The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-28

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4 adopt the majority report you with see more
destruction in New York than YOU have
4 yet seen. {
/ Kelley disclaimed that he dictated what
was done by Tammany Hall. Mr. Morrlssey
had complained Of being turned out Of Tam.
/ many Hall. We have rules which must be
adhered to. That gentleman held meet
ing, laborers' meeting, in the Cooper
Union which denounced Tammany bali,
and 1t was found necessary to expel her en-
emies. AS to his motives, he said he had
no motive concerning Tammanys Hall, ex-
l cept that Of easing her up out of the mud
and mire which she had been dragged into
in the past. This was his motive, and the
only motive that governed him. He had
devoted years to this work, and spent thou
| sands OF dollars on it..
A motion was adopted that the contest
ants be admitted to the privilege Of the
floor. The anti-Tammany delegates here
left the hall in body.
The majority report was then adopted.
/ The committees on permanent organiza-
ton, resolutions, and delegates to st. Louis
were announced, and the Convention took q
recess until noon.
A permanent organization was effected
by the election Of William Jacobs as presi-
dent. Governor Seymour addressed the
Convention. Resolutions were reported
and adopted. The Committee on Delegates
reported the following at large: Francis
Herman, William Dorsheimer, Henry c.
Murphy, and Abraham S. Hewlett. Dis
trlct delegates were reported, and the re-
port OF the committee agreed to. Among
them are Congressman Cox and Bliss, John
Kelley, Roger A. Pryor, August Belmont,
Oswald Ottendorfer, Manton Marble, Au-
gustus Schell, and Mayor Wickham.
The platform renews its fidelity to the
principles set forth in the platform rs
adopted in 1874 and 1875. The Democratic
party OF New York readopt also their reso-
lutions adopted in the State Conventions OF
1864, 1868, and 1S72-to wit:
RESOLVED, That the delegates to the Demo
cratic State Convention to be appointed are
hereby instructed to enter that Convention
as unit in accordance with will Of the
majority Of the members thereof; and in
case any OF its members shall be appointed
a delegate thereof by another organization,
and should not forthwith in writing decline
such appointment, his seat shall be regarded
as vacated, and the delegation shall proceed
to fill the same; and they are hereby also EN-
powered to supply Ill vacancies by death, alb
sence, resignation, or otherwise. The Demo
cratic party OF New York, while committing
to their delegates the duty OF Joining with the
delegates of their fellow-Democrats Of all
the States in the momentous deliberations OF
the National Convention, declare their set
tied principles to be the frugal expenditure
Of the public fund and the administration
Of the party Of the founders Of the re.
public as the first and most imperior
necessity OF the times, the commanding
issue now before the people Of the Union
and they suggest, with respectful defer.
ence to their brethren Of other States
and with cordial appreciation Of other
renowned Democratic statesmen, faithful
public trust, that the nomination of Samue
| j. Tiden to the Office Of President would
ensure the vote Of New York, and would
be approved throughout the Union as re
cognition OF this supreme necessity, the in
; carnation of this vital issue, the pledge o.
our high purpose, and the guarantee OF {
successful achievement Of the arduous worl
OF national regeneration and reform.
Arkansas Republican Convention.
LITTLE Rock, April 27.-General Uphan
presided over the Republican State Conven
ton assembled here to-day. Powell Clay
ton heads the list Of delegates to the Cincin
natl Convention. Hon. 0. 7. Morton, O
Republicans Of the State Tor the presidenc!
by one set Of resolutions; which, with an
other leaving the delegates uninstructed
were referred back to the Convention.
California Republican Convention.
, THE PLATFORM EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE
IN THE PARTY, AND IS DOWN ON CHI
NESE IMMIGRATION AND THE DEMOC
RACY-BLAINE THE FAVORITE FOR PRESI
DENT.
: SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.-The State Re
publican Convention met yesterday after
noon to elect delegates to the National Con
vention. The platform which was adopted
expresses confidence in the Republican
party; favors modification OF the Burlin
game treaty effectually preventing furthe
metallic currency, the restoration Of silve
to constitutional equality with gold; de
clares the Democracy not to be trusted, n
it proposes to pension Confederate soldiers
nav cotton claims, &C., which would entail
: another war.
Seven district delegations are for Blain
for President, and one for Bristow; thre
delegates at large for Blaine and one To-
Bristow, with Blaine as second choice.
, Resolutions were adopted highly lauda
tory of Blaine, but leave the delegation I'm
embarrassed by instructions.
ARREST OF A MORTALLY-WOUNDED MUIR
DERER.
ATLANTA, Ga, April 27.-Charles Kelly
r a desperado, who was sentenced to b.
, hung for murder and escaped, and wa
, MORALLY wounded, has been captured nea
Wedower, Ala, where one OF his robbie
clan was also wounded.
Big Land Suit Decided.
, Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
: CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 27.-Th
famous Charleston extension suit brough
. bv Colonel John n. Clarkson, involvin!
about quarter OF million dollars wort
of real estate in this city, and which ha
. been ably Irrigated for more than four years
was decided here to-day by Judge Jackson
OF the Federal court. The courtroom wa
packed, and the interest became intense
Decision in favor OF the defendant. 1t ma.
be carried to the Supreme Court Mt Wash
ington.
A BOY Convicted Of ArsOn--.The Caro-
lima Fisheries.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.J
) NORFOLK, VA, April 27.-Willie Bond,
white boy eight years Of age, was convicted
OF arson at Winston, n. c., yesterday, ant
, sentenced to the penitentiary for thirteel
years.