Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-07-19

known throughout the State. In ans
wer TO the Ingersollisn question pro.
pounded by Good, he would say that
this vast crowd came from where they
made simon pure Democrsts-the old
county of Wetzel. II am like the old
u,an ut the Cincinnati Con vention who,
during the greatest scene there, when
Kelly and Fellows shook hands and
closed up the breech between Tammany
and anti -Tammany, exclaimed: MY
God, how l wish my vile was here; 30
wish my wife was here to see such
grand meeting" He eulogiIed General
Hancock. spoke Of his certainty OF elec-
ton. and quoted Generals Logan
and Grant as saving that
there was no chance for the Campbellite
preacher, as the old General had the
dead wood on him. Charlie was in his
usual good humor and related number
OF humorous anecdotes and funny stO.
ries to the boys, which pleased them
greatly.
Hon Ben Wilson introduced.
There is no place on this green
earth," said the Colonel, 81 would rath.
er address an audience than here in the
old banner county Of Wetzel-a county
that has stood by the flag in peace and in
war. lie briefly referred TO the unani.
nous support they had given him IN the
past when a candidate for Congress, and
thanked them heartily for it. lie spoke
eloquently of the grand convention at
Cincinn matt. and OF our brave standard.
bearer. The last Democratic President
came from Pennsylvania, with his State
solid for him, and likewise the
next one will come. He gave short
history OF Gen. Hancock's life. referred
especially to his reign as governor in the
South apd his famous order No. 40. The
Colonel in his usual argumentative and
able manner discussed the national and
leading issues of the campaign, more
particularly the financial questions and
the condition OF our country. A want
OF space prohibits the REGIsrER from
printing verbatim report OF our Con.
gressman's able effort.
Col. Dan. johnson, OF Tyler, next
spoke, but owing 10 the lateness OF the
hour he was brief in his remarks. His
speech Was pronounced ore Of his best
Efforts and WAS listened to, rs usual in
Wetz, ], with close attention.
silvsr!Tongued Jack.
John o. Pendleton, of Ohio county,
was next on the floor. and entertained
his audience for half an hour in his
usual eloquent manner. he said that
in his city of Wheeling he had always
heard that amid the hills and valleys Of
the county Of Wetzrl lived race OF true
aud tried men, men vi nerve, OF convic.
ti1ns and dauntless moral courage, and
what he had seen and heard this evening
convinced him that this was true, and
that no where on Gods green ca tn can
o, ind men more trus, more courage
Gus and more thoroughly in accord with
the principles of Jefferson and Jackson
than those who have rallied in favor of
the good old cause tonight. After
dwelling ON the facilities now enjoyed
by all for receiving the latest informa,
ton respectinga political campaign, and
contrasting the present state Oi affairs
with fifty years ago, when the
people depended almost entirely
upon their public speakers ior the news,
he proceeded to sum up the political
situation, drawing q contrast between
the two platforms and candidates, which
frequently elected loud applause from
his auditors. In closing his remarks he
said: "The signs of the times are not
uncertain, the lessons OF peace and good
will are Dem ocratic, the stars in their
courses are fighting for us, and as time
sweeps onward we are drifting 10 the
autumn day that will crown our candi-
date and our cause with victory and
honor on no doubtful field
Col. James speyer.
OF Ohio county, followed John in his
maiden speech, rs he put it. The Colo.
mel gave the crowd few practical re-
marks in a business.like way, which
we've well received,
Mr.. Umsted, OF New Martinsville, o.,
addressed the assemblage in few words,
which were rounuly applauded. His
brief but interesting speech appropriate
ly closed the grandest ratification meet
ing ever seen in Wtlzel.
Notes.
The success OF the meeting was great
" due to the energy snd interest taken
by John McEIdowney and MIR. Grouse
j, 10 ing up the affair. Among the
pr uInent Democrats were W. ). Wiley,
4. II. Brookover, Justice Eakin, Samuel
Ii. Martin, Jesse Newan, j. w. New
va" J. N Morgan, Z. c. Glover, A.
Jolih. John Moore and Ell. Delaney.
IN rLur day night, at New Martins.
vile, j. Koun,z, the boat builder, gave
a grand ball on his new whariboat, the
finest craft Of its class between Pitts.
burvh and Parkersburg. About forty
couples participated, and after dancing
until tEeii appetites became sharpened
they proceeded 10 the Point House,
where a sumptuous supper was prepar'
ed. Several Wheeling people were
present. NeTs. Letter.
At New Martinsvi,le both Wilson and
Tingle have very enthusiastic support.
ers Jim Newman. Clerk OF the Circuit
Court, and one of Tingle's aids, said To-
the RnGIsrER that the Sheriff would get
nearly the entire county. Prominent
Wilson men say that their leader will
yet at least iour.tiiihs Of the county.
The Congressional candidates are all
adopting the motto OF ohl Zack Chand.
Ter, 10 'claim everything.
Here again is Peasants county. Dan
Johnson told RsGisrER reporter that
he would get nine .tenths oi the county.
Wilson says he vii. get that much OF 1t,
and Tlnge has told the boys that he has
II solii after the first ballot.
Nei,ly all OF the Ohio county crowd
that went TO New Martinsville returned
on the Phaeton, Saturday.
Hon. b l.. Butcher, one OF the boys,
as he is called, a candidate for State Su.
perintendent Of Schools, was at the
meeting and got in some good licks for
himself. J. r. Il.
TYLER COUNTY CONVENTION.
A Rec ,rd OF the ProcsedinEs-Lis List Of De-
lsgates to the stat, and Congressional
Conventions - Wilson and Tinsle
Among EN-.