The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-07-28

ulations of public officials; has defended
their preparations; rewarded them with
tokens OF favor, and sheltered then
from the legitimate consequences Of
their crimes.
1t has, by discriminating legislation
and heavy taxes, driven many OF our
best citizens to seek new homes IN the
far West.
1t has destroyed local self government
concentrated power in the hands OF
cliques at the court houses, ana has SO
arranged for the collection and disburse-
ment of county moneys as to greatly In
convenience the holders OF claims, and to
foster at the county seats class of money
changers, shavers and sharpers.
1t has with wasteful extravaganza ap.
proprlated money for bogus railroads,
boom companies. and the like, with un.
usual privileges, for the exclusive bene-
fit of bankrupt corporations.
We, therefore, demand such amend.
ments to the Constitution as will relieve
it from odium, incongruities, and ab'
surdIties.
The occasion which once existed for
test osths having passed away, we de-
clare ourselves opposed to their restors.
tion, Notwithstanding the charges of our
opponents to the contrary.
The general depression OF values and
industries being such rs to make the pres.
ent rate of State taxation burdensome,
we pledge ourselves to q reduction Of the
amount of taxation for general State
purposes.
We demand the abolition of the
county court; the restoration OF town.
ships and local self-government; the ex.
clusion of everything Of sectarian or
partisan character from our schools.
We demand the selection, to places OF
public positions, of men who are capable,
honest, and sober, aud the prompt and
vigorous punishment of all public men
guilty of fraud, peculation, or official mis-
conduct.
We demand the enactment of just
homestead law.
We endorse the principles Of the plat.
form of the National Republican Con-
ventlon, and we pledge to its nominees
our cordial and undivided support, recog-
nizing in the selection of Hayes and
Wheeler an endorsement of the record OF
patriotism, integrity, and true worth,
which has been written on every page OF
their history. In their nomination as
candidates for the position of President
and Vice. President, we see the exaltatlon
OF real. merit, and accord to them the
character of devoted patriots, and not
the writers of peace resolutions; the
friends of honest labor, and not the
manipulstors of political intrigues ;of real
reformers, and not pretenders; statesmen,
not politicians.
Resolved, That we welcome the COOP
Grafton of all men, OF all parties, who will
unite with use in relieving the people Of
this state from existing evils, and in the
establishment of good government.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
w. +. STEVENSON.
This report was signed by every mem
Der, but a minority report in favor Of
submitting the capital question to the
people, signed by J. w. Cracraft, j. l..
McLain. X. Burke and G. w. Smith, was
submitted.
Chester Hubbard stated that no good
could come of the discussion of this
question and therefore demanded the
previous question.
The Third district Immediately de.
clared their intention of leaving unless
they were permitted to discuss.
After a wrangle the demand was with
drawn under the lash of the Third dis
trict. Music all over the hall
Speeches were made by a number OF
Third district men, who promised great
Republican gains, while Campbell, of
Hancock, predicted the loss of 1000 votes
in the First. Its adoption will cause us
to GO home hanging our heads in shame
and giving up the contest.
MIR. Hubbard predicted that its adopt
ion would irretrievsbly swamp the party.
Mr.. Sturgiss, Of Monongalia, pro-
nounced any Republican who would not
submit 10 the action of this Convention
as traitor, and he should be spotted as
such. Ii there is one here let him appear.
The Ohio county delegates squatted
and trembled, but were afraid to open
their mouths.
Mr.. Sturgiss then presented substi-
tute, Incorporating the same idea with a
change of phraseology, which was
adopted by ayes, 1895; noes, 1892.
The platform as amended was then
adopted. Thus has the Republican party,
m convention assembled, deliberately
committed suicide. Loud are the curses
OF those who refused TO cringe under the
lash of the Third district.
Night Session.
The Committee on State Executive
COMMITTEE, reported as said committee,
Thomas II. Logan, &. II. Willard, &. e..
Cole, J. 5. Cunningham. T. Hoke. The
chairman, A. w. Campbell, and secre-
tsrv, J. II. Atkinson, were added.
Nominations for CHEERS.
Nathan Gof, Ward Laman, A. W.
Campbell, Judge Smith and Gen. Wit
cher were named Tor Governor. All
we're Withdrawn except Goa. He was
nominated by acclsmstion.
Superintendent of chools-Protessor
Crago, OF Marshall.
Auditor-Charles NJ. Shinn, Of Grafton.
Nominated by acclsmation.
Treasurer-Moses Frankenberger was
nominated over B. N. Kitchen, Of Berks
lev, who had been nominated with
great aourish on behalf Of the Changers
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