The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-01-21

THE CITY ELECrIoS.-Wew would re-
mind our readers that the charter cleo
ton occurs this day week. 1t is seldom,
indeed, that canvass so quiet has pre-
coded a city election. But the fact is
that the people have shown themselves
averse to the excitements of ordinary
politics in mere municipal matters. Be
sides, we have had so many elections
that the public are glad to escape for a
brief season, from the tumults and an
noyances of a campaign, and give their
undivided attention TO those things
which more nearly concern their per-
sOnal interests. The general desire
this year has been that the issue should
rest mainly upon the merits of the in
divldual candidates, and upon ques-
OF our city affairs. This Is especially
the case as regards the chief executive
office fthe city, against which, as adj
miniStered by the present incumbent,
there have been many and, as we be-
lieve, well founded complaints. His
nomination was strongly resisted by
many mem bers of his own political or
ganiZation, on the ground that he is
very far from being the right man in
the right place. They are heartily tired
OF his perpetual office seeking, and do
not hesitate to saythat he holds on To his
place mot for the good OF the city,
by any means, but ut the expense OF
and his jobs In, around and connected
with the Water Works, as SO many ex-
plantations OF his always wanting,
every year, 10 be re-nominated for the
MayOralty. They point, also, to the
difference that exists between his theo-
ries and his practlce-between the pre-
tentious yerbiage OF his message, laAt |
February, wherein he indignated over
the returns of citizens generally, and
his own household returns this year.
And because OF these very marked OBJ
jections TO the public and private do
ings ofthe Mayor, very considerable
number OF the men who have heretofore
been cooperating with him, perhaps
the most influential men in his party,
opposed his nomination, and will not
support him at the polls. Under no
circumstances will they be responsible
for his further continuance in office. |
such are their declarations in public |
and private. They make no conceal |
fnenI of their opposition to him, and of |
their determination to defeat him If |
theycan. In addition to these gentlemen,
there are not II few others who believe |
that the release of those jail-birds by the |
Mayor at the last election, for the pur-
pose, AS almost every man in the county |
believes, OF voting them, ought OF |
itself, 10 condemn him in the eyes of all |
lair minded, peace loving, and law abb !
ding citizens, without distinction Of
party. certain lI IL, InbJ every man IN !
this city who Is in the slightest de- !
gree acquainted with the character OF
Capt. John Mcclure, Mayor Sweeney's |
opponent in this election, knows he 7
never could be induced to perpetrate /
AN act so utterly without apology, and |
and we were about to add, so entirely 1
shameless, as was the release OF those |
prisoners. Mayor Sweeney never has |
attempted anything more than n Ienient !
sort OF an explanation of such an Of |
Tense against the morals OF the city and |
tho dignity of his office. and cnndor to- |
wards him no less than the public, |
compels us to say that the community I
did not for II moment accept it as a JUS |
IiIication.
Upon the question OF merits then,
leaving other considerations to one
side, We believe that Capt. John Mcclure |
has claims upon the suffrages OF our |
people, without distinction of party,
that his opponent cnnnot present.