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

OhlcAR0' by ME- ", may % reRAtueu ~
an appropriate souvenir Of the high eStima.
ton Of hiSiriends, TRUST l may be permitted
to express the hope, that i still greater ap'
probation Of his claims to the public con.
hdence may soon place him In position
where his abilities shall have awidOr field
Of public service, than the narrow limits oil
his native State. Very respectfully,
WI. WILEY.
CLARrsBuBa, November %, 1850.
Col. Il. STIRLING,
Chairman, Wheeling:
Mr. DEARSTEKLiSG:-I regret that owing
10 pending official engagements, II will be
impossible for me 10 be with you on the
evening Of the SOth inst, at the presents
ton Of the painting to our friend, Mr.
Campbell.
With many thanks for your kindness,
Very truly,
HARRISBURG, W. Va, Nov. %, 1880.
Col. Hugh S.eriing,
Chairman Com. on Irritation,
WhEe'ingI Hed Fd'
DEAR SlR:-Tours Of the 23d inst. ex'
tendinRme 90 cordially an Invitation 10 be
present at the Opera House tomorrow
night, at the gift to Mr.. Campbell Of the
historical memorial painting, Is at hand
Nothing would give me Greater, pleasure
than TO be present and enjoy tho iellcit!y
Of the occasion referred 10, but sickness in
my family requires me at home. =,
The gift which you make Mr.: Campbell
will always be memorial. II will make an
epoch in the annals Of West Virginia
distinguishing, in the life Of her Republi'
canism, It's own free, liberal, yet unit bound
cd spirit; illustrating the might oil prin'
ciple and the power OF independence,
Please remember me to my friends oil
the committee, and esteem me
Your friend.
JNo. A. HUTCHINSON.
MoRsASTowS, ". Va, Nov 20.
Co.. Hugh Srling,
Chairman, de-, Wheeling, W. Va
SiR-Your note Of invitation to attend
the presentation to Hon. A. W. Campbell
Of a historical painting representing the
Chicago Convention in June last, At the
Opera House In your city, is received
The services OF Mr.. Campbell during the
session OF that body are most worthy oil
the testimonial you propose. 70 the very
high conception Of his representative du'
ties he added the nobleSt courage In their
discharge.
think 1t will be conceded BY all who
view the situation in which he was placed
by reason OF his effort to faithfully main.
tain his convictions, with IN impartial
and bipartisan eye, that DO man In all
that vast aBsemblage OF statesmen and
eminent persons could have borne himself
with higher consciousness OF the dignity
OF adhering 10 his sense Of right. West
Virginians Of all parties, who were pres
ent, felt highly honored by thegenuinenesS
Of his manly defense. The spirit, he
evinced became contagious, and the whole
vast thropg soon participated in bis senti-
mont and gave him and his Compeers their
hearty sympathies.
You do well 10 thus perpetuate his con.
nection, and l greatly regret my inability
to be present and participate in the very
interesting exercises which l know must
take place on this occasion. With many
thanks for your kindly remembrance l
beg 10 remain,
Your obedient servant,
]. II. HAOANs.
MoRoASTowN, W. Va. November 90.
Col. II. Sterling,
Chairman of Com on Irritation,
Wheeling, ". Va:
DEAR SlR:-I acknowledge with pleas.
ure the receipt Of your invitation to be
present on the occasion OF the presenta.
ton 10 Hon. A. W. Campbell, OF an his
torical painting, illustrating the scene at
the Chicago Convention last June, when
Mr.. G. made his grand stand for the right
Of individual opinion within the Republic
can party. regret my Inability 10 be
present on the occasion referred TO, and l
would like to do honor to go distinguished
West Virgianian as A. W. Campbell.
and also to show my appreciation OF an
act 30 expressive OF the genius Of genuine
Republicanism. Independent Republic
cans are as necessary to the party as reg
ular Republicans. II Ia in vain that we
denounce the Confederate caucus" five
slavishly agree to obey the dictates OF q
caucus" ourselves. Above all, Repub'
lican National Convention must never be
turned into caucus-either "stalwRrt,"
or "liherap caucus. For a quarter OF q
century, the Republican party has stood
for absolute freedom Of opinion. On that
platform 1t has won oil It's magnificent
victories. To this great doctrine, the
highest, finest product Of our civilization,
let the Republican party continue loyal,
and It's history will be the history Of the
nation for the next hall century.
Yours very truly,
]. r.. THOMPSON.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Nov. %.
Hugh Sterling,
Chairman:
Your invitation 10 participate in the
presentation OF an historical painting TO
the Hon. A. W. Campbell on the thiFteth
inst. is received. / deeply regret impor-
tAnt business engagements will prevent
my being present, but hereby tender to
Mr.. Campbell my heartfelt Congratula.
tons for the testimonial you are about
to present him. He richly deserves this
from his friends for his steRdfast integrity
to Republican principles for a quarter Of Z
century through sunshine and storm
Please remind him that "West Virginia
remembers her tF!ouds."
JoHS S, CUNNINGHAM.
PoISr PLEASANT, W. Va, Nov. %.
Hugh Sterling,
Chairman:
Your Invitation TO participate In the
testimonial to Mr.. Campbell, received only
to-day, too late for me to be present.
Twenty years constant devotion TO the
best interests OF the State, entities him to
the highest reward which its city could be.
stow. D. II. WILLARD.
CLAREsruRG, VIVA, Nov. %, 1880.
Xq;. Hugh Sterling,
CHAIRMAN OF Committee, &c,
WhteliH0, Wet Va:
DEAR sIR:-I am in receipt Of your Invi.
tation to be present at the presentation OF
q painting to the Hon. A. W. Campbell,
on the 30th inst. GreGret that my engage
ments are such as render 1t impossible
for me to be with you on go pleasant an
occasion, ~ nothing would give me more
pleasure than to Join with you in honor
Ing your distinguished fellow.citiEen and
grasp him BY the hand and recount the
occurrences which this testimonial is de-
signed TO commemorate.
Respectfully &C.,
ALEE. q. MoORE.
MOUSDsvrLLE, VIVA, Nov. %, 1850.
Rugh Sterling,
Chairman:
DEAR slR:-Your invitation 10 be pres.
emit at the presentation to Mr.. Campbell,
on the 3Oth inst, received. As engage.
ments elsewhere will prevent me from
accepting, can only send regrets at not
being able to be present at what must Ger.
tGinly prove very pleasant affair to all
participating.
Very truly yours, ~,