Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-03-05

its whole duty from this hour, two
wears hence the time worn battle flag OF
this party will be found floating in
triumph over this republic.
We have too readily formed atfilla-
tions with holders Of strange principles.
Repentant wanderers from our sheep
fold will be cheerfully received, but q
separate organization will be accounted
our enemy. Whenever il assumes
hostile organization there is nothing
but war. Prolonged applause.
G. C. Watts, oil kanawha county, was
then called out and made an eloquent
speech, pledging thorough organization
for the Third district.
Hon. J. y. Camden happened here,
hy accident, and had been invited to
participate in the action of the Demo-
cratic party. lie fully and heartily ap-
proved the call for caucus,
and fully and honestly saw
the necessity of that call. \
man cannot be Democrat and not
Democrat. Organization is necessary
to the success OF any party. Man may
differ in material points, but as an or
EdlllLdllOu We lilhNl lNNOEhiNC Nbt
and regulations governing us as an or
ganizatioR. He then repeated that he
heartily cOncurred in the sentiment OF
TN call.
Hon. q. J. Arnold, OF Lewis county,
was called upon and responded with
speech OF some length, during which the
committee came i'm, and at the close
Mr. Bradford made the following report.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE CAUCUS.
Resolr,d. |. That We reafiirm and ad-
here To the time-hOnOred principles OF
the Democratic party.
.. That We cordially approve of the
course pursued by the Democrats in
Congress and believe that their pru-
denCe, moderation, wisdom and
patriotism aS shown in the meas
ures which they have introduced
and advocated have done much to
strengthen our party in the confidence
OF the country.
> That there are controlling and
manifest reasons why Democrats should
al this time be firm in their adherence
To the principles of the party and strict
in the observance of its usages, and
that it is only through the success oi
this party that relief can be secured
against the evils OF Radical legislation.
I. That with a Democratic majority
i'm both houses of Congress; with Demo
cratic administrations in Il majority of
the States, with our party thoroughly
organized and united We look confident
IN % the iuturc-iccling assured that in
1850 Democrat will be elected PreSi-
dent OF the United States.
;. That the Democratic party is a
party whose maxim is "prinCiple not
men," and that every true Democrat
should chccriully and cordially support
the candidates nominated in accordance
with the uSagrS OF the panty.
i. That we pledge ourselves to lOOkto
the preservation Of the organization OF
the true Democracy in our respective
counties and To discourage and discOun-
tcnancc all attempts To produce diSscn-
siOus in the party, or To establish
Temporary orcphemcral political Organi-
cations, Us calculated to disintegrate the
true Democracy and insure the triumph
Oi Radicalism.
:. That We recommend that the State
Democratic Executive Committee be re-
queStcd tO prepare an address To the
people OF the State, und that they take
immediate steps To- secure thorough
organization oi the party i'll this State.
ON motion of IeSs Baker, editor If
the WHEELING REGISTER, the report OF
the Committee was SO amended ~ Ia
provide ior a thorough organization OF
the Democratic party of the state, in
every county, township and voting pre-
cinct, bv the State Executive Commit
tee: when, on motion OF Senator Baxter.
the report ~ a whole was adopted.
Mr.. w. l.. Hearne, of Wheeling, then
sent To the Secretary and had read the
following whcrcaScs and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Democratic party OF
this State have long felt the want of a
reliable organ or newspaper To represent
said party, and
WHEREAS, The Wheeling REGISTER,
claiming to represent that party, has
been ipr years past conducted IN such
way, apparently, a. To have for its sole
and exclusive object the acquisition OF
money 10y its proprictorS, without any
true and proper regard to the general
interests OF the party, and
WHEREAS, On account of its nUtOrl-
ouS dclnqucnCics and shortcomings,
our party has been and is at a great dis
advantage in all political canvaSscs and
contests, and
WHEREAS, This caucus is composed
II representative gentlemen Of the
Democratic faith from all parts of the
state, having its true interests at heart,
NAV properly take cOgniZance OF all
matters 81 such vital Importance; there
fore, bc II
R.solr"i, That the Wheeling REGISTER
has forfeited the confidence OF the Dem
ocracy OF West Virginia, and does not
deserve its patronage or support.
Rc0lr"i That We who are here as
Scmblcd recommend the establishment
of a reliable Democratic newspaper at
Wheeling and do hereby pledge our
selves to Use all proper means in our
power Ia support such paper and make
1t success.
The resolutions having been read the
chairman decided them ont order. Mr..
Hcarne appealed from the decision OF
tho chair.
Hon. J. Alex. Ewing moved 10 lay
the appeal ON the table, which was car
rird bv standing vote uf 36 to -.
GOV. Matthews WAS then called Tor
and in response made ringing speech
in advocacy OF Democratic principles
and Democratic organization and har-
mOuN.
Hon. II. Il. Lucas, Of Jefferson, fol-
lowed Gov. Matthews in a short and
brilliant address. when the caucus all
inurned at 1850 o'clock.
PARKERSBURG.