The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-05-13
Our Delegates Instructed to Support
Gen. Goff, the Blaine of West Virginia
As a Candidate for the Vice Presl-
dency.
Full Proceedings Of aRather Lively
and Interesting Convention.

| VII tUbuouiuHo W ouakhoI LitOiy
and Interesting Convention.
The Republican party OF the State OF
West Virginia met in Convention in the
Opera House in this city yesterday fore
noon for the purpose ofselecting delegates
to the National Convention at Chicago.
At 10 o'clock, the hour set for the call, the
delegates had gathered in the orchestra
and dress circle, where the sections al
lotted to the different county delegations
had been designated by neat cards. The
galleries were also well filed with spec.
tators. Tickets Of admission had been pro-
vided for the delegates, to prevent the
crowding Of the house by outsiders, but
this only had the desired effect to q certain
extent.
The Convention was called to order by
A. W. Campbell, Chairman Of the State
Executive Committee. Mr.. Campbell said
that it gave him pleasure to have this op-
portunity to express his qualification at
seeing so large representation OF the Re-
publican party OF West Virginia, gathered
from near and far. Their presence show.
ed deep interest in the issues involved
in the opening campaign, the question OF
good government and OF the future well
fare OF the State, and OF the country at
large. He congratulated his hearers on
this manifestation OF interest. Itwas an
omen Of victory in the coming conflict.
TApplause.1 As he looked over the faces
OF those gathered before him he was re-
minded OF q similar gathering called
to meet in what was known as the
Old Atheneum building, in this city,
twenty years ago, in May. twas an open
question, on the morning OF that meeting,
whether the City Of Wheeling would not
be the scene of riot and bloodshed before
night. The Democratic organ in existence
at that time came out calling 1t an tncen-
diary meeting, and declaring that the
sovereign people OF Virginia ought not TO
permit It to meet on the soil OF their State.
We now see here the fruits OF the attempt
ed despotism which reigned at that time.
It precipitated upon the country gigantic
struggle, and as the result OF that struggle
we see here in this convention mon OF Al
rican blood, for whose race that conflict
was fought and won. There was torch
lighted by that little meeting, though 1t
was attended by only handful OF men,
which has never gone out, but which kim
died flame that has spread throughout
the State. The little seed that was plant
ed on that day has grown and waxed
great tree. in whose branches birds OF all
hues NAV find shelter. Nineteen years
ago tomorrow another convention met IN
this city, convention OF the Union-lov-
ing men of Western Virginia, to arrest the
incendiary steps OF those men VINO
were trying to embroil the land
In civil war. Those men made their ap-
neal to the freedom loving people OF this
kectiou, and to their memories OF the
hardships and bitter wrongs they had sui
fered tthe hands OF their task.masters,
the slaye holders OF Eastern Virginia.
The question was, should o new State be
erected Sounded on the principles OF free
dom and patriotism. Out oil the seeming
evil OF the rebellion, has grown AZ tue
good that has followed the foundation Of
this State. To-day we meet here with
none to modest US or make US AFRAID, anu
we accord the same privilege to our oppo.
nerts. They may gather here, rs they
probably will, and there will no o. one say
they are an inasp1jary crowd. That lib
Srty which was the cornerstone Of our
GoSarnnent Is now ensured TO oil lts citi-
Sana Nithont respect 10 race or eoiof.
Tbere 1 IA 4 bsolutely freedom to vote as
Won @ nlease. aad this Is the glory OF the ke-
nnhIiean party, IS representatives OF Which
ws are mere to-day 20 aid, as l really be,
lieve. in choosing the rext President and
V;ce. President Of the United States.
TCheers.l He then named IS temporary
Chairman,
HON. wM. Z. STEVENSON,
OF Wood county, Ex-Governor Of the
State. The announcement Of Gov. Stew
enson's name wasreceived by the conven-
ton with hearty applause, in response TO
which he said that he esteemed Il great
honor indeed to be chosen topreside over
the temporary organization Of so large, 20
enthusiastic and so intelligent oody OF
men rs he saw before him. Hhe tune o. tqe
Convention was too valuable for him 70
consume any portion OF 1t with extended
remarks. He would, however, say this
much: So far as the Republican party Of
West Virginia is concerned, It ought to
have two objects in view, one is the pres.
eryation OF an undivided country under
one flag, and the vindication OF the noble
principles OF which the party has ever
been champion; [Applausel . acountry
strong enough to suppress fraud In the
north, or south, or east, or west, 70 sup
press bull-dozing and the shot gun policy,
ltApplause1 and 70 guarantee the freedom
SiSen by its laws to the citizens, OF what
soeyes color; q country strong enough
and honest enough-te keep every pledge
made In securing that freedom Tor lts citl-
zens. The other object TO be sought ls,
In, the State perfect organization OF the
marty. and the inducing Of all honest men
70 unite with Us in getting rid Of that an
cient. petriied, moss covered ahatr known
as Bourbonism. Laughter and applause
coMpLErtxd THE ORGANIZATION
Atthe conclusion Of Gov. stevenson's
remarks, Col. Mason, Of Taylor county,
nominated S. W. Hall, Of Marion county,
as temporary Secretary, which nomina,
ton was confirmed by the Convention.
Mr.. Hagans, OF Monongalis, offered the
following, which was adopted:
Re:oiped, That four committees be ap'
pointed as follows: A committee on per
mAnent organization and rules, aud ordei