The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-09-09
POLITICAL.
Organization OF the North Carolina
{. Convention.

yention met at 10 O'Clock this morning. One
hundred and ninteen delegates answered
! roll call. ..
Dixon (Republican) moved to adjourn
sine die; which motion was declared out of
order until organization was completed.
The Conventioa went into the election OF
principal secretary. Result: Johnston E.
Jones (Democrat), editor Of the Raleigh Senti-
mel, was elected over W. r. Richards on (Re.
pubicaDl editor of the Era, by vote of 81
to IS, Wilcox and Rlnsom Qndepen dents)
voting with the Conservatives.
|, Tourgee (Republicau) moved to adjourn
sine die. Debate ensued, which was par
ticipated in by Messrs. Clingman, Turner,
and Manning. The motion was withdrawn
by Tourgee, to be renewed after complete
organization.
Hardy (Democ-at) was elected assistant
secretary over Schultz lRepubhcan)--6o TO
80. J. b. Hill (Democratl was elected prin-
cipal doorkeeper over Hughes (Republican)-
so to SO. Norton (Demoerat) received SO
votes for assistant dooikeeper. BE was op.
posed by Jones. (colored RadicaD.
Organization being perfected, Tourgee re-
neWed his motion to adjourn sine die, which
was defeated-59 to 81.
Badger, of Wake, introduced an ordinance
to relieve Governor Holden of his disabili-
ties, which was read once.
On motion of Jarvis (Democrat), Messrs.
Manning, Jarvis, shober, Tourgee, and
Dockery were appointed committee to
prepare rules for the govern ment Of the
Convention.
A resolution to upseat the Conservative
| members from Robson vas offered. Lies
over.
The death of Governor Graham was an
nounced to the Convention by Turner, Of
| Orange.
At 1890 P. M. the Convention adjourned
till 10 O'Clock tomorrow. .....
Maryland Republican Convention.
WESTMINSTER, September S.-The Mary
| land Republican Convention met here to.
day. william j. Jones, Of Cecil county, was
chosen president. The chairman of the
| Committee OH Resolutions said that after
considerable debate be was instructed to
| present resolution faVoring cooperation
with the independent movement, and the
appoiotment of q committee of one from
each county to confer with the friends of re-
form with view to the selection of candi.
dates. TO report at IN adjourned meeting.
| This was adopted, with only two votes In
the negative. Adjourned to meet in Balti-
more, September 22d.
New York Republican Convention.
| SARATOGA. September 8.-Tbe Republican
State Convention was called TO order to-day
Hon. E. D. Morgan made brief speech, in
| the course of which he said owe should
extend the hand of fellowship to our coun'
trymen who were unfortunately led to take
m arms against us. Let there be no step
back ward in the return Of specie-paymen p
| MIR. B. Cornell was elected temporary
chairman. Resolutions declaring opposition
| to the third term were referred to the CoIH-
mittee on Resolutions.
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| SARATOGA, September 8.-George William
Curtis was elected permanent president.
Frederick W. Seward was nominated iol
! Secretary Of Stale.
The Committee on Resolutions reported 6
pl ,tform. The resolutions set forth
First. That the National Government
should remain in the hands Ct those who suS
tain the guarantee Of the amended constitu
ton: and in pursuance of the past action of th'
Re,u lcan party and It's good results, th'
welfare of the country requires just, gene
rou$, and forbearing national policy In tne
southern States . firm refusal to use th'
military power except for purposes alread!
| clearly defiued in the Constitution. and tn
local enforcement of the nationul authority
BY those only who are IN sympathy "itn
such policy and will heartily support it.
Second. Demands honesty in every branch
of the State and National governments. ant
the prompt punishment of mafeasance il
oifire.
Third, fourth, and fifth are local.
Sirh. The further iptlltion of the curren
cy. under any pretence, would be public
calamity. The interest Of hoLest industry
and c,mson welfare demands the speedies
possible return TO specie payments.
Secenth. LocIl.
Eiohh Recognizing as conclusive tbt
Presidents public declaration that he is moi
a Candidate for denomination, and with The
sincerest gratitude for patriotic services we
declare our unalterable opposition to the
election of any President for third term.
Ninth. Refers to SCHOOLS. ,H,:
! Tenth. Endorses the Administration. Eff
forts 10 strike out the eighth resolution
failed.
Francis e. Spinner was nominated Con-
troller. '~+t -s
Adjourned sine die.
peuus, lyaula Democratic Convention
ERIE, September 8.-Fne Democratic Con-
| IL IxpGp q
by John Miller. ConDittees on contested
Seals. Platform, and Permanent OrSaniZA'
tlon were appointed, and recess takeu'
When the Convention rsassenbed j per.
monent organization VAS effected, with HeE.
Idr;ck 3. Wright, Of Lucerne county, as
chairman. He was npplauded when, In the
: course of his speech, be said the Democrats
favored hard money, and the applause was
: greater when he averred they were n0t II
favor Of speedy resumption. ~
The Platform Committee asked ior more
time to complete their work. 1t Is unoer
srond tbey are unable TO agree on the cur
rency plank.
!, New Jersey CONSTITUTIONAL Amend 'es.
! Npw.Rx. September 1s.-Tbe Indication
, are that ali the constitutional amepdmenl
are adopted By msjorities ranging Hon
II, 900 to 10000. ~
wisconsin Reform Convention.
MuwAuKsE, September s.-Tbe Demo
cratic Rsfol N Convention assembled here 10
day., D. W. Moxen vas elected temporaf.
chairman. @t.ss.i .e9
u RSme. ~ ~
ROME, September g. Cardinal McCloske
will have q ptiyate audience With the Pop
: tonight. The American consul paid bis
/, respects TO the Cardinal to-day. ,
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