Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-06
POLITICAL.


Tennessee Republicans.
NASHVILLE, May 5. In the republican
State convention, W. H. Young, cOlored
was elected chairman. After appointment Of
q committee on credentials, . recess was
taken. Joseph r. Dillon of Nashville was
chosen permanent chairman by q vote of 266
to 255 for Reeves. antiGrant. Dillon said
on taking the chair that this test of strength
had resulted in triumph for U. s. Grant, as
he would triumph in November next Four
teen Of the twenty delegates to Chicago are
for Grant.
New Hampshire Democrats.
CoxcoRD, May 5. The democratic State
convention organized by choice of John NJ.
Shirley as president, with 20 vice presidents.
The usual committees were appointed. The
president made short speech. The State
committee was appointed committee to re-
ceive ballots for delegates to Cincinnati. The
following were chosen: Henry Bingham of
Littleton. John II. George of Concord, Frank
Jones of Portsmouth and Martin V. B. Ed
gerly of Manchester. The delegates were
instructed to adhere to the two-thirds rule.
1t is impossible to get at the exact status Of
the delegation elected to-day, but from what is
learned it seems to be favorable to Tilden.
No expression of preference was made in the
convention, no speech being made except by
the chairman, who only discussed general
political questions.
New Hampshire Republicans.
The hotels are crowded tonight with poll
ticians and delegates to hdUepublican State
convention. which meets tomorrow. The
convention will be unusually large, as some
400 credentials have already been presented.
The present outlook is that Blaine will carry
the convention Overwhelmingly, having as
far as can be judged tonight three-fifths Of
the delegates. The head and front of the
Blaine movement in the State is William E.
Chandler, and his management and organic
alton have been most effective, as is shown
by the strength of his following.
As vet the opposition has not centered
Upon any candidate, although it is probably
divided about even between Grant and Sher-
man, with perhaps prepOnderance in favor
of the former. The opposition is composed
of men of prominence in the party. VIM. E.
Chambers name will probably head the
Blaine ticket tomorrow.
Parker Chandler is in town, in the interest
of Sherman, and the supporters of the latter,
combined with the Edmunds men, are en-
deavoring to get delegation upon the ticket.
Circulars have been distributed among dele
gates setting forth reason why Blaine should
not be nominated.
been posted in conspicuous places in hotels
this evening, inscribed, wv. f. Chambers
favorite. Is he yours?"
Col. w. Stevens, one of the most prOmi-
nent Blaine men in the State, said o-night -
''Blaine is strong in New Hampshire. His
nomination will arouse more enthusiasm
among the republican masses than any other
man. l believe this is true in all States
where the republicans have any chance of
winning victory
A very largely attended meeting of the re-
publican State committee and delegates was
held tonight. A list of officers for the con-
vention tomorrow was adopted. Hon. Aaron
F. Stevens of Nashua is to be president with
one vice president from each county.
The Sherman, Grant, Edmunds and anti
Blaine men have agreed to join forces against
Blaine and run ticket tomorrow.
Wisconsin Republicans.
MADISON, May s.. The chairman of the
convention to order at noon. In his re-
marks he said the solid South had been
organized, and must be met with a solid
North. He hoped the Wisconsin delegation
would go to Chicago uninstructed and unite
on man about whose election there was no
question. The success of the republicans
depended upon no one man. (Applause.)
temporary organization was then effected
Discussion arose as to the manner of select
ing delegates-at-large which ended in call of
roll for votes on the presidential question. re-
sulting: Washburne SO. Blaine 80. Sherman
~, Grant 80, Edmunds 3. The Washburne,
Sherman and Grant men men combined to
keep Blaine from having a representative.
The following delegates-at-large, were chosen:
C. B. Cassidy, Edward Sanderson, Thomas b.
@ Ill
were not instructed. Of delegates elected,
are Blaine, Washburne, Sherman and
Grant.
North Carolina Greenbackers.
GoULDsBoRo', N. c., May 5. The State
Only delegates were present, one of them
being a republican postmaster. Congress
man De La Matyr did not make his appear
ance. Uninstructed delegates to the Nation
al convention were appointed.
Delaware Republicans.
DOVER, Del, May 5. The republican
Indications are that, though delegates are
delegation will be chosen.
County Conventions.
/ CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 5. The county con-
ventions to-day resulted, Blaine "a, Washburne
4, Grant IL delegates.
Mississippi Republicans.
JACKSON, May ). The Sherman men ap
pear to control the republican State conven-
ton.
New Jersey Republicans.
TRENTON, May ). The republican State
convention meets tomorrow. The feeling is
in favor of sending Blaine delegates, but the
impression is that they will not 6e instructed.
XLVI CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, MAY ).