The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-10

following resolution and recommend its
adoption:
fha. vote Of thanks be rendered to
the Chairman and members Of tho re-
firing State Executive Committee for
the very efficient and successful man
nOr in which they have discharged the
responsible duties dGvslViug upon
thom.
All OfWhich is respectfully submit
ted.
II. F. FlsuER, Chairman.
G. W. NrALg, Secretary.
1t was thOn moved to proceed at
once, in accordance with the rules, to
tho nomination Of candidates for the
several officers to DO voted for at the
ems Iing election. Mr.. L. W. Wilson,
Of jefferson, after n brief culogistic
speech, nominated johnson N. Cam
den, Esq ofWoOl, as q candidate for
the Office of Governor. The nOmina.
ton was warmly seconded by several
delegates, and, no other name being
proposed, Mr.. PendletOn moved that
the nomination DO made by Rcclama'
ton. The motion was adopted by a
unanimous and enthusiastic vote, aud
amid loud cheers and calls for CAM
den, that gentlemen camo forward and
addressed tho ConTentiOu Substantially
as follows:
Br. President and Gentlemen Of hc
Contention
! thank you for tic honor conferred
upon mo by this nomination. 1t is
especially gratifying to mo, since it is
the second time you have hOuOred me
with your confidence for the highest
Office in tue State; and gentlemen, !
am aware that am chiefly indebted
for the unanimity with which this nom
inatiOn has been accorded to me, to
the fact that | entered tho canvass and
met defeat in tho darkest days Of our
party organization.
may remind you that this is the
first time in the history of our State 10
which We have met in convention as n
political majority.
Less than two years ago the people,
inspired by sense Of justice, declared
against the Radical party, by elocting
the Democratic and Conservative can.
didates. But they camo into Office
embarrassed apd hcdgcd around BY
laws aud constitutional provisions,
framed for party organization aud pc.
litical purposes, entirely at variance
with tue liberal policy Of the Demo-
cratic party, as stated in tho issues Of
the canvass upon which they were
elected.
Little could be lonc to carry out
the purposes to which tho party was
pledged until material changes could
be made in the constitution and laws
Of our State. These changes have been
gradually accomplished.
Tho registration system, devised and
executed to prevent the voter from
voting, has disappeared from our stat
uLcs. Tho DISTINGUISHING amendment
no longer exists. But Legislation and
amendments to tho Constitution could
not effect all tho changes necessary.
The last and GROWING act in tho meas.
ures Of reform demanded by tho pGo.
pie, is the Constitution to DO submitted
for your ratification at the next cleo
ton. It's adoption is beyond oil
reasonable doubt, and the careful study
given to the wants and interests Of tho
State by tho distinguished men who
framed it, will make it long remain a
monument TO their wisdom, patriotism
and moderation. Tho ratification Of
this Constitution and tho election Of
officers under it, will place tho State
fully under Democratic control. and
We, as q party, will DO responsible for
its future.
| acccptthc nomination just rendered
me for Governor under tue proposed
Constitution with tull appreciation Of
the responsibilities assume, and with
the full determination, on my part, to
discharge tho duties Of the Office faith
fully and honestly for the best inter
ests Of the people Of the whole State,
yielding nothing Of the influence Of the
position topromOtO tho interests Of any
one section Of The. State over another,
either by legislation or fayoritism Of
any kind.
We arc just completing The First dc.
calc Of our existence as a State. The
second will commence with tho alOp.
tiOn Of the new Constitution. Let US
aim to make tho second as conspicuous
for progress aud general prosperity ns
the first has been evGntful in history.
Tho nomination Of Attorney General
being next in order, Mr.. Patton, Of
Monroe, after q very eloquent and for.
ciblo speech, nominated Major Henry
Mason Mathews, Of Grcenbrier county.
The nomination was seconded by
Judge Ward, Of Cabcll, and Mr.. Pen.
dlctoa, Of Ohio. DIr. KcrchcYal, Of
Hampshire, nominated Joseph sprigg,
Of Hardy, the present incumbent, for
reelection. Mr.. Hall, of Wctzcl,
spoke in favor Of Mr.. 'sprigg's nOni.
nation, but, at Mr.. Sprlgg'B request,
bis name was subsequently withdrawn,
whereupon Mr.. Pandlcton moved that
the nomination OF Mr., Mathews bn