In the early hours of April 6, 1889, the people of Wheeling, West Virginia, awoke to a shocking revelation: the four general offices of the state had been marred by a trail of deceit and corruption. It was revealed that Tim Rimes, a key figure in the Republican party, had been using his influence to manipulate the allocation of congressional districts. The mastermind behind this scheme was none other than General Watts, who had been ousted from his position. His successor, Hill, seemed to be in cahoots with the cunning Georgo Sturgis, who had managed to secure the position of United States Marshal for the region.

But what’s even more astonishing is the involvement of the new Collector for the Third and Fourth Districts, whose name was not mentioned. It appeared that this individual had been secretly working with the ousted General Watts to further their own interests. The acquiescence of those who were supposed to be loyal to the Republican party in West Virginia has been called into question, and many are now left wondering if the party’s values have been compromised.

The President’s decision to appoint Hill and Sturgis has sent shockwaves throughout the state, and many are now calling for a thorough investigation. It’s clear that the President’s understanding of the situation in West Virginia has been put to the test, and only time will tell if he will take decisive action to rectify the situation.

One thing is certain, however: the people of West Virginia will not take this betrayal lying down. They will fight for justice and demand that those responsible are held accountable. The question on everyone’s mind now is: what’s next for Wheeling and the state of West Virginia?

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