Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-07-31

to shoulder and Win the victory. WheI
the victory is won, the question must be
settled whether or not the Democratic
party shall be preserved, ora new party en-
ter the.feld for the s.sSs zss -eEzssag ....sss.z
PuriffcatiOnyOf Our: Governmentl
and the preservation of our free institu-
tions.
Hon. Fred. Hassaudek, of Cincinnati
made vigorous speech in favor of the
plato m and ticket. The Convention
then adjourned.
senator Thurman Interviewed.
The entire proceedings of the Convention
were exceedingly harmonious. As cor
respondent of the Associated Press at this
point, | held an interview with Senator
Thurman this evening. The Senator in
formed me the statement made in the Lib
eral Republican caucus last night by Col.
Lowe, of Dayton, that Thurman at heart
was favorable to the new movement is
Entirely Erroneous.
The facts In this matter are as follows:
In a conversation between these gentlemen,
Thurman said the charge in the Cincinnati
Commercial that it was bis active Opposi-
ton that caused the Democrats to reject
the movement, is unfounded. He had not
written a single letter on the subject, and
the opposition of the Democrats was their
unbiased feeling. From this statement
Col. Lowe drew the erroneous conclusion
that Thurman was not at heart opposed to
the Convention of to-day. The truth is
that the Senator always considered this
movement as
A Great Mistake
and while he would have been glad to see
all elements of opposition to the admins
tration consolidated, he does not believe
dissolution of the Democratic party is
either necessary or advisable. IN view of the
proceedings of the convention to-day, Demo
Gratis say that there is but one course left
for them; that the August Convention will
nominate Democratic ticket to make
more vigorous fight than the party has
t1ade for many years. Interviews had
with other prominent Democrats now here
Indicate that the nominees of to-day's con-
vention can hope for nothing from the
Democratic party leaders, and that the 9th
Of August Convention will ignore this
movement and nominate a full ticket oil
their own.
Steps toward Organization.
COLUMBUS, o July 3O.-The State Gen.
trail Committee ofthe peoples party met
this evening for organization. A. B. Cham
pion, CT Hamilton county, was appointed
Chairman and q resolution was adopted
that memcers of the peoples party
throughout the State be requested TO
make complete organization in their re-
spective counties and report to the chair
man of the State committee at Cincinnati.
Virginia republican Convention.
LYNoHBURG, July 3O.-At three O'Clock
the Convention reasseTnbled with open
doors, the chairman appointed Commuters
on credentials and permanent Organization.
The committee on permanent organization
Jas. B. Senior, of Fredericksburg,
for President Of the convention, and one
Vice President from each Congressional
district.
The report of the Committee on Organs-
zation was recsived. Mr.. Senior declined to
accept the Presidency of the convention,
and R. G. L. Page, colored, was nominated
in his stead. The report of the committee
was then adopted unanimously.
A motion of Mr.. Plstt to 60 into the
nomination Of candidate for Governor
created much discord and confusion. a
disposition was manifested by the Hughes
wing to spring the nomination before plat
form was adopted. The McMahonites be-
came incensed and denounced it as a gag
measure. Points of order, ayes, and divi
sion on previous question, etc., were called
and demanded from all quarters at the
same time. At the close Of this dispatch
a scene Of great confusion prevails in the
hall.
TIE friends of Maj. Mac Mshon agreed.to
withdraw him, but reeonsidered the matter.
Mai. Z. 81. Carr obtained the floor and
nominated Col. ". r. Hughes IS the Re-
publican candidate for Governor. 1t was
moved to make it by reclamation, but the
motion was not entertained. Gen. Wyck-
ham next obtained the floor, and in very
speec nominated Maj. Edward
who could carry the foreign
vote in the fall campaign. Here a running
cross fire sros9 about the action of the CNn-
vention in caucusses, trades, bargains, and
who should be permanent officers of the
Geaton, colored, thought Mac
Mahon the best man.
Hughes Nominated.
The result of the roll is now Q2:15 A. ny
being called on the vote for Governor,
amidst great noise and confusion. Gen.
Wyckham has just Withdrawn the name Of
and Col. Hughes was duly NOM
mated Republican candidate for Governor.
G. R. Rsmsdall, 81. H. Clements, Geo.
O'Neal, Johnathan B. Stonsll and Lewis
Mckenzie were put in nomination for Lieut..
Governor. There is a prospect at this
time (l:30 A. ny, of an all night ses sion.