The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-06-24

dictates OF his own conscience
Sixth. That so long as this restric
ton on the suffrage remains in the Con
stitution, it is TO be enforced equally
with any other part OF that instrument,
firmly, fairly, and with strict regard tc
its. terms, without prejudice TO the law
ful rights of any citizen.
Seventh. That in the conduct of our
State affairs there should be contin-
uance of the economy in all depart,
ments that has, heretofore, character,
lied the administration Of the State;
but, az mere parsimony is not economy,
there should be a vigorous effort and a
liberal expenditure, if necessary, 10
attract settlers from other States and
countries, without whom the State
must for long time remain TO a large
extent undeveloped
Eighth. That in the rapid decrease
Of the public debt, together with the
constant, uniform reduction in the rate
of taxation, we recognize the happy
results of a policy which while pre-
serving inviolate the public faith, has
had constantly in view the lcsSening of
the burthens of the people.
Ninth, That, as it cannot be doubted
that there are many who have not here
tofore acted with the Republican party,
who now acquiesce in the result of its
policy and who recognize that the pub
lie welfare will not be promoted by
further attempts to re open settled
/ issues, and as there is no reason why
such persons should not he in practical
and harmonious cooperation with the
Republican party; we, therefore, invite
all such persons, as in good faith abide
the decisions of the war, desire to see the
complete eXtinguishment Of political in
equalities and the restoration of an era
of charity and good feeling, to unite
with the Republican party in carrying
these measures into effect
This report was signed by c. D. Hub
bard, H. Cresswell, B. D. Williams, G.
w. Atkinson, George Evans w IT, II.
Flick and j. y. Wisner.
| General Northcott submitted lh" fol
lowing
MINORITY REPORT.
The undersigned, a minority Of your
committee, concur With the majority in
the lst, ID, I'd, 4th, Gth. Ith, Srh and
9th resolutions, adopted hy the major
ity, and recommend their adoption, but
are enable TO agree with the views ex-
pressed by them in the 18th resolution,
and they offer the following a. ,ubsti-
tute for the fourth and fifth resolutions.
and recommend its adoption.
r. ). NuRTHCoTT,
GEORGE {. STURGISS,
j. W. llEAvNEE,
CYRUS NEwLIN.
RGSolced That we recognize as
solemn pledge the declaration OF the
Republican party made in National
Convention at Chicago, and we favor
the removal of the disqualitications and
restrictions imposed upon the late. reb-
els in the same measure a. their spirit
of loyaltyIwill direct and as may be
consistent with the safety of the loyal
people, and recommend such legislation
as may he necessary fully to carry ont
this object.
OF course, the submission of Two re-
ports, the friends of each one ambitious
to make their hantling the standard of
party faith, brought on lively debate.
This was mainly participated in by G.
D. Hubbard, of Ohio, and CYRUS New
lin, Of Monroe. The Convention dis
graced itself 10y trying several times to
choke oil Newlin with cries of ques-
ton. The disgraceful SrcncS Of this
squabblc ended in the adoption Of the
majority report.
xou,x,r,ov< ror c,,,pxop
W, +: Stevenson was placed IN noml-
nation Tor reelection
\. W. CampheIl was presented, ana
withdrawn hy John Il. Hubbard.
Ihereupon, Stevenson was nominated
by acclamatlon. Beng called Tor, Gov.
Stevenson came upon the platform and
accepted the nomination. not he said,
50 much because 1t was posi-
ton of honor and responsibility, but
because it was rendered 10y a pro
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brought peace out of war and order ont
of confusion. \ party that was willing
TO extend magnanimity mcqualed and
unexpected. lie did not want to indct
the Democratic party here; that had
already been done. The strongest ar
gument III favor OF Republican, rule,
he found in the thousand intelligent
men here. When the Democracy met
in Charleston, they went back to the
grave oi secession ana dragged up me
vllcSt passions ana preIudlcrS. ana with
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