The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-07-23
POLITICAL.

morning.
POLITICAL.
The Missouri Democratic Convention.
ST. LOUIS. July 22.-The Democratic
Convention, after two recesses, assembled
at 1870 y. NJ. The platform reported by
the Committee on Resolutions accepts and
err dOrses the principles embodied in the
platform adopted by the National Demo
cratic party in June, 1880; declares that the
nomination OF Hancock and English is a
matter OF earnest coDgratulation not alone
TO the Democrats, but 10 all patriots ire
spective OF party; that it means strict and
constitutional subordination Of the mill
tary to civil power, and that sectional as
perities will disappear and an era OF good
feeling again return throughout the
country; II cougralulates the people Of
the state that the administration OF the
state government by the Democracy during
the last decade has increased her popua-
ton. her natural wealth, and her means OF
social happiness that Der institutions OF
learning are taking rank among the best In
the Union; that nowhere is there surer re-
ward to honest labor. 1t declares that the
Democratic party will ever encourage the
institutions Of learning established by the
State. IL recommends the strictest practice
OF economy in every department OF the
State government consistent with the
growth. development, and necessities OF
the State, together with the most exactiDg
account OF the ability on the part OF those
entrusted with the custody and disburse-
ment OF public revenues. Ii recommends
reduction OF the interest on the State debt
! 4. no, Ia I'D lit.
done. 1t closes with tribute to Governor
Phelps. The report was UNANIMOUSLY
adopted.
At last nights session Of the Democratic
State Convention Thomas Il. Crittenden.
General Marmaduke, and Hon. James Hook
] aday were put in nomination for Governor.
| The call Of the roll resulted: Crit;enden,
265t: Msrmaduke, SO; Hockaday, 623
After brief speech Of thanks by Colonel
Criuenden, and pledges OF hearty support
OF the nominee by Generals Marmaduke
and Hockrday, the Convention adjourned
until O'Clock this morning.
The Convention reconyened at Jefferson
City this morning, and resumed the nOmi'
nation OF the State ticket. Colonel Robert
A. Campbell, OF ST. Louis, was nominated
for Lieutenant. q oyernor. and Hon. Robert
D. Ray, OF Carroll county, for judge OF the
Supreme Court.
Ohio Democratic Convention.
CLEVELAND, OHIO. July 22.-The Demo
cratic State Convention met here this morn
ing with a full attendance OF delegates.
After an opening prayer by Rev. DIR. Balls,
OF the Episcopal Church, Judge Il. ID.
Thomas, OF Youngstown, Vss chosen tenn
porary chairman. After his speech and the
appointment OF the customary committees,
the Convention took recess until alter
noon.
At the afternoon session Hon. Thoma'
Cook, OF Cincinnati, was elect permanent
president, with vice. president from each
| congressional district and several Secreta
ries. The Credentials Committee reported
635 delegates present and no contests.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following:
Resoiued. That the Democracy OF Ohio
heartily endorse the candidates OF the M
tional Democratic Convention, and That W.
will zealously labor for the election OF Han
cock and En2li.h and for the candidates fol
state officers this day nominated.
ReSolved, That the Democracy OF Ohio
adopt as their own the National Democratic
platform.
Judge William Long, Of Tiffin. was nom
mated for Secretary OF State; VI. Is. Fol
lett. for Supreme Judge; Richard }. Fan
ming iincumbrn;), Clerk OF the Supreme
Court w. J. Jackson, for Board OF Pub
lie Works; j. J. Burks Gncumbent, Com
missioner OF Public Schools; X. +. Rannel
and John +. Follett, presidential electors
large.
Vermont Democratic Convention.
BUgLlNGrOY, VI, July 22.-The Demo
cratic State Convention for the nomination
Of 4 State ticket and two presidential cleo
tors at large met here this morning. Th'
convention numbered over 400 delegates
bejnr the largest ever held by the party II
the State. Colonel A. Dickey, OF Bradford
was named for temporary chairman, and j
r. Stapleton was elected secretary. mo
ton 10 make the temporary organization
permanent, after some opposition, wa
agreed 10. After the appointment OF
yice-president and secretary from eac.
county, Edward j. Phelps, OF Burlington
was unanimously nominated for Governor
The State Committee and other commit
tees were appointed.
A series Of resolutions denouncinS the IN
crease of state taxes, demanding reduc
ton OF the salaries OF State o1hcers, IN
taxation OF corporations, reformation
tax laws, abolition OF free railroad passes Z
members OF the Legislature and the Judl
ciary. were referred, in company win III
anti-prohibitory law resolution.
The Convention took recess until
z. VI.
The California Greenbackerss
SAN FRANCIsc0, July 22.-The Greenbac
State Convention this morang nominate
W. A. Howe, Of Solans county, for Cor
press from the Third district, and j. ID. Goo
frey. of Los Angeles county, from IN
FoII,th district. The platform adopted b
the Convention endorses The Chicago pla
form, and adds thereto clause in favor G
reneal OF the specifc-contract law, and ID
issue to the people by the Government
money on good security at rate OF inteies
NOT in excess OF the cost OF issuance. III
ntank provoked much discussion. IL wa
finally agreed that II would not at preser
he eypedjent to ayow the Idea that the do)
eminent should furnish money without an
interest. The original proposition ito max
the rate 3 per cent? was modified as abo'
stated.
congressional Nomination.
CINCINNATI, July 22.-IIon. q. u. Simeal
TON was nominated for Congress In II
Ninth Tennessee district this morning
, Humboldt, Tenn, by the Democratic Coz
ycntion.
, Dr. Tanner Has Vertigo ana IL MEX
tho stomach.
NEW YORK, July 22.-Dr. Tanner tn
, morning complained OF vertigo and sic
: ness at the stomach, but at noon was lei
. -, hn,t.s xVban last taken his pulse w