The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-07-22
POLITICAL.
Illinois CoIorcd Convention.

THE CoLORED VOTERS or ILLINOIS REAFFIIN
THEIR ALLEGIANCE TO THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July 21.-The first
State Convention OF oolored men ever held
in Illinois met at the State-h0use yesterday,
40 delegates being present from different
parts OF the State.
John G.. Jones, OF Chicago, was chosen
Temporary chairman, and subsequently
elected permanent chairman.
Committee on Resolutions was ap-
ponted, and reported a set OF resolutions,
among which are the following:
Resolved, That as colored men who have
emerged from a condition OF slavery to en-
franchised citizens through the agency OF
the Republican party, and all the rights and
privileges exercised and enjoy ed have been
secured by Republican legislation, indie
pendent OF acquieSeence and support from
the Democratic party, we hereby reaffirm
our devotion TO said party, and pledge 1t
our hearty and unanimous support in the
present campaign.
ReSOlUed, That We recognize in the can
didates Of the Republican party, national
and State, that craftsmanship and patriotism
which is so essential in men who are called
upon TO discharge such high and important
AUCTIONS that their past services In time OF
peace. as well az in war, are such as TO COM
mend them to our national defenders and
protectors. irrespective Of party; and
whereas il has been charged aud currently
reported that this Convention has been
called I'm the interest OF the Democratic
party, therefore
| RESOLVED, That we disclaim any intention
or purpose to give aid or comfort TO De-
mocracy either by thought, deed, or action
bnt, on the contrary, recognize in 1t the
lifelong enemy 10 the negro, seeking while
in power TO perpetuate bis degradation, and
since out OF power to hinder and retard his
elevation. As il has not vet exhibited that
repentance which inspires confidence in
parties as well as individuals, we will con-
| tinue TO watch 10 with suspicion and avoid
IL as deadly poison.
| In the evening the Convention was adj
dressed by Governor Cullom and others.
New York DemOc ratio Committees In
Council.
New YORK, July Ala meeting OF the
Democratic State Committee was called fol
to-day at II NJ. at st. James Hotel. but "
TO few minutes to O'Clock the committee
had not gone into session. The hotel cor
ridors are crowded with politicians, among
whom were noticed, besides members Of the
committee, Maurice Power, Captain Ryn
deIs, James ]. Moonev, Henry A. Tilden
William Z. Mitchell, Major Haggerty, ant
others.
The Democratic National Committee me-
at 10 O'Clock this morning in the Fifb-Aye
nue. Hotel, with Senator Barnum, OF Con
necticut, In the chair. After a session last
ing about two hours recess was taker
while the committee went out to hunt III
rooms. The secretary refused all ipforma
ton until after the adjournmento OF the com
miitee.
The National Executive Committee re
turned TO the Fifth.Avenue Hotel shortl.
after / O'Clock from their headquarters
hunting expedition. 1t was stated thel
had not vet agreed on the headquarters Il
be chosen.
When the Committee adjourned to-day ]
was stated that a resolution had been adopt
ed requesting the National Democratic Cen
gressional Committee to appoint an auxiiia
nv committee to work with the Nationa
Executive Committee In conducting th
campaign.
The committee selected a. Its headquar
tiers No. 1873, Fifth.Avenue Hotel.
II was stated: thai the committee took n
action I'm regard to the question OF the wv
Democratic electoral tickets IN Virginia, al
though the subject was discussed.
KtsaOuri Democratic Convention.
JxyvsRsoN CIrY,. Mo-. July 2l.-Th
democratic State Convention met here at
o,cI,ck this morning, with full attendsnc
from all parts Of the State. Ex.Goyerno
t,hsr,es p, johnson, OF 81. Louis, was ~
pointed temporary Chairman, and Msio
Fowles. of Jefferson City, secretary. Ate
snooIntior the usual committees the Con
yention took 4 recess until 7. 81.