Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-10-07

/ Green, Logan Osbourn, John A. Thomp-
son, D. B. Lucas, 4. N. Isbell.
At this point w. L. Wilson read the
following card from u. B. Lucas, with
drawing his name
CHARLEsrowN, Sept. 29th, 1877.
TO The Nominating Contention for
J.6srson County,: !
Believing it probable that my name
may be proposed for nomination, as one
Of the delegates to the Constitutional
Convention, have placed this commu-
nication in the hands of friend to be
read to your body, in the contingency
referred to. Should my name be FRO
posed. ask that it be ,ri,hdrnmn, for
reasons partly personal, and in part con
nected with the harmony OF your delib-
erations, and the success of your candi-
dates. You have older and ADLER men,
willing to represent you, and who, if Sc
lected, will carry with them weight Of
influence which | could not command.
Let me take the liberty of impressing
upon you tho importance OF sending
yoar best men to the Convention men
whose experience, ability and knowl-
edge of constitutional law will enable
them to promote the best interest OF the
Commonwealth, and to represent with
credit the intelligence, wealth, and le-
gitimate influence of our county. Let
every man whose name is proposed to
your body, be considered as pledged,
through his friends, to support your
nominees and, if possible, let every
nomination be declared unanimous.
Above all, let no mere local prejudices
or discussions agitate your body. 1t is
only by sacrifices, harmony, and organ
ization that victory can be assured.
Although 1 do not desire at present
to receive any political nomination or
office, yet my interest in the constitu-
tional reforms SO much needed in our
State will remain undated, and it is
probable that / may take an opportuni-
ty, through the press, to express my
views more fully than ! did during our
late canvass.
In conclusion, let me call your espe-
cial attention to the subject of Railroad
Ffeigh's, and advise you to nominate
no man for the Legislature not in favor
of their Reduction to the standard fixed
by their respective charters. Such re-
duction will be an annual saving to your
County of from thirty to fifty thousand
dollars! Farmers look to your inter
est in this matter! 1t is an issue more
important to you than any other.
To my friends by whom | have been
approached, and requested to allow the
use of my name, | return my sincere
thanks, and assure them that whenever
any blow of mine can advance their IN
terest, or that ofthe County or State.
will strike boldly, and with such eff
cheney as | may be able to command.
Very respectfully,
DANIEL 3. Lucas.
John A. Thomson also declined and
his name was Withdrawn. The roll
was called and the following vote cast :
vi. Travers. 1887
r. G. Green. 706
Samuel Knott 5S2
r. NJ. Isbcll, 29
Total Vote, 1904
Mr.. Travers was declared the nomi-
nee for the Constitutional Convention
to represent the Jefferson and Berkeley
Senatorial District.
On motion of Capt Avis, the nomi-
nation was declared unanimous.
By NJ. S. Grantham, their Chairman,
the Berkeley Delegation announced
their hearty approval Of the nomination
of Hon. w. H. Travers, and pledged
him a handsome support from the peo-
pie Of Berkeley.
STATE SENATE.
Nominations for Candidate for State
Senate were as follows /:
E. Willis Wilson, T. G. Green, Lo-
Gan Osbourn, John A. Thomson, John
w. Grantham, and Col. VIM. A. Nor
gan. The five last named gentlemen
having requested a withdrawal of their
names, on nlOllOH vi l.. W. hioiui'h,
Mr.. Wilson was, after suspension Of
the rules, unanimously declared the
choice of the Convention, whereupon
the Berkeley delegation ratified it.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
The following gentlemen were pro-
posed as the County Representatives to
the State Constitutional Convention
Logan Osbourn, G. T. Butler, Samuel
Knott, G. NJ. Beethoven, Jno. A.
Thomson, Col, W. A. Morgan, T. c.
Green and Col r. w. Baylor. AT the
request of c. T. Butler and Samuel
Knott, their names were withdrawn.
Col. r. w. Baylor stated that he was
not candidate and did not desire the
nomination, and the vote being Ia ken
resulted in the selection of Logan Os
bourn, rs follows: :.......
Logan Osbourn, ... 1,5l5
G.. NJ. Beethoven, 207
;,Juo. a. Thomson, j19
Col W. A. Morgan, 433
r. G, Green, 143
Col Robt, w. Baylor, l6l
o.. Total Vote, ,Els. = .2,97S