Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-20


and cleave to their standard bearer with all
the strength that was in them. MIR. Lucas's
remarks were forcibly put, earnestly listened
to and heartily cheered.
Hon. II. G. Davis, being in the city, a
committee was sent out with c1pias powers
to bring him forthwith before the Convention
to give an account of himself.
Pending the search for Mr. Davis, the
Committee on Resolutions reported the fol>
lowing:
PLATFORM.
Rtsofusd, ]. That the policy of the Republican
party has always Deen 10 3 favor the rev at tne
all their Legislative enacttp ents have tended di-
rectly or indirectly to make the rich richer and
the poor poorer, and that the present deplOrabie
financial condition of the country and the suffer-
ing of the masses are owing to their unwise and
ubiquitous legislation.
9. That the depression and hardships of the
manufacturing and farming interests of the
traction of the currency OF the country; which
was done in the interest of the bondhoiders.
3: That we demand the speedy and uncon-
4lti2nal repeal Of the resumption act that green
b"cks be substituted for National Bank cur
rcncy and made legal tender for all dues, both
income dc" derived from them. be taxed equally
with other property. and that gold, silver and
greenbacks be made and kept of an equal value
for all purposes.
4. That the people of the United States were
cheated out of their choice for President and
Vice President at the last presidential election
by the wicked and dishonest practices of Rad
ical politicians and office holders. and that the
present administration while some of its mca-
sures right, is nevertheless fraud and
disgrace to n free people.
S. Congress should enact stringent laws to
prevent Federal judges from interfering with
not authorized by the constitution.
6: Tho usurpation of jurisdiction, by the
United States Courts. in matters which only
concern the domestic police OF the State. IS
fraught with the greatest danger, and demands
the attention of Congress.
people becoming convinced of the injurious
effects of the financial policy of the Republican
We cordially invite all to join us in our efforts
to sre4mpsh the set eb forth in these
iSigned WP COOPER, Ch'mn.
The platform was adopted, there being
few dissenting voices.
Nominate being in order, D. B. Lucas
offered the name of Hon. B. F. Martin. In
doing so, he passed very flattering compli-
ment upon the record of that gentleman in
Congress, and stated that the people of the
district, particularly in his portion of it. felt
deep gratitude to, and warm appreciation
of, the services of the gentleman.
Mr.. Silver, of Berkely, seconded the nom.
nation, and moved it be made by acclama-
| ton.
The Chair put the motion, and the court
house resounded with approbatory afirma>
tives, there not being one dissenting
voice.
Hon. 3. T. Martin was then loudly called,
and said something like the following:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Conptntion:
Two years ago had the honor of receiving
the n&minatl9n toG IN fGe
day have received endorsement which is
cxeesdinginely gratifying and for which am
ties as your representative, 1 can truthfully say
was actuatcd by strong desire and earnest
citizons of the Second district of West Virginia,
and the whole people of our common country;
If failed in anything to represent Won and
your Interests properly, it was either from want
of experience or ability, or an error of the head
it did not come ON the heart. stand be-
fore You to-day conscious of the rcctitndc of my
intentions in all that did or tried to do for NV
could not Accomplish ali that many of us de-
sired and earnestly labOrcd for, still we did Sc
cure some thiHss winch will prove beneficial to
the ruthless march of contraction of the chr
rency, commonly knGwn as grcenbacks We
restored the silver dollar and made it what it
oD@ht always to have been, legal tender for
all debts, public and private. In the House of
healing the resumption act. But this. like the
silver bill and other measures of reform, was
so cmasculatcd as to leave scarcely vcstige of
the original bill. This was done during the last
ference committeo TO crnsider it. Hence the
measure fniled. SO it will be until the Republi-
can party loses Its hold upon the senate have
not time to discuss the legislation of the last
sixteen years on the subject of finance Int /
pro pose to show the recorded votes of the Dem
ocratic and Republican parties for sixteen Years
past. and that record will show that during all
those years the Democratic party voted fer
the in forests cf the many. while the Republican
party voted in the interest of the few. There
oncht not to be any anita gonisrn between CAPT
tai and labor. hut LEGISLATION should be of
character to inspire both and keep mp eqni-
lihrinm between the two. maxim each feel That
thoir interests are mutual and reciproccal. Nei-
worth
/ a""ln hank Won for your generous conf
deuce, and promise. if elected, to do in the
future IS have tried faithfully 10 do in the
past, be your humble, faithful servant
Tie posse sent after Mr.. Davis having
captured their man, he was conducted to the
front and in few we'll said words cordially
and heartily endorsed the nomination of Mr..
Martin. He passed fine enconium upon
the nominees course in Congress. lie np-
pealed to oil Democrats in the district to
avoid afiliation with third party movements,
they were snares and decisions, and only
bnits thrown out by the enemy. He hoped
that the labor movement which j. a.
Thomson, Of Jefferson, and Rufus Maxwell,
no support from Democrats Of the Second
District. He assured his friends that the
time was not far distant when the great fraud
of cheating US out ola President would be
properly punished. The Senator's remarks
were heartily cheered.
On motion, the report of these proceedings
was authorized to be published in all tho
Democratic papers in the District and in the
Wheeling Register.