Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-25

from Monongalia, making SEX. Sturgiss
got Morgan solid, 2R from Taylor and
from Monongalia or q II in all Pending
the announcement of the vote, real
Pretty Little FelleW with Chestnut
Mustache
attempted TO stampede the DELEGATES BY
moving the nomination. of Hoke BY accla-
nation. He was promptly sat down upon
in shower Of groans and hisses. Rey.
nolds withdrew his name in the interest OF
harmony and seconded Asson's pomina-
tion. Shinn tried to create division. but
wanted TO make the nomination OF
Mason unanimous. Another ballot
was then taken. Barbour voted for
Mason. Grant came over TO him solid,
as did the others of Hampshire,
Hardy and Mineral. Mr.. Helzel withdrew
Sturgiss and cast the vote of Morgan for
Mason. Jefferson counted, reported and
went over to him with her thirty votes.
Monongalia followed with thirty and
in q minute he had all the votes except
thirty from Berkeley and half vote from
Taylor Tom Staggers and Helzel were
sent out to bring Mason in and ex-Goyer
nor Pierpoint waved the unsaskuined gar
ment with many q flourish and much
s"uSCi
Hon. John w. Mason Appeared Smiling
and Happy.
He began by saying, Before such an as
sembly at such a time embarrassment
would be pardoned. There are times when
: silence is more eloquent than words. Let
me prove By my acts rather than Dy words
my high appreciation OF the honor. Ha
also said that never was there at any time
such demand for prudent leadership.
The independent voter is abroad in the
land The dead issues Of the past rest amid
the masses upon the backs OF those who
would revise them.
Jacksonian and Jenersonian Demoe-
is OF the past as we'll as Hambletonian lib.
elalism. The usual eulogy upon the grand
old party, the nation, with an immense
IN" were INDUCED in, when he closed by
promising that he would plant Republican
ism upon every hilltop and in every val
ley in the district and return it in October
with victory upon the crest
Pierpoint again moved his banner, Nc
Cormick asked the Chairman Of the County
Convention to call and see him. three
cheers and tiger were given, after which
closed q very quiet and tame convention.
NOtes and Comments
IL dpptdTS tUdt lbuNt Nue VI
Arthur's administration, As was shot Sn a
letter this morning from Geo c. Gorham,
Of the National Republican, endorsing his
candidacy and pledging him the support OF
his paper. He also said that il was the plan
OF the administration hereafter TO give
Young Republicans all preference in this
State. Butt feels his defeat very keenly,
the more so as he had been certain that
irreconcilable difficulties would hinder the
nomination Of either Mason or Hoke.
Judge lIoke says he had two or three
reasons for not running. First, he had
already made canvass and knew its cost.
Second. he is rather afraid that some
compaction OF Democratic difficulties may
tc made in this district. Third, his wife is
violently opposed TO his candidacy. lloke
feels pretty blue over his declination. He
had the nominataiu on the first ballot and
when he declined and began to think over
it, he was sorry for IT,.
Meson was serenaded here this morning
by band and made short speech OF ac-
knowledgmcnt.
The Republican Congressional Committee
is +. NJ Reynolds, Kcyser, chairman; \, y.
Mccormick, Grafton. secretary; S. V. Yam
It's, Harper's Ferry; l.. c. Powell, Fairmont;
\. n. HOLMAN, Morgantown VIM. N. 0.
Dawson, kingwood; A. 4. Shaw, Grant
c)unty.
Mccormick antagonized Mason TO the last
and did all he could to defeat him. After
Mason was nominated he went to McCor.
mick. and implorcd him to manage his
campaign for him. Mccormick at first de-
clined. but at the instance of Others and in
Difference to Mason's importantly he con-
sentcd and will do his best. 1t is claimed
thst he is the best organizer in the State,
hence the anxiety TO retain him. McCor-
mick counseled and urged dcfcrring the
convention until after the meeting OF the
Democratic executive committee ut Grafton,
and the ascertainment Of the intentions OF
the Second District Democracy, but he vas
overruled as il would be impossible TO get
the delegates together again.
Sturgiss candidacy was blind gotten
up by Met ormick 10 divert attention from
Mason, but il was too transparent.
Dungee, the negro preacher from Jeiler::
son county, stumped the South in behalf
of Tilden in 1876, and is a powerful and
eloquent speaker.
Ex.G Gov. Pierpont says: II am nothing
il not aggressive. Marion county Republi-
cans say qualifications don't alter the main
proposition"
Manager C. r. Tracy, OF the Western
Union Company OF your city, earned the
gratitude OF the reporters by his attention
to their wants and prompt manner In
which the convention news was handled by
him.