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Show GENERAL. The Mnmificliuaclti Ciovciiiorililp. Worcester, Mass., '27. The convention conven-tion reassembled at 4 o'clock. A letter let-ter was road from governor Claflin, absolutely declining to allow bis name to be Qsod for a renomlnation. Loring, in a speech, withdrew his name from the contest. At a later hour, Rice, in an eloquent speech, withdrew his name from the contest; and a recess was taken till 7 p.m. On reassembling, the committee on credentials reported, and up to this hour (y p.m.) nothing has been done except the discussion of that report. The hist real test question has just been decided. Tho question was on the admission of tho Butler delegates from the sixth ward, Boston. The report of the committee on credentials was opposed to admitting the delegates; and the Butler delegates were denied entrance to the convention by a vote oi G07 to 400. Tho result was received with overwhelming applause. The remaining re-maining portion of the report of the committee on credentials was adopted by acclamation. By a unanimous vote the convention proceeded to a formal ballot ibr candidato for governor. 12:30 a.m., 2Sth. The vote on candidate can-didate for governor has just been declared. de-clared. William B. Vashburn is nominated by a vote of 043 to 4134 for Butler. Tho scene that ensued tfhen the vote was declared was indescribable. Cheer after cheer rent tho air. The Republican men were seen in all parts of tho hall congratulating each other, while little was seen or heard of the Butler men. . 1, a. m. General Butler declares he. accepts tho action of the convention as final, and agrees to stand by the result. The- statement was received with cheers on the floor, but there was little demonstration in the galleries where Butler's friends had been very demonstrative demon-strative during the day. New Yorlt Republican Convention. Syracuso, 27. Upon the opening of the eveniug session of the cenvention, the committee on contested scats reported, re-ported, sustaining tho action cf the titate committee in reorganizing the party in New York city, declaring tho organization which it lias established estab-lished the regular and only Republican organization in tho city, and directing the committee to porlect and consolidate consoli-date said organization. The report continued that, l'or the purpose of promoting harmony in the Republican party, both delegations delega-tions from New York be admitted to the convention with the rightto cast half of one vote, and that each of said delegations ahall present three Republicans Repub-licans as members of the State committee; com-mittee; but no person shall be presented pre-sented who holds ofhoe under tho present pres-ent State or municipal governments, or receives profit or emolument therefrom. there-from. When the words "in order to promote harmony in the Republican parly" were read, there were cries of "oh! oh!" and laughter, from all parts of the house. A minority of the committee com-mittee reported a resolution in 1'avor of the admission of the delegation headed by Horace Greeley. Nine cheers were given aud there was great enthusiasm. Cheers were also given for general Grant and senators Conk-ling Conk-ling and Fenton. After a sharp debate the majority report was adopted, admitting both delegations from New York, and making mak-ing provision for tho perfecting of a single organization. Then Mr. Tousy, of New York city, stated his delegation would not accept those terms and would re tiro from the convention. con-vention. This announcement was received re-ceived with repeated cheers. Mr. Sherman, of St. Lawrence, announced that the delegates from the 1st district of St. Lawrenco would also withdraw from the convention. Mr. Sharpc said that one delegation had loyally responded, and the other having left the hall, he moved the one remaining be allowed to cast a full vote. Mr. Spencer said the delegation delega-tion had left in anger, and ho hoped the motion would bo withdrawn, as they may reconsider their action. Air. Sharpo withdrew his motion and the convention adjourned until 9 a.m. tomorrow. to-morrow. Largo Donation for Scientific Puv- Easton, Pa., 27. At the meeting ol the trustees of the Lafayette college today, to-day, A. Pardee, of Hazeltpn, gave $200,000 for the oreotion of a new building for the sciontiGo department, the trustees agreeing to raise an equal sum for a general endowment. Virginia Republican Convention, Richmond, Va., 27. Tho Republican Republi-can State convention met to day, about a hundred and fifty delegates being in attendance, representing nearly ever county in the Stato. After the usua preliminary business, a permanent organization was effected, with Hon. Charles H. Porter president. A com-mitteo com-mitteo on the organisation of the party in tho State was appointed; and a committco on rcsoluttons wai also named, with U. S. senator Lewis chairman. Prominent Iiainlci.Io In Tennessee, The following comes via Washington. Washing-ton. Knoxville, Tennessee, 27. Col. D. N. Nelson, son nf inrW T A li Nelson, of the supreme court, shot and killed general J. U. Clinton, of Alabama, Ala-bama, this evening, in a personal rencontre. Monetary ana Stocks. New York, 27. The treasury advertizes ad-vertizes to sell two millions of gold tomorrow. to-morrow. There is much anxiety as to whether the secretary will continuo tho policy of selling in excess of this amount. Money is plenty, at 5 C" 6. Stocks, quiet, with a slight decline. W. 06: W. F., 50; Pacific mail, 00;; Quicksilver, Mariposa, 11; pfd, 2J. |