Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-05-11

OhISLLI A1S0 In" ~ A&s w AA<-%A~'O
NOMINATIONS FAvORABLY RE-
cEryED-ExCITEMENT IN RICH
MoND-THE STRONGEST TICK.
ETn-INTENsE INTEREST IN WASH
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Con-
GRESs INTERRUPTED-EFF OF
THE CONVENTION ON THE PUBLIC
MIND.
Wilmington, n. c., May 3.-The
nomination OF Greeley and Brown is
very favOrabiy received here both by
Conservatives and Democrats. 1t Is
generally conceded that Mr.. Greeley is
less Objectionable to the South than
any ether candidate brought. before
the Cincinnati convention, with the
exception perhaps, OF Judge Davis.
Richmond, Va, May S-The news
paper bulletins have been surrounded
al the afternoon, eager for news from
the Cincinnati convention. The an
nOuncelnent OF the nomination OF
Greeley and Brown gives very general
satisfaction to the Conservatives and
Liberal Republicans, who think it the
strongest ticket that could have been
selected.
The State Journal, the administra
ton paper, thinks that Mr. Greeley il
the most vulnerable man the Liberals
could have nominated.
| Washington, May 3-Intense inter-
est prevailed here during to-day with
reference to events at Cincinnati, not
only in executive and legislative cir
Giles, but throughout the city,
Inquiries were constantly made as
to the latest intelligence from the cou.
vention. The progress of the ballot.
ing seemed to add. il possible, to the
excitement every where; the news
spreading with remarkable rapidity, the
executive departments heard it at the
same time that it became known in
Congress.
The kilograms announcing the nom
nation OF Horace Greeley as candi
date for Presidency were received with
surprise, as previous private dispatch
{ es forward tOreshadowed different
result.
The Republicans not in sympathy
with the convention expressed the III
selves as not being alarmed al the 81.
lection, while the Democrats said tha
their national convention to conven.
on the fourth 'of July will dehne thi
policy OF the Democratic party. Th,
news OF the nomination interrupted 10
, some time the proceedings of thu
House, the members gathering IN from
of The Speakers desk To hear the lates
intelligence.
There were similar exhibitions il
the Senate while Mr. Casseriy Wa
: speaking; that gentleman, referrln,
to the inattentiOn to business, move.
that AN adjournment take place untI
the Cincinnati convention was over
The excitement subsidized with Tia
announcement OF the nomination q
9 Gratz Brown a. a candidate lor tli
, Vice Presidency.
Tonight gentlemen of all partie
are discussing the elects of the prc
e ceedings of the convention on the pu.
D lie mird.
!. Washington, May 3.--The Patit
of tomorrow will have leader on tn
" convection, OF which the following
9 the closing portion:
e The Democratic National Commi
tee will meet in New York on Wedne
day next to determine pom the tim
- and place of holding the Nation;
\ Democratic Convention. This convel
y ton will be composed Of tue, wisest All
- al,,est, and best and most patriot
men OF the party from all States an
sections of the country, and author
tatively SPEAK the wish of the gre;
) Democratic heart. Its first duty wi
:; be to present to the people such ca
q didates AS will command their espe,
y and secure the support of the goo
and true men OF the country, and raj
:. to the standard they bear the gre;
70 body of those who regard the prom
=, tion of the best interest of the matte
J, as the paramount duty of the patriot
=. citizrn.'
p New York, May 3.-On tho rece
. ton of the nomination of Mr.. Greel,
:, in this. city a large crowd gathered
- the Tribune Office. Mr. Greeley vi
80 20 called tor, and appeared. He declin,
=, to make speech, but had to under,
~ vast amount Of hand shaking. A Z
y Int OF 100 gups was fired in the Ci
y, Hall Park in his honor.
" The Express says OF the nomination
y. "The old white coat will take lar
So portion OF the rank and file of his ps
> ty with him." As to the question
to whether the Democrats will indor
..o his nomination, the Express say
VIC +" Dir. Greeley has at times abused
all roughly, but we are forgiving ra
- of men, and shall do what is best
." our country.
The Commercial Adrertiser sag
90 The prospects of the Republican p'
r. ~ ty have frightened, and whether
- Democrats ind0rse Mr. Greeley or N
&c. he is doomed to be defeated"
The EreainQ Post heads the ne