The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-08
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Letters from the People
POLITICS AND CANDIDATES
MINERAL COUNTY.

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PIEDMONT, W. Va, May 6, 1872.
Editors Of the Register:
The action OF the Cincinnati Conven-
ton makes it our duty to express our
sentiments with regard to the real
interests involved in the issues Of the
approaching contest. We have unmis'
taxable evidence of the fact that the
Liberal Republicans are striving for
both party and national ascendency.
In their acts they ignore the existence
of the Democratic party, and its inter
ests can in no way be advanced by the
course of this disafected wing Of the
old Radical faction. We cannot, there
fore, expect any assistance from tffem.
The Labor Reform, whose policy is in
fragrant conflict with Democratic prin =
ciples, will doubtless select Judge Davis
as it's leader, and we well know it is
composed of another body of alienated
Radicals, whose platform is in open
aotagonism with the most vital con-
Germs of the Democracy. So we need
not look for aid from that quarter.
The third party is the one to be headed
by Grant, whose administration for the
past four years has convinced the world
Of its wicked purpose. With the pres
ent disorganization of the opposing
parties, it will be a very easy matter
for the Democrats, (shou1d they hold
aceN together and guard against wranghng
and dissention) to select some good,
staunch man and place him
in the Presidential chair. Our
circumstances, at present. are sim
liar to the political status Of the
abolition party, when the opposition
weakened itself by division and conten-
ton, and contributed materially to the
election of Mr.. Lincoln. Let ss then
be united and act in concert, and the
confusion and dsmay of the Radicals
will add strength and number to our
ranks and crown our efforts with a
signal victory. We are using every
exertion to carry our State ticket and
as such we would beg leave to propose
the name of Governor J. j. Jacob as a
candidate for the high and honorable
position Of Judge Of the Court OF Apo
peals. We also wish our esteemed
citizen, ex.Judge Allen to be put in
nomination for the Judgeship Of this
district, than whom there can be none
found more deserving. He once filled
such an office with credit, honor and
distinction, and it is the general wish OF
his fellow citizens that he will again
become the recipient of their favor, as
his past services attest his merit and
lead US 10 believe him highly worthy OF
any honor within the gift of his State.
We also take pleasure in recommending
our worthy and meritorious citizen.
Mr.. Delius O. Maupin, editor Mineral
county Record as the candidate to
represent US in our next State Senate.
Mr.. NJ. is gentleman well quail
flied for the duties of the
Office and is too favorably known to the
voters of his district to speak generally
of his merit. His sterling principles
and strict adherence to the Democratic
cause when it needed advocates, has
won for him many friends and made
him popular and prominent among his
fellow citizens. We hope Mr. NJ. will
not hesitate to announce himself as a
candidate for the office in question, and
we will assure him of a strong support
and successful campaign.
We noticed in the last issue Of the
Record that a call had been made on
our friend Colonel G. F. Sims to declare
himself a candidate for the office OF
Chief Justice Of Mineral county, and
we regret to learn from:Colonel S. that
he will decline that honor, as he feels
it his duty 10 make personal sacrifice
to serve his fellow citizens in q more
humble capacity.
You see, Mr.. Editor, that Mineral
county and Piedmont will do their
duty. The above ticket is the general
choice of this portion Of the State for
candidates to fill the higher offices.
You will excuse me for troubling
YOU with few words about Piedmont,
but if you could hear the sounds of in
dustry, and witness the signs ofimprove-
ment you too would laud its praise as
| am inclined to do. We have many
new buildings going up. Prosperity
smiles in every quarter. Though a
busting, dusty place, we claim to offer
many inducements. to other industry
and facilitate enterprise. Piedmont is
not destitute Of pleasure and attractions
even to the stranger and sojourner. We
are having very interesting quarterly
meeting at the s. NJ. Church. There
was much feeling manifested last night.
Mr.. Brooks, its pastor, seems to be an
exemplary christian, and his venerable
appearance leads us to think that he is
destined to prove father in Israel"