The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-05-09

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Houston nominated L. D. Knight, who
was, however, withdrawn in favor OF E.
B. Neighbert, of Logan county, who was
nominated by Judge Ferguson. On mo-
ton OF Col. ]. NJ. Rowan Neighbert was
then nominated by reclamation.
When it came to the selection OF dis
trict delegates, Senator McCreary, OF
Raleigh county, nominated W. L. Mollo-
han, OF Kanawha. Judge Houston nom
mated L. b. Knight, and Mr.. Brady, OF
Upshur, nominated Hon. I. ]. Farms
worth, OF the same county. The first
ballot resulted as follows: Mollohan 70! ;
Knight G0l; Farnsworth 20. Farms
worth withdrew and Mollohan was NOM
mated, receiving So! votes. The sue
cessful candidate was called on for Il
speech, and he occupied the floor for a
few minutes, saying he would support
Cleveland first, last and all the time,
living or dead"
a. S. johnson, editor OF the Monroe
IVdichmGn, placed in nomination for the
other delegate Hon. Alex. I. Matthews,
of Greenbrier county, Col. Rowan nom
mated b. +. Harlow. Following is the
ballot: Harlow 81; Matthews rs. Fay
cite changed her vote before the result
was announced, making Matthews S34
and Harlow 70l, and Matthews was de-
clared elected.
WILSON RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Resolutions re-
Dorted Ms follows:
WHEREAS, The Democrats of the Third
Congressional District Of West Virginia
are to-day rs they were in 1854, in favor
OF the reelection OF Grover Cleveland to
the Presidency, and
WHEREAS, Werecognize in him n great
leader, n profound statesman, an honest
man whose highest aim has been to re-
duce the burden OF taxation, restore fra
ternity OF feeling between the sections OF
our common country, preserve that con-
stitutional liberty which is the proudest
inheritance OF the people, therefore
Resolved, That we hereby most hearth
" endorse his policy OF administration
and instruct the delegates appointed by
this convention tovote for Grover Cleve-
land for President. Adopted.
On motion of ]. W. st. Clair the Chair
was authorized to appoint three alter
mates.
Hon. Frank Hereford offered the fol-
lowing:
Rcs6imd, That this convention most
heartily endorse the administration OF
Governor Wilson for his acknowledged
ability, his rare fidelity TO public in
terests. The increased prosperity and
development OF the State under his con-
slant vigilance and wise management OF
public affairs, giving West Virginia a
prominence before the public never be-
fore enjoyed, have called forth the admi-
ration Of the people and earned the
especial gratitude ofWest Virginia Dem
ocrats.
JudgeHouston opposed the resolution,
saying that this convention was not a
proper place for it; that it should be
taken to the State Convention. He
moved to lay it on the table,
JUDGE JACKSON FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
The vote on Judge Houston's motion
was taken bycounties. Kanawha voted
eyes," and nearly all the other counties
voted mo" Before the result was an
nounced, the motion to table was with
drawn and the following substitute,
offered by A. +. Matthews, was carried.
"We hereby endorse the administers
ton OF the State officers during the past
three years; endorse the Democratic
representatives in both houses OF Con-
gress."
Senator ]. W. McCrcary offered n
resolution endorsing Judge John ].
jackson as a candidate for the Vice
Presidency. Adopted.
After adjournment the Chairman up.
pointed L. B. Knight, Of Kanawha, b.
+. Harlow, OF Greenbrier, and I. j.
Farnsworth, OF Upshur, as alternatcs to
st. Louis.