The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-08-21
GENERAL TELEGRAMS.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
The Connecticut Greenback Convention
Other Political Events.

New HAVEN, Aug. 1.-The state conven-
ton Of the national greenback party assem-
bled in this city this morning. There were
80 delegates, representing q towns and all
the counties but one. A temporary organi-
eaton was effected by electing Henry c.
Bald win, OF Naugatuck, chairman. After
the appointment of the different committees
The convention took recess untA2 p. m.
In the afternoon lengthy platform was
adopted, containing the principles enunci-
ated by similar conventions in other states.
the following state ticket was nominated:
Governor-Charles Atwater, OF New Haven.
Lieutenant Governor-Henry Manchester,
OF Danbugy.
Secretary OF State-Lucien V. Ptnney, oil
Winstead.
Trt asurer-Loren f. Judd, of New Britain.
Comptroller-Charles ]. Winters, OF Nor
witch.
The convention then adjourned. The
spectators numbered about 80.
DENVER, Col, Aug 15.-The greenback
state convention, which adjourned after mid
night, adopted the usual platform. The
nominations were r. G. Buckingham for
governor; P. A. Simmons lieutenant gov
ernor; ]. E. Washburne, secretary of state;
w. ID. Arnott, treasurer; G. W. King, audi
tor; Alpheus Wright, attorney general; A.
J. Chittenden, superintendent of public IN
struction; H. c. Childs, congress. Delegates
were present from Ii counties. Mr.. Chit
tendeD, one of the nominees and a leading
member of the convention, in the course of
q speech accepting the nomination for super
intendent of public instruction, said
81 am not ashamed of the platform adopted
to day. am not ashamed at the hint at repu-
dat ON. If were about to die 1 would cast
my vote for reputation. If were in heaven
/ would drop a ballot for re pudiation. If
could have any influence with the angels such
shower of ballots il favor of reputation as
would fall would astOnish the world. L would
free the people ia this way"
AT HAYES HOME.
FREMONT, o., Aug. 15-The democrats of
the Seventh district, in convention here to-
day, nominated Frank Hurd, Esq, for con-
gress on the first ballot. The nomination
was afterwards made unanimous.
TENNESSEE DEMOCRATS.
NASHVILLE, Aug 15-The democratic state
convention held here to-day was the largest
ever held, there not being room on the floor
for all the delegations. The two largest
those of Nashville and Memphis. occupied
positions in the galleries The Hon J. Z.
Cummins, OF Upton was made permanent
chairman. Alter the appointment of three
from each congressional district as a commit
tee resolutions, the convention adjourned
at p. m. until 8 p. m.
OTHER POLITICAL NEWS.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. IA The democrats of the
Fourth district to-day nominated LOwndeS
H. Davis for congress.
CLINTON, Iowa. Aug. 1.-THE democratic
convention Of the Second district to-day
nominated w. +. Brannen for congress.
MORRIS, Ill, Aug. 1.-THE republican
convention of the Seventh district re-
nominated General P c. Hayes for con-
gress.
CINCINNATI, Aug 14-The republicans of
the Tenth Ohio congressional district have
nominated the Hon. II. V. Horton for con-
gress.
CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE InterOcean's Ell
gin. H., special says the greenbackers of the
Fourth district to-day nominated the Hon.
Augustus Adams.
RICHMOND, Va, Aug 1.-The conserva.
tive primaries in the Third congressional
district are satisfactory to the friends of Gen
erAl Joseph Johnston.
denver. COL Aug 1.-THE state green
back convention met here to-day with 6S
delegates A number of counties were uu-
repre- scented. The Hon. r. G Buckingham,
lately prominent democrat was nominated
for governor.
LINCOLN Neb., Aug. 1.-THE greenback
state convention met here to-day. About so
delegates were present The Hon. B. w.
Berkbausen was elected president The
committee on resolutions was appointed
but was unable to agree, and the convention
adjourned till tomorrow An attempt will
be made to nomidste state ticket that will
receive the Endorsement of the democrats.
CINCINNATI, Aug 15.-The republicans of
the Fifth and Twelfth Ohio districts have
nominated Colonel II. Wilson and H. ].
Neal for congress.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Aug. 15-Alexander h.
Stephens has been renominated for congress
from the Eighth district
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 15-The republicans
OF the Third district to-day renominated the
Hon. Thomas Ryan for congress.
CHICAGO, Aug. ia Tribune Fond du Lac
special says: The green hackers of this dis
trict to-day nominated David R. Goldings for
congress"
BANGOR, Me-, Aug 15.-The democrats of
the F.-urth congressional district have nom
mated G. W. Lsdd, the greenback nominee,
for congress.
= COLUMBUS, Aug. 15.-Tbe republican con-
ventIon for the Ninth congressional district
decliued to make any nominations today,
but Endorsed Lorenzo English, of Columbus
as an independent candidate for congress.
0TTUMwA, Ia, Aug 15-The democratic
congressional convention OF the Sixth dis
trict to-day passed resolution declaring it
inexpedient to nominate candidate. This
action is considered as tac;t Endorsement
of General Weaver, the greenback nominee.
CLEVELAND, Aug 15.-The republicans of
the new Seventeenth congressional district
held their convention at Elyria. Ohio, to-day,
for the purpose Of nominating a congress
man. The Hon. James Monroe, the present
member of congress from that district, was
nominated by reclamation.
MANHATTAN, Kan, Aug. 15.-The republi-
cans of the First congressional district to-
night nominated John A. Anderson, of
Manhattan, for congress. Anderson has for
five years been president of the Kansas stock
agricultural college, but has not heretofore
been before the people for political honors.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. ia Globe Democrat
special says the democrats of the Twelfth
district met to-day at Memphis to nominate
candidate for congress, but at last accounts
the committee on credentials bad failed to
report This is Glover's district and il is
said his chances are good for denomination.
The republicans of the Third district of