The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-08
POLITICAL.
The Presidential Outlook


FREDERICK, Nd, May 5.--At 11:30 O'clock
last night the Committee on Credentials and
Permanent Organization were ready to re-
port, and the Convention reassembled and
the temporary organization was made per-.
manent. A resolution that, in obedience to
the overwhelming sentiment Of the Repub-
licans OF the State in favor OF James G..
Blaine, the delegates TO Chicago be requested
to use all honorable means TO secure his
nomination for President, was adopted
yeas 50, nays IL.
A resolution expressing unalterable OPP
position to The nomination for presidency
OF any person for a third term was laid on
the table-ayes, 81; noes, 81. During the
discussion OF this resolution Hon. James j.
| Creswel boldly declared himself in favor OF
the nomination Of Grant, and bis declara-
ton met with vociicrous and prolonged ap-
plause.
Adjourned at $3.50 A. NJ.
The Tbird.Term Question.
SPIRITED DISCUSSION IN THE NEW YORK
SENATE.
| ALAAY, n. Y, May TN the Senate
this morning Mr.. Jacobs introduced pre-
amble and resolutions declaring that "the
teachings OF the fathers OF the republic.
with their half fear OF monarcbies and
thrones, have given existence TO an un-
written law which DEGREES that the same
person shall not occupy the Office OF Pre-
sident more than two terms, aud that there
are serious fears that one OF the two great
parties OF the country cOntemplates the
violation OF that unwrtten law there
fore
&" ReSolred. That it IL the sentiment OF
| the State Of New York that this unwriten
law, which has the sacred endorsement OF
Washington and Jefferson, and which has
been recognized and obeyed by the Illus
trous line OF Presidents who have succeed
ed them, should be maintained in all its in
tegrity, and that no person should he con-
sidered eligible to the office OF President
for third term"
After some lively discussion the resolu-
ton was tabled by vote Of Is to Z.
Mr.. WoOdin rose TO question Of privi-
ege, and read an extract from the New
York Sun saying that he, with others, had
agreed to break mp the unit rule aud vote
against Grant. He denied the statement In
the most unmeasured manner. He said be
would 90 to Chicago to give voice to con-
situency as patriotic as any Commonwealth.
The Utica Convention only ratified his Sc
lection to Chicago. II bound by any in
structions, they must be derived from the
constituency be represented. His convic-
tons were clear, strong, and unmiXed with
doubt. While be awarded Grant all praise,
he viewed the bare possibility OF bis n0ml-
nation with concern. The choice OF bis
district was james &. Blaine, with whom 10
lead the column he felt assured Of success.
81 believe" said he, she will be nomi-
mated. Each hour exhibits his popularity"
Mr.. Halbert asked il Mr.. Woodin ac-
cepted the position Of delegate to Chicago,
and now proposed to step aside and let
another man 60 there and vote for James &.
Blaine.
Mr.. Woodin said he stated at the State
Convention that his choice was not Grant.
His alternative should be the voice OF his
constituency.
Mr.. Sissons said the sentiments expressed
by Mr.. Woodin were his own and the
views of his constituency.
Iowa Greenbaekers.
CHICAGO, May THE Greenback Con-
| pressional Convention at Ottumwa, Iowa,
Yesterday, unanimously nominated James
Il. Weaver for Congress on the platform en-
dorsing Weaver's imitation idea and the
bill he introduced in Congress to pay sol
dieIs over agaip.
The Kelly Democracy OF New York.
ALBANY, May THE Kelly Democratic
State Committee met at the Delavan House
in this city. to-day. Very few counties were
represented outside OF New York and kings