The Russellville Democrat., 1876-08-03
THE NEW DEALERS CON-
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 convention at Little Rock on Thursday last. Delegates from about half the counties in the State were present. The convcn- tion was organized by making B. F. Rice, of Pulaski, chairman. The attendance was composed almost wholly of colored men, who showed disposition to de mand full recognition for thelr race. Mcssrs. Joe Brooks, Whip pie anl Rudd, of Pulaski, and Dell, of Sebastian, were the lead ing spirits of the concern. A platform and resolutions were adopted indorsing the Cincinnati platform and the candidates nom mated thereon, and the letter of acceptance. The one term prin- ciple and Hayes life time civil service tenure of office was strong ly indorsed. The republican par ty in Arkansas is commended tor it's work in this State during the eight years through which it was in authority. Future allegiance to the principles of development, liberality of sentiment, energy, economy and honesty in admins tratlon, and fidelity to public faith is declared. 4 free and impartial administration, of the law is demanded. The party now administering the State gov ernment is proclaimed to be with out platform or a financial pol icy. Opposition to the repudia- ton of any of the honestly and legally contracted indebtedness is expressed. Free schools are endorsed, and q demand for less taxation expressed. Fraterniza- ton during the new century is commended. A resolution was adopted that all persons accepting nomination for office at the hands of this convention, do so subject to compromise to be suggested by committee appointed to con fer with the Clayton. Mcclure Terrence State Central Commit tee, who should be authorized to agree as to a State and electoral ticket on August 9th.
 Nominations for the State ollic- es were made the second day and were as follows:
 For Governor. A, ". Bishop; Sec. of State, W. L. Copeland; :; Treasurer, A. A. C. Rogers; Aud. itor, James k. Berry; Atty Gen'l, II. A. Pearce; Land Com'r, G. W. Mcdonald; School Sup't, J. C.. Corbin; Chancellor, Lafayette Gregg; Chancery Clerk, J. S. White.
 Presidential Electors: Jos. Brooks and NJ. w. Gibbs, at large l; G. ". H. Stewart, lst district; J. II. SnIish, 2d dist. l.. C. White, Sd dist; T. J, Hunt, 4th dist.
 Jos, Brooks declining to serve on account of being a '. o. officer, Col. $. M. Barnes, of Pulaski, was chosen to illl his place. The com mittee on State Central Commit tee reported the following names:
 First District-R. M. McChes- ney, of Independence, E. r. G. Tackcll, of Arkansas, J. r. Jones, oi Dcsha,
 Second District-Fcrd. Havis, of Jefferson, k. A. Fulton of Drew, Frank Downs, of Chicot.
 Third District-F. NJ. Chris man, of Pulaski, J. II. Fleming, of Pulaski, Henry Rudd, of Pu- laski.
 Fourth District-A. l.. Thomas, of Madison, W. W. Brashears, of Pope, Joab Copeland, of Van Buren.
 At Large-B. F. Rice, of Pu lasl<i, w. C.. Whipple, of Pulaski, James Coates, ofPulaski, Reuben White, of Pulaski, Simeon Waters, of Lonoke, V. Dell, of Sebastian, l.. NJ. Rhodes, of Cross.
 The report created quite a squabble and was denounced as "put up job, but the opposition were driven to the wall and the report adopted, and tho "new dealers adjourned sine die.
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