The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-26

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this State in the late Gubernatorial con-
test by reasons too apparent for q mo-
ment's doubt, from which the enemies Of
the Democratic party have been inspired
with new courage to compass the over.
throw OF the freedom Of the people, and
re establish the odious tyranny from
which they have so recently boon emanci'
pated; and
"WHEREAs, The Democracy are desir.
Gus Of a perfect union Of that party IN this
State to resist the innovations upon the
time. honored usages Of the party, (Which
were always unerring guides 10 equality,
freedom and power, and which recognize
the rights Of all, and the sacrifice OF none
Of our former friends who choose to re-
unite with Us In the maintenance Of the
cherished principles Of the founders Of our
government; and
WHEREAS, A failure TO conform to
conventional arrangements Of the great
Democratic party OF this State did,
as 1t always Wfil, carry the germs Of Ia
tality-disunion and defeat at the polls
and 10 avoid this inevitable calamity, the
Democratic party feel constrained to real.
firm its cardinal doctrine, which Is that
the will OF the majority Of the Democratic
party, as expressed through It's delegates,
should at all times be respected, and the
unity Of It's organization vigorously and
cheerlully sustained. And with renewed
and resolute determination TO maintain
our organization Tor the promotion Of our
cause and to repair our late defeat, We
pledge anew 10 its organization and its
objects our earnest and faithful support;
and in the accomplishment oIits high pur.
poses, we invite the cooperation oil all,
without reference 10 past political status
or course, who are willing or DESTROYS OF
securing the public good through Demo
cratic agency and organization. we be-
lieye that differences upon questions Of
party policy should be settled in Demo
cratic councils, and that opposition TO
Democratic candidates and measures
should be the province alone OF those who
desire the destruction Of the Democratic
party. It Is therefore, "a 4
"ReS0lped, That the continued ascen-
tlency of the Democratic party IN west
Virginia Is essential 10 the well'being OF
the people and Is best calculated to pro-
mote the prosperity Of the State; that to
maintain this supremacy and ascendency,
unity Of action among the Democratic
members of Legislature and harmony In
their councils, are Of paramount import
anCe.
"AEs0lrsd, That the experience Of the
past and d prudent forecasting OF the
future alike indicate that the surest, safest
and most elective reliance for Democratic
success will be found in the wisdom with
which public representatives OF the Dem
ocrAtic party are sustained by tue press
and organs OF public opinion, and the
hearty unanimity with which they snail
receive Democratic support; and we can
not look with indifference on the silence
OF the organs of Democratic principles,
which have failed TO refute gross misrep-
reservations and detraction Of Democratic
men and measures, especially when the
have assumed Inc
magnitude Of o system oil attack wlthou!
eliciting indignant condemnation and ap'
propriaie defence from those on whom
The Democracy have relied, and suppos,,
ed they possessed claims oi fairness ana
the legitimate exposition of policy. !,
"ReSoIred, Tha! the primary object oil
LEGISLATION should be to redeem the
pledges on which the Democratic party
was placed in power; to secure equal
rights TO the people, retrenchmeut and
reform in financial administration, protec'
ton and encouragement 10 material inter-
csts and enterprises, and the steady ad'
vancement and development oil the
State"
The first part oil the resolutions IS main:
" devoted to coaxing back to the 1910
Of those recreant democrats, who claimed
the right to vote their sentiments at the
August election, without regard to the
dictates OF liking Caucus" Whether they
can be seduced by such Establishment, re-
mains to be seen. ] think they can not
soon forget the bitter manner in which
they have been treated this winter, In the
person OF Gov. Jacob. They haven't much
"spunk" II they do. =.
The other point made Is against the
democratic press, for their failure 10 en-
dorse the recess per dlemr and other
proceedings.ol the Legislature. Gentlemen
don't get angry, because your press is hon
est enough, to condemn your short COM
ipgs. A little judicious scolding does
great donl of good sometime. .
A portion Of the citizens OF Charleston
give a grand entertainment tonight at the
Hale House, to the members OF the Leg
islature. have no doubt that the supper
will be a grand success, for whatever
Messrs. Rand, Clarkson, d Carol, the GILL
cient, gentlemsnly and courteous officers
OF the Hale House, undertake In that line,
is bound to be perfect In every particular.
The House Committee on Taxation and
Finance has reported back the Senate
bill fixing tho salaries Of the various
officers OF the Government, recommend
ing lis passage with sundry amendments,
One Of the amendments proposes to strike
out "the Board oil Public Works., and in
sert "the Governor" in the section pro
viding for the appointment Of o Janitor
for the public buildings. This Is the way
the bill originally read, but you Will re-
member the Senate struck out the Gov
ornor and inserted the Board Of Public
Works. | can't understand this Ection OF
Mr.. Dnvenports Committee, for the ma
iority Of the House has been very bitter
against the Governor, unless It Is "a sop
thrown out to Cerberus," In conformity
to the c9axing.back resolutions abovere'
cited. $500
The two reports on the charges against
the Public Printer have not yet been
called up for action. 49,
Tho Capital question still sleepeth, and
I'm very much afraid that the cham.
payne aud overflow Of wit tonight will
drown Il entirely out.