The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-06-03
BRUoE's BLACK BRETHREN.

BRUCES BLACK BRETHREN.
Senator B. X. Bruce was
serenaded at the Palmer house
last night by his colored
friends. Among them were delegates repre-
sentng all the Southern States. They were
enthusiastic in their expression in favor of
his nomination for Vice-President. He
made brief speech from the rotunda
George Williams, of Cincinnati, responded
in his behalf in an eloquent speech, full OF
compliments for the manner in which Sena-
tor Bruce had represented the colored race in
Congress. There seems to be determina-
ton on the part of the colored members to
present the name of Senator Bruce in the
convention for Vice President.
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE
yesterday decided that neither of the Louisi-
ana delegations should be admitted to the
temporary organization of the convention.
GRANTS MANAGERS CONFIDENT.
1t is stated that Grants managers ARE much
more confident Of securing his nomination on
the first ballot, In fact, they ale
pretty well convinced they can
secure it. If they should not, and should
fail to secure nm increased vote on the second
ballot it is rumored the Grant leaders have
decided to throw the votes which they con-
trol-some 800 to 1926 for Senator Edmunds,
of Vermont. The claim is made that this
would nominate Edmunds as against any
other candidate or combination. The meet
ing Of the Grant managers last evening is
said to have had this rs its ultimate object,
although they still keep strong front and
claim they have about 400 votes.
CoNELING IN CAUCUS.
The Grant CAUCUS last nil ut last d until
midnight. There were nearly three hundred
delegates in the room. John Wentworth, OF
Chicago, presided. Mr.. Conking made a
powerful speech, setting forth the reasons
why they should stand solid for Grant, and
not be frightened by parcel of boys, as he
characterized the supporters of the opposi.
ton. He said all they needed to do was to
be firm, and Grant would be nominated.
BLAiNE's HACKERS.
The Blaine delegates also held caucus
They claim 300 votes on the first ballot, with
probably subsequent gains.
SOMEWHAT SHORT.
Ex-Secretary Boutwell, admitted last night
that his count left Grant forty to fifty short
of a majority.
THE CONVENTION HALL.
l1:45 a. m.--The exhibition building in
which the National Republican convention
is being held presents quite striking inter-
est. Situated on the lake shore, within a
short distance from the very heart of the
city, 1t is within a few minutes walk of all
the great hotels. Sitting on the platform
and looking around, it has the appearance
of an immense tunnel, with seats ranging up
from the floor to hale its extreme height,
those of either end and side facing each 9th.
er. The platform occupies the south side,
right under it being a section arranged for
committeeman, guests, reporters and cor.
respondents of the press, who are here by
the hundreds. The roof and sides, and ali
available points of the building are decorated
with flags and banners. AT the extreme
north end is large
PICTURE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN
in the centre of canvass strip, bearing the
celebrated motto, "a government OF
the pc pile, by the people, and fol
the people, shall nos perish from
the face of the earth" More toward The
centre hangs somewhgt larger
PICTURE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON.
While on the south end, over the stage. is q
bust Of the late Senator z. Chandler.
The locations of the various delegations is
indicated by shields bearing the name of the
State or Territory. The hall is now about
two-thirds full and the appearance of promi
nent men MS they enter is greeted with an.
plause. Every moment delegates are enter
ing and taking their places, while military
band stationed in the centre is playing patri-
otto and other airs.
AT u 80 the delegates were generally in
their seats, but the galleries are filling