The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-07-01
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North and West.
In conclusion, we heartily approve ant
endorse the platform Of principles adopted
by the late National Republican Conven
yention ut Chicago, and hereby pledge oul
best efforts TO secure the election Of the
nominees OF that convention, James A,
Garfield, OF Ohio, and Chester A. Arthur,
OF New York.
Mr.. Hsgans objected to the resolutions.
Not, he said, in captious spirit, but de-
string to put himself upon the record,
moved that so much OF the platform as
referred to the Constitutional Amend.
ments be stricken out, and that the fol-
lowing be substituted for It in the body Of
the report:
Rlsolred, That the Republican party Of
West Virginia earnestly recommend TO
the people OF the State the adoption OF
the constitutional amendments, proposed
al the last session OF the Leg.
islature; believing that while they are
not all that could be desired by the pro-
gressiye citizens OF this State, yet they
represent step taken in the direction OF
the overthrow OF the reactionary party,
which sought TO relegate our young and
growing State TO the methods and modes
OF local and municipal government adopt
ed TO past period in the political history
of the people, and which has itself been
found inefficient in keeping pace with the
advancement OF the age.
Mr. Hagans spoke in favor oil his amend
ment. Mr.. Doyerner opposed it, as did
also Mr.. Mason and Mr.. Hutchinson, who
said he did not earnestly recommend"
any such stuff. Mr.. Hagans predicted
that the State would give 5000 or $4,000
majority in favor OF tne amendments, and
the party which does not support them
will get blow square between its eyes.
Mr.. Poundstone favored the amendment,
prophesying their adoption by Republic
can votes.
Finally, majority OF the committee ac-
cepted the amendment with some moditi-
cations, and the report as thus altered was
adopted.
FOR ELECTORS AT LARGE.
Mr.. Atkinson, in neat little address,
placed In nomination j. E. McClain, OF
Putnam county, whose name was received
with applause.
Can't. Doyener nominated A. W. Camp
bell, whose name was also greeted with
hearty applause. The Captain said he
hoped that 1t would be the pleasure 10 APP
point Mr.. Campbell by its unanimous
voice, and assured It that this action
would be indorsed by the unanimous
voice Of Ohio county.
Mai. Moore seconded the nomination OF
Mr.. Campbell.
Judge Maxwell moved that these two
gentlemen be nominated by acclamation.
Mr.. Hagans objected. He asked that
the motion be Withdrawn. He wanted
the Second district to have candidate for
Presidential elector at large, and with this
view nominated A, NJ. Poundstone, OF
Upshur county.
Mr.. Poundstone, however, withdrew,
and the motion 10 nominate by acclama-
ton then prevailed unanimously.
THE FINISHING TOUCHES.
The Chairman and Secretary Of the Con-
yention were appointed a committee to
notify the different candidates OF their
nomination, and request their formal ac-
ceptances.
a resolution thanking the B. & 0. rail.
road company for the facilities afforded
the delegates for reaching Grafton, and
for other accommodations was then passed.
The ladies, on motion OF Mr.. Wander
WORT, were thanked for their presence,
and for their services in decorating the
building. Thanks were also rendered to
the officers OF the convention, to the Re-
publicans Of Grafton, and to the Grafton
band and the Agricultural Society for ser
vices. courtesies and kindnesses, and with
three roaring cheers for Garfield, Arthur
and the State nominees, the convention
adjourned.