Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-21

DEaocgATy AND REPUBLICANS.
Csavesasss IN New jersey, fswa. Cesnsc-
stess, Texss, and osher states-C spsres-
~x~-st No,,st atlo,s Nc

tteNt, Tcxss, and cther Stutes-Copsres-
sSsrsi Ncmivatioss, &C.
tBy telegraph 10 the Disps,ch.l
TMNfoN. August 20.--The Democratic
State Convention met here TODAY. II was
haif.psst ~ before the delegates took their
places In the Opera-House. Governor Alb
bolts appearance on the stage elected loud
applause. State Chairman E'odgett called
The Convention 10 order. General MeClel-
Ian was made temporary chairman. He
was greeted with cheers, and apoke for
sosoe time. lie insisted that the Democratic
party deserved success and must have II,
rs time brought its rcvengcs. At the con-
clusion OF General McClellan's speech a
list OF Independents and secretaries was
read end approved. The Convention then
adjourned for a short recess.
fows Republicans.
DIES MoiNrs, Iowa, August 2O.--The Re-
publican State Convention was called 10
order at n A. NJ. to-day. Hon. J. +. Dol
liner was elected temporary chairman. The
usual committees on resolutions and cre-
dentials were appointed and the State Gem
tTal Committee announced at 2 O'Clock, and
4. VI. Clark. OF Keokuk, was elected per-
manent chairman.
Conneetie at Republican Convention.
New HAVEN, Conn, August 20.-The
Republican State Convention was called to
order this morning by Charles j. Coles,
chairman Of the State Committee. Judge
w. Il. Elmer. Of Middletown, was elected
temporary chairman.
John A. Tibbetts, collector Of the port Of
New London. was elected permanen, pres
ideni.
A committee on resolutions, consisting
% ono member from each district, was APP
pointed.
The Convention then voted 10 take an
informal ballot for candidate for Governor.
which resulted: Whole number OF votes
cest. ass; Phineas &. LounSburv. tSl;
Henry h. Harrison, 1874: William II.
Buckley. ia; 5. T.. Mcrvln, l.
ON the first formal ballot there was no
choice. The second formal ballot resulted
~ follows: Whole number OF votes east,
449; necessary for choice, 225; Henry b.
Harrison. 252; Phipeas &. Lounsbury, 1877;
William II. Buckley, Il.
The nomination OF Harrison was made
unanimous.
Al $3.50 =. ". q recess was taken for an
hour.
During the recess conferences were held
and new states mapped out. LounSb ..ry
was offered the nomination for Lieutenant
Governor, and promptly declined it. the
greater part OF The Fdrlield-cOunty dele
satcs leaving without further appearance
in the Convention.
The ticke. was completed aS follows:
Loren a. Cook. Of BarkhamptOr, Lieulen-
auf.GoycInor; Charles A. Russell, of Kit
tirglv. Secretary OF State; Ballentine b.
Chanberin. OF New Britain, Treasurer;
l.. j. Mcnsson, Of Waterbury, Comp
iToller.
Texas Democrats.
Houston. TEXAS, August 20.-The Dem
Ccratic STATE Convention reasSemblcd at 10
O'Clock. Colonel william Upton was chosen
permanent chairman. The report OF Com.
mttce on Platform was unanimously adopt
cd. The platform endorse, the National
Democratic platform declares in favor %
common free schools for both white and
black children; opposes the enactment OF
herd law; recommend, that the Legis-
latUTc q the State should limit the
amount Of real estate owned or held bv
corporations: declares that school lands are
a sacred trust in tie custody of the Legisa-
turc; advocates the leasing of such lands
until actual settlers desire TO purchase them.
The majority OF the Committee on ReSolu-
tons introduced a motion that the two
thirds rule ie sustained. Debate and call
Of the roll 10y counties followed, and the
two-tbiTds rule was sustained by vote oil
500 yeas 10 Isl nays.
several motions TO adjourn were voted
down. The only naiDc presented for nomi-
nation for Governor vas that OF Governor
Ireland.
The rules were suspended, and John Ire
land was renominated for Governor by ac-
clamation amidst great enthusiasm.
State-Senator Barnett Gibbs. OF Dallas,
was nominated for Lieutenant-GOvernor
by acclamation. Mr.. Gibbs is the Young
est man ever nominated for Lieutenant
Governor OF Texas.
Both Ireland and Gibbs addressed the
Convention. which adjourned TO @ O'Clock.
Congregational Nominations.
BUSHNELL, ILL, August 20. Tho Re-
publicans OF the Eleventh congressional
district yesterday nominated Alexander =.
Petrie by acclamshon.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, August 20.-The adj
journed Convention OF Democrats OF the
Fifth congressional district to-day nomi
nsted Alexander Graves. the present repre-
sentative, by acclamation. Wallace re-
mains IN the field ; consequently the Demo-
Gratis will be divided.
HARRISBURG. Pa, August 20.-TGe
Democrats OF Dauphin county have nOmi-
mated Major L. ;. Bent, Of Steelton, for
Congress.