The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-01-31
From the Daily Courier, Jan. III
Iasf Nights Caucus.

I
in the hall of the House OF Delegates
last evening to nominate Candidates
for the offices of State Superintendent,
Public Printer, and United States Sena
tor Before the hour appointed for the
assembling Of the caucus, the hall was
filled with members and their friends,
warmly discussing the topics Of the
evening. When the meeting was called
to order every Democratic member of
both Houses was in attendance.
ColonelJ NJ. Jackson, Of Wood, pro-
posed an organization by naming Hon.
James Hervey, of Brooke, as Chairman.
The nomination was unanimously rati-
fled. Messrs. George Cozad and A. E.
Knots were chosen Secretaries. On
motion Of Mr. Brannon, it was decided
that the nominations should be made
by ballot. DR.. Patrick moved to post
pone tie nomination of United States
Senator until Saturday evening Mr..
Ferguson moved to amend by postPon-
ing also the nominations Of Public
Printer and State Superintendent until
Saturday evening. After some discus
sion the postponement was voted down
by a vote IA yeas to "a nays. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Jackson, the rules of the
House of Delegates were adopted for
the government Of the meeting. Mr..
Webster moved that the caucus pro-
coed to the nomination Of candidate
for the office of United States Senator
The motion prevailing, Mr.. Davisson
placed in nomination Hon. II. e..
Davis, of Mineral Mr. Hervey nomi-
mated Hon. Daniel Lamb, Of Ohio. Mr..
Alexander nominated Hon. B. w.
Smith, of Kanawha. Mr. Cracraft
urged the nomination of Mr.. Lamb
and feelingly eulogized his ability,
character and distinguished services.
Mr.. Baker paid a high tribute to Mr..
Lambs worth as citizen, his services
as a public man and the purity of his
, private character, and earnestly advo-
Gated his nomination.
Mr.. Brannon expressed his regard
for the abilities and labors Of Mr.. Davis
and warmly urged his nomination.
Mr.. jackson complimented Mr.. Davis
qualifications for the position, eulo-
gizing him as the representative man
of the people. Mr.. Wilson had ex-
pected to vote for Mr.. Travers, but as
that gentleman was not to be placed in
nomination, he seconded the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Davis, who had contributed
so largely to Democratic success as to
entitle him to generous consideration.
Mr.. johnson followed in advocacy
of Mr.. Davis nomination.
Doctor Patrick seconded the nomlna-
ton of Colonel Smith, and referred in
complimentary terms to his public
labors his private worth and his emf
nent intellectual abilities.
Mr.. Webster also seconded the NOM
ination of Colonel Smith, whose Qualiti-
cations he fully endorsed.
The Chair appointed as tellers, Messrs.
jackson, Cracraft and Brannon
The first ballot resulted as follows /:
Davis, p; Lamb, II; Smith, T.
necessary to a choice, 26. The nomi-
nation of Mr. Davis was made unani-
nous, and that gentleman being called
out briefly made his Acknowledgements
to the caucus. :
The nomination Of a candidate for
Public Printer being next in order, MIR.
Branror pre- :entel the name of Henry
S. Walker, Of Kanawha, to whose labors
in behalf of the Democratic party he
referred in the most complimentary
terms.
Mr.. Rollyson seconded the nomina.
ton, and expressed his high apprecia-
ton of Mr.. Walkers claims to the
position.
Mr.. Jackson, Of Wood, warmly en-.
dorsed the nomination, and desired the
caucus to show by its ratification that
those who labored for Democratic sue
cess, should receive fit recognition at
the hands Of the Democratic party.
Doctor Patrick followed with an ear
nest endorsement Of the nomination,
and moved that it be made by acclama-
ton.
Mr.. Wilson seconded the motion as
he most heartily endorsed the nomina-
ton
Mr.. Walker was nominated by accla-
nation, and being called for expressed
his gratitude for the tlattering compl-
ment of which he had been made the
recipient
For State Superintendent of Public
Schools, Mr.. Carper nominated Hon.
Charles S. Lewis, Of Harrison, bearing
earnest testimony to Mr.. Lewis fitness
for the position.
Mr.. Webster nominated DR.. c. T. B.
Moore, of Mason, and advocated the
selection of that gentleman on the
ground Of his experience and capacity.
Mr.. johnson, of Wood, nominated
j. w. johnson, Of Pendleton, a gentle
man who had the misfortune to be
blind. but of whose ability to meet the
requirements of the place he entertained
no doubt.
Mr.. Ferguson favored the selection
OF Mr.. Lewis, whose services the State
would he fortunate to secure.
Mr.. Jackson urged the nomination of
Mr. Lewis, and was glad to be able to
aid in giving the State an able and
efficient officer.
Mr.. Ferguson, at DR.. Moore's request,
withdrew the name Of that gentleman,
and Mr.. Lewis was nominated by ac-
clamation. In response to call of the
meeting Mr. Lewis said he did not de,
sire to make speech, but merely to
give assurance Of his purpose to devote
his utmost ability to the advancement
of the educational interests Of West
Virginia. The caucus then adjourned.
The entire harmony and good feeling
of this meeting was the subject of gen.