The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1880-03-25
POLITICAL POINTS.
The Pennsylvania Greenbackers Meet, Re
solyo and Elect Delegates.

HAnnrauuHI. March 2-The Grcenback con-
yortinn ranssa,ubled laat evening Mt 7 O'Clock.
A reaolution providing for aelcction by tho con :
ysution of delegates at largo 10 the national
convention wns adopted: also tho usual Green
back platform.
Tho convention then elected delegates at
II. +. Doves, of Bchuylkill county was nomi-
mated for supreme Judge: II. \. Hobnrta. OF
Crawford county, for auditor general. Tho so
lection OF two electors a. larg" wna r"i"rreu 70
tho State committee. Tho convention indorssd
Hon. Hendrick u. Wright for nomlnntion for
Presldont. Adjourned atne dte.
n1AINE LEADING IN KANHAa.
ArcrraoN KIM. March U-The Champion has
ndvicea from nifty rount.ss In that state. show
ing tho elention Of lis Blaine and d Grant dele
unica to the State convention. Blaine will have
about 60 majority In tho convention.
TExAa REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.
GALVESTON. March N.To- -morrowe Ns'rs
wilt publish tho following special from Austin.
TeSaa:
Al noon day Gov. Davis cnllod tho Repuh-
lican convention to ordor. Tho convantion ~
aud o. ganlzaton prorsode slowly IN conse-
auenee. ltenhing of tho list disclosed tho fact
Murphy. Of Oameron whom tho names wore
rond snid: These names belong to tho cuH-
tom house ring Mt Brownsville, and l don't
want Mr. Sherman to aend his cronturep hero
to repronont Cameron county nIeo." He said
TINT no WINS tho only delegate from that county.
In tho hull the following Representatives, Of
tho CIVIL HeIVltN WbTs hlsCtVSIHu I'ub. 1DtS'.
tor of customs. Galveston: Haynes. collector OF
customs. Brownsylle; Ludlow. revenue collec-
for - Austin: Mallory revenue collector ut
Joirerpon AM: several postmnsters:
Gov Davis said hs wna glad to SEQ 80 largo
and Intelligent a convention. The number
showed the interest taken In the politics OF tho
country, He asked for harmony.
Mr. Chambers was chosen temporary ehhir.
man: Mr.. Quincy. OF Galveston. Wna eiecten
temporary secretary: Mr.. Lockett. OF washing
ton assistant secretary: Mr.. Millett OF Leo.
JnJun nf f. L.
arms: Robert Johnson. OF Travis. and Marion
Mcklnnev doorkeepers.
A resolution to extend to Gen. Grant cor.
dial and enthusiastic welcome to Texas called
forth applause. The vote. by rising. was
unanimous.
There wns some sharp and animated debates
over contested seats.
Mr.. Hnney wanted tho convention to adjourn
till morning.
union OF tho First and Second Cavalry Regi-
ments OF Texas. In tho Union army; to take
place after adjournment The convention tnen
adjourned TN 9 o, IN. Tomorrow.
Tho convention Will be called upon tn-mor-
row 10 decide whether the delegation to ChicnRo
shall be instructed for Grant Ihe most lhnu,,
ential and ardent leaders. favOrinR Blaine ana
Sherman unite to oppose the move. A very
Interesting contest Is expected. =.
The signs warrant the CONCLUSION tnat NJ .hee ]
RepubicaEs will not make State ticket me
iendern NAV present Instructions Tor Grant
hut 1t Ia n difficult task. and tho presence 1hlk
afternoon OF Col. Ochtttres increases the aan' Z
ger or the prospects Of Blaine and sherman
The expectation OF their followers IL to prevenl
Instructions and in the selection OF delegates
to be largely represented.