Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-24
A NEAT JOB.
Judge Snyder RsnOminatsd for the
Supreme Bench,
By the Democratic State Convention, in Ses-
sion at Parkersburg, Yesterday-Ths
Second Disrict-An Attempt to Re-
store Harmony to be Made,
A RoUSING MEETING LAST NIGHT.
BIZ he Reqister,s Special WIe.

BIZ the Registers Special Wire.
PARKERSBURG, August 23.-The second
CITY of West Virginia has to-day contained
a notable gathering of prominent Demo-
Gratis from all sections of the State. A call
for State Convention to nominate candi-
date for the Supreme Court Of Appeals,
brought together these distinguished men.
Considering the work for which the Con-
yention was called it was anticipated that
the representation would be light.
This Idea Was Dissipated
this morning OH the arrival of the morning
train. which brought nearly the entire Con-
yentiou. This morning was spent in q
genial and social way, many leading men
holding impromptu receptions at their
rooms, and others discussing politics,
National and State, with reference particu-
larly to the
situation In the Second District
Of the State. Senator Camden entertained
at his residence his colleague, Senator
Davis, and many prominent men Of the
State. Hon. Charles J. Faulkner, the court
" ex-French Minister, was the recipient OF
much attention. CaptEEustce9 Gibson,
Gov. Jackson, and others received much
attention from visiting statesmen.
About two o'clock this afternoon, when
the Court House was we'll filled, Hon. d.
II. Leonard, chairman OF the State Commit
tee,
Called for Order,
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Democrats had been asked to assemble to
nominate a candidate for the Supreme
bench. lie made 4 cordial speech of well
come, and congratulated the party on the
prosperity OF the people and the successful
administration of the Democratic party in
the State. lie moved that
Hon. Charles james Faulkner
he made Temporary chairman, which was
endorsed with enthusiasm. Mr.. Faulkner,
on taking the chair, was applauded. He
made a polished and eloquent speech,
thanking the convention for the une8-
pected honor, and said it was distinguished
in the highest degree for the ability and
general intelligence of its members. He
eulogized the Supreme Bench of the State,
and thought it a matter Of pride that since
the creation of the State the powers Of the
Court had been in the hands OF men
Distinguished for Honesty and InteG-
rIty.
lie took exception, however, to several
rulings OF the Court under Republican
rule but attributed them to the passions
OF the hour. I'VE have great State" he
said, "a State abounding without limit in
mineral resources, inhabited by an en-
ligh'rned and patriotic population. When
the old State Of Virginia was divided, she
lost her brightest Jewel in the formation of
our mountain province. lie hoped it would
be remembered that the Democratic party
now stood aS the only barrier against cor
rupt. oycr-g,own and centralized Govern
ment OF
Jobs. Monopoly. Public PIunder and
Bribery,
that was ruling the country. After an
eulogy Of the Democratic party, past and
present, he announced the object of the
Convention.
Mr.. Leonard moved that: John F. Baker,
of Ohio county, be made temporary Secre-
tary, which was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Hill r. f. Horner, of
Wood, was selected as assistant.
A resolution was offered making the
basis of representation one vote for
every one hundred votes cast for Attorney
General at the last election.
On motion of Mr.. Gallaher, OF kanawha,
the temporary organization was made per-
manCnt.
Nr. G.. ID. Camden
then took the floor and entertained the
Convention for fifteen minuceS in an
eulogy of Judge A. c. Snyder He said the
popular feeling of the State was unsni-
moutly in favor Of his denomination to the
office he now occupied. He suggested his
nomination by acclamation.
At the instance of Mr.. Bennett, the roll
Of The counties was called to ascertain if all
the delegates to the Convention were pres
cnt. Prominent upon the list, and in at
Tendance, were the following: Charles
James Faulkner, J. NJ. Bennett, A. +.
MathasOn {. l.. Thompson, of the Noun
tain Herald; II. G.. Simm>, W. L. Hcarne,
Andy Edmi>ton, u. \. Thompson, Co..
John \. Robinson, d. c. Gallaher,
r. {. Blair, James Kelly, II. r.
Howard J. u. Logan, Dave Nc
Gregor, Gov Jackson, J. NJ. Jackson, W. L.
Jackson, V. B. Trimble, d. II, Lofard G. d.
Camden. r. s. Turk, \. d. Roger, Capt.
Mcclure, Col. Geo. Baylor, Preston Pew,
Geo. Thompson, W. n. Chancellor, l.. y.
TayenOr, Meigs Bland, Dr. Alexander,
Floyd Necly, Senators Camden and Davis,
chas Despard, Jerry Hill, Capt. Eustace
Gibson, J. II. Strickler and Robert Nc
Eldowuey.
Mr.. Gallsher, of Kanawha,
Seconded the Nomination
"t Judge snyder in an eloquent address
which was hearty tribute to the ability
and capacity of the eminent jurist.
Mr.. Blair. of Ritche, endorsed Judge
Snyder and strongly favored his retention
on the Supreme Bench.
Mr.. Camden renewed his motion that
Judge Adam C. Snyder be nominated for
seat on the Supreme Bench by aeclamation,
which Was Carried with Applause.
Mr.. Howard, of Mason, moved the follow
ing:
The Democratic party in State Conyen-
tion assembled view with grave apprehen-
sion the want of unity and harmony in the
ranks of the party in the Second Congress
ional District, and it being desirable, if
possible, to heal all diSsensionS aud.reunite
m one harmonious whole the party in said
District; therefore,
Tkak A. T.