The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-04
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Balioting for vrce-President, B. Gratz Brow,
Nominated on the Second BaIlot--Th,
Strength Of Governor Walker--The Ad
journment.
Cincinnati, May 3.-The balloting fol-
| Vlce-President was next commenced, and
resulted IN the nomination of Governor
Gratz brown on the second ballot, which
stood Brown, 435; Julian, l75; Walker,
75; Upton, 3; Palmer, s.
| On the first ballot, Virginia cast 90 votes
for Governor Walker.
! Adjournment Sine Die.
The nomination being concluded, the
Convention adjourned sine de.
How the Non,inations were Received In
Washington. w
Washington, May 3.-Intense interest
prevailed here during to-day with reference
to events at Cincinnati, not only in execu-
tive and legislative circles, but throughout
the city. Inquiries were constantly made
as to the latest intelligence from the Con-
vention. The progress of the balloting
seemed to add, if possible, to the excite
ment everywhere 4; the news spreading with
remarkable rapidity. Those in the execu-
tive department heard it about the same
time that it became known in Congress.
The telegrams announcing the nomina-
ton Of Horace Greeley as a candidate for
the Presidency We're received with surprise,
as previous private kilograms foreshadowed
different result. Republicans, not in
sympathy with the Convention, expressed
themselves not alarmed at the selection !:
while the Democrats said that their Ma
tlonal Convention, to convene on the 4th
of July, will define the policy of the Dem
ocratic party.
The news of the nomination INTERRUPTED
for time the proceedings of the House,
members gathering in front of the Speak
er's desk to hear the latest intelligence.
There were similar exhibitions in the
Senate while Mr Casserly was speaking.
That gentleman referred to the inattention
to business, and moved that an adiourn-
ment take place until the Cincinnati Con-
yention was over.
The excitement subsided with the an
nouncementr of the nomination of Gratz
Brown as the candidate for the Vice-Presi-1
dency. Tonight gentlemen of all parties
are discussing the effect of the proceedings
Of the Convention on the public mind.
There was but short Cabinet NEE ting
to-day, the attention of all the depart-
ments being engrossed by the proceedings
at Cincinnati. ...'.. ,........
Effect of the Nominations Elsewhere.
Wilmiagton, NJ. c., May 3.-The nomi-
nation Of Greeley and Brown by the Gin
clnnatl Convention was very favorably re-
ceiyed by Conservatives and Democrats
here. 1t is universally conceded that Gree
ley is less objectionable to the South than
any of the candidates brought before the
Convention, with the exception, perhaps,
Of Judge Davis.
Philadelphia, May 3.-Large crowds
were about the newspaper buildings to-
day to learn the result of the nominations
at Cincinnati. There was no excitement,
and all parties appeared satisfied the Re-
publicans having faith in the name of Grant
over all opposition, and the Democrats be-
lleving that the nomination will carry away
large numbers of Grants adherents.-
There is great curiosity to know what the
Democrats are going to do. The Liberals
have made no display of enthusiasm so far,
and are probably waiting for the return of
their leaders from Cincinnati.
Greeley Shakes Hands all Around and
Accepts.
Neic York, May 3.-On the reception of
the news of the nomination of Greeley in
this city, large crowds gathered at the
Tribune Office and Greeley was called for
and appeared. He decline to make
speech, but had to undergo vast amount
of Misunderstanding. A salute of 100 guns
was fired in City Hall Park in his honor.
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"The 'old white coat will take large
portion of the rank and file of his party
with him." As to the question as to
whether the Democrats will indorse his
nomination, the Express says: "Greeley
has at times abused us all roughly, but we
are forgivipg race of men, and shall do
what is best for our country"
The Commercial AdUe,tiser says: "The
prospects of the Republican party have
frightened, and whether the Democrats
endorse Greeley or not he will be doomed
to defeat.n
The Eceniag Post heads the news "Grand
Failure-The Curtain Falls-Sad Transfer
nation Scene-Reform Surrenders to
Monopoly and Capitalization"
Mr.. Greeley expressed surprise at his
nomination and said he would accept in
letter.
View Taken In High Political Circles In
Washington To-day---A Square Demo-
cratic Ticket Predicted--Greeley Repu-
dated by the New York "Wor,d."
Washington, May 4.-The nomination
of Greeley by the Cincinnati Convention,
while it excites mirth in all high political
circles, seriously changes the probable pro
gramme. The Democratic leaders vera
virtually pledged to the Cincinnati move
ment with Judge Davis as the standard
bearer, but now the shrewdest politicians
predict a square Democratic ticket.
In view Of the interest taken in the pro-