Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-06-24
NICHOLAS COUNTY
Holds a Mass Convention---Endorse J. ID.
AIderson--Hon. G. j. Faulkner Present.
III. q. . IL f1..f.4rs.


To he Editor Of tie REGISTER:
NICHOLAS, C. H.. June 20.-AS an
nounced in the Nicholas Chronicle the
mass meeting of the Nicholas County
Democracy was held Monday, June 10th.
The day was auSpiciouS, clear and cloud
less. and never did the grand old hills,
walling in the beautiful plateau on
which SummcrSvillc stands, look more
cheerful to the eye. The rich blended
cOlorS of the forest, varied by the touch
Of the summer breezeS, were in harmony
with the sights and scenes ON our
streets The town was crowded by as
noble = looking cOncOurSe OF men and
women rs could be seen anywhere, while
the utmost good feeling and joyous dis
position prevailed throughout the day.
Atll o'clock Il. m. the the proceed
ingS of the meeting commenced in the
delSely crowded Court House. After
the necessary business was transacted,
Hon. J. ID. Anderson addressed the peO-
pie in his own strong, vigorous and en-
phatic style, in which he went over his
own contested case, the tyranical course
pursued by Congress, and the unjust
legislation which make the present gov
eminent unique in its effort 10 destroy
the Democratic system of government,
under which our country rose to proud
distinction and honored eminence.
At o'clock p. m. the vast crowd
marched to grove outside of town.
headed by the Summersvillc COrnet
band. Hon. John +. Peck called the
assemblage To order and in neat little
speech introduced the orator OF the
day. L. =. senator Faulkner. The
speech of the distinguished Senator was
a fair and impartial review of the con-
ditiOn Of the country, the Mckinley
bill and the Silver bill. His earnest
ness held the audience Spell-bound and
at times the indignation Of the patriot
burst forth in ScOrching. merCileSS in
vective. The perOration was emincntly
worthy the man-an appeal to the pe0-
pie yelling up from the Surcharged
heart Of true, honest friend. urging
them 20 union, active organization and
ceaSeleSS energy in the sacred cause OF
the people.
am happy to inform you that the
outlook in Nicholas county is cheering.
The people will do their duty and they
will dctcrminedly insist that justice be
done their friend and fellow county
man John ID. Anderson, for his fidelity
to his party and the sacrifices he has
made for its Integrity.
Following are the resolutions unani-
mouSly adopted:
The Democrats of Nicholas county in
convention assembled, send greetings to
their brethren everywhere, and pledge
themselves anew TO the principles of De
mOcracy and to the preservation of the
traditions, precedents and organization of
the party:
Resolrcd, That we endorse the course
pursued bv John d. Anderson. our Repre-
sentative in Congress. and here unanimous
" pledge 10 him our undivided and unani-
nous support, both for denomination and
reelection.
Res0lred, That we cordially approve of
the manly and courageous fight which he
has made for the party in his effort TO
retain the seat in the Fifty-first Congress
TO which he was elected by the people.
Rssolrcd, That we, the Democrats of mis-
native county believe that he is entitled
to a denomination and reelection; first,
because Of the unbroken precedent TO give
to our member Of Congress, at least sec
oud term: second, because of the bold
stand he has taken and the bold fight he
has made for the party in the contest to de-
prive him of his seat; third, because we
believe him 10 be the strongest candidate
the party can now nominate, he having run
ahead OF the ticket at the last election,
when discussions existed in the party,
which do not now exist; and so believing.
we earnestly and confidently call upon the
Democrats of the district to follow in the
line Of precedent, and reward faithful
and deserving public servant and unfiinch-
ing Democrat by re-nOminating and re-
electing MIR Anderson 10 the House Of
Representatives.
ReSolrcd. That every Democratic voter in
this county is hereby appointed a delegate
TO the convention TO be held at Hinton. Au-
gust 26, 1890, to select a Democratic candi-
date for Congress in this district and the
Democrats Of this county being unanimous
lv in favor of said Anderson for re-nOmi-
nation. such Democrats of the county as at
tend said convention are instructed to cast
the solid vote of this county for said Alder
son for said denomination.
RcS0lrcd That these resolutions are adOp-
ted in order 10 express the interest the
Democrats Of this county feel in said nomi-
nation and 10 indicate the undivided opin-
ion and wishes of the Democrats of this
county.
RssOlrcd, That a copy of these resolutions
be furnished to each Democratic paper in
the district with the request that same be
published