New-York tribune., 1872-09-19
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS
THE LIBERAL OUTLOOK IN VIRGINIA.
ruE LoUIsvhLE CONVENTION WITHOUT MOURN

THE LOUISVILLE CONVENTION WITHOUT MOURN
ERS - -CARPET-BAGGNG EXTRAORDINARY -
PROSPECTS IN THE CONGRESS DISTRICTS.
yPROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT oPTHR TRIBUNEl
RICHMOND, Va, Sept 5.-lf the promoters
and patrons OF BlantOn DuReans Convention, at Louis
vile, entertained any hopes of securing any votes
in Virginia candidates, those hopes were ire
trievably sacrificed whom their Convention elected
JAMES Lyons permanent President II for other rea-
spn than this Virginia viii refuse TO help what might
have boon the Bourbon movement. Mr. Lyons has no
moro following Richmond than Blanton Duncan has
IN Louisville, II much. People here laugh at the
Grant papers clubbing him Judge" and wonder when
or where he the ermine. He certainly never
wore it here, but his brother, deceased,
enc of the brightest ornaments OF the Virginia
bench and was altogether q different sort of
James could not be elected 70 the City Council by
apopuar vote. AS 70 the other Virginia delegates to the
louisville Convention nobody here heard of them
before and they likely to be heard of again Vir
Enia had delegates there except Lyons and Parker
and thew represented only themselves. The campaign
in this State opened in earnest and every
county win be alive with meetings and barbecues
Greeley Clubs are forming everywhere. In Richmond
they have already enrolled membership Of nearly two
thousand. State Central Committee composed OF hVe
delegates from each club in the State has been Orgaze
with Gen. Bradley T. johnson President and l. W.
MahOod and Geo c. Wilde Secretaries; ana although
only week two old has shown itself powerful auA
airy Of the regular Executive Committee IN workng
for Greeley and reconciliation. This Cluo committee
has already published several campaign documents
especially adapted to circulation at the SOUTH Inc
most effective Of these is Gen. ImbOdens letter setting
firth Mr. Greeleys record advocate Of reconcia-
zion and reunion in the exciting days Of 1865 when the
conquered South lay PROSTATE at the feet Of the North
In few days the Greeley electors will take the stump
and viii make the hottest canvass ever known since
IAN The electors at large are Gen. Jas L. Kemper and
Col Robert E Withers, men Of the highest character
great popularity and real eloquence, and both kely TO
De candidates for the Liberal GuberDatoral nomination
next year They are enthusiastic in the support OF
Greeley and will spare efforts TO insure his election
The district electors all OF whom have the confidence OF
the people are already the stump doing good service
and the candidates for Congress will all be in the field
before the 18th of September.
THE CANVASS IN THE CONGRESS DISTRICTS.
The interest felt in the Congress elections nothing
else would full vote in November In the lst
District the Conservatives have nominated Major Elliott
NJ Braxton, member Of the House Of Representa-
tves-a man, young, popular, and progressive HIS op-
ponent is ~. b. Sener, man whose only recommended
tOn for the nomination his determination with the
lowest classes OF population and his entire subser
Viency the Administration. Braxons election over
such competitor is conceded believe by all politicians.
No nominations have yet been made in the lid District
but the chances there in favor Of the return of Jas
II. Plat, a carpetbagger who has anassed wealth In
Virginia while a member Of Congress, and who holds
the Norfolk NavyYard and other Government works In
his pockets The IIId close district, and the NOM
inees of both parties young active, and popular
lively canvass may be expected. The Conservatives
have nominated Geo. d. Wise, and the Grant Republi
cans John Amber Smith Wise is young in politics, butts
n power the stump, and his popularity with
both parties is great point in his favor In May last
Republicans and Conservatives alike voted for his re-
election 70 the Office Of Commonwealth Attorney OF the
City Of Richmond and nobody has yet been able TO pick
a flaw in his brief political record. His opponent is
clever amiable, and personally unOoeetonable but MS
haf fhp EAn. ln-lQ QKT nj
Senator Lewis and has the whole revenue service en-
listed in his support. But there is no doubt Of Wises
election.
The Ivth District where the Radical Republicans have
aregsered majority OF nearly 10000 is the scene OF
free fight among the Grant men. sowell the present
member received the regular nomination of the party
But Porter, the member from Richmond despairing OF
success his own district, carpetbagged to soweHs
and had himself nominated by Convention OF boiters
The tight between Porter and stoWen pecane 80 rot
that Col JnO r. POpbam, the west OF the Adihlstra-
non in Virginia resigned his position as Grant T
9Sctgd al Ige cal 6Hsef as an independent Re-
publican candidate. Things now became so unAeu tnat
and Yesterday W. II stephens coored State Senator,
added his TO the list OF candidates Ihus lh u
triet where the negroes have nearly tVVV 80, M
of the candidates are now WORKING Tor the Whe @
SDSIv make q Nomination and elect their candidate.
A. n Davis. Conservative, and G. \. Thomas, GranV'
excellent man. while ThOmass worst fault his dlsposl;
ton 10 keep bad company Ibe district may De GaIITa %
the With District Gen. Eppa HuntOn expected TO lead
Conservatives victory easily that the OppOsoh
hardly the heart 70 place candidate ln the neld
There the With District, which mas not been
fully made up but Judge John T. Harris. now member
of Congress- has received the Liberal nomination. ana
the only hope Of the Admnistrationand at y rant
ope-s In running Col c. T. OFerral, nondescrpt lnde-
pendent The With is thought TO be sure for the LAP
erals and the same may be said In oreI OF the Ndth @
District where Gen. Rees Bowen worthy ana popn-
Tor farmer aud Jealous Greeley man, Will proDaDy
defeat Col. Robert w. Hughes, who Is the ha0lcal
nominee and Grants DstrictAttOrney
The Liberal prospects in Virginia most encouraging
to friends Of Reconciliation and Reform There is per-
feet harmony between. the Liberal Republicans ana
Democrats and local differences Of opinion have yet
arisen No man influence has declared for Grant and
O'Conor, II he candidate, would be absolutely
without adherents. Organization Is quietly going on
and will counteraOt the effect Of Grants money ana de-
Ieetyes Overconhdence may defeat the Consei yatVe
hOste but IL is not probable tat apynng else VIII pIe
vail against them.