The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-28

sequently withdrawn in order to ALLOW
Mr.. Dawes to reply to General Butler
He said that the difference between
himself and that gentleman was, tina
he proposed to build up the Republican
party on its own basis while Genera
Butler wished to enlarge its basis at tn
expense of its integrity. He Stigma
tized the efforts of the latter as anothel
new departure.
A spicy debate ensued betweeI
Messrs. Swim, of Boston, Genera
Briggs, of Pottsfeld, and others.
The motion was finally carried anc
the resolution was referred to the com
mittee on Credentials.
The committee on Permanent Organ
ization reported the name OF Hon. G
Il. Hoar, of Worcester, for President o
the Convention, with long list OF Vice
Presidents and secretaries, comprising
prominent Republicans from all the
counties of the State. Mr.. Hoar, on
taking the chairmade an address review
ing the work of the Republican party
during the administration of President
Grant. He desired the Republicans OF
the Commonwealth to look more care
fully after the condition Of those who
were supported at the public charge; to
secure a reduction OF the hours of labor,
and to generally foster the interests OF
the working class. A prayer was offer
ed by Rev. Mr.. Woods, Of Worcester,
before the opening Of Mr.. Hoar's re-
marks, at the conclusion Of which the
Convention adjourned till the afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re-assembled at a
little after $50 o'clock, and proceeded
at once to business
After little preliminary action, DR..
Loring arose to read letter from Gov.
Clanin, Withdrawing his name from the
list of candidates before the Convention.
After laying the letter down, he said ::
"And, now, gentlemen, l have word
to say for myself. am sorry to come
before you so so often, and am a little
afraid that will wear out my welcome.
For the last three years or more, COM
mencing in 1866, / stood by the mem
bers of Congress from Massachusetts,,
defending them against the action OF
Andrew johnson, and from that time to
this my name has been presented as a
candidate for the office OF Governor. |
have made no efforts myself, for did
not wish to throw any obstacles in the
way of the advancement of the Repub-
lican party. Their success is my sue
cess, and our success is the success OF
the people, the Commonwealth and the
nation. have now one more last Off
cial act to perform, and that is to with
draw my name from the list Of candi'
dates before the Convention, and leave
you to act according to your own pleas
ure Whatever you may do, be assured
| will acquiesce in your decision. This
is a sincere act Of duty, for | see men
around me who can hardly restrain their
emotion at my leaving them, and at this
time. | have reward enough"
The speakers voice became horse and
almost choaked with emotion. He
continued. 81 propose always TO be
with the party and to die in its ranks,
l now bid you farewell, | hope to meet
you some time in other fields; / shall
always think of you with the warmest
feelings Of remembrance"
Mr.. Rice, of Worcester, submitted a
resolution that the vote for Governor
be taken by committees and reported
separate until counted, so as to insure a
fair vote. He supported his resolution
with a few remarks in which he said
that after the vote was taken he wished
it to be beyond the power Of any man
to say that it was unfair. At the con-
clusion of Mr.. Rice's remarks, the Con-
vention was informed that the commit
tee on Credentials would not be ready
to report before 5 o'clock.
The Convention then adjourned with
out further action.
EVENING SESSION.
In the evening, on reassembIlng, the
committee on Credentials reported that
there were 1006 delegates. from 34l
cities and towns. No business OF any
importance was transacted, except the
taking of test vote on the question OF
OF the admission of the delegate from
Ward six, resulting as follows: For
Butler 400; for Washburne 6OI. This
establishes the fact that the antl-Butler
delegates have a majority of l4' IN the
Convention, so far as present appear
ances are concerned.
The Convention may continue IN ses'
sion during the greater portion OF the
night
WORCESTER, September q, Midnight.
-Washburne has been nominated over
Butler. The latter will abide by the
decision of the Convention. Previous
to the ballot all the candidates but
Butler and Washburne withdrew from
the contest.
WORCESTER, September 27.-William
B. Washburne, of Greenfield, was nom
mated on the first ballot, he polling 643
votes against AGA for Butler General
Butler made a speech declaring that he
intended to abide by the decision OF the
Convention. Resolutions eulogizing the
party, and urging several reforms IN the
management OF State affairs were
passed, and the Convention adjourned
at ono o'clocl 4 NJ