Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-31
WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS.
Interesting Notes Cleaned from Our State
Exchanges.

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Exchanges.
It affords the Democrat much satisfac-
ton TO see the Wayne Ne'rs. the Lincoln
Citizen, the Charleston NOnpareii, and
many other papers which were in favor Of
Judge Morrow for Governor fall into line
with the Democrat and advocate Judge
Fleming's candidacy. In all parties there
are always numerous little factions and
cliques. The Democratic party of this
State is no exception; but it is a happy
omen that not one of these antagonize the
candidacy of Judge Fleming. The ed'ct
has gone forth from the people, brethren,
and Judge Fleming is TO be the next Gov
ernor of West Virginia. Demo
crdt
Hon. J. NJ. Jackson will be triumphant,
ly elected, and his commanding ability
dignity of character and stsinless record
will be tower of strength to the Dem
ocracy in the crucial contest before US.
His name is household word in the
counties composing the judicial district
where for sixteen years he has discharged
the duties of Circuit Judge, and many a
man of opposite political faith will let the
ties of friendship outweigh partisan behest
and give his suffrage to Judge Jackson.
As the canvass progresses and our people
see and hear the leader the Convention has
chosen they will ratify the choice with the
heartfelt zeal and loyalty of the old
fashion Huntington advertiser.
Mr.. Thos. G. Mann would make good
candidate for the Republican party for
Congress, for he is an aggressive politician,
and is always ready TO meet the speakers
of the Democratic party upon the issues OF
the day.-Rdleigh Inder (lnd.)
Hcgg's failure to secure denomination
for Congress does not and cannot alter the
fact that he has so far faithfully and ably
represented the people of the Fourth Dis
trict in the Fiftieth Congress. Nor can
Captain Gibson's defeat in the convention
take away from him the honors achieved in
| various public trusts. Both of these gen.
tlemen will prove that they are worthy OF
the honors which have been heretofore con-
terred upon them by giving to their sue
cessful competitor their earnest support
Huntington advertiser.
Our friend Col Staggers claims to have
the call for the Republican nomination for
Congress iu this district. The only oppo-
| sition springs from personal differences at
home, but it looks like Thomas will down
the bows and have a clear field.-FdirmORt
| Inder.
The Judicial Convention meets at Mid
dlebourne next Thursday. Judge Stealey
will he renomi1ated without opposition,
and also reelected. Richie Democrat.
Senator Somnerville, of Wheeling, has
entered the race for the Democratic nomi-
nation tor Attorney General of the State.
The Senator is q fine lawyer, gallant and
agreeable gentleman, and would make an
excellent officer.-FdirmOnt IndGr.
"Pat" Duffy should be renominated for
Auditor by reclamation. 1t would be
poor policy for this State to turn out such
an efficient officer and put in one untried.
l-Poeah0ntas Times.
Squire L. Il. Smith, Of this place, has
been looking over the field, see what his
chances are for the nomination on the
Democratic ticket for State Treasurer.
His friends claim, in as much as this end
of the State is putting forth no candidates
except one from Wheeling, for Attorney
General, his candidacy is entitled to some
weight before the convention. As we
understand it, he is making no fight for
the nomination, but his friends are push
ing his claims somewhat modestly.
cock Independent.
In Maj. Charles H. Knott the Demo
Gratis OF this Senatorial District have can
didate worthy of their sutfrsges. He will,
beyond question, make an excellent Sena-
tor. He is an energetic business man, a
| substantial and intelligent citizen and
farmer, and has ut heart all the best inter
ests of the people He will show some OF
the others in the race how to make red
hot canvass, so that round thousand or
twelve hundred majority may be rolled up
in Jefferson. - TEginia Free Press.
Judge A. B. Fleming seems to have the
call for the Democratic nomination for
Governor. And Judge Fleming will make
a good Governor, too.-Cldrks6arg Ners.
The speech of Mr.. Gibson at the conven-
ton Wednesday afternoon, after the nomi'
nation Of Judge Jackson, was model oil
good taste, good fellowship and true Democ.
rscy. 1t fairly burned with elcquenee and
met with the hearty applause it deserved.
PUkerSbUrg Sentinel.
Mr.. Hogg was disappointed and he felt
IL, and who would notP He over-estima-
ted his strength, as frequently happens,
but he met his defeat with that composure
and party loyalty that has always chsrsc'
/ terized his conduct as q member OF the
Democratic party.-Pmkersbrg Sentinet l.
The present campaign differs from the
ordinary campaign in being one Of princi,
pie. The tariff issue over-shadows all
men aud ell parties. 1t behOoves every
intelligent voter to examine this question
cadidly and without prejudice and thus
arrive at conscientious decision. Solid
arguments this time and not fireworks and
torchlight proeessions.-Neo Domination.
That Judge Jackson will he elected is Of
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