Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-06
General Political Intelligence.

NEW YORK.
New YORK, August 5.--The names of GEORGE
Opdyke, ex-senator Morgan and George w
Curtis, among Others, are mentioned as proba
bly, candidates for the republican nomination
for governor.
1t is understood that the liberal and democrat
ic state conventions will be held at Syracuse the
first week in September.
The first meeting OF the new national demo-
cratic committee is called for tonight by Chair
man ex-Recorder Smith.
OHIO.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 5.-Judge w. G. Winans
of Greene county was nominated to-day by the
liberals and democrats for congress from the
fourth Ohio district.
INDIANA.
New YORK, Aug. San indianapolis special
says that Vice President ColfaX addressed a
large and enthusiastic republican meeting al
South Bend, Saturday night, and Senator Will.
son spoke at Richmond Mr.. ColfaX said he
had not reconsidered his determination not 10
take part in the canvass but he felt at liberty to
talk to his constituents at any time, privately
or publicly.
KENTUCKY.
LOUISVILLE, Aug 5.-The city election to-day
passed off quietly large vote was polled and
the regularly nominated democratic ticket was
defeated by very large majority. The opposi-
ton, or citizens ticket, composed of democrats,
was elected entire, Notwithstanding the regular
tiChet WAS supported ny tne uemOCratlc and
liberal republican papers of the city.
LOUISIANA.
NEW ORLEANS, August 5.-The Louisiana
state liberal convention assembled at noon at
the Academy of Music Forty eight parishes
were represented. VIM. W. Pugh of Assump-
ton was elected permanent president and a
committee Of fifteen was appointed to confer
with the executive committee of the democrats,
Ieformers and Pinehback republicans with a
view OF coalition. Adjourned until tomorrow.
UTAH.
SALT LAKE, Aug 5.--After the breaking of
the liberal union meeting, Saturday night. an.
other was formed, and the speaking proceeded
though the Mormons forced an entrance to the
nall ana continued the disturbance. A number
OF them were elected. A bad feeling has been
engendered by these occurrences, and serious
difficulties are anticipated at the polls
SALT LAKE CITY, August 5.-The election is
over and all is peaceable throughout. Small
squads of the NauvOo legion rode about the
streets, but otherwise there was no improper
demonstration. The Mormon candidate was OF
course elected, although Maxwell is known to
nave received handsome vote, and will contest
the seat. The papers to-day arelloaded with the
details Of riot Saturday night. The Journal
calls 1t colossal outrage. For the first time
Gentilei women voted in Utah; only one of
them, Mrs. Stenhouse, was challenged and her
ballot was afterwards received.
A DEMOCRATIC WHY AND WHEREFORE
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-The Times to- morrow
will publish letter from Gen. Joseph E. John.
son, dated Charlotte, Virginia, July 31st to
Col j, X. Ashley OF Bates county, Mo-, in which
he says: "Assure all our old comrades that Won
communicate with that the story of the Cincin-
natl Commercial is false | have had no consul.
tation with w. s. Robinson OF Charlottesville on
any subject; have never said any thing favor.
ing Grants reelection. On the contrary, being a
thorough democrat, ! would have preferred a
democratic candidate, but as Horace Greeley is
nominated by our party | sincerely hope every
democrat will vote for him. Being disfran-
chsed, take no active part in politics. but to
my friends do not hesitate to express my feel
ings and opinion on political subjects. | think
the overthrow of the present administration
necessary 10 any hope Of constitutional govern
ment, and feel that continuance of the demo-
cratic party Is necessary.