and Edward L. Freeman; Kent, Henry | 3d, E. Bowen and W. H. Brisbane; 4th, Howard; Bristol, Isaac F. Williams; Wash- Edward Sanderson and I. M. Bean; 5th, C. ington, James M. Pendleton. E. Lewis and J. H. Mead; 6th, R. L. D. Potter and George Grimmer; 7th, E. O. Rudd and John Comstock; 8th, M. H. McCord and George C. Ginty. SOUTH CAROLINA.-At large, Robert B. Elliott, (colored,) Daniel H. Chamberlain, Richard H. Gleaves, (colored,) and John J. Patterson; 1st district, S. A. Swails, (colored,) and Joseph H. Rainey, (colored;) 2d, H. G. Worthington and W. J. McKinlay, (colored;) 3d, H. C. Corwin and W. B. Nash, (colored;) 4th, A. S. Wallace and John Winsmith; 5th, Robert Smalls, (colored,) and Laurence Cain, (colored.) TENNESSEE.-At large, J. M. Thornburg, J. C. Napier, David A. Nunn, and J. T. Wilder; 1st district, R. R. Butler and T. H. Reeves; 2d, E. C. Camp and William Rule; 3d, A. G. Sharp and T. L. Cate; 4th, James Peacock and W. L. Waters; 5th, J. A. | Warn and W. Y. Elliott; 6th, H. H. Harrison and J. H. Burris; 7th, M. T. Weir and G. W. Blackburn; 8th, S. W. Hawkins and E. G. Ridgeley; 9th, A. A. Freeman and J. W. Boyd; 10th, Edward Shaw and William M. Randolph. TEXAS.-At large, E. J. Davis, S. H. Russell, A. Zadek, and A. B. Norton; 1st district, L. W. Cooper and S. T. Newton; 2d, A. G. Mallery and F. W. Miner; 3d, I. L. L. McCall and L. W. Williams; 4th, Richard Allen and A. J. Evans; 5th, N. W. Cuney and Julius Schultze; 6th, J. P. Newcomb and W. Billings. UTAH.-James B. Kean and George A. Black. VERMONT.—At large, Luke P. Poland, Wheelock G. Veazey, George Howe, and George H. Bigelow; 1st district, Mason S. Colburn and F. E. Woodbridge; 2d, Warren C. French and Roswell Farnham; 3d, S. P. Carpenter and J. L. Mason. VIRGINIA. At large, Richard H. Carter, Wm. H. H. Stowell, W.S. Stevens, (colored,) John F. Lewis; 1st district, J. B. Sener and B. J. Carter; 2d, J. F. Dezendorf and J. M. Dawson; 3d, O. H. Russell and P. W. Poindexter; 4th, W. L. Fernald and Ross Hamilton; 5th, D. S. Lewis and J. B. De Haven; 6th, J. H. Rives and George V. Case; 7th, J. W. Porter and Joseph Harrison; 8th, Wm. Miller and O. Blanchard; 9th, Jacob Wagoner and W. S. Okey. WASHINGTON.-T. T. Mynor and Orange Jacobs. WEST VIRGINIA.-At large, Thomas H. Logan, Waitman T. Willey, James W. Davis, and R. W. Simmons; 1st district, William E. Stevenson and Nathan Goff, jr.; 2d, E. W. S. Moore and John E. Schley; 3d, Z. D. Ramsdell and Eugene Dana. WISCONSIN.-At large, Philetus Sawyer, David Atwood, Mark Douglass, James H. Howe; 1st district, Elihu Enos and James Bintliff; 2d, E. W. Keyes and J. T. Lewis; WYOMING.-J. M. Carey and William Hunton. SPEAKER KERR'S VINDICATION. - Speaker Kerr has been vindicated by the unanimous vote of the House of Representatives. Every Republican voted in his favor on the general principle that a good record should outweigh even positive testimony from a doubtful source. The willingness of the Republicans to do justice to Speaker Kerr, should cause Democrats to blush for shame over their actions under similar circumstances. The witness Harney who testified that he paid Mr. Kerr money for a cadetship has a far better reputation than the average witnesses called upon to testify against Republican officials. Weight has been given to men of no character by Democratic committees. Private reputation and long years of honorable service have passed for nothing in the partisan investigations set on foot by the Democrats of the House of Representatives. Bent upon securing political capital for the fall campaign, the usual sense of honor commonly recognized among fairminded men has been totally ignored, and every perjurer who could be induced to appear as a witness has been regarded an oracle of truth. If the prompt vindication of Speaker Kerr by the Republicans of the House has the tendency to awaken a like sense of justice among the Democrats we may reasonably hope the period of official defamation is nearly at a close, and that a healthy public opinion will cause the shafts of malice and slander to fall harmless at the feet of men who have earned a right to public confidence by long and honorable service to the country. OUR IMPORTS.-Our imports for the month of May fell $10,000,000 short of the imports for the same month last year, or a decline of at least thirty-three per cent. Our exports have about held their own. Business depression has led to the practice of economy, and this, if adhered to, must bring about prosperity. REVIEW OF THE MONTH. NATIONAL. ...In some respect the experiences of the past month may be truthfully regarded by the Democracy in the light which Tennyson places Waterloo when he sings of it as a "Day of onsets of despairs." politan office like that of the Cable Company, and was therefore just in the mood to suspect as bogus a dispatch marked "London," and nothing else. "Men of affairs,” like Blaine, if they had been in any doubt I would have gone or sent at once to the teleThe graph office and inquired. If necessary such a man would have sent to London and found out the "why and wherefore" of such an address. But "mousing" is a Democratic specialty just now, and men who otherwise regard themselves as gentlemen of honor do not appear to be in the slightest degree ashamed of acting as private detectives, while they eagerly rake the gutters over for tidbits of libel-provided only the same is likely to assoil a political opponent. the policy of negations, criticism, destruction. Small men, provincial patriots, are always meanly jealous of large reputations and the broad habits of continental life and character. It has been a series of Waterloos. Blaine business especially has been exceedingly damaging. For the purposes of this review the personal attitude and position of Mr. Blaine must be put aside. Admiration for his remarkable ability, vigor, audacity, knowledge of human nature, etc., cannot and must not be withheld. He has indeed "plucked the flower safety from the nettle danger" with consummate skill and force. This at least is true for his party, if not as wholly so for himself. In his remarkable defense Mr. Blaine proved himself able to bear whatever burdens of doubt his own letters might evoke, while, as if by lightning strokes, he showed the utter hollowness of Democratic pretensions. The manner in which Mr. Blaine handled his defense-if indeed it be not invidious to consider him in need of defense-shriveled his opponents into nothingness or worse, because it showed clearly that they were animated only by the wicked and unjust purpose of "making points." Mr. Knott, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, is placed in a very awkward position by his action in relation to the Caulfield cablegram. It looks very much as if he deliberately sought to suppress something favorable to an opponent, wrongfully accused. It is ...Another illustration of the same spirit is seen in the inquiry into the Navy Department and Secretary Robeson's administration. The ex-Confederate managers of the cesspool committees do not appear to see how much their character as Americans is injured by the way in which they conduct their so-called investigations. But, then, they do not have a large degree of interest in the American name anyhow. .The secret slander mill against Mr. Robeson seems to be coming to grief somewhat after the fashion by which that against Mr. Blaine has been put out of gear. The tenor of all these attacks is the same; the characteristics of each investigation are similar. In each one of them the Democrats proceed on the assumption, to all appearances, that every Republican public man must be assailed; that every one must be dishonored; that any story or hearsay, however loose, is testimony; and that any witness, however disreputable, who testifies to suit the majority, is to be relied upon. ...Putting aside, however, the theory of intentional suppression on the part of Mr. Procter Knott, what does his action show? This fact that the Democrats are, as a rule, intensely provincial and bigoted in their action. The Republicans in the House can show at least two score of men who would have known that the Cable Telegraph Company never send the address of any patron other than city or country. A country lawyer-a provincial Congressman-and ...In refreshing contrast to all this is the Procter Knott is both-to whom the receipt manner in which Republicans have everyof a cable dispatch is an event, could not where, and especially here at the capital, be expected to know the rules of a cosmo-treated the accusations against Mr. Speaker One of those bridges Republicanism has already swept away into merited oblivion. the advocates of an utter extinction of nationality, by the Procrusteau doctrines of statesmen like Ben Hill of Georgia, Lamar of Mississippi, and Hunton of Virginia-still cling with desperation as to the one true Kerr. No one who knows the facts will for a moment gainsay that when the report was first circulated that there was a general feel-To others the worst foes of the Republic— ing of regret and incredulity-the latter being based on the Speaker's reputation and the former because of the scandal which such things bring on the good name of the Republic. There has been no gloating expression of pleasure at the besmirching of a political opponent, such as is constantly seen among Democrats when some new libel is uttered against a prominent Republican. The effect of all these things is very noticeable. The large number of good citizens who were some months since disposed to be lieve that there was an unwarrantable degree of corruption and loose dealing in Government and party circles here-induced to such belief by the reiterative abuse which has been so freely outpoured for four years past or more-are now satisfied that the Democracy are anxious only to secure materials for a campaign of slander and assoilment. The real issues they seek will not bear debate, and they know it. Hence they try to divert it into personal abuse. The American people are too intelligent to have this played upon them. And in their misapprehension of the average intelligence the Democrats again illustrate the narrow and provincial spirit by which they are controlled. The people will rebuke in a serious manner the spirit which wantonly slanders the men who saved the Union in order to give place and power to the men who sought its destruction. ... The triumph of Republicanism is not a question of mere party; it contains a deeper significance. It is an election between the broad, and humane issues on which it is founded and the narrow prejudices, the wornout political dogmas of which the Democratic policy is the exponent. It is virtually an expression of a deliberate choice on the part of the American people between political life and political suicide. Its failure would be the political emasculation of a whole people. If we have learned anything from the past it certainly should be to distrust those special doctrines which were intended but as temporary bridges, so to speak, to carry a perilous experiment over to safe ground. faith. These are the "Othellos" who would smother the "Desdemonas" of the Republic with the murderous pillow of State Rights. They cannot learn the lesson, simple as it is, that the whole is necessarily greater than any one of its parts, and they are willing to go on extending the influence and increasing the importance of segments with an irrational disregard of the unity of the whole. It does not occur to them that they are thus of each to harden the other. Take the petty augmenting to a dangerous degree the power States of any country so divided as an instance. Perpetually warring one upon the other, even the ostensible head is to some extent powerless to aid or control. There is no more positive certainty outside of the law of mathematics than that ungoverned, unregulated power invariably recoils on its own head. The turbulent South, with its mixed interests, is peculiarly liable to suffer in this way, and it is not difficult to foresee the Kilkenny-cat ending of the much-desired "united South" of the sanguine Democrat. If we must go back a hundred years in this our Centennary, let it be with our eyes open to the perils we are incurring and the exceeding bitterness of the pennance by which we must atone for our folly. POLITICAL CONVENTIONS-REPUBLICAN. ... The Republican Convention called by the Spencer committee met at Montgomery, Ala., May 24. A Committee on Credentials was appointed after which the Convention adjourned. On the second day nominations were made of James Clarke, for Governor ; T. T. Allington, Secretary of State; B. M. Long, Treasurer; G. P. Plowman, Auditor; R. I. Heflin, Attorney General, and P. J. Glover, Superintendent of Education. G. E. Spencer, Chas. Hayes, Alex. Curtis, and Alex. White were elected delegates at large. The sixteen district delegates were locally divided between white and colored citizens. Resolutions favoring resumption, recognizing civil and political equality, free public and non-sectarian schools, protection and encouragement of labor were adopted; also, a resolution of hearty indorsement of President Grant. A resolution commending the Hon. O. P. Morton to the National Conven tion was made the subject of some amendments, but was finally adopted. ...May 24. The Kansas Republicans met at Topeka. Colonel W. H. Whitman was chosen as temporary chairman, and after recess P. B. Plumb was elected as permanent President. Although the delegation will go uninstructed the Blaine men were evidently in the majority. The delegates at large are T. C. Sears, A. M. Martindale, A. H. Horton, and T. A. Thatcher. ...The Republican State Convention of Nebraska assembled at Fremont May 23. Nothing was done and an adjournment was had to the following day, when little more than the election of chairman and delegates was accomplished. The former was General C. H. Stanwick, and the latter, R. G. Brown, N. R. Pinney, L. W. Osborn, H. S. Koley, C. F. Bayhoof, and A. Nance. The delegates were instructed in favor of Blaine. The two delegations from Douglas county were excluded, there being a contest between them and the committee then acting. The Kentucky Republicans in convention at Louisville, May 18, indorsed Bristow as having been "true to Republican principles in war and peace, ever manly, calm, and courageous, and ever faithful in the discharge of his duty." A parallel between Lincoln and Bristow was also drawn. The following is their declaration of principles, ness according to letter and spirit of contract. Seventh. Speedy return to the money of the Constitution-gold and silver Eighth. Opposition to any postponement of return to specie payment beyond the time now fixed. Ninth. Reduction of taxation as rapidly as the public faith permits. Tenth. Opposition to all schemes which tend to place our public schools under other than popular control. Eleventh. Equal rights before the law of all citizens. Hon. James Speed, Attorney General under Lincoln's administration, was made President. ...The meeting of the Republican Convention of Missouri took place at Jefferson City May 24. Resolutious indorsing President Grant, and thanking him for his refusal to pardon convicted criminals, were read; others, in favor of Morton, Blaine, and Bristow, were referred. A resolution, declaring the feeling of the convention to be "for unity and harmony," of thankfulness for reforms, for sound currency of coin or convertible paper, and for a non-sectarian school system, was then adopted. The convention further presented resolutions arraigning the Democratic party for treasonable actions in the present House of Representatives. The delegates chosen were Benj. F. Loan, R. T. Van Horn, G. A. Finkelnberg, and James T. Smith, the latter a colored man. ...The Illinois Republicans met at Springfield, May 24. The Hon. Shelby McCullom was chosen for Governor; Hon. Andrew Sherman, of the Chicago Evening Journal, for Lieutenant Governor; Geo. H. Harlow, Secretary of State; Thomas B. Needles, State Auditor; E. S. Rutz, State Treasurer, and J. K. Edsall, the present incumbent, as Attorney General. The platform adopted denounced the policy of leniency toward ex-Confederates, and accused the party they represent of having caused the violent death of five thousand Unionists, white and colored, at the South, and calls on the Government to protect Union men. Laws to authorize the funding of national bonds into longer time bonds, bearing lower interest, were urged. The present currency was indorsed and a return to the State-bank system deprecated. | committee meeting at Utica May 23, and Confidence was expressed in the President pledged themselves to the support of Conkand the closest union among Republicans ling. urged. ...In the Minnesota State Convention, assembled at St. Paul, May 24, the delegates were left uninstructed. Ex-Governor Ramsey, Lieutenant Governor Wakefield, W. H. Gale, and W. G. Ward were elected delegates at large. John T. Arms, Albert Knight, L. Bogen, R. B. Langdon, D. M. Sabin, and N. P. Clarke, as district delegates. The Presi dential electors are ex-Governors Davis and Miller, General Edgerton, C. K. Tinseeh, and L. Bogen. Hard money and free school resolutions were unanimously adopted, followed by an emphatic condemnation of official dishonesty and an almost unanimous resolution indorsing Mr. Blaine. The Republican Convention of New Hampshire met at Concord May 24. ...May 31. The Louisiana Republicans convened at New Orleans, Judge Taylor Beattie in the chair. Resolutions were adopted favoring a return to specie payment, also asking for appropriations for internal improvements and aid for the Southern Pacific railroad and the improvement of the Missis sippi. Governor W. P. Kellogg, S. B. Packard, P. B. S. Pinchback, and W. G. Brown were elected delegates. They go unin structed. ... The Republican Convention of Iowa assembled at Des Moines May 31. Seven hundred and thirty-five delegates were present, constituting the largest convention ever held in the State. Hon. J. T. Wilson occupied the chair. The platform adopted called for unity and rigid economy in State and National affairs; favored a convertible currency; a continuation of the free school system; demanded the subjection of railways and other corporations to the Government, and invited immigration into the State. The State officers nominated were, Judge Sherman, State Auditor; Register Land Office, Captain Secor; Supreme Judge, Mr. Sevans; Secretary of State, Mr. Young; and J. T. McJunkin, Attorney General. The delegates at large were J. F. Winslow, Hiram Price, John G. Stone, and Geo. D. Perkins. ...The colored voters of New York held a DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS. ...June 1 the Democratic Convention of Mis siouri assembled at Jefferson City. The following platform was adopted: Constitution of the United States. 1st. Fidelity to all the provisions of the 2d. Perpetual union of States, with local self-government in every section. 3d. Civil service reforms, and restitution of tests of honesty, fidelity, and capacity as qualifications for public office. 4th. Retrenchment and economy in Federal, State, and municipal administration. Lessening the burdens of labor by a reduc tion of offices and taxation. 5th. Exposure and speedy punishment by penal laws of corruption and peculation in the administration of public affairs. 6th. Private use and appropriation of public funds by State custodians means embezzlement and robbery. Official accountability exacted and enforced by better administration of civil and criminal laws. rian control. A free press accountable for 7th. Free schools exempt from all sectaabuses to civil and criminal laws. 8th. The preservation of public faith and credit, and honest payment of the public debt. 9th. That we are in favor of the resumption act of January, 1875, but, inasmuch as the National Convention of the Democratic party is to be held within the next thirty days, we deem it inexpedient to adopt any resolutions respecting the currency or finances of the country, but refer the same to such convention, hereby pledging ourselves to support its platform, to give the electoral ticket of Missouri for the nominee. The delegates chosen were Henry J. Spannhorst, Stilson Hutchins, Governor Charles H. Hardin, and ex-Governor Silas Woodson. ...The Alabama Democrats held convention May 31 and June 1, at Montgomery, W. H. Chandler presiding. Governor W. S. Houston was renominated for Governor; also, R. K. Boyd for Secretary of State, Daniel Crawford for Treasurer, Malo Brewer for Auditor, J. W. Sanford for Attorney General, and L. F. Box, Superintendent of Education, were put in nomination. J. L. Pugh and Jno. T. Morgan as electors at large, and E. S. Shorter, F. P. Walker, J. T. Morgan, and C. C. Laydon, delegates, were elected. ...The Virginia Democratic Convention met at Richmond May 31, Governor John L. |