The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-12-01

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gates, though many concurred with them:
fhey were there 70 make President Of
the United States, and were not caring
much for abstract principles. But there
was one man there, the b1intest man IN
that vast assembly, Saul who stood q
head and shoulder above his brethren
who had the courage 70 do the right Tor
the right q sake, regardless Of consequences.
BIZ lie clear, logical style Of reasoning he
soon dissipated any doubts as to the cor
RICHNESS Of the position taken by Mr..
Campbell remaining In the minds OF the
majority OF the.memberS.
| can assure you II was q labor Of love
when our delegates few days afterwards
voted for the nomination Of this true
friend Of theirs Tor President Of the
United States, and while millions Of loyal
hearts all over this country are tonight re-
joIcing in the election OF James A. Gar
tield, vet fancy none are quite so happy
rs the Republicans OF West Virginia,
After the grand speech by General Gar.
field nothing was left Mr.. Conkling to do
but withdraw his resolution, or suffer an
ignominious defeat.
In HE desperation he ieigned to believe
that our delegates had reCanted, and called
on the Chairman to eonstrue the meaning
Of their Language. The chairman could
not aid him. Mr.. Campbell here again
very promptly assured him he did not re.
tract anything, and closed by saying:
"You have brought on this issue for Your
own purposes, let the convention decide
It" Nothing was now wanting hut an IN:
conditional surrender, which came amid
the shouts OF ten thousand people.
Following Mr.. Mason Hon. g. W. At
kinson was called upon and made . grace
fol and characteristic speech which was
received with considerable applause.
Address or NIB. q. W. ATKINSON.
Mr.. President: - This Is q glorious
country in which we live; and the reason
why appreciate it so highly is because II
is free. believe in freedom; in free
thought; free speech; free press, indeed,
believe in free everything, except Tree
trade. Applause. attribute this uniyer'
sal liberty, which we tonight enjoy In the
United States, to the existence OF q polit-
iCal party In our country which has been
special champion Of It's cause.
The one great reason why am mem
Der Of that party 10 because II Bprang into
life as the defender OF liberty. Among
the first things 1t did when It came into
power WIS., 10 break of the shackles from
four million human bondsmen and make
them free. Aye, Mr.. President, | thank
God tonight from the recesses Of my
heart that nowhere beneath our Tag Is
there to be found the footprint OF o slave.
Applause.
Another reason why admire this party
OF freedom Is because 1t gives 10 the hum
bleat equal opportunities with the great
est. The avenues to distinction and lame
ale opOn to all. 1t gives 10 all an equal
chance. Twenty-Five years ago when the
distinguished guest OF the evening Hrst
started In life In this city, humble boy,
though the party OF his choice was then
in its infancy, It said to him, "Cone up
higher" and step by step the young man
advanced, onward and upward, until at
last he reached position in society and
the affections Of his countrymen which Q
noblemAn-so.cal led-mlght coyet and
every American should strive at last TO
reach.
1t delights my heart, Mr. Chairman,
when l think OF the fact that / live in q
country and an age when man 10 judged
by bis brains, his education, his moral
courage, and his acts Of usefulness towards
mankind. II one, In the course Of bis
lifetime, has raised his fellow man, with
whom be associates, TO higher plane Of
usefulness and devotion to principle,
truth and the right, though he may never
have filled an office In his life, still, he 10
a greater man and better man than he
who, by trampling upon his fellow man,
may exalt himself 10 the highest position
In the gift Of his Vountrymen. True vir.
tue, then, Mr.. Chairman, % the only
andard, in my opinion, by which human
character can be properly and justly
gagged. The distinguished guest Of the
evening haS never been an office seeker,
nor to any extent an office holderi but he
has been an industrious man, an energetic
man, an independent man, an upright
man, and q manly man. tGreat applause. ]
Lie is short, but, generally speaking,
cultured, pushing men have long enough
10 live 10 leave their impreSs upon the
times in which they flourish. William
Shakespeare had long enough TO live to
write himself immortal. MaCaulay had
long enough 10 live TO prepare history OF
his country which will cause his name TO
be remembered as long as the English
language Ia read or spoken. Martin LID
theF had long enough to live to organize
the Reformation OF the sixteenth century,
which swept over the bosom OF the world
like an avalanche from heaven. Napole-
on the First had long enough TO live to
lave name behind him which
will be remembered when France
itselE shall be forgotten. Abraham Lin
coin had long enough to live TO endear
himself to race Of men who will revive
his memory as lougas Africa hasa repre-
sentative In this land Of the Tree.
loud applAuse.l Therefore ! remark
again that independence. courage and
backbone will always enable man to
succeed; and especially is this true In
Republic Ike opr own. Renewed Gp.
In conclusion, Mr.. Chairman, ] desire to
again congratulation my friend, the guest
Of the evening, upon this public express
sion OF bis fellow townemen's confidence
in and esteem for him. And ] sincerely
hope that With him the lptpre may DO 40
successful As the past. Applause.
Years may come and 90, and friends and
fortunes rise and fall, but this evening, !
take it., will be an oasis in the life Of our
friend which will be cherished till memery
liAdes in death, and this life emerges into
another, and We trust brighter, one be-
yonl.
Following Mr.. Atkinson,
MAJ. 8. p. A'coRNICk
was called out but asked to be excused
from speaking, as the audience showed
sigas Of yssdvenesS, and the hour was al
ready late, The chairman then alludod
10 The absence Of several OF the prominent
Republicans OF the State, and by way Of
explanation requested the secretary. 10
read the following
COMPLIMENTARY EXPRESSIONS oT REsRET.
MORGASrowS, W. Va, Nov, 81.
Hugh Srlns, E;9.,
EhSslins, ". IA.
DgARSIR:-The invitation Of the com.
mitiee, Of which you are chairman, 70 be
present on the evening OF the S0th inst,
at the presentation Of an historic painting
10 the distinguished gentleman whom the
Republicans Of West Virginia delight to
honor, and 70 participate 10 the express.
ions OF appreciation oil his eminent GER
vices 10 the party aud the State, has been
received.
Il is with no slight reluctance that / am
compelled 10 foreHo the pleasure OF &C.
cepting your invitation by affairs beyond
my control. Bot cannot permit the oC.
ccsion to pass without doing justice to my
own feelings by declaring my great gratid:
cation at the very appropriate method
that has been adopted 70 give permanent
expression to the high consideration In
which In which one Of the pioneers Of
Republication in the South Is held by
those who know him best.
Mr.. CAmpbell's long, consistent and
conscientious labors In behalf the party Of
freedom, equality and justice have only
been equalled by the wisdom, intelligence
sd YAat "a chat hapa ahaFaNNaFish1 his