Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
Gov. wilson at charIestown,

Gov. Wilson arrived here Wednes--
day last on his return from Washing
ton, and as previously announced,
made speech in the Courthouse at
o'clock on the same day. He was
introduced by the Hon. d. B. Lucas,
who said that as the Governor was so
we'll known in this county no formal
presentation was necessary. Owing
to business preventions, only a small
number of persons gathered to see
him, but those who were present are
some of our best business and pro-
fessional men. The Governor was
received with welcome, and his
speech was listened to with interest
and enthusiasm. He spoke of the
present administration of our State
government, the State development.
its railroads, its system of taxation,
schools and other institutions. He
said that when the present admins
tration began, the railroads were slow
and reluctant in paying their taxes
almost unwilling to pay ut all-that
at the time they were paying taxes
on valuation of only 1000 per mile
for single track and $4,000 for
double hut now, by the efficient en-
forcement of the laws by the execu-
tive department, the railroads were
paying their taxes promptly and will
lingly, and on the basis of valuation
at SIC. 600 per mile for single, and
s14,5O for double track; that the
State was in better financial condi-
ton, under greater development. had
better schools and other institutions
than during any other period of her
history.
lie then discussed the tariff ques-
ton, which he said he did not re-
gard as fundamental principle of
government, but merely an issue or
secondary principle growing out of
the doctrines of the Democratic plat
formr He dwelt upon tile burdens
of the tariff upon the masses in draw
ing from their pockets money to lay
up a useless surplus in the Treasury,
in diminishing their means of sup
port, and drawing money from circu-
Iation for no other purpose than TO
foster monopolies and invite political
ouarreIs. His speech was able and
full of logic. The force of his argu-
ments had marked effect upon his
hearers.
When he closed, calls were made
for Hon. D. B. Lucas, who arose and
said he did not desire to make q
speech. but that he endorsed every
word spoken by the Governor, and
| that it was his intention at some fu-
ture time to address the people of
jefferson on the political questions
of the coming campaign.-Democrat.
In the evening the Governor was
escorted to the parade grounds of
the jefferson Guards, and y drill by
the company was given COMPLIMENTS
ry to his visit. After the drill he
was presented with certificate of
honorary membership, accompanied
with Il few fitting remarks ny Mr.. B.
D. Gibson on behalf of the military,
when the Governor made brief adj
dress to the company, and praised
them for their progress in the tactics,
and said he was glad to see the pa
triotic spirit exhibited BY the sons Of
old Jefferson in organizing compa-
ny. He then stated that the uni
forms and arms for the company
had been ordered and would be here
in about month. AS fit rccogni-
ton of his compliment and words of
encouragement, the members of the
company gave &c three cheers for
Gov. Wilson" when he closed his
address.