National Republican., 1880-04-24
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
Triumph Of the Straightouts In Vlr-
ginia.
Tho Differences on Local Mattors-DeIc-
gatos Pledged for the Nominec-Dis-
order In the Convention-Goorgia
Delegates Dividod-Grant in
the Lend-Oregon Repub.
lcan Convention.
vIrgInIn nerubI.cnn convention.

srAuNroS VA, April 23.-Aner an exciting ses-
sion last night which ustcd until o'clock this
morning, the conyentlon rcassembled ut 10 O'Cocl;
and skirnishing is now going On The question
for consideration is whether the convention shall
nominate delegates to Chicago before deciding
whether the nomination Of IN electoral ticket
shall be postponed 1t Is impossible at this time to
say what the result will be. The Stragthouts,
however, are evidently feeling more confident OF
success.
srAUNroN, April 23.--12 p m.-The Republican
conycution has at last reached test vote, and the
result Is victory for the Straightouts. The vote
stood 90 TO 6l and was upon resolution offered
by ]. II. Ryes and signed by T. w. EnrlyW. C.Wicli.
ham and Ross Hamilton, the last two colored.
The resolution was that the convention now pro-
coed to nominate and elect full electoral ticket.
The first section of the resolution, that eeclor
shall be placed upon the Republican electoral
ticket who Is not pledged to support the Repubi-
can nominee made at Chiago, was adopted unani-
mously. over the last there was q bitter contest,
and II being the pending question. and the call
insisted upon, q bolt seemed imminent. DR.. Nor
TON colorcd, of the Rcadjuster leaders said his
side was dobnrrcd from debate and they would
now leave, and when they came together again
they would welcome thom with hot shot and
she'll" Norton and number of his followers
started out the hall, but personal friends on the
other other side gathered around them, and General
Wickham made an earnest appeal not TO revolt
when they took their seats Massey, of King WIN
lam, custom-housc officer then gave notice
that they would not tako part In the
the party TO make ticket about the 18th of July.
There was almost q row In the convention to-day,
burg. and DeZGndori of Norfolk. The parties used
violent language, and seemed about to come to-
gethcr. The whole convention was in disorder
and 1t took the united efforts of the city police tho
officers of the House and the mayor Of Slaunton TO
prevent general fight. The part cs, however, were
atterward reconciled and shook hands.
After the passage of the resolution referred 10
the convention elected as electors.nt-large on the
Straightout ticket General W. g. Wickham, OF
Hanover and Rev. j. NJ. Dawson, OF Williamsburg
DR.. c. !. Norton was nominated, but declined, be-
ing still rebelliOu5.
The delegates arc now, at 10 p M, comforting
district electors, and colored band Is serenadng
the convention In compliment OF the Straightouts
| victory.
Tile following Congressional electors were nomi-
| mated and elected. First district l.. Il. Stuart oil
Richmond county second district, declined to
report; third district, John W. Poindexter, OF
Louisa county fourth district, Wm. T. Austin, OF
Luenbcrg !. fifth district Asa n. whtlock, of Floyd
county; sixth district Samuel Carlen, of Amherst
seventh district, f. W. Early, of Albemarle; eighth
distrc.. A. w. Harris of Alexandria county; ninth
district, II. H. Flanagan. The choice of electon
of the second district was RENTED to u Congress
onal convention of that district
Tho Georgia Convention.
ATLANTA, Ga. April 2S-The Republican con
vention has been discussing the appointment o
delegates to Chicago all the morning. 1t is evident
that Blaine VIII get majority Of the delegation
Sherman six or eight votes, and General Grant may
have two votes The convention Is still noisy and
excited.
ATLANTA, Ca, April 2s-The Republican con,
rage Oh Cadet Whiltaker and calling OH The Ad.
ministration to fully protect colorod cadets. a
selection of delegates to Chicago was the occasion
of much wranglo and fierce debate. The Gran
men rallied and secured more strength In the del
cgNtion than they hoped for yesterday. Fourteen
cOlOrcd delegates were chosen. W. 4. pledgel
(colored) put ut the head of the State Central
committee, and that committee was empowered tc
nominate electors at large. District electors and
Congressman will be nominated by district con.
ventions. As to the delegation there are variou,
opinions. The Grant men claim twelve, but the
general estimate is eight for Blaine eight for Sher
man and six for Grant. Various TumOrs are C,rcu-
lated about the probable changes in the delegation
but the antl-GraDt men are confident that they
have gained a decided victory. Resolutions that
the delegates go uninstrucled and consult The
best Interest of the party were passed.
Oregon Republican Convention.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.-A dispatch from Port
land Oregon, says the Republican State cOnvciI-
ton met ~ II o'clock u. III. to-day at Turn Hall
and was called to order by David Freeman, chair.
man OF the State Central Committee. A commit
tee credentials, consisting of one delegate from
each county was appointed. There are 1863 votes in
tho convention and but few proxies The dole
gates are the best men of the party in the State
There isa large number of prominent Republicans
from different States in attendance An unusual
degree of interest is manifested, although there IL
every reason to predict harmonious action