The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-19
Col. Ward Lnmon for Governor.

MARrINsBuRG, W. Va, Jan. 10,
Edltonor the IntellIgcncer:
The political canvass for the "Centen-
NAL Year" is fast approaching, and the
two great political parties Of the Repub-
lie, both State and National, are casting
about for suitable candidates TO fill the
various offices that-yill be made vacant
by the close Of the present year.
It is very necessary that the Republic
can party of West Virginia shallnot be
behind It's work. The Legislature OF the
Democratic party OF West Virginia in
the regular and adjourned sessions OF the
Legislature the past two years, HIS, in
fact, not amounted TO anything, other
than wastcful expenditure OF the rcven-
ues. Tho Republicans in the Legisla-
ture being SO largely in the minority
Notwithstanding the acknowledged
preponderance OF talent with that
minority could not even serve
as check TO restrain the eS-
trayacant expenditures OF the peoples
money, and the increase Of taxation TO
meet uncalled for appropriations.
Beside all this,two OF the principal oil
GERS Of the State, both members oil the
Democratic party, to-day stand impeach-
ed of thigh crimes and misdemeanors in
Office; and with but few exceptions cor
ruption has run riot in the ranks OF the
Democratic party. Reform within the
ranks OF the party is rs ridiculous as I'M
possible under the lash Of the party man
irulators, hence change OF party in the
administration Of the affairs OF the State
il with majority OF the people con-
summation devoutly hoped for. II is a
conceded fact that but for the honesty
and integrity Of the present incumbent in
the executive chair, corruption and
fraud would have had full sway, and in u
miniature way would have rivaIled that
Of "Tammnny". and made the "Boss'
blush for shame.
ALL HONOR TO GOV. JACOB.
However with the close OF the present
wear his term of office. will expire, and he
will retire to private life carrying with
him that self satisfaction and inward con-
seriousness Of having honestly aud faith
fully discharged the duties OF his office,
The honest yeomanry Of the State will
saw "well done good and faithful servant"
But his place must be filled, and the peo.
pIe OF West Virginia demand that the ex-
ecutive chair shall be occupied by one
equally as honest, and whose integrity
cannot be questioned; ono who will reflect
credit and honor upon the State; o man
whose influence will elevate the State
higher in the scale Of commercial impor-
lance, and encourage capital and immigra.
i,on 10 as to develop its resources and
unbosom its vast mines Of wealth 1.-The
hidden resources Of its soil. In our hum
bio judgement we know no one so well
fitted to accomplish this great work that
should be entered into heartily by every
true West Virginian, as our fellow citizen
Col. Ward H. Lamon, q gentleman Of
unouestionable character, whose integ.
rity and honesty arc above and beyond
any reproach, gentleman OF much inRu-
encc and almost unlimited acquaintance.
We say to the Republicans Of West Vir:
GINA, place Col. Lamon at the head OF
the ticket, and with HIM associate only
mon Of known integrity, who will look
more TO tho interests OF the whole people
Of the State than to the accomplishment
Of selfish aims; who will not connive at
corruption and fraud; who will have
higher motives in accepting place on
thS ticket than a continuation OF the
party in power, except so far as that con:
iinuation will maintain that purity Of
principles which will commend It to all
men who have the welfare Of the State
andits citizens at heart, Then the end
and aim will be accomplished. Once
more good government OF tho affairs OF
the State will DO insured and confidence
restored. Intelligent immigration will
pour in upon US, opening up our forests
and developing our mineral resources.
Happiness will reigrevcrywhere. the
farm, in the field, the workshop and the
counting room; and the State will soon
occupy that place In tho galaxy Of States
to which she properly belongs.