The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-04
The .Whittemore Club.
Written for The Democrat.
NUMBER SIXTEEN

Sueurfo,t, who gave full report of the
proccediu :sOf the Parkcrsburg Conven-
ton.
Mr.. JAN GRANT said that it was cur
rcntly reported that many radicals in tho
county, and including the three whose
expenses had been paid to and from the
Convention, denied that negroes were en-
titled to the same rights in the Conven.
ton as themselves. This was lie, and
they knew 1t; for in some instances COL
ored men had cast the vote Of whole
counties in that Convection. If they
were ashamed of the niggers, let them
leave the party. He would inform them
that no matter how well they got along
with the colored females in the kitchen,
they would have to acknowledge the men
publicly before the world, if they expect
cd to get their votes.
Mr.. POPLAR said that in behalf OF the
white delegates to the Parkcrsburg Con-
vention it was proper that he should re-
ply TO the remarks of his distinguished
colored friend, Mr.. Jam Grant. 1t was
true, as that gentleman had asserted, that
the expenses of the white delegates had
been paid by the Club, but hoped that no
member would allow the rebels to hear of
it. AS to denying that negroes were del
egates that had only been donc amol 6
weakened, radicals, for fear that they
might l.aye the party. He Clr. Pop
lar) regarded colored men as being fully
as good as himself, aud some Of them
good deal better; and the other delegates
had instructed him to say the same for
them.
Mr.. GRANT said he didn't believe much
in policy" but for the sake Of harmony
he would accept the apology,
DR.. LENGTHY said he would like to
know what had become Of the Deputy Sec.
rotary. Mr.. D. @. Lurk.
Mr.. BoosRoD replied that Mr.. D. 9.
Lurk had gone up the river to call upon
Mr.. Crawley and other liberal republicans
in that section. l
Mr.. DodsEnRY said that it was doubtless
very good trick in Mr.. D. G. Lurk to
offer himrelf upon the altar Of the party !;
but wa, afraid that the sacrifice was need
less, and would be an Improbable jos to
the distinguished parsonage vile until re-
Gently has, in company with Mr.. Straw.
den. filed all tho Offices in the county.
Dr.. LESonrnY said that in oil proba-
bility Mr.. D. G. Lurk would DO elected
by large majority to pick up Lis carpet
bag and tote it back to Ohio; and would
therefore suggest that committee on
obituary notice be appointed by the Chair.
Mr.. GrMpsos said be took pleasure in
sccondipg the motion; and would take
bis davy il be wouldn't like TO DO Chair.
man. z az
THE motion prevailing, the Chair ap.
pointed Mcssrs. Gympson, Dogberry and
Fetish on that Committee.
Mr.. PopLAR said that As liberal re-
publican. and friend Of Mr.. Lurk, be
should enter hi, protest against any puch
proceedings. 1856
Dr.. LENGTHY remarked that man from
whom the smell Of niger State Con-
vention had not yet blown away, should
hold bis peace, and let decent men have
the floor.
Mr.. JAN GRANT deprecated such I'm.
guagc as that used BY Dr. Lengthy Mr..
Poplar was brevct-negro and was en-.
titled to negro's privilegos-iu or out II
q Convention.
Dr.. LENGTHY replied that be was per.
fecsly willing to accord to Mr.. Poplar ell
tho honors pertaining to o breYet-nigger,
or full-blooded one, for. that matter.
Mr.. Boossos said he'd DO id if be
didn't tell his fathef-in.law abou. this
fuss; md somebody would DO struggling
around for vote this fall.
Mr.. DooDERRr said il was but natural
that Lurk and Crawley should DO kindred
spirits-they had done the dirty work Of
the party, aud now were fools enough to
suppose the party would pay them for it
The Democrats might pay them-iu the
rirer-some day, and that and The hearty
contempt Of both sides would DO all the re-
ward they would get.
Dr.. Wales remarked that unless lar.
mony prevailed ii would be impossible for
the Club to accomplish anything and he,
as thorough republican, opposed any.
thing which would be detrimental to our