Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-09-06
ST. CLAIRSVILLE.
Ross ]. Alexander Nominated for
Congress. Essas
A Choice Made ia Which the Intelligent
Voters Of the Seventeenth District
Cannot but Heartily
Concur.
FULL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS.
S,eesal % ths Reniuker.

september morning, the delicious, balmy
atmosphere and the quiet, orderly dele
gates here day are all in striking contrast
to the hot June days, the torrid atmos-
Phere and the heated, excited delegates of
the convention of last June in this old
fashioned town. There is no excitement
no heat, nothing uncomfortable here ex-
cePt the suspense incident to all conven-
tions. Very few delegates were present
until this morning, and it was late before
any began to arrive. The Noble county
men were the first to put in
an appearance, followed by these from
Harrison, jefferson, Guernsey and Belmont
in the order named. 1t was fully 10 o'clock
before a majority had arrived, and for the
| next hour caueusing and button holing was
the rule. Tn declination of Estep, positive
and absolute, seemed to work no discour.
agement 10 his friends, and al persisted in
| forcing the nomination upon him. Hon.
| David Wagner has been here all night
with his coat off at work for him and an
tagonizipg Alexander at every step. Wsg-
ener says that he can control 500 votes in
| Bellaire against Alexander, and, by An
drew Jackson, he will do ii. Alexander,
! he says, has been unremitting at all times
| in his efforts to beat prominent
! Democrats and has generally been
| successful, and to reward him for such
/ work would be unDemocratic in the eX-
| treme. Alexander came here last night
! and has been ON his feet ever since whOop-
/ ing up his claims and doing his utmost to
I obtain the nomination. He is backed very
| effectively by DIR. John Cook, OF Bridge
! port, who has done some good work. Col.
| Joe Harris, Of Bridgeport, is also here, and
| is doing what disinterested Republican
| can for his fellow townsman.
| With the arrival of the different dele
| gates, a comparison of notes was had, and
the results showed nearly a unanimous
/ sentiment in favor of the nomination
( of Mr.. Estep. The fact of his opposition
see med to be no obstacle, and the
! demand was for his nomination. LET us
| give IT to hun, and if he is man at all he
| will accept, and il not We can easily get
another" The Estep boom was given an
| additional impetus early in the morning by
! the arrival Of Samuel Simmons, OF Bel.
| laire, an anti. Updegratf delegate in both OF
! the resent Republican conventions, and
bOlter at the last one at GAINESVILLE, who
! came up to say that he would, in the event
| of the nomination of Estep, pledge 600
| votes to his support from Bellaire and
! Pultney townships alone. Make his
| nomination by acclamation and go home"
said Mr. Simmons, "and We will show you
| in Bellaire what we can do for you. You
! have q grand chance now to do something
! for yourselves" This encouragement had
| much to do with the disposition
! to hang out for the nomina-
ton of Estep, manifested by many
| delegates, but the persistent declination OF
| Mr.. Estep finally had effect, end notwith-
/ . hn nf WaOpnpr
and the Bellaire delegation, Alexander be-
! gan to gather strength, and early IN the
| day it was evident that directly the Estep
/ furore had subsidized he would be the candl-
| date.
! The whole of the morning was thus frit-
| tered away, and il was long after eleven
| O'Clock when James Moore, Esq, member
| of the Executive Committee, called the
| Convention to order, in the absence OF Mr..
| Allen. Rev. DIR. Alexander OF St. Clairs-
| Vile, invoked the Divine blessing, after
! which the temporary organization wastan-
! founced as follows: Chairman, Hon. John
| II. S. Trainer, of Jefferson county.
! Mr.. Trainer thanked the Convention for
| the honor bestowed, and asked for the sup
port of all 10 assist him in the discharge OF
| his duties. He said the object OF the Con-
| yention was to select fitting candidate to
| represent the great Democratic party IN the
| approaching contest. He urged that 4 cam
| didate be selected who would reflect credit
| upon the choice of the Convention. The
| corrupt administration OF the government
| at the hands of the Republican party, was
| shown up in scathing manner by Mr..
| Trainer; and after an exhortation to be
| harmonious and united, he closed really
good speech, =,
| Cadiz. to be temporary Chairman, COM
pleted the organization, aud after the trans
action OF some other business. the Conyen-
ton adjourned for dinner.
| Afternoon.
The two hours allowed for consultation
of committees and for dinner were oc-
copied by the wheel-horses in sounding
the delegates with reference to their inten-
tons. The adherents Of Essep began to
weaken a little, not because they were
| afraid of him, but because of the repeated
assurances that he would not accept n
| case of nomination and they did not wish
| to repeat the Republican history of the
| Seventeenth district by holding another
| Convention. Sam Simmons urged EsteP
| nomination with all the vigor Of his SIM
puIsiye nature" urged that EStep be nomi-
| mated by acclamation. Senator Wagner,
urged it with all his might, and Capt. Muth,
| of Bellaire. was a good third hand.
The more considerste, however, were com
ing to their senses, and began to cast about
| for another candidate who would accepta-
1 bly make the race. Rev. Mr.. MilGgan, OF
| Camblidgp, was urged by part oil the
! Guernsey delegation, while the other part
| was DISPOSED to hunt another man. Arnold,
! of the Cadiz SeRtiasl, peremptorily declined
| to allow his name 70 even go before the
| convention. Such was the status OF things
| when the hour of reaSsembling arrived and
the delegates filled the hall. Promptly ut
| 2 O'Clock the convention was called 70 Or
| der, and the chairman of the committee
| on Permanent Organization announced the
continuance of the temporary organization,
! viz: ]. II. s. Trainer, Jefferson county,
| Chairman; w II. Arnold, Harrison coun-
| ty, Secretary, and the following list OF
| Vice Presidents: Belmont, DR.. McMasters;
! Guernsey, VIM. Bowles; Harrison, DR.
| John Manley; jefferson, John Scott; Noble,
| n, B. Wharton.
| Mr.. Trainer said, in taking the chair:
! hope this convention will not initiate the
| example of its predecessor in this hall, and
| adjourn without making nomination.
The Committee on Credentials announced
| that as there werelno eonteSting delegates,
| they had decided 10 authorize the CHAIR
| men of the various delegations to cast the
| full vote of the several counties.
The Chairman of the Committee on
| Resolutions reported back the platform OF
/ the state OF OQlO
| Columbus July 10th, 1882, as the basis of
procedure for the campaign OF the Seven
| tsenth district + 9
The First Racket
Of the day occurred Immediately upon the
report of the Committee of Rules and
! Order of Business. The order of roll call
according TO their report was, NOBLE
| Guernsey, Belmont, Jefferson and Har-
| riSon.
A delegate from Noble county at once
| objected to the report, and said the placing
| of his county at the head instead OF the
| foot of the list was contrary 10 all pre-
| cedent, and after protesting against the &C
| ton. retired in favor of John Francis
Kelley, of Bellaire, who also spoke against
| the adoption of the report The motion tn
adopt was then put, and as the chair could
not determine the result long and vexa-
tious controversy succeeded upon the
proposition submitted by delegate that
| the vote on the division should be taken by
a call of counties The vote was as follows: