The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-22

Moody and Sankey open here tonight.
San Jacinto day was observed by the
military and fire companies.
A number Of balls and entertainments are
in progress tonight.
by Associated Prcss.
Galveston, April 2l.--The Democratic
State convention was called to order yoster-
day, at tho opera-bouse, by the Chairman of
the State committee, Colonel Il. G. Bower.
w. S. Coleman, of Harrison county, was
elected Temporary Chairman, and NJ the
evening session Hon. Ashbell Smith was
elected Permanent Chairman The two
thirds vote rule was adopted r. B. Hub
bard, j. w. ThrockmortOn, John Ireland
and Colonel T. M. Jack were elected dele
gates to the Cincinnati convention.
At HAS p, III. the convention adjourned
till IL this morning.
The Democratic State convention elected
al.ernates for delegates ut large. Alternates
-Messrs Pickett, Crane, Slater and Lang
The convention declared themselves opposed
to fiat money in opposition to the gold
standard; also MS opposed to paper money
not equal TO its iace.value in coin, and re-
deemable at the option Of holders; also op-
posed to the present legal tender money. A.
full list Of delegates was selected.
AT the Democratic State convention to-
day Ed. G. Bower, of Dallas, was made
elector at large. 1t was resolved WAT the
delegates should vote for the adoption of the
two-thirds rule in the National conventions;
also that the Texas delegation to the National
H. ,ne, tnl. al hat ,hn
devotion of General Hancock to the Consti :
tutional rights and privileges OF citizens
entities him TO the confidence Of the people,
and that Texas will, when called upon, show
her appreciation of bis generosity and mag
nsnimty; that we pledge cur undivided and
enthusiastic support to whomsoever the
National convention may see fit TO nominate.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS
Staunton, Va, April 2l.-Tbe Republican
convention met in this city at the Opera
house TO day Mt u o'clock, with full num-
her of delegates present. The convention
was called to order by {. p. Ransdell, Chair
man of the State Central committee In his
brief address his illusions TO General Grant
were loudly cheered. The names of Blaine
and Sherman were also received with consid-
cradle applause. The first trial of
strength between the Straightouts and Re-
adjusters, or Malone men, was for
the temporary organization. j. III. Hill,
Readjuster, of Petersburg, and Peter j Car
ter, Of Northampton, Straightforward both
colored men-were nominated. Carter was
elected by vote of "A TO AZ, victory Of 26
for the Straightouters, though it is claimed
by the minority that it was not strict party
vote. While the Committee on Credentials,
with Mr.. Ross, Of Hamilton, as Chairman,
retired, the convention took recess and
upon reassemblng heard speeches from
Messrs. Pspham, Rives and Hester. The
speeches we're interrupted by the report ofthe
Credentials committee, by which IA delegates
were seated, the minority report iavoring the
claim of II contestant from Richmond, and
the persistency of j. B. Lypher, Of Alexsn-
dria, who was also unsested by the commit.
tee and the report brought on violent and
disorderly discussion, which threw the whole
convention into confusion, dozen being on
the floor at one time trying TO be heard, and
delegates crowding the aisles. The chairman
had great difficulty in maintaining order, and
appointed n sergeant-at-arms to assist him.
The confusion continued until seven o'clock,
when the convention took recess until eight
o'clock p. m.
Petersburg, Va, April 2l.-The colored
Republicans held large and enthusiastic
meeting here tonight and adopted resolu-
lion. to take no part with read or
Funders in future elections, but to vote sim
ply as members of the national Republican
party.
Atlanta, Georgia, April 2l.-The Repub-
lican State convention was held here to-day.
1t was characterized by bitter feeling and
great excitement The majority OF the con-
vention was largely colored. As soon as it
was called to order contest commenced be-
tween the Grant and snti-Grant men, both
erdeavoring to obtain control Of the organ
ization. Two Chsirmen were elected, both
trying to stand and demanding silence. The
excitement was intense, and amid cries and
wells the convention assumed the shape OF a
mob. At last compromise was had on
negro named Pledger. Several addresses
were made and the convention adjourned
until afternoon. Upon re-assembling, the
Committee on Permanent Organization was
appointed, which reported Major w. II.
Smythe, Blaine man, for chairman. The
Grant men denounced this as trick and
nominated negro named Pleasant,
az chairman. The question was
put amid great confusion and Smythe de-
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