Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-06-13
THE A CONVENTION.

The Democratic Conservative Convention
of this State brought its labors to a close on
the morning of the 9th instant, after a con-
tinuous session of nearly twenty-four hours.
The general character of its work must COM
mend its labors to the party throughout the
State. There was, pervadiug a large majority
of the assembled delegations, one all prevail
ing sentiment of harmony, in favor of united
action. Local and personal questions were,
with firm persistence, excluded from the plat
form. Every nomination was made unan-
imous. Our delegates to the National Com
vention were sent untrammeled by instructions,
and a spirit of charity in minor differences of
opinion inculcated. In fine, it is safe to say,
that if the same spirit should animate tho
National Convention at st. Louis, q Demo-
cratic victory in the coming presidential con-
test will be assured, while without this broad
and catholic charity and liberation, defeat is
inevitable. If the party triumphs at all, it
must triumph on tho principles and in the
spirit of the West Virginia platform.
In regard to the ticket nominated, it is, as
a whole, an admirable one. However in
dustriously rumors of the weakness of Mr..
Matthews had been circulated, the first ballot
proved their fallacy. The Democracy of the
State spoke out in no equivocal language in
his favor, and Mr. Eastman, his most formi>
dable rival, was among the first to recognize
the verdict, and to move that the nomination
be declared unanimous Tho friends of
Judge Green will be gratifed at the large
vote recorded in his favor; while those who
preferred Mr.. TIayers will be gratiied by the
magnanimity of the friend who withdrew his
uame, in order to promote the harmony of the
Convention. This action gained him many
new friends, and increased the admiration of
the old ones.
We are not advised of the personal pref
erences of the delegates to st. Louis, but we
think it may be safely said that the prevail
ing sentiment is in favor of a Western man,
and that the general resultant of their views
would point to Governor Hendricks as most
likely to receive the vote of West Virginia.
SUPREME CoURT.-The June term of the
Supreme Court of Appeals met on Wednes,
day at Wheeling, Judges Raymond, Moore
and Green being present.
Judge Raymond, President, formally an
DOunced the resignation of Judge John s.
Hoffman, of Clarksburg. He also stated that
in his opinion, with which Judge Moore
agreed, that the act of the Legislature au-
th@orizing the Governor to fill the vacancy &C,
casioned by the death of Judge PAUL, By ap-
pelntment, was constitutional, and Judge
Green, who had received the appointment,
was legally a member of the Court. Accord
lngly the latter gentleman was invited to o
seat on the Supreme bench.
ROANOKE CoLLEGE.-We are in recei,
of the Catalogue of Roanoke College, CSaler,
Va,) for its twenty>third session, IS75-'7G,
which gives for the institution quite a favor
able showing. The Commencement of this
College will occur on the 18th instant. Hon.
A N. Waddell, NJ. c., of North Carolina,
Will deliver the address before the literary sou
%cieties, and Rev. j. H. Barclay, CT Baltimore.
the address before the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. General Saigo, commander
in>chief of the japanese army, and his score
tary, Ziro HidOka, now at the centennial x-
hibition, have accepted an invitation to be
present.
Col. ROb't W. Baylor, of this COUNTY.
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the
State Oranges of West Va and Maryland, is
announced to deliver an address before the
members of Mercer Grange, No. 800. at a
Basket Picnio" in the grove at Mountsyille
ohurch' LoudOun county, Va, to-day.
The Republican State Executive Com.
mittee Of West Virginia have issued a cali for
the State Offices and for Presidential eisc,o-s
to be held at Parkersburg on the 9th Of Juiv'
Ex>Spenker Blaine got on the ramna9e
In the House of Representatives again last
week, and on Sunday became suddenly in
and remained for five hours in an unconscious
state.
The election in Oregon on the 9Th inst.
resulted in the election of the entire dem
ocratic State ticket and a msjo1ity of both