The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-10-10
POLITICAL.
TiIdon spesks 90 the ohio Democracy
by TeIeR raph.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, OCTOBER 9.-Tbe fOl-
lowing telegram to John q. Thompson,
chairman OF the State Democratic Commit
tee, was read at the Democratic rallies
throughout Ohio tonight:
"New York, October s.-Hon. j. q.
Thompson: II would delight me 10 meet
the Democrats OF Ohio at Columbus on
Saturday evening, but could not address
tlem. / therefore speak to them by tele-
graph, as ! must at present. 1t was my
opinion 10 1876 that II all The Ohio De-
mocracy had known and believed
In the strength OF their cause Ohio
would have been carried for the Democratic
ticket. The error should not now be re.
peated. IL every man will measure bis own
effort and sacrifice in the pending canvass
by an extraordinary standard, the Ohio De-
mocracy will give victory ia advance OF the
Southern Governors on the war
Claims.
NEW YORK, October 9.--The World pub
fishes answers from Governors OF nine
southern States in reply to letters addressed
by its editor ssking authority to append the
names OF those addressed to the following
statement: "T0e undersigned cordially
agree with the Democratic candidate for the
presidency. shat no legislation providing
for the consideration or payment Of claims
Of any kind for losses or damages Of per-
sons who were in rebellion, whether par
doned or not ought to be approved by him
il elected to the presidency"
The World says to this letter replies have
already been received from The Governors
Of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas,
Texas. and Tennessee. The Governors OF
Florida, Virginia, and West Virginia being
now absent from their homes, their replies
will be published when received. Governor
Hamilton and Ex-Governor Carroll OF Mary
land. like Senstor Wbyte. Of the same State,
have cordially endorsed in like manner the
letter OF Hancock. Governors Jeter, OF
south Carolina. Marks OF Tennessee, Stone
OF Mississippi, Wood OF Alabama, Jarvis Of
North Carolina. COlquitt OF Georgia. Wilt
Of Louisiana, Roberts OF Texas, Miller OF
Arkansas. agree with General Uancock's
statement.
Massachusetts Politics.
SPRINGFItLD, MASS, October 9.-The
Democrats OF the Tenth congressional dis
trict to-day nominated Henry K. Avord, Of
East Hampton, for Congress, and Nathan
Hammond, OF Leonmister, for presidential
elector.
B0srON, October 9.-The Prohibitory
State Committee to-day decided that the
party should present 10 the people complete
congressional and electoral tickets.
Moving Against Supervisor Daven-
port.
new York, October "a motion will
be made before Judge BIatchiord by e. FL.
lery Anderson. in a case arising out OF the
seizure OF 1868 naturalization papers 10y the
Federal supervisor OF election, for an order
to show cause why Chef-Superyisor Dh-
venport should not be removed from office.
CoIqwitrs Majority ever 10000 I'm
Georgia.
ATLANTA, October Especial dispatches
to the Constitution report official returns
from 1872 counties, which give Governor
Colquitt a majority Of $3.50. Eighteen
counties to be heard from will increase the
majority TO over 5000. Two-thirds OF the
members Of the Legislature elected are 10
favor Of Joseph Z. Brown for United States
senator.
The Official Majority I'm Maine.
PORTLAND. Me-, October 9.-The consti-
tutional amendment elec'ing the Governor
by plurality has 81, 331 majority.