The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-07

thompson, chairman OF the central Com
mittee. Frank Hurd, Of Toledo, was chosen
| temporary chairman. He made short
| speech, predicting, with a united effort, a
| triumphant sweep for the Democratic party
| in November. His reference TO Thurman
as worthy OF all honor from the Democrats
OF the United States was received with con-
| tinued applause.
George b. Converse was chosen perma.
nent chairman. Addressing the COnven-
| ton he said None OF the candidates named
by the Republicans expected to be legally
| elected, but expected by either force, Chi
canery, or fraud TO get themselves into
office.
The Anu-Third-Term Republican
Convention.
ST. LOUIS, May G.-Tbe anti.third-term
National Republican Convention was called
| to order by General Henderson, who called
10 the chair Mr.. +. T.. Hubbards, OF Ken
lucky, a delegate to the Chicago Conven-
| ton.
Mr.. Hubbards declared that the safety OF
the Republic demanded that the RepubIi.
cans should remain in charge OF the nations
affairs. The chief point to which this Con-
yenti0n was directed was hostility to any
movement tending in the least degree to the
establishment OF q monarchy. His remark
that there were here no private axes to
grind, and that there was no candidate 10 be
brought forward for the presidency, elected
hearty and continued applause.
| General J. Il. Henderson, OF Missouri,
was chosen permanent president. On taking
the chair he made brief speech briefly out
lining the purpose and scope Of the Conven-
| ton.
| Mr.. Wbttridge, in behalf OF the Execu-
| a ~, q he To- IA
ican party Of New York, presented mes
sage expressing party sympathy and coope-
ration in their opposition to third term.
Mr.. Ward, OF Philadelphia, from the
National Republican League OF that city,
presented one In the same tenor.
a committee Of Thirteen was appointed to
consider and report platform.
kilograms and letters from all parts OF
the country expressing sympathy with the
purposes Of the Convention were read.
Maryland Republican Convention.
| FREDERICK, MD, May G.-The Republi-
eau Convention was called to order by
Henry Stockbridge, chairman Of the State
Central Committee, who also called the list
OF delegates, emitting Baltimore county
and three legislative lists OF Baltimore city.
| On calling the last county (WicomicO), Mr..
Stockbridge called Baltimore county. ma
ming and recognizing the "Ditty" or Grant
delega lie then called and recognized
the "Booth'' or Grant delegates from the
Second district of Baltimore city, and then
stated that the irregularities in appointing
delegates from the First and Third districts
were so great that the papers would so be-
| fore the Committee on Credentials.
! III. Clay Nall, OF Frederick, was elected
temporary chairman, and, after the appoint
ment OF a Committee on Credentials, the
Convention took Il recess.
| On reSssembliDg at 4 p. NJ. n message
was received from the Committee on Gre
dentials that they would not be ready to re-
mort until 7 O'Clock, and q further recess
was taken until that hour.
Tennessee Republican Convention.
| NASHVILLE, May 6.-The Republican
State Convention reSssembled at A. III. to-
day. The committee submitted Il series OF
| resolutions, which were adopted unani-
mously. The platform reafrms the princi-
pies OF the Republican party; declares that
the bonds OF the State, having been recog-
nized by both parties as legally issued and
/ valid, are binding in lag and morals, and
apy attempt to readjust or scale the indebt-
ednes. which they represent would be
downright reputation and highhanded dis
honesty; that, however, any voluntary pro-
position from the creditors OF the State TO
take less than the face-value OF the bonds
| on account OF war losses should be thank
fully accepted.
The resolutions assert that there is evl.
dence to show that large majority OF the
| Democratic party intend TO repudiate Inc
State debt, and that It will follow this up
by fayoring the Reputation OF the debt IN
Cured by the nation in preserving the
Union favor free common schools Tor all
express sympathy with labor ana dehouhce
LEGISLATION which discriminates against the
the poor in favor OF the rich oppose con-
| yict labor: denounce mob violence and So
cioI ostracism because of political opinion ;
and pledge the votes and voice OF the Re-
publican party OF Tennessee to every good
work that will benefit the individual, build
I'D the State, and strengthen the nation.
Alvin S. Hawkins, Of Carroll, was nomi-
mated for Governor by reclamation.
Mississippi Republican Convention.
CHICAGO, May GA Jackson (Miss.) dis
patch says the Republican State Convention
adjourned this morning at 2O'clock. The
delegates are uninstructed. 1t is under
stood their preferences are six for Sherman,
five for Blaine, and five for Grant.
New Jersey Republican Convention
TRENTON. Nj, May 6.-The Republican
State Convention was called TO order by
Hon. f. A. Bolts, chairman OF the State
Committee. William A. Stiles, OF Sussex,
was elected temporary chairman. A reso
hutton was offered, and referred under The
rule, declining to instruct the delegates u
Chicago. but expressing the feeling that the
succes, OF the ticket would be best secured
bv the nomination Of James e. Blaine.
The Convention then took recess.
Hon. Thomas II. Dudley was chosen per-
manent president. After the election o.
delegates at large and the selection OF us
trict delegates to Chicago, resolutions were
unanimously adopted pledging the support
OF New Jersey to the presidential nominee
of the Republican National Convention.
New Hampshire Republican COnven
tiOn.
CONCORD, n. H., May 6.-The Repuoll
can Convention met at Phoenix Hall. ii
II. Uusp. chairman OF the State Committee
called the Convention to order. Hon
| Aaron +. Stevens, Of Nashua, was chosen
nresjdent, with one vice-presldent IRON
each county.
After the transaction Of the usual rou
tine business, the election Of delegates, &c.
resolutions were adopted opposing the uni
rule and leaving the delegation to Chicago
uninstructed, but expressing the opinion
that James q. Blaine is the man for th'
times.
Adjourned.
wisconsin Republicans.
MADISON, WIS, May cor the delegates
elected to Chicago at the Republican Con
yention yesterday nine are for Washourne
seven for Blaine, three for Sherman, ant
one for Grant.