Middletown transcript., 1872-08-17
The State Convention.

The Democratic State Convention which
assembled at Dover on Tuesday last was
large, and we'll attended notwithstanding
the intense heat Of that day. The dclcga-
,ions were nearly all full. and. with the
exception Of some confusion caused BY the
reading Of resolutions plcdging the Dcmoc-
racy to the support Of the Baltimore nom
inccs, which were properly aud promptly
tabled. perfect harmony and good humor
prevailed. and everything passed of quiet
ly and pleasantly. Gusts W. Wright,
Esq. was nominated for Congress on the
frs. ballot, receiving 10 votes. On the
motion Of S. e.. Biggs, Esq. the nomina-
tion was then declared unanimous. Hon.
VIM. g whi,cley Of New Castle. DR.. Al
Der, whi,clcy Of Kent. and Geo. W. vii.
lin. Esq. Of Sussex. were chosen for Pres
idential Electors.
Tho action Of the gentlemen who CON-
posed that convention in voting down the
resolutions pl.dging the Democracy Of
Delaware to the support Of Greeley and
Brown, was manifestation Of prcpon.
.crance Of good. sound sense in that body,
aud perfectly in keeping with the liberal,
honest aud independent course which has
always characterised the Delaware Dcmoc-
racy. Knowing the diversity Of opinion
iu regard to tho action Of the Baltimore
Convention among the voters Of the party,
and the absolute necessity Of maintaining
perfect peace and harmony in our ranks,
willing, too. to accord to others the privi-
lcgc they themselves rxrrcisc--of voting
according to the dictates Of their own in-
clina,ions, they refused to follow the ad
vice Of the petty disorganizcrs and would
be dictators Of the Delaware Mtelliyeneer
and Sussex journal type, who wish to
read out Of d" the counsels Of the party >
all who do not agree with them. and by
nm overwhelming vote refused to break up
: the Democratic party Of Delaware.
Too much conmendation cannot be be-
slowed upon the gentlemen who composed
the Primary Meetings. and who carefully
and poiaiediy selected the delegates with
special reference to \ representation Of
she views Of oh Democrats. Had they
Tot.,wcd the advice Of those men who,
wise IN their own concei,s. aud exceeding.
ly anxious To show their love and zeal foI
their new faith, declare that they will no,
support any man who will not vote fo'
Horace Greeley. they would have split tbs
Democratic party irretricv,bly. and rcud
cred the election Of the Republican Stat,
ticket certain.
J. Those mcn who urge the doctrine tha
Democrats who will not vote for Greeley
should hare no voice in the counsels o
the party" are NOT Democrats at heart
aud have no lose foe the party sad no de
sire for its success. They have. perhaps
q wish to see their chosen idol clcctc,
president. with the hope Of pro6ting there
BY. but unless they can have men Of thci
ewn class on the ticket they care nothing
for its success
Gusts W. Wright. Esq. the Congress
ional nominee. We do no. know personally
but his reputation Is we'll known. and fron
that We believe him to be we'll qualified /
represent tho State in the National Legis
la,urc with great credit to his constituent
aud to himself
Mr.. Wright is . native Of Sussex Coun
ty; son Of Gardner Wright. Esq. A
ter graduating at esllese. he read Law i
the Office Of Hon. Willard Salisbury
in Gcorgc.o IN. md has been practisih
nv at the Bar Of Sussex County for abou
ten years. TIC vas Secretary Of State IN
der Govcrnor Salisbury. and discharge
the duties Of his position with great cred
10 himself. aud satisfaction to his friends
and. II elected. he will, no doubt. periorr
tho duties Of his new position with equ,
credit and ability.