Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-02-16

grasp OF the Democracy, your cores
pondent sought for further light
from the Republican sides OF
the fence. In conversation with several
OF the rank and file the choice for the
Presidency lies between Blaine and
Sherman, with the chances IN favor OF
the former. The third term project Is
not viewed with good grace by many,
though generally such parties express a
willingness to meekly submit.to the de-
cree Of the Chicago Convention, Stur-
giss is ahead in the Gubernatorlal race,
and no one in particular is mentioned
for Congress. They seem to regard
both positions as belonging irreyocably
10 the Democratic party, and conse-
auently manifest little interest in them.
They evidently do not take much stock
in Henry S. Walkers proposed coup
fetai.
The cattle and sheep in the vicinity OF
Newburg are represented as doing well,
while the wheat so far is all that can be
desired in appearance and promise. The
yield is expected to be greater tins
year than for several years past. d,
Being OF the opinion that We had
gathered all the political news in New
burg available, we boarded the first train
for the East Coming from Newourg
To Tunnelton, We were 50 fortunate as
to meet our jovial friend. Col. X. w:
Monroe, of Kingwood. The Colonel
is pleasant talker and
always willing and ready to
discuss political affairs, consequently
we had but very little difficulty in get
ting him to express himself. The Colo
mel is in favor OF Thurman and Bayard
for President and Vice President; Tor
Governor, Charles J. Faulkner; for
Congress, Benz. +. Martin. Was OF the
opinion that the proposed Judicial
Amendment to the Constitution would
meet with the same fate that John w.
IIolt's Revised County Court bill met
with in this county. Arriving at
RowlCsburg your correspondent inter
viewed two of the leading Republicans
there, Wis: w. W. ShOch and Ferry
Atwood.
"Whom do the Republicans generally
favor as their candidates for President,
Vice President, Governor, Congress,
etc >"
Jim Blaine Jim Blaine! first, last
and always, for President. No particular
choice for the Vice Presidency; whoever
receives the nomination at Chicago will
get our mite. Would prefer George
Sturgiss for Governor and John w.
Mason for Congress. Have no idea the
judicial amendment will be adopted"
The next sought were Messrs. Ed.
Anderson and Thos. Fleming, Demo
Gratis, who talked as follows:
"WhO are the favorites among the
Democrats in this section for President,
Vice President, Governor Congress?
A-"Thurman and Bayard for Presl-
dent and Vice President; Camden for
Governor, and Ben Martin for Con,
gress. We think such ticket would
be almost invincible."
In answer o. our query rs TO how the
cattle and sheep arc wintering, and how
the wheat crop would compare with
previous years, the answer was similar
TO the one at Newburg.
The next place 10 visit was Portland.
There seemed to be- lull in politics at
this point. Blaine seems to bethe iavOr-
ite with the majority of the Republicans
for President, with no particular choice
at present for the other offices. The
Democrats want Thurman for Presi'
dent; no choice for Vice President
Faulkner Tor Governor, and b. +. Mar
tin for Governor beyond doubt. The,
cattle and sheep and wheat crop are
conceded the same as at Rowlesburg.
Satisfied with one days labor your
correspondent sheathed his pen-to use
il again after brief interim, when the
political horizon in this region will be
further viewed.
BrDD RISEHART.