Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-06-24

forming himself and of expressing his
convictions and doing what he may TO
assist i'm directing political affairs for the
public good, but what l mean to in
dictate is this: That while a citizen is
serving the general public, in a judicial
capacity especially, he should not only
respect the opinions Of all, but were 1t
not better not to intrude his own
political opinions upon them IN any
public manner
"Well il the court please, | am hardly
prepared 70 enter into a discussion Of
official ethics, and l would not dare
question or gainsay the opinion of the
court am ready To confess that your
HonOr's demurrer to my bill OF dis
cOvery is we'll taken, and only ask TO be
dismissed without cost or prejudice"
"Alake yCur own order, sir, and il
shall be entered, and tax the costs TO
me. But here comes Jake, proceed
against him. lie may prove a more
responsive and satisfactory subject.
Luckily" said |, Hes fresh from
the supremest presence in the State, and
can both give us his own views and
what the rural ones Say-so, Jacob,
please tell us all YOU know" And sure
enough, being in his usual indepen-
dent, Jolly and accommodating mood, l
soon had the privilege 0f jOtting down
some casual observations from the
HON. ]. b. JACKSON.
81 am born to serve, gentlemen" i" was
his response to my appeal, "in what
particular line are YOU seeking wisdom?
"What special characteristics asked,
"Can YOU read in the political skies from
the gathering elements for the contest
of lSSO2'
Il don't think matters have assumed
shape vet sufficiently 10 read anything
verv definitely or intelligently."
"HOw will the Democratic party S con-
ditiOn in the next contest compare with
its condition in the last, or now, as TO
unity and strength
II think there'u be no detection or
division of any moment. The party Will
be nearer a unit in the next campaign
than ever before. The issues being made
bv Congress will be the main questions
I'm the contest. tell you, sir, the peO-
pie I'm this country won't tolerate
bayonet rule. They won't submit to the
paving of money out OF the public treas
ury To control elections in the interest
of anv party. The money question will
De suhordinatel 20 this great issue,
which will unite and sOhdiiy all OppOsl-
tiou % the rule OF the Republican party
Will the Republican cry of revolution
drive any Democrats from the support
OF the party?
"By no means. That cry has lost its
terror, If il ever had any. On the con-
trary, l think the course Of the Republ-
cans in Congress tends TO revolution
more, by tar, than anything the Demo
Gratis have said or done; and this cry OF
theirs is recOiliug upon their own heads
with telling effect. The evidence OF
this is observable in Ohio, in the large
accession To the Democratic party from
the Republican ranks, and notably
among the Germans. | have talked
with commercial travellers who have
opportunity 20 know, who assure me
this accession is large and widespread.
But is the party not losing great
many hard-mOney Democrats over
there?
1T may lose a few, but is gaining
many more.
Then YOU must be sanguine OF Ew-
ing's election?
Il have no doubt OF it whatever
What will be- the mission or the fate
of the Greenback party in our next con-
test?
1T won't be able to influence or shape
matters in the slightest. think Its eX-
isteuCe will be ignored by both the other
parties.
How do you view Republican pros
poets i'm West Virginia?
Il don't think they'll come into the
next canvass with any hope of success.
There is nothing on which they can
build.'
Have YOU i'm mind probable candi-
dates for the hOnors OF our next Cover
nor.
.'No:it'stoo early vet. Matters haven't
assumed sufficient shape 10 guess.
Many names are mentioned, and I've
heard many talk, but from all, | can I
gather an opinion. think II camden
should want il, ne could havei 1t. think,
however, our next Governor Will be a
vouug man. The young Democracy
proposes 10 take charge and run the ma
chine i'm this State
Who'll be the Republican aspirant?
"WeU. | can't think of a Republican
who will want 10 run for Governor
/ presume there'll be no lack OF, Con-
greSSiunal aspirants, a. usual?
"Dh. certainly: but how many will be
i'm the field when the campaign ap-
proaches. would be hard to guess now.
Lively vents il. RrannOn wants 1t. IL
JuhuJ J. Davis Could see any opening,
he'd trv for IL. Then there are hall
dozen aspirants in Wheelng-Jut they
are so divided as u neutrJlIle all their
chances | haven't seen Col. Dan since
the last canvass. / don't know what he
thinks. And Col. Wilson doubtless in
tends 70 keep IL If he can.
Being thus encouraged I fastened to
the office Of the
HON. G.. T. Caldwell,
whose up-shooting fame knocked all the
shingles Oft the yaultIng ROOT OF the
. Third House last winter, and speedily
I bringing this distinguished preSIder IN
the locus of my political camera, i have
the honor 10 report what l was there,
. bv his gracious good will, permitted to
read.
.What, my MASTER" began, do the
! political skies pOrtend for West Virginia
. i'm lSSO?"
y Democratic victory much less,
. however, than heretofore" "
"Why leSs2'
Twill be occasioned by the increas-
7 ing strength Of the Greenback party and
/ disatfectiOns in the Democratic ranks.
"What disaiIectiOnsT'
"There are disaffectiOnS In all parties
long in power, growing out OF defeated
I candidates and failure OF pet measures.
/ This was notably the case in Writ coun-
I " nj the last election. While she gave
Wilson a majority, yetirom diSattect!ons
she sent Republican to the Legisla-
I turr.
"Whv expect such showing by the
/ Greeuhackers as YOU Indicate
Walker, being at the head OF the
Grcenback party, will use all possible
means To effect a thorough organization
\ tbrouyhout the state. He Is one OF the