Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
The Centennial Meeting at Wheel
ing.

The Wheeling papers OF last week
contained full accounts of the Centen-
NAL meeting there. 1t was held at the
Opera House and largely attended by
the leading citizens and representatives
of all the industrial interests of that en-
terprising city and its vicinity.
Seats on the stage were occupied
by His Excellency, Governor Jacob,
General Jos. r. Hawley, of Connect
cut. Hon. Alex. r. Boteler, Hon. An
drew J. Sweeney, Hon. Chester d.
Hubbard, State Treasurer Burdett,
Prof. w. X. Pendleton, of Bethany
College, Hon. G. i. Cranmer, Judge OF
the Municipal Court, Captain Waller,
editor of the Register, MesSrs. A. W.
Campbell and Dana /. Hubbard, editors
of the MfeMgencer and Standard, res,
pectiyelv. Charles G. Johnson, editor OF
the Sunday Leader, besides other repre-
sentatives ofthe press.
The meeting was opened by Mayor
Sweeney, who briefly reviewed the
situation the State now occupies in re
card to the Centennial Exhibition He
then nominated as President of the
meeting, Governor Jacob, and as Sec
retaries thereof Messrs. Campbell.
Waller, Hubbard, johnson and Neu-
hansen, representatives Of the different
CITY papers. The nominees were unan-
imously elected to serve in the capaci-
ties III connection with which they were
mentioned. At the conclusion of the
business relating to organization
GovERNoH JACOB
advanced and spoke briefly in his us
ual plain and felcitous manner, treating
upon the subject of the Centennial and
the necessity of the States being repre-
sented therein. His Excellency COM
pl imented the ladies in attendance and
also Prof. Kramer's Wheeling City
Band, for their patriotism in turning
out and lending their presence to the
Centennial meeting lie then spoke OF
Gen. Hawley and Col. Boteler, who
were to be the orators Of the occasion,
as gentlemen of extended and favorable
regulations and great ability. At the
conclusion of his remarks he was warm
" applauded by the audience, after
which Mayor Sweeney stated that he
had received several letters from gen
tlemen of prominence, which he thought
proper to be read before the meeting.
The President then requested Capt
Waller to read the letters. They are as
follows:
FROM SENATOR DAVIS.
A letter from United States Senator
Davis, was read as follows:
PIEDMONT, August 25th, 1875.
Hon. n. r. Boieler, and Hon. a. j.
Suseney, Z. s. Cenfennioi Commits
si0ne,s. ". va.
GExrLEMEM-I have your circular
and letter inviting Inc to atteud the
Centennial at Wheeling, 9th instant.
| much regret I cannot be present
l hope to be with you at one OF your
other meetings.
feel deep, lively and growing in
terest in the success of our National
Centennial, and especially that our
young and growing State is well re-
presented, by showing It's great wealth
and resources in minerals, manufactures,
timber, agriculture, etc.
Between the opening, May 10Th,
and closing, Nov. 10th, OF next year, it
is estimated by good judges, that ten
millions Of people from all parts of the
world, will attend the Centennial.
! Many of this vast number will judge of
our and other States by the exhibit
made. Think it very important we
show our wealth and resources, to
induce capital and people 10 come and
settle among us.
Our State and people owe you a
large debt for the faithful services
gratuitously rendered in our interest
connected with the Centennial / ten
der you my thanks. If can in any
way aid you in your good work, please
cali on me. | will have some coal and
timber specimens prepared subject to
your order,
/ | enclose check payable to your order,
for (s25O) two hundred ard fifty dol
lars, to aid in collecting, paying freight
on articles, printing, &c, dc.
Yours with great respect
II. G. DAVIS.
Other letters were read (which we
are sorry not TO have room for this
week. from Representatives Benz. VIII
son, Matthew Fountainc MaWy, G. NJ.
Shinn, of the "Gratton Sentinel aud
others.
The Governor then introduced Elk
Gov. Hawley, Prest. of the Centennial
Commission, who made an admirable
speech which was enthusiastically re-
ceiyed. After music by the Band,
the President next introduced
HON. ALEX. f. BOTELrR,
one Of the State Cen. Commission. He
opened his remarks by abiding to the
chan res of the war, wrought since he
last spoken in Wheeling, and congrat-
ulated his audience that he now met
them in supporting SO worthy and des-
CRYING an object as the Centennial.
The celebration was not to be simply