The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-04

regulations ftkc House Of Delegates we're
declared to be adopted, Mr.. Newlin then
took the eoor in favor ofthe stringent pol
icy embodied in the minority report, cut
after patient indulgence Of twenty min
utes was forced to lis SEQ. by repeated
eIsmors for the question"
The Clerk called out tile basis of repre-.
sentation for each county after which Hon.
G. D. Hubbard asked and was allowed FIVE
minutes in response to the set speech Of
Mr.. Newliu. In support of his tcrso and
forcible plea for liberal platform, Mr..
Hubbard cited the General Amnesty bill
introduced into the lower house of Con-
gress on day before yesterday, and his
time being up before be concluded, Mr..
Ncwliu again dc,runded the floor. Gre
newcd confusion, aud cries "enough." !"
'foo lote," and "ques.ion" on oil sides.)
The question being on the adoption Of the
minority report the vote resal,eds Ayes.
2oo, nays, 4la. tremendous chcefing.)
The original resolutions Of tbs minority
were then put to vote, and adopted rira
uoce by an overwhelming majority. The
cheering which followed vas absolutely
deafoning, aud for few moments tho DEL
cgatcs comninglcd in joyous and mutual
congratulations. The harmonious shout
"now go ahead" by rural delegate was
Immediately needed by motion that the
Convention now proceed to make the NOM
inatious ofthc State Republican ticket,
which was carried.
THE NOMINATIONS. =.
The FIRST one named for Governor was
the present incumbent, Hon. w. Z. Stew
enson, of Wood, and the other A. W.
Campbell, Esq. Of Ohio. The latter
nomination having been withdrawn BY Mr..
John-R. Hubbard, who referred to pub
lishcd card from Mr.. Campbell declining
official positions.
Governor Stevenson was nominated by
such an bathurst Of acclnaslions as was
probably never before witnessed in any
West Virginia Convention, and continued
long after. in response to deufcning calls,
His Excollcncy bad assembled the platform
With deep aud visible emotion, Governor
Stevenson thanked tho Convection for thi.
mark Of respect and devotion from the
party Of progress. Of liberty. and civiliza'
ton; party SO liberal as 10 extend to its
defeated enemies magnanimity not ex-
ceeded in the history Of the world f1e
did not intend to indict tho Democratic
party; that was done on this s!asd this
morning. (Alludins to the speech Of
T 3. Swann.)
"lNhcn that party assembled at Charles
ton, instead Of taking steps in advance o.
old issues as its progressive members de-
sired in tue faco Of political events Of late
years, it receded tossrds tue days and er.
rors of secession and rebellion md ont of
messy graves revived those vile passions
with which i. proposes 10 defy the Rcpub-
SicsS party next October. Shall it do it ?
(Crics Of no! no / no never y All the
good that has been achieved is in danger
uuless you elect the successful nominees
Of this Convention. I shall be glad and
proud to do all l can to that eud, tu. all
the nominees cannot do aif that is re-
quired. You, all of you here must work
with us. Ifyou 60 home aud organize in
your ccuntios and townships, and work
half as bard as your political opponents
will, your victory will be overwhelming.
Will you do it? cloud cheers Of yes. yes
we will, go on.) 1 wants more emphatic
deelaratioD than that" The marks Of
appreciation aud enthusiasm this time wore
SO uproarions nnd convincing. as to satisfy
many looke,s q, much more skeptical than
bis Excclisucy, as to tue auirnus and SIN
crrity Of the Convention upon this point.
Governor Stevenson concluded his
spirited address With an apology for its
brevity, in view Of the pressing business
yet before the Convention.
For Secretary Of the State shc nomina-
tious were Captain James N. Pipes, Tie
present incumbent, and Charles M. Shlun,
Of Marion. Colonel Wells, Of Brooke,
spoke warmly 10 favor Of the latter eshdi.
date, but failing 10 produce an impres.
sion against the one armed veteran nov
occupying that position, Withdrew the
name Of Mr.. shiru, and proposed that
Captain James NJ. Pipes be renominated