The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-27
,,se Tor doubt and dependency. The

cause Tor, doubt and dependency. The
chief cause of discourage is found In
the perilous situation OF political affairs in
the South. For the first time since the war
we are confronted with the stern reality OF
the southern States In solid phalanx for
the support OF their political coniederates
in the Democratic party. We behold the
Republican organization in nearly every
southern State demoralized, paralyzed, and
practically crushed out. The promised dis
interration OF the Democratic hosts which
was to follow liberal distribution OF Fed
eral offices and policy confiding and effu-
sive is far in the dim future. It requires
no gift of second sight to discern that even
with the widest divisions Of the dominant
party in the South no resurrection there
Of any party by the name Of Republican
is within the range Of probability.
To-day the Hamptons, Hills, and Lamars,
will caress the hands that restore them to
power, but vote the Democratic ticket to-
morrow and forever. :s
But, neutrality-suspicious., all this only de-
monstratcs the vital importance Of MAIN
tanning and pepetuating the Republican
party in the North. 1t is no time to relax
or despond.
MR.. Combines REsOLtTIOSs-HAYEs's CIVIL
SERVICE ORDER ARRA1GSED.
ROCHESTER, September 6.-Resolutions
were presented by Mr. Conkling, who
stated they were unanimously adopted.
They contain 4 somewhat elaborate argu-
ment against the Presidents civil-service
order, holding that no employer, whether
in business or political life, has right to
exclude his employees from participation in
political affairs.
George William Curtis, Of Richmond,
when the reading was concluded, called
for the reading OF the second section
OF the platform. He then moved to
amend by substituting therefor a reso-
luton which he read, having been called
to the platform amid great applause. HIS
proposition asserted generally that the
OF George Washington [applause], and
commended the Presidents official conduct
and policy In carrying out the pledges OF
the National Convention. 49,.
Mr.. Curtis proceeded to support his pro-
position at length, being frequently inter-
rupted by demonstrations OF hearty appro-
val from part Of the Convention.
Lyman Tremain spoke against the amend
ment. The general point Of his argument
was that while there was to be no abandon
ment OF cherished Republican principles,
no lowering OF the flag under which the
party had so often marched to battle and
victory [applausel, there was no necessity
for introducing this frebrand on points in
regard to which there are such wide differ
ences OF opinion. 1t was not wise to thrust
down the Threats OF Republicans who differ
and doubt declarations approving OF meth
DDS which they honestly do not believe in.
Remember, George William Curtis, said
MIR. Tremain, milk is for babes and meat is
for strong men. [Subdued laughter.]
George William Curtis made strong
speech in favor of his amendment. The
nam feature OF the platform is that when
a free American happens to hold office
and performs his duty he has the right to
spend his leisure in politics.
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL PRO-
- HIBITIONISTs. .4..
NEW YORK, September 2G.-Thc annual
convention OF the National Probibitionists
was commenced to-day in the Perry-Strcet
Methodist Episcopal church. There was a
large attendance, and every State in the
Union was represented by delegates. Rev.
II. a. Thompson was temporary chairman,
and committees were appointed on pcrma-
ncnt organization. finance, credentials, and
resolutions.