The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-03-18
HANCOCK COUNTY.
REPUBLICAN, PRESIDENTIAL VIEWS.
Blaine Sweeps thu D,ek-Nsn Of Nary Occupations
HAss him and Tell Thsls nsa.oas Hhy-Ths
Champion Of ths Prottclioniai Idea and
tho donroe epoctrine-Lineolp Too,

| Champion Of ths prosscliohiss Idea and
| \ tho Monroe Doetrins-LlneoiR Too.
sptcia! Correspondence ef ne IaleIigeactr. 4 q
| NEw CUMBERLAND, W. Va, March IL
In order to gain some knowledge as to wh,
are the favorite candidates Of the part,
here, looking to the coming struggle at Chi
cago next June, the writer circulated
among number Of Republicans Of widcl,
different occupations, and carefully noted
their preferences. The gentlemen seer
were not selected on account Of any known
opinions they might hold, but were simply
called upon az representative men In The
various branches and trades with which
they are connected. Appended will be
found what they have 10 cay: 5T
Chas.. A. Freeman, secretary OF the West
Virginia Fire Brick sociation-"Logan
and Golf would form ticket that would
prove invincible. Logan has Invariably
been on tue right side Of all important
questions, while GoE is the peer OF any
man." Is&Esst 4-.55.'I !
Squire John Campbell-"I am decided.
~ In favor OF The P4umed knight. He is
well qualified for the position and deserved
It. No other man can create 30 much en-
thusiasm among the masses.". .N'5
Ex. Senator Atkinson-"Edmunls is a
good safe man and would be my first
choice. Robert Lincoln, however, would
make an excellent President, and | have
no objections to Blaine II nominated"
James NJ. Porter, fire brick manufactur.
ell AIN in favor Of protecting the indus-
tries OF this country, and 10 my miud,
James G. Blaine represents that idea more
FULLY than any other public man. I am no
politician, however," - ia, -.
w: A. Scott, druggist and jeweler.-
blaine is our most available man. He is
thoroughly honest, brilliant statesman
and commands the confidence OF the coun-
try" 7 ,i'e irrff55i irf55if7l5-z' b jil.Sl sasSS7s
. J. 0. Freeman, bookkeeper West Virgi.
mia Friedrich otlice.-"Yes, cir, I'm ior
Blaine and I'm for him bad. What this
country needs now Is vigorous foreign
policy. and Blaine Is the man to stop old
Bismarck from shooting of his chin at us."
j. G. Marshall, Prosecuting Attorney
Blaine and Lincoln would sweep the couu.
try like a whirlwind." /
NJ. B. Campbell, insurance man.-""I'm
Tor Blaine and Lincoln seven days in the
week. Blainea name would create more
enthusiasm than that OF any other man on
the continent OF America !,E' :
DR.. Z. G. McLane.-"Blaine is not only
deserving Of the highest honor, but he hss
the hearts ot tho people. I'm ia favor OF
nominating q man this time who has the
masses at his back." a ,!5sl ,t51
A. McFlanegan, Clerk Of Courts. LII
Blaine will only keep out Of the furniture
business and not start political bureau to
provoke autagonisms, the people, think,
will successfully manage his campaign this
time." a,. i7Tl. 49,, + -.
Capt. John Mcdonald, Relief Towboat
Company.-"I am strongly in favor Of
Blaine. He is the best Informed states.
man in the land and would make an az.
gressiye campaign" $500
A. ". Brown, editor Independents -"This
office is solid ior, Blaine, aud so are the
people. Everything now points to his
nomination at Chicago, and it will be a
cold day for the machine II he is tricked
out OF il. slH' n, ,,.
J. W. Flowers, stone -"Blaine is
my first choice and Lincoln my second; or
the two combined would make daisy
ticket" q T7..7I: = :
P. NJ. Scott, merchant-"Why, I've been
trying to vote ior Blsine ever since was
q, but they never fixed him right for me.
The year Of jubilee is coming at last, how.
ever" .g IS, i-.J 9f Sssa
Robert Douglas, carpenter and joiner
I'm for James 6. Blaine forever. II he is
nominated this time I'll throw my hat so
ID high it'll never come down again.
Give me Blaine or give me death !" !"
Mayor Cullon.--''Ils only q toss.up be-
tween Blaine and Logan; either Of them
! will suit me" gill1 isa
A. NJ. Shelter, foundry proprietor.-"I
prefer Blaine, but am ready TO support any
good man the Republicans may bring out"
Joseph Bell, farmer r.-"Wel|, i'll had my
pick Of the flock it would be Blaine, sure.
Gould support Arthur il be vetoes the Filz,
J John Porter relief bill."s nj
J.W. Thayer, planning mill .-"HRye been
too busy since the q a,od to give the matter
much attention, but would as soon r;sk
Blaine as any Of them" gp
| LIZ NJ TllouUt bIuftb huu LlUHlIe.-'l
have always been for Blaine and am yet,
but what I most desire is town council
with nerve enough to prevent the COVE
from running at large" ,tt153
Captain AL Haigh. u. S. Mail'Linc-"I
wao for Blaine in 1876 and still keep biz
name nailed to the mast head. Blaine ha:
wonderous diplomatic ability, and I'll bet
q nickle he would not only maintain The
Monroe doctrine on this continent, buI
would protect American interests wherever
the flag toated." - - s. rs egs9;e4H
Al. Foote, plaaterer-"Arthur has made
q good President but I'm for Blaine this
time, for we can elect him with or wthou,
New York" III. l@-gs 1g III, ~
Gilmore Young, wagon maker-'I only
hope it will be Jim Blaine, and I'll be or
the ragged edge until know"
- s~ Br"oke County. -5
To The Editor Qfthe Intel'lgencer. -5i;25s rs
slR:-I have conversed with good
many farmers about their preference iol
Presidential candidates, and Blaine il the
favorite Of nine.tenths Of the Republicans
who think he is the strongest man in the
nation. We think President Arthur be,
given the country very good adminis.ra
tion, but the farmers OF this community dc
not want him nominated for fear he wnrli