The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-24
PARKERS BURG.
The Congressional Conven-
ton Yesterday.
Col. Wilson Nominated by
Acclamation.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Aug. 23.

prominent men. Wetzel county alone
has over sixty of her irrepressible and
earnest Democrats here. Ohio county
has over fifty. At little after eleven
o'clock Judge Camden, chairman of the
Congressional Convention, called the
Convention to order, and before naming
presiding officer, made short address,
reviewing the history of politicalparties
in the past, and the condition of the
country at the present time. He closed
by naming as u.,,..
Permanent President, Robert ..
Blair, OF Richie.
George Creel was made secretary.
Mr.. Blair was introduced to the Con-
vention, and In n short speech struck the
key note of the campaign in announcing
the demand of the people for reform. His
remarks were loudly applauded. !.
On motion of Mr.. Davenport the first
order of business was the nomination OF
candidate for Congress.
Mr.. Hearn, of Ohio, then placed Col.
Wilson in nomination for reelection TO
the place he now holds.
George Neall insisted on nominating
Hanson Good, of Ohio county.
Mr.. Good arose and withdrew his name,
and declared that when Col. Wilson's
nomination shall have been made by sc-
clamation, he would be found upon the
stump advocating his election.
Col. Wilson Nominated.
The Convention then nominated Col.
Wilson by acclamatlon, amid great cheer
ing.
A resolution endorsing the impeach.
ment proceedings of the legislature of last
winter was adopted.
MIR. Wilson was then introduced to the
Convention, and made short and most
effective speech.
At the close of his address loud calls
were made for Mr.. Good. On his appear
ance he was received with loud cheers
and made a short speech, congratulating
the Convention on its choice of standard
bearer. He said 80
The People Demanded Reform;
Reform in the Republican party; reform
in the Democratic party; reform wher-
ever villiany may be found; therefore the
resolution endorsing the action Of the
last legislature met with his most cordial
appreciation. Mr.. Goods remarks
throughout were received with rspturous
applause.
Mr.. Delaplaine was then called for, and
respord rded briefly on the condition of the
country, declaring bis conviction that
Deliverance Was Near ai Hand.
Alexander Campbell then placed in
nomination for the position of PresIden-
,ial Elector, Robert M. Delaplaine; and
Jacob NJ. jackson was also named.
At this stage Of the proceeding, Jim
Sweeney, aided by his man Friday (Cra-
craft), introduced whereas and resolu-
ton, containing
Vile and Malicious ISLANDERS on Lewis
Baker,
AS TO his management of the funds of the
State Democratic Executive Committee,
which were at once Knocked out of the
Convention with great indignation. The
matter only served TO expose the malice
of the fellows, without injury 10 the per.
son named.
The Convention then adjourned until
after dinner. #.
Afternoon kession.
The Convention was called TO order,
and the President announced the first
business 10 be the selection OF q candidate
in addition TO Mr.. Delaplsine and Mr..
jackson. Hon. J. ID. Good was placed
in nomination By George y. Davenport,
and seconded by Col. Thompson. Mr..
Jackson's name was withdrawn.
Mr.. Horner seconded the nomination
OF Mr.. Delaplaine.
A call Of the counties was ordered, and,
as basis OF voting, each county Was
allowed ten votes for each delegate, TO
which 1t is entitled 10 in the Legislature.
Mr.. Dslaplsines name was Withdrawn,
and on motion OF Col. Alexander Camp
bell, j. II. Good was chosen by acclsma-
ton.
Resolutions Adopted.
Judge Camden offered the following
resolution:
Resolved. That this Convention heartily
approve the platform and nominees OF
the st. Louis Convention and the letter.
of accsptancs OF said nominees; md also
the platform ard nominees Of the State
Convention, held IN Charleston, and will
use all fair and honorable means 30 ehect
the election Of the same. Unanimously
| adopted.
Colonel Thompson offered the follow
ing resolutions, which were adopted:
Resolved, That this Convention heartily
comu,ends the DsmocrAtic House oi
Representatives for IL bold stand in re-
pealing the iniquitous resumption act