Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-09-07
FROM NASHVILLE.
The Republican Conventional Warm Con-
test-StrOng NOminatiOns-The Prospect
NASHVILLE, Sept. S, 1872.

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You have received by telegraph the result
of the State Republican Convention held
here yesterday. As-was anticipated, the
attendance was not large, owing to the fact
that convention had been held only a
short time since, and also, as believe, to
pretty general feeling that prevailed
among Republicans throughout the State,
to the effect that in view of the complied
tions of the Democratic party, no noml-
nations should be made for State offices.
This was the only question upon which
there was any contest before the conven-
ton. A large majority of the delegates
from East Tennessee opposed making NOM
nations, believing that more was to be
gained to the party and to the State by
the adoption of that policy, than by the
adoption of different policy. They con-
tended earnestly for the adoption of that
course, urging it in primary meetings, be-
fore committees, and when overpowered
there, appealed to the convention, and by
argument attempted to carry their point,
but were finally overcome by the almost
unanimous voice of the Middle and West
Tennessee delegations. The future must
determine which of the two policies was
the wisest and best. The delegates from
Middle and West Tennessee contended
that it was necessary to have full ticket
in the field. in order that thorough can
vass may be made, whish they claim is
the only way they can get out full and
concentrated vote. They turned deaf
ear to all propositions for a compromise,
and showed me disposition to cut off de-
bate and arbitrarily force the minority to
submit to their views of things. r.,
After nominations had been agreed up
on, no trouble was anticipated in agreeing
upon candidates. Hon. Horace Maynard
was nominated as the choice of the con-
vention for Governor, but peremptorily
declined before the nomination was sub
mitted to the convention, and seconded
the nomination of A. A. Freeman, of Hay
wood county, which was carried, by accla-
nation amid enthusiasm. Hon. JnO. Trim
BILE then arose and presented the name Of
Mr.. Maynard for Congress from the State
at large, which was received with cheers
from every part of the house. Mr.. May
nard promptly stepped forward and was
on the point of declining that also, but be-
fore he could do so, the nomination was
put and carried. He was imme-
diately called upon, and ascending
the speakers stand, expressed his thanks,
and although unexpected, unsolicited
and undesired, % he stated that he
could not refuse to accept the nomination
thus rendered him. His declaration was
the signal for cheer after cheer He went
on to make short speech, pledging him
sef to enter heartily into the canvass, and
to carry the flag of the party throughout
the contest. O. -
Mr.. Freeman was then called upon and
responded in few remarks, thanking the
convention for the honor that had been
conferred upon him, and pledging himself
to use his ability to secure the success of
Republican principles.
Mr.. Trimble also presented the name
of Judge Alvin Hawkins for Elector from
the State a large, when he was nominated
by reclamation. Alter providing for or
ganization the convention adjourned sine
die. It's results are before country. We
do not propose now to discuss the policy
which prevailed. We had our
opinions, but others thought differently.
Time must determine who was correct
The nominees will give universal satisfac-
ton. Judge Freeman was a leading Re-
publican member of the last Legislature.
His record is good one. He is true as
STEEL but courteous and affable towards
those with whom he differs. He is a
young man, but will make himself felt in
this campaign. He understands the weak
parts of Browns administration and
knows how to present them. He will en-
ter upon the canvass at once. Of Mr..
Maynard / need not speak. He will make
a vigorous and an able canvass. His pow
ers on the stump are universally conceded.
His record is clear and unstained. II he
has an impartial hearing, thousands must
be convinced by the force of his logic. His
canvass will be watched with more than
ordinary interest, not only in Tennessee,
but all over the country. Judge Hawkins
is pure, upright man, whose ability and
moral character secures for him the high
est respect of all who know him. His
name is a very tower of strength.
I have tried to ascertain what effect the
result of the convention has upon the
friends of Cheatham and johnson. So
far, both sides profess to be pleased with
the prospect of triangular fight, each
claiming that it will add strength to the
| other. l heard a prominent friend of Johnson
say to-day, that if he had had the map
ping out of the Republican policy, he
could hot have done it more to his satifac-
Ton than they have done it themselves.
On the other hand, General CheaLham is
very positive, that the result adds ma
terlaliy TO his strength. We understand
ClIaC Ilst OF appointments will be agreed
upon ny portion, at least, of the Congress
slonal apirants, and that a thorough can
vass OF the State will be made. In the
mean time, we will await with interest.
the clearing away of the smoke. caused
by the first onset in the battle that has al
ready commenced, when we can form a
more correct opinion of the relative posi-
ton of the contending parties, land of their
relative strength. w.R.
From Pennsylvania.