Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-08-07
Virginia Conservatives in ConVen-
tiOn.

Virginia Conservatives in COnVen.
tiOn.
Robert Guilds ON the Rostrum.
RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 6.-The Con-
servative State Convention met here to-
day, about 400 delegates being present.
The Convention was called to order by r..
L. Daniels, Chairman Of the State Com
mittee, on whose motion N. G. Harman
was chosen temporary Chairman. A COM
mittee consisting Of two from each Cen
OCCASIONAL District was then appointed on
credentials. During the absence of the
committee, Robert Oulds was called upon
and addressed the Convention In a review
OF Hu yhes' speech ct Lynchburg.
After heated debate as to the manner of
the formation of the committee on permae
nent organization the chair appointed 3
from each district delegation with Robers
Ould Chairman. That committee then re-
tired. A very decided spirit of antagonism
was displayed in the debate by the friends
of Gen. j. L. Kemper and Col. Robert E.
Withers, the two prominent candidates for
Governor.
The committee on permanent organize
ton reported for President Thos. S. Bocock,
with large number of Vice Presidents.
BOcock on taking the chair addressed the
Convention in denunciation of the Repub-
lican party and Republican rule.
Massachusetts Democrats.
BOSTON, Aug. 6.-The Democ- attic State
Central Committee have held a meeting
mi hn fsvFan
and W Worcester, the place for holding the
the regular Sta,e Convention.
Massachusetts Laborers.
LOWELL, MASS, Aug. 6.-The Labor
Reform State Convention was held here to-
day, and was shmly attended. Judge Robert
Sweeney, of Lowell, was chosen chaifmi a.
In the course OF his address he said, after
defining the policy to be pursued touching
the hours of labor, st will become our
pleasure AID oar duty to extend our frater-
nal congratulations TO the farmers of the
West, and tender to them onr best wishes
for success in their efforts to procure cheap
transportation"
After considerable rambling discussion
the committee on resolutions reported q
series in which occurs resolution ''that
we regard the recent changes made by
Gov. Wsshburn, in the bureau of labor,
after his proposition to lift this department
to higher level, as a swindie upon the la
Dor organizations of the most atrocious and
offensive character, and his denomination
by the Republican party and the indiff5r-
ence of the Democratic organization TO this
crime against labor, we shall regard as sd-
ditionSl evidence that we b AVE been cspLur-
ed by capitalists as completely as the Wing
and Democratic organizations were con-
trolled by Southern slave owners"
The resolutions we're adopted. After
to dinner a noisy conflict
took place between delegates in the hall, as
to the merits and dement's CT Gen. Butler.
A little row was imminent but the pacific
efforts Of Mrs. Emma Lane, secretary of
The Crispins' organization aud Mrs. Wal
bridge proved successful. These were the
only ladies present.
The Office Seeking the Man.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6.-The tax pay
ers' convention has not yet found man to
run for the Office of Mayor.
Constitution TInkering.
NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-Senator Morton
has addressed notes to his associates on the
Committee OF privileges and elections, ap-
pointing full meeting of that committee
IN this city on the first of October, for the
of the proposed amendments
10 the Constitution which shall effect
change in the mode of electing the Presi-
lent and Vica President. 1t is intended to
give the sess ons of the committee in New
FORK public character, aud several lead
ng constitutional lawyers ard writer's on
his special subject will be invited to address
he committee.
Suit Against n. G. WarmOth.
A Washington dispatch says the Attor-
1ey General of Louisiana has begun suits
against ex-Gov. Yarmouth and joe Her
1andeZ, h broker, to recover an amount of
money said to be illegally withdrawn from
he treasury.
National Lager.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 6.-About 1000 del
sgates from different parts of the Stase are
n attendance at the German National |
Union Convention, which convenes this af-
,ernoon at tie Academy of Music. The |
temperance law will form one of
he principal questions at issue. The lager |
beer interest is well represented.
Resolutions we're adopted denouncing all |
laws advocating free trade, de- |
precating the corruption OF Grants officials, |
opposing all parties maintained through |
aud coDdemning the back pay |
measure of Congress. While they deplore |
habits of excessive drinking, they will op. |
pose all laws in erfering with the inherent |
rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the |
Jnited States, oppose consolidation and mo-
Iopolies, advocate cheap transportation and |
believe the State should not legisate to in-
erfere with cities. They invite sll parties,
aces and colors to join them.
C0IOred Reps.
SARATOGA, Aug. 6.-The eolored Re |
publican State Convention met here to-day. |
C.. Gilbert, of Saratoga was chosen chair J
nan. A motion to form permanent Or
,aHization for The year was strsnuously on
posed by w. FL. johnson, and as strongly |
Urged by VIM. Butler. The mot on carried |
md the Convention adjourned to meet in |
New York, Oct. 2. Seventeen delegates
we're present,
Going by Default.
HoPKINSvILLE, KY, Aug. G.-Evans, |
he Republican candidate fr the Senate, has |
/ majority in the city and county, estimated |
u about $50. Parker, the Republican can
lidate for the legislature, will have ma
ority Of 600. The Republican vote in ev-
,ry precinct shows an increase, while the |
Democratic falls short. There appeared to
De no interest manifested by the Democratic
party, many having refused to go to the
polls. The Republican vote is the largest
sver cast in the county.
THE SCOURGE.