
man, and w. d. Porter permanent chairman.
Mr.. Porter made strong speech in favor
of the Cincinnati nominations, which was
received with applause. Numerous reso-
lutiOns were introduced, all urging the sup
port Of Greeley, whose name was received
with ovatiOns Of applause whenever men
toned. More than half the delegates
present came instructed to support the
Cincinnati movement, and to urge no sepa-
rate Democratic nomination at Baltimore
Ahe feeling Of the convention Is evidently
nearly unanimous in this direction.
A committee on resolutions was appointed,
and the convention adjourned until tO-mOr-
row. morning.
gf LOUIS June 11.-Delegates from sew
eral places, to take part IN the National
Sangerfest, have already arrived. Deco
ration Of the various parks in the city pro-
crosses rapidly, and the city is putting on
holiday attire. The mayor has issued a
proclamation requesting that wednesday
Sc observed as a holiday.
ATcusoE. Kan, June IA train ran
through a bridge and badly hurt Major
Fitch, superintendent, and killed Mr. Allen.
rs secretary. They were seated under the
headlight on the engine.
DEsMoINEs, Iowa, June 1.-THE Demo
cratic State Convention, to select delegates
90 the Baltimore convention, met here at
eleven o'clock this morning, and after eff
fecting temporary organization and ap
pointing the usual committees, took recess
till 2 p. M.
On re-assembling B. B. Richards was
q elected permanent president, and John Gal
lagher and William WittmOre secretaries.
The committee on resolutions presented the
following, which were unanimously adopted:
ResolDed, That the principles enunciated
by the late Cincinnati convention, taken ia
consideration with the letter Of Horace
Greeley accepting the nomination of that
convention, constitute a platform on which
all the elements of opposition 70 the present
corrupt administration of the federal gov
eminent can stand.
Resolced, That this convention instruct
the delegates to the Baltimore convention
70 vote and act as a unit on all questions.
The convention then proceeded to select
delegates Charles Mason, John p. Irish,
M. NJ Hall and John I. Dunscomb were
elected delegates at large. The usual alter
mates and district delegates were elected
Judge Clagett was appointed as a con-
mittee TO act with committee Of the Lib
eral Republicans to call joint convention
Cor the nomination of State ticket.
John p. Irish, chairman of the State cen
trail committee, stated that such arrange
ments had already been made, and that a
call would be issued Immediately after the
baltimore convention.
The convention then adjourned.
Boston, June 1.-THE sixth annual con-
VentiOn Of the American Railway Master
Mechanics Association commenced its SEES
sion to-day.
HIM. Britton, of Cincinnati, president
The convention continues three days.
WEST POINT, june 1.-THE Japanese ar
rived this morning, under guidance Of Gen
eral Myers. They were saluted with five
guns, and received in a formal manner by
the Secretary Of War At $50 p. M. they
were present at a review of the cadet bat
TALON by the Secretary of War.
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