Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-08-29
RADICAL.
The Convention at jackson, Mississippi
Davis, Negro Barber, for
observation-disclosures.
AlcOrn viii Probably be an Independent
Candidate for GOFernOr-Other
Nominations.

Special to the AppealI
JACKSON, MISS, August 2S.-The
convention re-assembled to-day and ap-
pointed a committee to draw up resolu-
tions and a committee to re-organize
the State executive committee.
ResoJued, That candidates who sub
NIT to their nomination abide by the
acts of this convention.
Balloting for lieutenant-governor then
began. In the first ballot Caldwell had
80 votes; Carter, 80; Davis, 81; Morgan,
10; Little, 27.
Second balIot-Caldwell A; Carter,
SO; Davis, 20; Morgan, 8; Little, IA.
Senator Little withdrew his name.
Third ballot-Carter, 80; Davis, of
Noxubee, los; Scattering, II.
Carter took his defeat as gracefully as
was possible, and moved to make the
nomination unanimous. Carried with
loud cheers and music.
Two ballots were taken for secretary
of state.
First ballot-Cardoza, SO; Hill, 81;
Jones, %, Richardson, 10; Webster, So;
Jacobs, Is; Spellman. IS.
Second ballOt-Hill, of Marshall coun-
ty, received 1873 votes. On motion of
Webster, who was the next highest, it
was made unanimous.
! A recess was taken until four O'Clock
in the evening. The morning was con-
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its of candidates by their several friends.
| The best order has, thus far, been pre-
served. The proceedings have been
harmonious. The galleries have been
crowded with citizens during the ses-
sion, and all speak well of II. w. War
ren as presiding officer.
Hon. James l.. Alcorn will address
the people, at the representatives hall,
tomorrow night at eight O'Clock. Ru-
mors says that he will appear as an in
dependent candidate against Ames.
Evening session opened at four o'clock
with lively skirmishes for State treas
urer.
First -Stringer, of Warren, re-
ceived 81 votes; Simonton, of Leake,
of Hancock, %; Holland, of Oktibbeha,
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of Amite, "a; Lindsay, of Jackson, 13.
Second ballot-Lindsey withdrew and
Robert G. Leachman was nominated.
Stringer received q votes; Simonton,
45; Macarthur, IL; Shaughnessy, 81;
Holland, As; Osborne, /; Bennett, IS;
Leachman, II.
Third ballOt-Barrett withdrew in
favor of Shaughnessey. Simonton,
Stringer and Macarthur withdrew, and
at eight o'clock are on the third ballot.
GENERAL BUTLER's LETTER.
From the Clarion Extra.i
By an unfortunate error the date of
the following letter was misprinted in
the Clarion. The letter is dated August
is, 1873. We now correct it. Call st
the Clarion office and see the original if
you desire.
The following letter has just been re-
ceived in this city. The original is in
our possession. 1t shows that it is no
idle charge that Ben. Butler, the chief
of the Ames ring, is working in the in
terest of the holders of the repudiated
bonds. 1t speaks for itself, and con-
firms the charge that he is their at
torney:
BOSTOS, MASS, August Is, 1873
DEAR SIR-PIease obige me by stating as
near as you can, what Is the debt of your
state bearing interest; and at what average
rate, say on The first of July last. .-
II you will Oblige me with an answer. win
BENZ. F. BUTLER.