The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-05-02
Judge Stanley Matthews, Of Ohio,
Temporary Chairman.
Speeches of Judge Matthews and
Colonel Grosvenor.
PLAN OF REPRESENTATION ADOPTED
SPECULATIoNs, INCIDENTS. &C.
Special telegram to the DispatrI

Special telegram to the Dispatch
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The dispatches from
Cincinnati giving the undercurrent of events
there are fully as speculative concerning
nominations as have been at any time during
the week, though several private telegrams
sent here express the conviction that Greeley
will receive the first place on the ticket.
Other kilograms assert that Davis will have
sufficient strength to ensure his nomination
early in the balloting, while the other names
which have been mentioned prominently are
still the subject of very animated canvassing.
The political excitement in this city to-day
has been greater than at any time since the
National Democratic Convention in York in
1868, when there was equally as much un-
certainty as to the definite result as now ap-
pears i'll Cincinnati. TIMoN.
Bv Associated Press
CINCINNATI, May 1.-The southern States
are all represented, but the northern and
middle States make much larger show.
Several prominent Democrats are here watch
ing the progress of affairs. .#'
The Minnesota delegation stands nine for
Trumbull and two for Davis. Illinois is
here in full force.
The armchair sent for the Use of the pre-
siding 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 up
holstcred i'll snuff-colOred rep silk.
Music for the occasion is furnished by q
brass band from st. Louis, stationed near the
door,
TIE DELEGATES ASSEMBLED.
At given signals the general entrance of
delegates took place. Among them are Il
number of colored men from the southern
States. The floor Of the hall is filed with
delegates, but the attendance of spectators is
rs yet but meagre, there not being more than
| four hundred III the galleries, which are ca
pable of accommodating twenty-five hun
dred.
Groups are gathered in various parts OF
the house in animated conversation, evil
IDENTIFY discussing still unsettled points OF
| difference.
1t il authoritatively stated that Senator
Fenton- left town this morning, and his
friends are mysteriously reserved as to the
reasons for his departure.
| THE CONVENTION CALLED To ORDER.
Colonel Grosvenor, of st. Louis, called the
Convention to order in 4 brief speech. Ht
claimed that this Convention was the larges
in number of delegates and the truest repre-
sentation of public sentiment ever. assem-
bled-that sentiment which always does ant
ALWAYS shall rule the country. The he7wisdon
of this Convention, and the wisdom and VII
of the people at the next fall election, vii
make il more successful. He need not max
the usual appeal for harmony to men VIII
had abandoned connection with successful
partv to stake their political future upon tn
movement for reform.
Colonel Grosyenor concluded by nom
mating for temporary chairman Judge Stal
lev Matthews, of Ohio; which was carrie
unanimously. s#
JUDGE MATTHEwS'S SPEECH.
Judge Matthews, upon being escorted
the chair, said: " 1t is no idle atiectatiOn whe
I say it is impossible for me to express Il
deep sensibility with which receive an
accept the unexpected honor conferred upo
me. am unprepared to pretace the asstlml
ton of the duties of the chair with such r
marks as are appropriate to the OCCASION"
He said that no one could get the poop
to say what will be the result of this Coz
yention but the main thing is, that which
set above all else, was that the time has con
when 1t is the voice of large and influenti
portion Of the people that they shall II
longer be dogs to wear the collar of the part
we heretofore have been members G
ICheers.1 The past of the party was con
mendable in its work of sustaining the Unio
against secession. It's work had become
part of the fundamental law, and with it til
principle of the equality Of all before the la
had been established. He considered til
Convention, in their rebellion against til
Republican party, the highest eulogy of til
principles of that party, for it shows tn;
that party has high courage to set about til
work of reforming itself. [Applause.] Pa
ties can't live on past reputation. lt was d.
cause those who controlled the Republci
machinery and principles have diverte
them from their true purposes that tn
movement was initiated. The war ha
ended and peace has come; SO ought to en-
military rule and everything that keeps aliy
and fans the embers of the dead pas
[Cheers.1
At the conclusion Of Judge Matthews
speech, the Convention adjourned unit
10 o'clock tomorrow morning, after resol'
ing that each State delegation shall elect del,
gates equal In number to double the nun
ber of votes of each State in the .elector.
college.
THE NEW YORK DELEGATION FOR GREELEY.
The New York delegation had an eXcitin
meeting this evening. at which one hundrt
and twenty-five delegates were present. ]
1vas resolved that the delegation shall cast il
vote for Horlce Greeley until ten delegate
renuest the delegation to retire for consult'
ton; after which the vote shall be cas-. I, fe
Greeley, subject to the direction Of the deli
CATION. oa 20 tv;,o .,
hands Of delegates, and others, Whls. tne
were were, willing to give Greeley q compliment on.
ary vote, were not desiro,ls Of seeing IN g;n MI
nominated no. because Of his protective theorie e
Mr. Lloyd protested indignantly agains s.l !
the RESOLUTION az violation OF the E1ghts