Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-08-12


JoHS B,ssELL,
president.
Mr.. Hammond, OF Brooke, objected
TO a receipt of the report.
Are We not too Fastp"
said he. "IIow We are contemplating
an important report, when II is not
known who are entitled to vote ON IT.
The same question was urged by Mr..
Ingle, oi Doddridge.
"rhe point is well taken said the
chair, but said before calling Tor the
report that it would only be done
provided there was no objection.
Ii there is an objection, the cousdera'
tion of the report must cease
al object" said MIR. Hammond, and
all reports were laid aside.
Mr.. Pendleton, of Ohio, wanted to
know il there would be any objection to
receiving the report OF the committee
ON resolutions, which he understood
WIS ready: but the same objection was
urged and the report not received.
Mr. Blair, OF Ritchie, made little
caust,c remark, aimed at the chair, alter
which the cries for Jackson we're renew
ed. The call was 30 hearty and sponta-
neous that the Colonel could not resist,
and presented himself on the stage,
amid the greatest applause. AT tins
moment, the storm raging without, in.
creased and the hall became shrouded
in darkness, compelling an illumination.
The gas lets were fired and Col. Jackson
prepared to speak. ltwas
Merely TO Excuse Himself.
however. He was quite hoarse, the re-
suit of speaking in the open air. But he
trusted 10 be again enabled TO address
the people OF Wheeling and the State
''ana deliver his message OF love.
Then arose acaorus Of cries ior Gooi,
but he could not be found and there was
a perfect Babel Of voices calling for the
Mr.. Leopard, of Wood, moved TO take
A recess for one hour, but II was met
with such signs OF unquaiined d'ssp
proval that il was not put to the Conven-
ton.
Mr.. Blair. OF Richie, said it might be
as well to fnd out something definite
from the Committee on Credentials and
moved a committee OF three be appoint
ed for that purpose. The motion car
ried and Messrs Blair. Hill, OF Wood,
and Newman, Of Marshall, were named.
They disappeared on their mission, Hill
looking Iueiully at his light clothes and
then at the pouring rain. II vas said be
afterwards bought up q substitute.
There was another thirst for q speech.
Judge Tucker, of Wood. wanted TO hear
from Charley Caldwell, "Sho was known
from the icebergs Of Greenland TO the
Savannshs Of Florida" But Charley
was absent on committee duty and could
not respond.
Then the Mighty Form
OF Col. Hill loomed up in the rear Of the
hall and his stentorian voice called on
John J. DAVIS Mr.. Davis declined 70
orate on the ground OF q weak voice and
the necessity Of outstanding his strength.
The Colonel then called on Col Alack
Campbell. but that gentlemen, after
climbing to the stage, said he thought
any remarks from him, being candi'
date, would be in bad taste.
Here John A. Davis moved an adjourn.
ment until 5o'clock, which was defeated
by an overwhelming vote, and John
Peudletou Was called to the platform 70
entertain the crowd. He made very
winning speech, generally touching upo1
national issues, ending BY expressing
the belief that the Republicans would
fnd It hotter than the day Of judgment
or the day after.
Just then the dripping figures OF thu
returning committeeman were seer
coming up the aisle. Mr.. Blair report
ed that the COMMITTEES on Credentiai'
hsd finished in work, savs Tie writini