The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-06-01

the INST ballot.
The following were chosen delegates at
large TO the national convention: James
r.oobins, T. c. Inge-soll, q. VI. Raum, IS.
Bangs.
Alter the appointment OF State central
nominations were proceeded
With. The first ballot resulted largely in
favor of Shelly McCulium, OF Springfield,
Tor Governor.
The following additional nominations
were made Lieutenant Governor, Andrew
of the Chicago Evening Journal"
of State, George III. Harlow
Auditor, Thomas B. Needles; Treasurer, f.
$. Ruiz; Attorney General, ]. X. Edsall-
present incumbent.
A committee on resolutions reported
platform. of which the following are some
OF the points: 1t reaffirms the principles
of the Republican party, equal rights;
declares policy of leniency towards those
recently in arms against the United States
which has resulted in placing In power in
the lower house of Congress a political
party nominated by eX-Confederate SOL
diers, and which has caused death by vio-
lence to at least 700 Unionists and:.negross,
is = false one, and the Republican party
has given the people the best system OF
paper money ever devised, and We
would deprecia,e any Legislation
that might, by any possibility, cause re-
turn TO the system OF paper currency, in
existence before the war. The resolutions
express confidence in the administration Of
President Grant, and condemn the policy
of the Democratic party Of removing Union
soldiers from places Of honor and trust,
and replacing them with rebel soldiers. ard
urge the Republican masses Of Illinois to
show the same devotion in the coming cleo
ton, a. they did when they elected Lincoln,
in lS60-6i. Adjourned sine die.
MINNESOTA ENDORSES BLAINE
ST. PAUL, Min, Nav 2i-The Eepubli-
can Convention was fully attended. Lieut.
Gov. Wakefield was made President.
The platform reaflirms the great princi-
Piles Of the Republican party, declared by
the fathers of the Republic one hundred
years ago; fayors the unity Of the nation;
The constitutional rights of the States and
Of every citizen the 'eof the preservation OF
the great results achieved by the war;
grateful recognition OF the heroic defend'rs
Of the Republis, thorough retrenchment
and reform.
ST PAUL, Mimi. May 24-Nine out Of
the ten delegates elected to-day are posi-
lively for Blaine. A resolution was adopt
ed with but three dissenting votes declaring
a strong preference for Blaine, but without
positive instructions. Alex. Ramsey head.
the delegation.
SPENCER CONVENTION.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 2I.-The Spen-
cer ring at the Republican Convention, met
To-day. The committee on credentials was
appointed, and recess taken. Most OF the
delegates are Revenue Collectors,
Post Masters and officials from the United
States Marshals office.
NEBRASKA FOR BLAINE.
OMAHA, May 2i.-The Republican State
at Fremont reassembled at $50
his morning, and concluded permanent
organization by electing Gen. Z. III. Van
Wick, of Otoe county, chairman The fol-
owing we're elected delegates 10 the Cincin-
natl convention =. Co. Brown, n. X Pin
new, L.W. Osborn, H. Skalley, II. T. Bayat.
They were instructed for Blaine. The new
central committee are anti-Hiitchcock by \
large majority.
THE CUMMING MAN.
DEs MONIES, Iowa. May 2i-On the 9th
ballot, tonight, the Republican Convention
,fsthe 9TH Congressional District, nominated
col. J. B. Cummings for Congress.
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 2j.-The State
Democratic Convention assembled here to-.
lay. Hon. Willis L. Machen, ex United
States Senator, was chosen temporary Chair
nan, and Gen Lucas Deshaw elected per
nanent President. Hon. Isaac Caldwell
md Gen John \. Williams were chosen
Electors for the State at large, and twelve
to represent the State at large
It ST. Louis, and Henry Waterson, Col.
". G. z. Breckenridge, Hon. Willis 4.
'iachen and Hon. John NJ. Rice were.
lected TO fill the four positions. The plat
orm adopted declares the Democratic party
5 party Of the constitution, of reform and
economy, and il entrusted with the
of the federal government
Slll hold it to be the present and pressing
!uty TO restore full and perfect equality
mong the States; against the aggressive
lsurpations of a centralized power, re-
stablish the moral character vi the gov
rnment, and eliminate crime as the COM
non characteristic of political life that
he present deplorable condition Of tbs.
morals and business interests Of the country
5 the result OF corrupt and
artisan administration that reform
> absolutely necessary tor the relief
Il the people and the preservation Of
Government, and that this can only be-
lone by change Of the administration
avors the immediate and unconditional re-
cal OF the resumption act but also de
lares that, regarding gold and silyef, as
he true basi- tor currency, specie pay uent,s
hould be resumed at the earliest time at
which it can be done, without dstriment to
he commercial and industrial! interests of
he people demands that labor shall be
elieved from the oppressed burdens OF the
tariff, by adoption OF tariff Tor
evenue only.
The delegation to the St Louis con vsrr-
ion is directed to cast its vote a. a unit for
III que-tions coming before the convention;
nd having full confidence in the a5ility
nd patriotism of the delegates, we leave
hem uninsuucted, and pledge the hemoc-
acy OF Kentucky to support the nominee
elected by the convention.
The convention was largely attended anct
he proceedings were orderly.
IL Il rot ascertained with certainty how
lie delegation stands az to the presidential
andIdates, but the overwhelming vote
asst for Watterson and BreckiDridge, pro
ounced administration reiormers and hard
money men, is regarded "a significant.
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC
SAN Francisco, May 2j-TLe fea,--
ratio State Convention re-asssm hled at
Don, and elected State Central Commit
sc, and adopted platform, follows:
First, Fidelity to all Of the provisions
I the Constitution OF the United States.
Second A perpetual union Of the States,
18th local selfgovernmenr in every section.
Third Civil service reform restitution
the lists OF honesty fidelity and capacity
the qualification of ublic officers
Fourth: Retrenchment and economy in
ederal, State, and municipal adminIstrs-
on a lessening Of the burdens on labor
' a reduction Of Offices and taxation.
Fifth: The exposure and speedy punish
ent by penal laws of corruption and pecu-
tion in the administration Of public
Hairs.
Sixth The private Use and appropriation
public funds by official custodian means
nbezlement and robbery, and official ac-
exacted and enforced by better
of the civil and criminal
wa.
Seventh State corporations supervisable
!, and subordinate to the State Legislative
terests Of the people.
Eighth: Free schools, exempt from all
ctarian control, and free press, accounts
e for abuses to the civil and criminal
VS..
Ninth pr>servation If nuhl;c faith and