The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-07-01
victory in West virginia was

a possibility.
Ex.Goy. Pierpont had looked carefully
over the Gubernatorial field, and the
nomination OF Mr.. SturgiH struck him
with force and favor. He added
glowing compliment to those passed upon
Mr.. Sturgiss by Messrs. Campbell and
Hapans. Both he and Mr., Hagans en-.
Unused the audience percepdbly. Gov.
Pierpont arraigned the Democracy elo-
uuently, and was repeatedly applauded 10
the echo in this portion Of his address, as
also when he referred TO Lincoln as the
''rail splitting candidate" !" and OF Garfield
as the "tow.path boy"
old Gen, Sorthcott took the floor, and
requested Col. Pickett to withdraw his
name. This was done, when the Gener-
al announced that he had some unpleas-
ant things to say, but they must be said.
He then opposed the nomination OF Mr.
Sturgiss because of his opposition TO
Clarksburg in the matter OF the Capital re-
moval. This brought storm oil Kisses,
which, however, the chairman promptly
checked. Gen. Northcott in great indig-
nation, exclaimed: "There are but two
animals in existence that hiss-one is a
serpent and the other isa goose. II Is 1.-THE
geese that are Kissing now" This brought
peal Of laughter, which was only check
ed after several minutes. When order
was restored, the General went on to nom
mate Geo. W. Tygart, OF Wood county.
Mr.. Vanderyoort, Of Clarksburg, stood
upon his seat, and in an impassioned
speech, seconded the nomination OF Mr..
Sturgiss. He set the audience on fire
with enthusiasm, and as he was about TO
close, he said he thought West Virginia
could be carried by the Republicans. This
provoked vigorous "amen" from someone
In the Richie delegation. A general langh
followed, and Mr.. yanderyoort said he
thought when piety itself could not re-
frain from uttering prayer like that for
success, there was no reason to lear de.
feat. This renewed the langh.
Ex-Governor Stevenson, on behalf oil
Col. Tygart, Withdrew that gentleman's
name, and forcibly seconded the nomina.
ton OF Sturgiss, which he moved should
be made by reclamation.
Loud calls for "Cracraft," brought the
Captain to his feet, and on behalf oil the
Third district, he also seconded Sturgiss'
nomination. He secodned the motion to
nominate by acclamation.
Young Mr.. Staggers also spoke in favor
Of this motion with considerable ardor..
The motion was then put, and carried
with unanimity and enthusiasm seldom
surpassed in body OF equal size.
Gov. Pierpont proposed
THREE CHEERS FOR srURGIss,
which were given with hearty good will.
RoR SUPERINTENDENT OF PREE SCHOOLS.
Hon. John A. Hutchinson nominated
Prof. A, L. Purinton, Of Parkersburg, in a
complimentary speech. Mr.. Atkinson
seconded the nomination in few equally
complimentary remarks, and Gov. Steven.
son further spoke in his favor In his usual
happy style, moving to make the nomina-
ton by acclamation. He complimented
the young men In the convention highly,
and was several times heartily applauded.
The motion was then put and carried
with cheers.
Mr.. Purinton, In response to imperative
calls for him, addressed. the Convention
in q brief but well considered and timely
speech, returning his thanks for the honor
conferred upon him, and expressing his
faith in his election, and his determine
introduced by the Republican party Of the
State.
AUDITOR.
For this office Ex-Governor Stevenson
put in nomination P. W. Morris, of the
Richie Ga.ets. This nomination was sec
onded by another delegate, when Morris
himself arose, and in his peculiar manner,
which became familiar to Republicans at
the convention OF May 18th, in this city,
declined to compete for the nomination.
He had family and home, and by his
home he had planted a.little tree, and no
one should pull him away from these
loved associations. Governor Stevenson
said he could not stand tho pathetic devo-
ton OF the gentleman TO that tree. Rather
than sever the two he would Withdraw the
nomination, which he did amid consider
able laughter.
w. NJ. o. Dawson nominated State SEN
ator John P. Jones, and presented his
claims and those OF Preston county to re-
cognition at the hands Of the convention.
Capt. Hassler nominated
JOHN 8. CUNNINGHAM,
Of Kanawha county, whose name was re-
ceived with applause.
Capt. oracraft seconded the nomination
Of Mr.. Cunningham, as did also Gov.
Pierpoint.
Judge Maxwell, in behalf OF all parties,
suggested that Jones be withdrawn and
Cunningham nominated by scclamation,
aud that afterwsrd Mr.. Jones be named
for Treasurer in the same way. Senator
Jones' name was then Withdrawn, the an
nouncement being greeted with hearty
applause.
John s. Cunningham was then, on mo-
tien OF Major Moore, made the nominee
OF the Convention by acclamatiOn.
In response to loud calls for "Cunning.
ham," the nominee gracefully tendereC
> his thanks, and assured the convention O
, his hearliest efforts for not only his owI
SUCCESS, but that OF the entire ticket.
POR TREASURER.
: Milton Wells, Of the Writ Count.
Z Mentor, named John P. Jones.
George W. Atkinson said he knew onl
: one Irish Republican in West Virginia
and him he nominated for Treasurer
! Richard Burke, OF Monroe county. II
i went on 10 pay deserved compliment Il
n his uncompromising loyalty TO Republ
!. can principles, and his other eminen
l uu ALLEGATIONS.
e Capt. B. B. Dovener seconded Nj
!. Burke's nomination.
Il A. L. Hustled, Of Harrison county
d knew another Irish Republican, and
Il good one. He nominated Capt. Joh
q Donahue, OF Doddridge county, for Treal
b urer, but the nomination was immediatel
q Withdrawn at Capt. Donahues request.
a Mr.. staggers, Of Fairmont, seconde
a Burke's domination.
Sr Rev. D. B. Turney a Methodist Protes
ts ant Minister OF considerable reputatio
r. ior eccentricity, and anything but a Cler
cal appearance, rose TO second Jone