National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
GATHERING OF THE CLANS
Political Conventions Held and
Gathering for To-day.
Grant Electors from Tenncssee-A Mixed
Delegation from wisconsln-Mississippi
Captured by Treasury Oniciais-
New Hampshire Democrats
for Tilden-The Tooley-
Street Tailors, Etc.
Tennessee Republican Convention.

Tennessee Republican Convention.
NASHVILLE, TESs., May 5.-Thc Republican State
assembled at IL m. in the Representa-
tive Hall and was called TO order by Joseph Il.
Dillon, chairman of the State committee W. II.
Young (colored), OF Davidson county. was elected
temporary chairman. Aftcr the appointment OF
committee on credentials the convention took q
recess
The convention reasscmblcd at . p. M, when the
on credentials reported committee
on permanent organization was then appointed
the committee reported for president of the con.
yontion Joseph II. Dillon, of Nashville, and the
minority Thomas n Reeves of Washington county.
ballot by counties resulted In 205 votes for Dillon
and 255 for Reeves. Mr. Dillon, OH taking the |
chair, said y was not q personal contest between
himself aud Reeves, but test Of the strength oil |
the other men far distant from here. 1t was con
test between the thirdterm and anti-third-terin |
Republicans. The former would have prepared TO |
have avoided this contest, but that issue being |
sharply presented they were forced TO show their
strength. The test of strength was made therefore,
and resulted in triumph for U. s. Grant, as he
would triumph in November next After declar-
ing himself In favor of State credit platform the
president declared the convention ready for bust
hess. A committee OH resolutions was appointed,
who retired, and the convention proceeded to the
selection OF delegates to the Chicago Convention
Peiding the report of the committee on creden-
tinls in the afternoon, the convention. was Gd
dressed by Hon. Stanley Matthews, of OHIO, In
short speech, in which he said he had choice
for the nominee Of the Chicago Convention, but
did not deem 1t proper on his part to name him
then, but would say that he was for the nominee Ot
that convention.
Wisconsin Republican Convention.
MADISON WIS, May 5.-Mr. X. II. Baker, chair
man of the State Central Committee, called the Re.
publican State convention TO order at noon to-day.
In his remarks he said the Solid South had been
organized and must be met with solid North lie
hoped tho Wisconsin delegation would go TO
Chicago uninstructed and unite on man about
whose election there cond be 10 question. The sue
cess Of the Republicans depended on no one man
| Applause. A temporary organization was effected
and the usual committees were appointed.
William +. McLaren was elected permanent
! chairman.
| Considerable discussion arose as 10 the manner
of selecting dclegatcsatarge TO the Chicago Con-
vention, which ended In call OF the roll for votes
ON the Presidential question, resulting; oo Wash;
burne, SS; Blaine, 50; Sherman az; Grant, 80, and
Edmunds. 8.
Discussion arose on the choice of delegates at
| large. the Washburne, Sherman and Grant dele
cations combining to keep Blaine from having
Representative. The following delcgates-at-large
were chosen: G. b. Cassidy, Edward sanderson
mates: II. Baker Dewitt 9. Davis, George u. Scott
aud Paul Lackmand. George End and Kned
Langland were chosen electors-at-largc. series
of stawart Republican resolutions were adopted
The convention refused 10 Instruct the delegates
TO the Chicago Convention, and pledged support to
| whoever might be the National nominee OF the
| party for President Adjourned
| OF the delegates elected 0 are for Washburne, 7
| for Blaine, for Sherman and for Grant.
mississippi Republican Convention.
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tendance Mt tho Republican State convention,
which was called to order by George w. Buchanan,
chairman of the executive committee. George W
j Gaylcs and W. II. Gibbs were nominated for tem-
porary chairman. The latter, Sherman man
was chosen by vote of Ill to 81. Nineteen CON
testing delegations were present. The committee
OF credentials were out several hours, during
which time the Grant men were in caucus At Z
p. M the committee reported, giving most Of the
contested delegations TO sherman.
| A wrGngle ensted the report, when, at I
O'Clock, the convention took recess for one hour
James Hlll, internal revenue collector, is leading
hands. There will probably not be any result OF
importance tonight, but the prospects are for a
bolt OF the Grant men unless they have, as they
say, Il fair beat.
New Jersey Convention.
TRENTON, N. j.. May 5.-The Republican STATE
convention takes place tomorrow. large mum
Der of delegates have already arrived. The hotels
are all crowded. The county delegates are holding
meetings and will continue up 10 a late hour The
feeling is in favor of sending Blaine delegates tC
Chicago but the impression is that they Will not be
instructed. The convention will be composed o
d9S delegates Hon. William a, stiles will probs-
bly, be chosen temporary chairman, and Mr.
Thomas II. Dudley, OF Camden, will most likely be
the permanent president of the convention.
New Hampshire Republican Convention.
CONCORD, May 5-The hotels are crowded To-
night with politicians and delegates to the Repub-
licau State convention, which meets here to NOR
row. The convention viii be unusually large
convention overwhelmingly As yet the oppos
tou has not centred upon amy candidate, although
it Is probably divided about even between Gran
and sherman, with, perhaps a preponderancc IL
favor of tho former. Hon. Aaron Il. Stevens,
Nashua, will be president.
The Anti-Ihlrd formers.
ST. LOUIS, May 5.-The arrivals during the day o
delegates to the anti-Ihird-Term Republican con
venton have been only moderate, but the loca
committee have advces which indicate full at
tendance when the convention meets at noon TO
e morrow Resolutions have been drawn up by
member of the executive committee of the anti
third term movement, which Will be presented ;,
the convention. The chief points are unalerabl,
opposition to the third term limits OF Presidential
. tenure by constitutional amendment to two crm
of four years each or to one term Of six years
stricest adherence to the Constitution and procG
dents that the convention viii name no candidate
but declare unhcsltatngly that in the event of th
0 nomination at Chicago OF Il third term candidat,
the National executive committee 10 be appointed
by this convention shall call National convention
| IN Philadelphia 10 nominate candidate for Presi
dent and Nice.President Of the United States
= A dlspAtch was received to-day from George WIN
INN Curtis, and viii be read to the convention, J.
{ but sympathiLe with all Republicans who unde
Q present circumstance, oppose third'term nomi
The following is an extract from letter from
! Secretary Schur2 TO John B. Henderson, which
will also be read to the convention; "You nee'
not fear that / shall remain silent and inactive
I when the real tug OF war comes, If u docs come
r as TO my post Of duty Under such circumstances
a lnlnu ~ lully Hlhue UP
New Hampshire Democrats.
CONCORD N. H., May 5-The Democratic Stat
convention TO elect delegates TO the National Con
! yention at Cincinnati met at PhGux Hall thi
/ morning, and was very fully attended. The con
vention was called TO order at 1880 O'Clock b.
George T.. Putnam. chairman of the state commit
, tee, and John NJ. Shirley, OF Andoyer was eecte
: president Mr. Shirley appeared before the con
= ven,ion and delivered an address, His speech wa
, received with enthusiasm.
The convention resolved itself into county con
: yentions TO elect State committee
The convention then reassembled and after tn
! : report of the committee on credentials was mad
q the State committee was reported. The report wa
' accepted and the committee adopted
!, The committee on resolutions reported series o
= resolutions, which were adopted.
!. The ballot for delegates resulted as follows
, Whole number Of votes cast 3o2. Delegates-atlaTg
u Harry bingham, of Littlcton; John II. George, {
Concord; Frank Jones, of Portsmouth; Martin V, L
Edgerly OF Manchester. AlternRtes-James Bul
l., | roughs OF Plymouth; John w. Morse, of BTRdforC
!. John H. Cloutman, OF Farmingtoni David II
> Young, OF Manchester
T. Previous to the announcement Of the ballot M
Q Parker, OF Claremont, moved that the delegates
the National Convention be instructed TO adhere T.
; | tho twothirds rule Carried
| Adjourned.