The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-08
LETTER FROM JNO. o. O.PENBLETON
Editors OF the Register.

Editors OF the Register.
As one of the defeated candidates, al
low me to give my opinion of the ticket
nominated to-day, by the Democratic
County Convention. Since the nomlna-
tions were made, / have many times
been asked whether intended to support
the nominees Of the party. L now desire
to give an answer, and one of no doubtful
character. A Democrat from my earliest
youth, how could do otherwise2 Be-
lIeving in the doctrines of Jefferson and
Jackson, l find that the road to victory
is one which requires harmony and unity,
and admits Of no hating, half-hearted
work. The people of Wheeling will bear
me out in saying that never in the history
of the party has such ticket been pre-
sented to the county for its ratification.
While many citizens might have de-
sired to see others chosen, yet no one
can deny that the ticket, individually and
collectively, Is composed OF rs fine mate
rial and as sound character rs is ever
given by, or can be expected from, apollt-
icsl convention. The man who asks for
more or expects better may just MS yell
prepare "to shuttle Of this mortal coil'
and begin his journey to some other and
better land than the one with which We
are familiar, and TO which we have
grown accustomed.
In the nomination OF George r. Tin !
gle for the Sheritfslty the Democracy have
met and answered the demands Of = largY
majority of the party, and have shown
their appreciation of faithful and intelli-
gent service. Mr.. Tingle is so well and
favorably known to the entire commu-
nity that he who runs may read. His
mastery battle foI the Capital has made
his name household word in our county
and gwen him hold upon the affections
of our people which neither time nor op-
position can shake nor lessen, aud every
man who believes that the laborer IS
worthy of his hire and that gratitude Is
a living and guiding principle OF the
human heart, both can and will
give him a hearty, cordial
and enthusiastic support. When the
interests of our city were in jeopardy
MIR. Tingle has never failed, and when
duty called him to the rescue, business
and time never drew him from the cause
of Wheeling. As a lawyer, l can say
that while he has filled his present posi-
ton he has given great satisfaction to the
bar, and proven, by his indomitable en-
ergy and never-failing courtesy, that he
is Just the man the people have been
looking for.
When | see the Hon. L.. s. Jordan on
the ticket for Prosecuting Attorney, |
feel some regrets, fer l once had hopes
that my own name might be there in the
largest type you have in the REGISTER
office. But man proposes and somebody
else disposes, and "Lou" proved the better
man, by routing me and my friends,
horse, foot and dragons. MIR. }. has hosts
of friends, and will be elected, | hope, BY
An old time Democratic majority. Ii
good work be worthy of reward, if ex-
perience be a test, il learning has any
admirers, and capacity be appreciated,
"Lou Jordan" is the right man for the
position, and the man who can fill it TO
the satisfaction Of those who would de-
sire to see the laws enforced, and the
county protected from the ravages OF
the evil-doer. To every friend
who wishes me well, l say, abandon Jor-
dan and give up his cause only when the
going down OF the sun upon election
day Shall show his election by the largest
majority ever given to any candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney.
Ralph Arkle stands before you with
the experience of one official term, and
has not yet flashed in the pan. A wise
man never gives up certainty Tor an
uncertainty, and wise people will always
cling TO those who have served them well.
He who marches from certain victory
TO a doubtful contest, is neither more nor
less than a fool, and Wheeling will not
see our Assessor wax the political plank
until she has ceased to appreciate hrm
adherence TO her interests, and forgotten
,b, duty she owes 10 tried ability.
The large majority which William ii.
Caldwell received for Assessor for the
country district is an ample guarantee OF
his fitness for the office 70 which he has
been nominated. His sterling integrity
Is well known, and his age insures his
ability TO give the Office the necessary en- .
ergy and attention. Being 3 man oi
substance himself, be is responsible, and
will need no backing but such as be can
give himself
A s,udious man makes q good Judge,
and George f. Boyd is just such man.
With George Boyd..upon the bench We
shall have the benefit of the learning
which he has acquired from q long prsc-
.ice Of his profession, the even temper
which can endure wrar Cling lawyers and
the courtesy which has become
second part OF his nature. Any one
who hiss doubts about George Boyd can
call upon the members OF the bar snd re-
ceiye ample satisfaction.
Messrs. Hearn, Barr, Simpson and
Morgan make 8 good ticket for the leg.
i.lature. Messrs- Barr, Simpson and
Morgan have run the gauntlet oi lesisia'
tive honor, and therefore have the e1'
perisnce that will tell in deliberstive as
semblies. w. L. Hearn will bring tc
the House OF Delegates the weight t-e'
character, high business qualincai'on'
and a grand reputation for integrity