Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-21
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.
Full Proceedings Of the Conven-
ton Which Nominated Hon.
ThOmaa L Eapnaworth.

Thomas j. Farnsworth.
Correspondence OF the Register.
BEVERLY, W. Va, Aug. IA.
Pursuant to call Of the Chairman oil
the Executive Committee Of the 9th
Senatorial District, composed OF the
counties Of Barbour, Taylor, Tucker,
Lewis, Upshur and Randolph, the Con-
vention assembled in this place to-day
to place in nomination q candidate, who
will lead the Democratic host to victory
in October. Yesterday delegates from
the various counties commenced to ar
rive, which continued until Q late hour
in the night; the crowd becoming so nu-
merous that not only the various hotels,
but nearly all the private dwellings were
overlooking with delegates and visitors.
The people OF Beverly with that whole
souled hospitality, which has ever char.
acterized them threw open their doors
tn every one, and endeavored by their
every action to make everybody not
only welcome but comfortable. The
Upshur County delegation, sixty strong
headed by the Buckhannon Brass Band
arrived late in the evening and after
resting and refreshing themselves dis
coursed some very fine music to the
assembled crowd from the varanda Of
the Valley House. The Upshur county
delegation when they arrived were d.
vided as to the choice OF a candidate be-
tween the Hon. I. j. Farnsworth and
Mr.. g. w. Summers both gentlemen be-
ing from that county, but just previous
to the assembling OF the convention the
difference was reconciled by the with.
drawal OF the latter gentleman. 8ever-
ly is an ancient place. dating its settle
ment back over one hundred years. 1t
was here that Joseph Tygart from
whom the Tygarts Valley takes its name
attempted in 1854 to make the fret set
Element in this then wild country sur
rounded by the savage Indian, and the
wild beast of the forest, which has now
become beautiful, picturesque country,
composed OF people who are noted for
their refinement and hospitality, but
above all for their genuine Democratic
proclivities. This being the Second
Senatorial Convention held within the
bounds OF Randolph the people seem to
appreciate the honor conferred in its Sc
lection this time.
At an early hour this morning this
usually quiet town began to tlrong with
spectators and delegates attendant upon
the Convention. The arrival OF fresh
delegates were noted by the friends of
the various candidates plucking them
aside and advocating the strength OF
their particular candidate. Vehicles of
every description seemed to have been
pressed into service to convey the dele
gates and spectators to the convention,
and as they were emptied of their large
number of delegates, officers, candidates
visitors, &c. it added greatly to the as
semblage that had already collected,
crowding the throughfares and seeking
shelter from the intense heat of the sun
under the few small shade trees mere
and there, and under the various
porches OF storehouses.
The candidates, with their friends, re-
tired to apartments specially proposed
to organize and consult as TO the best
manner of procedure during the Con-
vention. Delegates seemed enthusiastic
in the support of the man of their
choice, though the demonstrations were
quiet. Friends OF the candidates who
were not delegates gathered in large
numbers and aXiousiy awaited the re-
suit. The only available room for the
was the Presbyterian Church,
the use OF which had been rendered by
the officers of the same.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the CONVEX
ton was called to order by Hon. j. l..
Hall, Chairman of the Executive Com
mittee OF the 9th Senatorial District, who
named Mr.. j. Hop Woods of Barbour
county as its temporary Chairman. Mr..
Woods on taking the chair said:
FELLOW CITIZENS AND GENTLEMEN OF
THE CONVENTIONAL being called upon
to preside over the temporary organiza.
ton OF this body, feel that YOU have
upon me an honor which my
services can but feebly requite. recog.
nize it as the representative voice OF
six counties comprising the 9th Sena'
torial District carting more than 5000
Democratic votes, whose banner has
never been trailed in the dust, and
whose candidate has never suffered de-
feat. lApplause1 Who never present.
ed for the consideration OF Conven-
ton, nor for the suffrages OF the people
man whose character was tainted with
political or moral pertidy; whose impair
tialty has conferred alike its honors upon
the young and the old; upon men who
stood high IN the cabinet and councils OF
the commonwealth, a. we'll as upon
men who sprang from the body OF the
people in the hero; and which has, at
last, by it's fidelity TO the Democratic
faith enforced recognition upon the
State ticket.
Fellow-citizens, let us still cling to its
principles las the ship-wrecked mariner
clinys to the last plank, when night and
the tempest gather around him." They
are the winds which must wait us into
the haven now almost in sight, as our
ship is commanded by that iiustrious
soldier and Statesman. Winfield ;. Han.
cock. of the State OF Pennsylvania. Eel
| w citizens, the reign Of the Imperial
ist is about over. They are about 10
take up their mournful march from the
CAPITAL. They have long since left us,
and now let us by our wisdom and pa
triotism nominate man who by the
vigor of his canvass shall send the rem
enant of them down. ITO the vile dust
from whence the sprung, unwept, un,
honored and unsung. Applause
Without further trespassing upon your
time, now formerly call this conven..
ton to order. Mr.. +. A. Edwards, OF
Lewis county, temporary secretary.
On motion of Hon. w. +. Lively SIX
committees were appointed, viz: Rules
and Order of Business, Permanent Or
ganization, Resolutions, Basis OF Repre-
sentation, Credentials and Executive
Committee.
After the appointment OF the COM
mittees the Convention took recess
until 80 o'clock T. NJ.
The Convention re.assembled prompt
ly at l:30 o'clock and was called to order
by the Chairman.
The Committee on Permanent Organ
ization reported L. K. Cotfran. OF Taylor
county, as Chairman. with 4 Vice Presi-
dent from each county, and '. b. Trim
bic, OF Beverly, as Secretary, with u. W.
Gall, OF Philippi, Assistant Secretary:
Mr.. Cofiran thanked the Convention
for the honor conferred in neat speech,
and declared il ready TO proceed to bus