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From Cleveland
Cleveland, April 27.--The political cauldron is beginning to seethe and boil in Bradley county. The republican county convention could not, of course, nominate all the gentlemen who came before it as candidates and some of the disappointed ones, with their friends, are dissatisfied with the result.
I notice among our democratic friends a bitterness of spirit manifested that should not exist between political brothers. They are divided on the question of the gubernatorial candidates.
Mr. Baxter, of Nashville, one of the aspirants for the honor, was here a few weeks since for a day; but it is claimed by his opponents that he remained long enough to "fix" some of the wire pullers or manipulators or political matters in this county to such an extent that they (the manipulators) are working like beavers in his behalf ever since, and it is further claimed that Mr. Baxter is not and has not been in line with the democratic doctrines, either state or national; that he is not a farmer but a stock gambler, and it is to further his own selfish ends that he aspires to the governor's chair.
Mr. Patterson, of Memphis, who spoke here last night, created much enthusiasm among his friends, who seem to be composed of what may be styled the "flop-eared" democracy, or the old-style democracy. Whatever this may be called, it strikes me his supporters here are among the best elements of Bradley county democracy. Well, let them fight it, and as an old friend of mine says;" May the Lord increase their troubles."
This section was visited today by a very heavy snow storm, but has done no damage that I can learn.
Rev. C. T. Quintard, bishop of Tennessee, spent the past day in the city, and preached at St. Luke's last night. He also confirmed a class at the evening service.
Mrs. John H. Craigmiles has returned form a visit to Cincinnati.
Mrs. T. M. Osment has returned from an extended visit to San Francisco, Ca.
Orlando Grant, of Nashville, is in the city.
