The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-10-03

lection.
The Governor spoke of the cIanor that
has been raised about the execution Of the
law, and rcferrel again to the
interview he had with prominent Demo-
Gratis in relation to this matter in the whit
err of 1869. Mr. Lamb said that if he
were Governor he would see that the laws
we're executed. This was what he had
tried to do. lie knew Craven Berry to
be an upright and honest man, and had
never before heard any doubts cast upon
his loyalty. He knew Judge E. B. Hall
to be q loyal man and had never before
heard that he at any time had any sym
pathy with rebellion. He was indignant
that Judge Chaplinc should be called
"Joe." He made an elaborate defense Of
his action in issuing blank commission
for a Board of Registration. in Jefferson
county, and tri'd to make it appear that
this. vas. upon the eve of an election; that
he knew not whom to trust; that no names
had beer presented, and he was therefore
compelled to issue his commission in blank
to. be filled byfhis agent with tie names of
trusty men. The Grand Jury in Jefferson
county had every facility for inquiring into
the facts, and could find no indictment.
They had been given to understand that if
they indicted anybOdyssfor violation of the
election laws..they would be themselves in
diCtcdssand punished.
The Governor said that in the case Of
DR.. Caldwell, of Greenbrier, the facts do
not appear that Cal abused the law.
He had.himself been recently in that cOuu-
try, andiouud that. although CaIdwelFs
administration Of the law was "perpendic-
ular," it was no abuse. Upok the COM
bined Recommendation of-hoth Union men
and rebels in that section, he had appoint
ed Snediker in Caldw ellis stead. He be-
lieved that there was no Law on the statute
book moro fairly administered than the
registration law. Whatever abuses Of the
law have been committed are mainly on
the Democratic side. He had been told
that there are upon the registry in Green
brier county to-day. twenty-five men who
were engaged in tire rebellion.
Tho Governor then referred to tho en-
forcement act Of Congress, and stated that
a circular had been issued by the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. declaring
that anybody who took or offered to take
the test oath was entitled to be registered
and to vote. He alluded to the arrest Of
registrars; to the instructions Of the At
torney General ofthe United States; to the
action of the Grand Jury at Clarksburg;
and to the opinion Of Judge Bond in the
McElwee case. He alleged that where
there was one republican voter improperly
registered d, there are ten Democrats.
His hour having expired, the Governor
took his seat and Mr.. Walker spoke thirty
minutes in reply. OF Mr.. Walkers last
speech, we regret that We have no notes.
1t was an eloquent and searching analysis
ofthe Governors defense, detecting aud
piercing the weak points with unerring
skill and merciess severity Every ref
uge assumed by the Governor was assailed
and demolished, and perfect torrent of
keen but decorOus invective was poured
upon the many faults and errors ofhis ad-
During the delivery Of their respective
speeches, both Golf and Stevenson seemed
to be "rowing up stream" laboring hard
but effecting little. There was no enthu-
siasm whatever for radical sentiments, and
what they seemed to consider their With
est sallies and most eloquent sentences fell
still-born and without response from the
crowd. On the other hand, both Davis
aud Walker, especially the latter were fte-
quently applauded and excited tho audi
cnce to many displays Of enthusiasm. Dur
ing the delivery Of 6lr. StevensOn's speech
the audience steadily dispersed. One after
another went out, until his Excellency was
talking to many empty benches. When
Mr.. Walker roso to reply, the exodus was
checked aud some who had gone out re-
turned and listened attentively to tile close.
Altogether, it was glorious day for the
Democracy IN Brooke, and Its fruits Will
be manifested in the increased majority the
county will give in favor of good govern
ment and honest white men, on the 9th
Of October Wheeling Register.
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