The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-05-02
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CINCINNATI. la
The s'OId Arm Chair''-Entrance of the Bread
and Butter Brigade-Sone CoIorsd Men
Among them-Disappearance of genator
Fenton-Convention called to Order--Judae
Mathews, of Ohis, Temporary Chairman
Adjourned till To-day.
Cincinnati, May 1.-The arm chair,
sent for the use of the presiding officer
of the Convention was used by John
Adams when he signed the Declaration
of independence. 1t is small, quite plain,
of black color, with gilt decorations, and
upholstered in snuff-colored rep silk.
Music for the occasion is furnished by
brass band from st. Louis, stationed near
the door. #-e.t ra
At given signals the general entrance of
delegates took place. Among them are
number of colored men from the Southern
States. The floor of the hall is filled with
delegates, but the attendance of spectators,
as yet, is but meagre there not being
more than four hundred in the galleries,
which are capable of accommodating
twenty-five hundred. ~
1t is authoritatively stated that Senator
Fenton left town this morning, and his
friends are mysteriously reserved as to the
reasons for his departure. r.-e
Colonel Grosvenor, of St. Louis, called
the Convention to order in brief speech.
He claimed that this Convention was the
largest in number of delegates and the
trueSt representative of public sentiment
ever asSembled--that sentiment which al
ways does and always shall, rule the coun-
try. "a ..-
Colonel Grosvenor concluded by norni-
mating for temporary chairman Judge
Stanley Matthews, of Ohio which was
carried unanimously.
On taking the chair Judge Matthews
made speech, during which he said that
the best evidence of the strength of the
Republican party, which had successfully
carried on the war against secession and
maintained the integrity Of the Union, was
found in the present effort of some of its
members to break it up. & sR
AT the conclusion of Judge Matthews's
speech the convention adjourned until 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning after resolv-
ing that each State delegation shall elect
delegates equal in number to double the
number of votes of each state electoral
college.
Estimate of the First Ballot. fE
Cincinnati, May 2.-The first ballot as far
as known will stand: New Nork, for Gree
ley Minnesota, Adams votes, Greeley 3,
and Davis Nebraska, Trumbull 4, Gree
ley l, and Brown L; Vermont, Greeley !;
Michigan, Adams; Louisiana, Greeley;
Iowa, Trumbull Florida, Davis; Tennes-
see favors Adams. s
Letter from Chief Justice Chase.
The following letter from Chief Justice
Chase is published to-day: l
"WAsHINGToN, April 20, 1872.
Ny Dear Su-My name, if we may
judge from newspapers, will not be much
considered at Cincinnati, and | am quite
content and none the less grateful to
friends, those who think It should bs SO,
as you know | have not sought or desired
nomination. If it were Judged the
best means of uniting the greatest
number of those opposed to the
administration on principle it would
doubtless be my duty to accept it. If any
other name is proposed | shall be entirely
satisfied. What is essential with me is
that what has been gained-freedom- shall
be secured beyond peradventure; that the
country be placed on sound basis; that
real reform be accomplished in taxation,
internal and external, and in the perfect
reconciliation of sections and citizens.
Your Parkersburg platform, as 1 remem-
Der it, embodles these views substantially,
and | hope none contrary will be adopted.
Yours truly,
S.P. CHASE"
MRruiuU SeEstau af no
The hall and galleries were well filled
this morning. A feeling of uneasiness was
expressed by many in anticipation Of an
acrimonious discussion to-day. Some
members of the New York delegation will
offer protest against the action of the
majority in casting the vote of the entire
delegation for Greeley. 1t is anticipated
that an effort will be made to oyerrule that
action in convention, and assert the right
of each delegate to express his individual
preference.
Susan B. Anthony and Laura DeForce
Gordon, upon taking seats on the platform,
were greeted with cheers and Kisses.
Committees ON credentials and rules,
consisting of delegates from each state
and territory, were appointed. A motion
was then made to adjourn until 2 O'Clock,
which was lost.
Mr.. Hickman, Of Pennsylvania, hoped
the Convention would sit till the nomina-
tion for President was made.
Mr.. Davis, (colored) from Kentucky,
opposed the transaction Of any business
until the Convention could hear from
Cassius M. Clay. Great Applause.)
The Convention finally adjourned until
three o'clock.
Two Children Burned to Death.
Norfolk, May 1.-The house of John
Williams, a colored man, living near Fort
Norfolk, was burned last night and two
children, who were left in charge Of the
house while the parents went to church
were burned to death.
Fire in Savannah, Georgin.
Sara,mah, Ca, May 1.-Four building
on Broughton street were burned las
night. Loss, 100000; insurance, 800,
900. H