New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-03
POLITICS IN THE WEST.
THE DEMOCRATS OF KENTUCKY.


DIR. L. p. BLACKBURN NOMINATED FOR GoVERNoE
ON BOURBON PLATFORM APPROVING THE
CONDUCT OF THE DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS-
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 2.-The Democratic state
Convention met here yesterday 1t nominated the
following candidates for State offices:
For Gorernor-Dr. Luke p; blackburn.
For Lieutenant GOrTnor-J L; Cantrel'
For AHOI Rcy- Gca6rGER. w. HardlnG.
For AuditOr-Fayette Hewitt.
No other nominations have been made
The Committee on Resolutions reported the fol-
loving, which were adopted unanimously:
The Democracy of Kentucky, in convention as
sembed, reafiirm their attachment to me ConsUtu-
tion of the United States and the Union OF the
States as the best guarantee for the liberties or INC
people and their property and happiness they re-
joce IN the fact that 1t Is IN thelr power 70 Ieiog
ME that all the States restored to their pOltl-
cal autonomy. They hereby record ther solemn
protest that the popular verdict ut the polls mas
been reversed by the action OF an Electoral Com
mission and they declare that while In the interest
of peace that result was acqulesoed ill., yet 1T shai
not be held precedent for future violation Oh
right and Justice Although thus deprived OF the
control of Executive power III the administration
of the Federal Government, they congratulate inc
people of the country at large tha the popular Wl
expressed at the polls has secured the supremacy OF
a Democratic majority III both houses OF Congress
I'm further expression of our yleWsWe resolve that
we have viewed with intense interest the struggle
between the Congress of the United States ana the
President, and contemplate with unteigned anxiety
and condemnation the unprecedented attitude as
/ 6uIueu
the supplies rendered by the people for the support
of fine Army upon the wholesome condition that
military force should be used at their elections.
Rcs0ued, hat heartily ndOTse the position
taken by Senators and Representatives IN Con-
gress in coupling with the Appropriation bills now
pending demand for the redress OF grievances by
the repeal of existing laws which tolerate the pres
ence of soldiers at the polls the continuance of test
oaths as a condition for jury service, and the en-
plOyment of supervisors and deputy marshals TO
control elections.
ResoIred That IN this great issue between the peo
pie and partisan Executive, we have implicit con-
fidence in our Senators and Representatives., and III
indOrsng their action up 10 the present tme we do
hereby them of our hearty support III what
ever action they may take to MAINTAIN the funda-
mental principle that the military power snail be
kept subordinate to the evil, and that elections
| shall be free from Executive interference
ResOIred, That we approve the action of the Gen
eral Assembly in submitting to the people the ques-
ton of calling a convention for the purpose of form
ing a STATE constitution. and We hereby commend
| the call to the favorable consideration OF the DEM
! ocratlc voters of the State.
The following resolution, prepared by Colonel
Breckenridge, was also adopted by the conventions
Res0lred That we approve the measures heretofore
adopted to create general and efficient system of
common school education, and pledge the Demo-
cratic party to take such steps as from time to
time experience may demonstrate to be wise to so
perfect the system to furnish every child in the
State the means of a fair English education
The convention adjourned at 1880 a. IN, after
taking one frutless ballot for Superintendent of
Public Instruction, Inc COMMITTEE Oh OTsdIlZd-
ton in It's report on the Central Committee favored
transferring its headquarters from Louisville back
TO Frankfort making StoddarG Johnson chairman,
and naming seven of the seventeen members from
Frankfort, thus insurng future conventions at the
Capital The basis of representation was changed
to one delegate for 200 voters, thus making re-
ductOn of 30 per cent in the size of future conven-
tons. 1t was required that the future primaries
should be held on the same day throughout the
State.
Ldier-In the Convention to-day the contest for
Superintendent of Public Instruction was between
II. A. NJ. Henderson. the present incumbent, Colonel
George Edgar and James ID. Pickett. Pickett
was chosen by n considerable majority. For Reg
lister of the Land Once there were several candi-
dates but the contest was between Ralph Sheldon
and Captain Thomas Mangum. The votes Of sew
eral counties which had been instructed for parties
Other than tn above mentioned. turned over
to SHELDON. giving him the nomination. The Con-
vent .5n adjourned about o'clock, amid consider
able enthusiasm.
o. LUKE T. BLACKBURN.
Tx Luke p. Blackburn, the Democratic
nomree for Governor of Kentucky Is brother OF Con-
gresham Joseph c. 8. Blackburn. Hts father, Edward
Blackburn, belonged to Virginia family, and was
farmer noted for his hospitality aud thoroughbred
horses Backburn's Ford, Oh the Manassas battle
field took It's name from the family Dr. Blackburn fs
host known for his unring services during recent
yellow fever epidemics III the South. As a Democrat
has views are, general. SINH ar To those Leu Dy his
brother