The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-07

| to him, whose nODle ulu NhllhuI ueeu
will ever be enshrined in the hearts {
OF his countrymen, we extend our sir
cere sympathy. We earnestly trus
that the great soldier and distinguish
patriot will meet with speedy recover
and that the Divine Providence ma
spare him in this Nation for many year
to come.
Resolred, That copy Of these resotu
tions be forwarded to Gen. Sheridan q
expressive of the heartfelt sentiments o
the Democracy OF the United States
[Cheers.
Mr.. Campbell asked for unanimous
consent ior the adoption Of the resoli
tions. The resolutions were adopted b!
a rising vote and with three heart!
cheers for the gallant soldier who il
now engaged in his most desperate cam
paign..
Mrs. Merryweather then mounted th'
platform and was received with laughte
and applause. She said that she wa
delegated to ask that this great conven
ton help to make the practice OF thiI
Nation conform to its principles, uni
yersal suffrage. Mrs. Merrywe0ther''
voice was not strong enough to fill tht
hall, and she was frequently interrupted
with cries of louder" and the bant
struck up an air before she had con
cluded, but she remained pluckily at hei
post until her time had expired.
Resolutions were then offered for re
cess until s o'clock this evening and
until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
CLEVELAND NOMINATED.
Mr.. Hensel, of Pennsylvania, moved
that the roll OF States and Territories be
called, and the names of candidates fol
President and Vice President be placed
in nomination, but no ballot be taken
until the Committee on Resolutions
shall have reported. The resolutions
were adopted with applause. When
Alabama was called, the chairman said
his State desired to give way to New
York. The convention applauded at
this announcement and when the New
York delegation presented Daniel
Dougherty to make the nomination, the
great hall rang with cheers which were
and grew in volume for near
" a minute, until Mr.. Dougherty
the platform, when it was re.
doubled. As soon as he could be heard
Mr.. Dougherty said:
DouGHERTY's SPEECH.
Mr.. Dougherty said: ~ greet you,
my countrymen, with fraternal regard.
In your presence bow to the majesty
OF the people. The right itself is in
spring; the thought sublime. You
come from every State and Territory,
from every nook and corner OF our
ocean bound, continent-covering coun-
try. You are about to discharge more
than imperial duty, with simplest cere-
You, as representatives, of the
people, are to choose magistrate with
power mightier than a monarch, yet
and controlled by the
Supreme law OF written constitution.
Thus impressed ascend the rostFnm to
name the next President OF the United
States. Tremendous cheers, 'lasting
several minutes.1 New York presents
him to the Convention and pledges her
electoral vote. Delegations from the
States and all the Terri
tories are assembled without caucus or
consultation, ready simultaneously to
lake up the cry and
MAKE THE VOTE UNANIMOUS.
We are here not indeed to choose a
candidate, but to name the one the
people have already chosen. He is the
man for the people. His career illus
trates the glory OF our institutions.
Eight years ago, unknown save in his
avn locality, he for the last four has
stood in the gaze of the world, discharg-
ing the most exalted duties that can be
to a mortal. To-day determines
hat, not of his own choice, but by the
mandate of his countrymen and with
The sanction OF heaven he shall I'LL the
for four years more. He
has met and mastered every question as
Il from youth trained 10 craftsmanship.
The promises OF his letter OF acceptance
and inauguration address have been full
filed. His fidelity in the past inspires
faith in the future. He is not hope
he is a realization. Scorning subterfuge,
reelection, by concealing
mindful of his oath Of office
10 defend the Constitution, he courage
ously declares to Congress that the su-
nrelne issue is reform, revision, reduc-
lion OF National taxation. That the
Treasury Of the United States
aLuTTgD WITH uNSEInRn GOLD,
1ppresses industry, embarrasses busi-
ness, cndangers financial tranquility and
breeds extravaganza, centralization and
corruption. That high taxation, vital
for the expenditures Of an unparalleled
war, is robbery in years OF prosperous
peace, That the millions that popr into
the treasury come from the hard earned
savings Of the American people. That
in violation OF equality 70 rights the
tariff has created privileged
Class who, shaping legislation for their
gain, levy by law contributions
Tor the neeessaries OF life from every
man, woman and child In the land.
That to lower the tariff is not free trade.
It is to reduce the unjust profits of mo-
lUlUllSto DObn
allow consumers to retain the rest. The
man who asserts that to lower the tariff
means free trade insults intelligence.
We brand him rs q iRlslfler. 1t is fur
thest from thought TO imperil capital or
disturb enterprises. The aim is to up
hold wages and protect the rights Of all
This administration has rescued tho
public domain from wapld.be barons
and cormorant corporations faithless to
obligations, and reserved it for free
homes for this and coming generations.
THERE is NO PiLPRRING.
There areno jobs under this Admins
tration. Public office Is a public trust.
Integrity stands guard at every post Of
our vast empire. While the President
has been the medium through which
has flowed the undying gratitude of the
Republic for her soldiers, he has not
hesitated TO withhold approval from
speciai legislation, il striCtest inquiry
revealed want Of truth and Justice,
Above all, sectional strife asnever before
is at an end and sixty millions OF free
men in the ties Of brotherhood are pros
porous and happy.
These are the achievements Of this ad.
ministration. Under the same illustri.
GUS leader we are ready TO meet our
nnl;ticnl oDnonentR in high and honora.