Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-29

OF Virginia. Il was true the Readlust-
ers had instructed their electors for Han
cock and English; but it was equally
true it had foreborne, and purposeiy
forborne, from instructing Tor those
candidates as the nominees oil the Dem
ocratic party. He referred to the man
ner of his election, asserting that there
had been a combination against nun,
and that ihe Democratic party, which,
like C,esar's wife, stood above susplcioh'
had been willing to traue
seat in the United States
Senate for a few county offices. lithGt
was Democracy that gentleman on tue
other side loved none OF it for him. The
purpose Of the Readjusters was TO stay
the retrograde movement OF years, 80
as to bring Virginia back from No. 10 IN
the yrade OF States 10 her original posi-
ton in the sisterhood OF States. Far be
it from him that his action here should
be controlled or influenced by caucus
whose party had waged war on his con-
stituents and whose party success was
held paramount 70 what he conceived 10
be the interest OF Virginia and the welfare
of the whole country. The ReadJusters
OF Virginia had no feeling OF hostility.
no words OF unkindness for the colored
race. He had faith and it was his
earnest hope that the march CT en-
liyhtened civilization and human
progress would proceed until God g great
family should everywhere enjoy the
blessings OF civil, religious, and political
liberty. The colored man had been
loyal TO Virginia in all her days OF con.
fiict and bloodshed, which had come OF
heroic struggle in the war OF sections. BY
no act of his was either clash OF arms or
his freedom invoked. He had not
measured his duties by consideration
of self interest. Not so much
could be said OF the distinguished d states
man who urged the South to resist the
Readiusters in behalf of the principles
held 10 be fundamental. Virginia had
not forgotten her abandonment from
that quarter and needs no counsel as to
her duty. To him and the people oil Nir-
gina the and South, as phrase, was a
"mere geographical expression" and no
longer epitomized a dream OF empire.
do not question, he said ip conclusion,
the grandeur OF that hope and a9pira..
ton, but it was Queuched III blood and
the South OF our day has acquiesced in
the decision of the war. The Demo
cratic party atiirms that de-
clsion in its National platforms,
and in the declarations OF its chairman /
am here to assert that Virginia, mother
of the Union, renews her old time faith
and devotion TO the Government her
honored sons aided to construct, and in
furtherance thereof propose to give my
best abilities and to exert my every en-
ergy. Applause and Kisses in the gall
leries.
Malone was warmly congratulated by
Messrs COnkling, Sherman, Dawes and
other Republicans.
Mr.. Harris, (solemnly), | now move
that the Senate proceed TO consider the
executive business. Laughter Lost
yeas, %; nays, q.
A number OF dilatory motions having
been voted down Mr.. Dawes stated he
trusted the friends on the other side
would come here tomorrow prepared to
finish this business and 90 on with the
executive business. He moved to ad-
journ. Agreed to.
hODcrLSO0.
Touching the nomination OF Judge
Robertson, to be Collector OF the Port
of New York, Nordhof telegraphs the
New York Herald as fellows:
"Said prominent Republican: 1t
strikes me that this unanimous approv-
al of Mr.. Robertson nomination 0y the
New York Legis ature means more than
appears on the surface. Look at II a
moment. Could it have been done
without at least the tacit consent and
approval OF Governor Cornell2 i do
not know enough OF the relations OF
men In New York to judge on the
facts, but in my oSn State
such action by a Legislature
could not have taken place
without more thar the mere approval
of the Governor. 1t would have been
SO done at his desire, perhaps not pub
licly expressed, but privately made
known. Now, then, suppose that Gov
ernOr Cornell does in his mind ratlty
Robertson's nomination; suppose that
the action of both Houses OF your Legs'
lature means this alsO-how, then, can
there be any war such as some people
here prophesy? don't believe in it at
all, because it would be vein and use
less struggle. | am assured that the
President says he meant to do just what
he did, and guess you will find that
Robertson will be confirmed, and that
there will be no row..
Mahone's Speech.
Mahone's speech was the feature Of
the day, but was nothing like as sensa-
tional as his first. The Senate was
crowded, all expecting sharp war Cf
words, but the Democrats did not i'll
terrupt him, it apparently being the
agreement among them to let him alone,
but at two o'clock Malone thoroughly
warmed up, and frequently LETT his
manuscript. speaking extemporaneous--
ly. He defended Riddleberger, aud
said he was made of sterner stuff thSn
Democrats think. Malone attarked
Senator Johnson pretty severely, saying
Jyhnson was elected to the Senate be-
cause he hal no record, and could again
be elected on the same ground rs he had
done nothing.
Towards 3 o'clock the attention at first
paid Malone became distracted and the
conversation Otl lilC ll'Ipi olb lh bhN 80
leTies caused confusion. Mahone's
speech has apparently had the effect OF
strengthening the determination Oi the
Democrats in the fight. They consider
il an assault on the entire Democracy,
especially on the South, and say they
will never Weld and allow the election
Of Mahone's friend, Riddleberger. The
feeling has grown so bitter now that
even il Riddleberger should be with
drawn, il is doubtful whether the DEM
ocrats would cease tihbustering. FOor-
hees, Bsown and other Democratic Sem
stors, who were attacked by Malone,
will reply. Voorhees, has been collect
ing Mahone's history and will make, it
is said, severe speech. The Republi-
cans still declare their determination to
fight the thing out if it takes all sum-
mer.