Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-14

IL again, in another shape, and q spirited
discussion resulted, in which Fontaine
Smith, Judge Woods, McGraw and ex-Sena-
tor Newton took part.
AlG. Molly. from Jefferson county, re-
fsrred to the practice in Ohio Of appointing
proxies. Some delegates wanted to know
what the devil West Virginia had to DO
with Ohio. .-.-.
At this point sprigg, of Hardy
came into the fight and this
caused a great debate and a perfect
Tumult OF Confusion,
in which Baylor of Jefferson, Cresap,
Smith, Holt and others were all talking at
the same time, and asking to be recognized
by the chair. The chair became confused,
and finally allowed motion to ADJOURN
which was voted down amid great excite
ment.
The report of the Committee on Creden.
tails was then put to a vote and declared
adopted, when the Jefferson county dele
gates and other Lucas men rose TO their
feet and threatened to leave the convention
on account of this action, but before they
could get out the chair declared the con-
yention adjourned until 2 o'clock.
After Recess.
The Court house was jammed at 2:2O TINS
afternoon, when the Convention reassen'
bIed. It was noticed that the Lucas men
had carried out their threats made before
dinner and had not returned to their seats.
The place occupied by Jefferson county was
entirely blank and deserted. Vacant places
were noticed in other delegations, this crea-
ted much excitement and comment The
chair announced that nominations were IN
order The counties were called, and when
Berkeley was reached General Sprigg nomi-
Judge John Blair HOge.
Tho nomination was seconded in short
sneecb by J. b. SnOdgrass, of Berkeley.
When jefferson was called no response was
made the delegates from that county not
being in their seats.
The call of counties was continued. When
Preston was reached, Col. Monroe seconded
the nomination of Hoge, b. Parsons, OF
Tucker, also seconded the nomination OF
HOSe.
The chair announced that time would be
e,ven IN hear fIom the Jefferson delegates,
and. motion prevailed that the chair appoint
q committee to go out and inquire OF the
Jefferson delegates if their absence was to be
taken aS ,
from the convention. Hon. ben' Marun
said it was merely all assumption to say
that the Jefferson delegates had withdrawn,
as he learned that they were holding a
caucus, and it was his opinion that they
would be present. He believed that they
would not only be present, but would par
ticipate in the proceedings, and support
the nominee. He said he had been in the
same unfortunate position OF the candi-
dates who expected to come before this
convention. At one time he was candi-
date against Judge Hoge. He, Martin, got
the nomination and the Democracy gave
him as
Gallant support
as ever was given to candidate. On an
other occasion he was pitted against an
other Berkeley candidate, Hon. c. J. Faulk-
ner, and he had to acknowledge that the
distinguished gentleman got away with
him on that occasion. He returned to his
home west of the mountains, and he and
his friends gave Mr.. Faulkner as
loyal support as he had received from Berke-
ley and other eastern counties. He would
Support the Nominee
of this Convention, whoever he might he,
and all his efforts would be devoted to his
election.
Mr.. Parsons arrived from the caucus OF
the Lucas men and announced that the
Lucas delegates
Would Not Return
'-sF'ne' e'nafr ther appofnted the sergeant
alarms to 60 out and Inquire if the Lucas
delegates who were absent proposed to re-
return and take part in the Convention,
Mr.. Morrow moved that the Convention
proceed to vote, at ten minutes past three
o'clock.
The sargcant-at-armS returned and report
ed that the Lucas.delcgations were in session
and organizing another convention in an
other hail. and would not return. While
waiting for the expiration of the time, Judge
Woods entered the convention. He said 1t
had been apparent to him from the begin
ming that there had been an element in the
i 1 IL,
To Rule or Ruin
He had hoped these men would have acted
otherwise; he was for harmony but he was
also for right and Justice. He hoped the
crring brethern would return before the
time expired and take part in the proceed
ing>.
Fountain smith was Called.
The Chair said let Mr.. Smith alone; he
was on the stool of repentance. Mr.. Smith
said he had nothing to repent Of
Crcsap said he forgave Mr.. Smith.
The Chair announced that he had received
official word from the Lucas delegation that
they were holding
Convention OfTheir Own.
and proposed to make a nomination and
would not return. The counties were then
called and the votes Of the several counties
recorded as follows:
Barbour-Hoge 6H; Berkeley Is 2-lO;
Grant 3; Hampshire 10; Hardy Il; JEFF
ferson j Marion-Hoge ca; Martin s;
Mineral -Hoge 10; Monongalis so; Nor
gan "a; Pendleton -; Preston 64; Ran
dolph y; Taylor-Hogc 8; W. L. Wilson
5; Tucker-Hoge 22.7. Whole number of
votes lS3, of which Hoge received 90; Mar
tin 5, Wilson 5, and the balance blank.
Judge Wood announced that he had just
received word from Mr.. Lucas announcing
that he, Lucas,
Had Been Nominated
by his friends at a Convention held in
another Hall, but if Hoge would withdraw
he would do the same and come back to the
Convention and join in the nomination of
some other man. Hoge's nomination was
then made unanimous amid widest en-
thusiasm. Hoge was sent for and was
received with wild applause. The follow