The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-07
DIR NEXT u. y. SENATOR.

WESTON, November 3, 1874.
Editors of the Register 49,. 81,
Now that the political battle has been
fought, the victory won, and the smoke
of war has cleared away, it is proper
that we should consider the work before
US and our duties III the premises. Cor
victory in this State was complete and
brilliant onc-a victory ofthe people I'M
aided by party machinery, and without
the intervention of politicians.
1t will be part OF the duty of the
Democratic Legislature recently chosen,
to elect II Senator 10
represent this State in part
in the Congress Of the United
States. The names of a number oi dis
tinguishcd gentlemen have been men
toned. Some of these gentlemen are de-
serving recognition and promotion by
the party for services rendered the peO-
pie since the formation ofthe State and
during the times of dark oppression by
the Radical party. Among this class
one name stands out conspicuous: that OF
Hon. j. y. Camden, of ParkersburS.
Mr.. Camden was one of the first men
in the State To- step forward to JOIN III an
effort to organize the Democratic party,
after the establishment Of the prOScrip-
ton and ruinous rule Of the Radical party
in West Virginia. He has ever since
been a constant and untiring co-wOrker
in the cause ever ready to aid in the good
work with his work, his influence and his
means.
In 1868, he accepted the nomination
for Governor, at ii time when there was
no hope Of success, and when the only
object to be achieved was to form
and strengthen the nucleus of Il
party which should ultimately strike
the fetters of prescription from
the limbs of $4,000 of our white brethren
in this State, who had been not only dis
franchised but de-citizcnzicd by the
brutal party then in power, headed by
Archy Campbell, Foreman, Stevenson
L. Co. Mr.. Camden conducted this CAM
paign with vigor, and through his efforts
great inroads were made into the ranks
of the enemy.
In the splendid canvass of 1870 in
which victory pcrchcd upon our banners,
although not candidate, Mr.. Camden
did yeoman service. Throughout the
canvass, he labored rs hard and effectively
as if he had himself been the bearer Of
our standard and our flag.
In 1872. Mr.. Camden was for the sec
ond time unanimously chosen AS the
champion of our cause to lead Us, rs our
candidate for Governor. He made an
able and industrious canvass, and, al
though defeated himself by the perfdy
of those who had received the honors Of
the party at his expense, he saved the
new Constitution, the adoption of which
had been made Democratic Measure.
Other leaders who aided in
bringing the party into powcrand thus dis
enthrllling the people and restoring to
them peace and prosperity, have been
rewarded with honors and profits. Mr..
Camden has never vet held an office of
any kind, nor has he received any emOl-
ument whatever from the pnblic whose
interests nc has always willingly and lib
orally served.
Mr.. Camden is in the prime of life, is
a inc business man and is possessed of a
liberal education. He has all the quail
ties to make him valuable and Intuen-
tia! member of the Senate of the United
States. The legislature cannot bcstow
this important position upon more
worthy man, or one who will dc the State
more service. W.