Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 28, Number 24, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 June 1880 — Page 9

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CHICAGO CONVENTION.

v The Chicago Convention, with all of iU wrangllngs and discordant elements, finally made its nominations yesterday and ad journed. Garfield and Arthur la the ticket. Mr. Garfield is a type of the most pro nounoed, repulsive ana stalwart Radicalism. f He has advocated the presence of troops and . United States Marshals at the polls. Be -.Ttas mixed up with the salary grab, and ' smirched as foully and disgracefully with "Credit Mobllier," as was Schuyler Colfax, . whose political life it scorched and practically killed. The nomination of Mr. Arthur to ithe Vice Presidency was a sop thrown to the sullen and defeated Grant-third term element of the party. Mr. Arthur was removed ' from i the collectorshlp of the Port of New York by Hayes because he was believed to Ji!".i . be corrupt. Here, then, we hare at last the disgraceful and corrupt elements of Rdi icalism embodied in a Presidential ticket. It will grow weaker and weaker as the campaign progresses, and finally end In Ignominious defeat and total demoralization. ' As the canvass advances the inherent weakness of the combination will be discovered. Let the Cincinnati Convent tion be prudent, wise and cautious, and certain, victory awaits its candidates in Novem- : ber. ; Twins! Landers and Gray. Mother and s children doing welL ! Thi Republican Presidential ticket has a Credit Mobiller head and a dishonored Cusi torn House taiL Conkling succeeded in catching a sore , throat at Chicago. He gurgled too much; he must gargle now. What had Garfield to do with the famous , Emma Mine swindle that ruined Minister ( Schenck? If memory Serres us truly, he was a stockholder in the rotten and "corrupt affair. Thx man Arthur, who takes the tail of the Republican ticket, was thrust out of office . ft. XT a J1.1 TXT A 1 uj xi i yea lur uiBuuueaijr. w neu m iiiau im a am V too corrupt to noia omce unaeriiayes ne has outlived his usefulness; still such a man supplies the rattles for the tail of the Repubt ti T r a 1 ii.i a. THE CONTENTION. Ir The Democratic State Convention which as- ! sembled in Indianapolis yesterday, organized, deliberated, transacted the important business before it and adjourned, was one of the most harmonious Conventions that ever . assembled In the State. From the start it was Observable that the delegates meant business. They were the custodians of I . .... . .... many important trusts, not one or which was of more serious import than to con tribute by the wisdom of their acts and ' deliberations to the solidity, harmony and success of the party in the coming campaign; and now that the work is done, every Democrat exclaims "well done!" The nomina feinn trr ftworanp n1 T.lantanint OnyomnF could scarcely be improved. The candidates arc men of the highest 'public and private '.character; they are well-known and universally respected. Honest, well qualified, patriotic, and Democrats an peur et ans reproche, they elected. The same is true of the entire , ticket, and no higher compliment could be paid to the various State officials than their indorsement by the Democracy of the State. ' The platform of principles meets every demand. It is, in all regards, unexceptionable, , and the Republican organs and orators may commence wrestling with it as soon aa they please. It speaks of harmony in the ranks of the Democratic party as an assurance of success. ' Class-legislation is denounced. It favors the just assessment of taxes, and demands an economical expenditure of . the public funds. It rebukes, with patriotic ' emphasis, military control of elections, and demands the rightful jurisdiction of State Courts against theBteady encroachment of the Federal judiciary. The financial plank nf tKa nUtfnrm will aan Va test of , criticism, and is In accord with the Democratic sentiment , of the State and of the country. The platform insists that treasury notes greenbacks should be subject to taxation the same as , pther money. The successful efforts of Democratic members of Congress to reduce expenditures, and of rescuing the Treasury from fraudulent claims, is approved. The aggressive policy of the Republican party upon tne ngnta or tne states is pointed out aa uu u uis uaugon bunt uuw euiuvu ui0 Republic. Unwavering devotion to the Constitution of the country la proclaimed. The , legislation of the last Democratic Legislature is referred to in terms of high apprecii auon, and the public school system of the 8 täte has unqualified Indorsement The efforts of a Democratic Congress to do justice to the soldiers by securing them their right,Jxil demands upon the Government meets with . patriotic approval, and the crimes, by virtue of which Hayes mounted into power, are brought into prominence and . treated with deserved abhorrence, -v The cause of the present . prosperous condition of. the country Is prudently set forth, and the claims of John Sherman and his party to all the 111 A A creait is ireatea wiia mtnua contempt. Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks is named and Indorsed as Indiana's candidate for the office of President, and the delegates to the Cincinnati Convention are Instructed to vote as ,'a unit for him. The Republican scheme to ' import pauper negroes into the State for the sole j purpose of voting the Republican ticket, meets with de rv condemnation. Every proposition of the platform is re

plete with assurances of Democratio strength and charges of Republican ' weakness and iaiquities, for which that party must be held accountable. The platform is one of the very best ever put forward by the Democratic party. It is vital throughout, and will help on the Democratic hosts as they fall into line for the work of the campaign.

HON. ISAAC P. GBAT. It is seldom, In the history of a Convention of any party, when the smoke of the battle clears away, that there are not few dead men to be borne from the field of action by their friends. Th Democratic Convention, which was in session In this city on yesterday, however, was an exception. There were no dead or wounded can didates and, as a result, the rejoicings had a spontaneity and unanimity seldom, if ever witnessed on such occasions. Manifestly, when such conclusions follow the work of a great Convention, there has been developed more than usual patriotism, ability and loyalty on the part of the principal actor?. This fact was brought into special and pleasant prominence by Hon. Isaac P. Gray, who, though a prominent candidate for Governor, accepted the second place on the ticket, in response to the demand of his fellow Democrats, with a grace rarely seen and never excelled. We hazard nothing in eay ing that however much beloved Governor Gray has been by his fellow Democrats, and the vote cast for him for the gubernatorial nomination evince their high esteem, he is now in a still more exalted position in their regards, which is destined at a later day to find substantial expression. The speech of Governor Gray in accepting the nomination for a second term as Lieutenant Governor gave such expression of fealty to the cause of the Democratic party, and such determination of hearty co operation with it during the coming campaign, as at once illustrated the nobility of his character and his claim to the confidence of the party throughout the State. NOW FOR CINCINNATI. The action of the Democrats of Indiana n Convention reaches Cincinnati, and points distinctly to the attitude of the State when the representatives of the Democracy of the whole country assemble to deliberate upon the welfare of the party and of the country. It Is not probable that the Democratic National Convention will lose sight of its great opportunity to secure the electoral vote of Indiana and New York, two Democratio States certain in November, provided the wisdom of the Convention is commensurate with the gravity of the interests at stake. Taking into consideration the fact, however unpalatable it may be, that Governor Tilden is not certain to carry New York, and that Governor Hendricks is certain to carry Indiana, one of the chief obstacles in the way of a satisfactory solution of the Presidential problem is removed. To make the proposition plainer, if possible : Suppose it were true that Governor Hendricks could not carry Indiana, and that Governor Tilden could carry New York, and that Indiana would rally to the standard of Governor Tilden in the campaign, is it not clear to the minds of all that, under such a condition of affairs, Tilden would be the candidate beyond a peradventure? Admitting the cor rectness of the conclusion, we assert that since Governor Hendricks can carry Indiana and ought to be acceptable to New York, it becomes easy to Bee why Governor Hendricks is the most available man. It will not do in a case such as we are discussing to lose sight of Democratic States and anticipate success by carrying doubtful States. What is wanted Is a ticket that can seoure Democratic States. This done, victory is assured, though the struggle to carry doubtful States may be and should be unremitting to the last hour of the campaign. But it should be remembered that a ticket certain to carry the full Democratic strength Is far more likely to win doubtful States than one which is in danger of losing something of its own party strength. The following States are Democratic, and cm be carried: New York Florida... Indiana....-.......... Loul slana...... South Carolina...-. VirginiaAlabama 33 Kentucky....... M aryland . Mississippi . Missouri .. North Carolina-. .. 4 lb , 7 11 10 Tennessee Texas West VirginiaArkintM , ,,,,, Delaware 6 3 11 Uecrgla . Ill Total There are no doubtful States in the fore going list, and only one can be spared and still leave victory in the hands of the Demo cratic party, and that is Delaware. Con necticut, Oregon and New Jersey may be set down as doubtful States, but it will not do to jeopardize victory by counting upon securing any one of them. Having the power to achieve a triumph in November by carrying States confessedly Democratic, we are confident that that power can not be more certainly exerted for the good of the De moors tio party and of the country than by nominating Thomas A. Hendricks, and to this idea Indiana will adhere with patriotic tenacity when the National Convention assembles, on the 22 i inet. THE NEW CHAIRMAN. There was a wonderful amount of good work done yesterday by the Democratio Convention. The crowning glory of the day was to induce Hon. William H. English to accept the position of Chairman of the State Central Committee. Though sorely pressed at present with private business affairs, he finally yielded to the unanimous desire of the nominees on the ticket, the members of the State Central Committee, and Democrats generally. It was a hapry selection, and we congratulate the Democracy of Indiana upon securing the services of one of the ablest organizers and executive officers in the State. If he does not make an aggressive, lively canvass, and give our Radical friends more trouble than they ever had to contend against, we shall miss our guess most woefully. His appointment means foitineu! Messieurs Radicals.

IT IS GARFIELD. For more than a week the Republican party has had its representative men In council at Chicago.". The Convention has been, in many regards, the most notable ever held in the country. On one side th country beheld nearly one-half of the delegates defiantly arrayed in favor of an Empire against the ' Republic, ' self ' government, liberty and all of thai sacred traditions which men of ; all parties, since the days of Washington, have held as law, more binding than statutes. General Grant, by a combination of circumstances, became the embodiment of the monstrous Republican Idea. He had been in office and had displayed the essential requirements for carrying into effect the great crime against the liberties of the people, and the integrity of the Republic. Silent, stolid, unscrupulous and - tenacious, such men as Conkling, - Cameron . and Logan, were confident that with Grant in office the pillars of the Republic could be carried away and' the hopes of the people wrecked by a amp TdU, which' they could aid in establishing. The press of the country pointed out the danger; but still these Republican enemies of the Republic maintained their ground and fought for their treasonable schemes. They started out with 504 votes for treason, and gained steadily until they recorded 313 votes for the Empire and against the Republic. It was open, bold, defiant treason, before which the country stood appalled. It was a Republican treason, and included in its embrace almost a majority of all the delegates of the Republican party in National Convention assembled. The opposition to this Infamous scheme was by men who, as Conkling well said, were opposed to a third term, because they wanted a first-term. They cared nothing for prinoiple; nothing for the traditions of the Republic. They were simply spoil seekers, mercenary men, as ready as Grant and his managers to engage in any stratagems, no matter what the consequences might be, provided they could secure the swag For eight days these men confronted each other, and hurled into each other's teeth charges involving crimes which defy exaggeration. Such a spectacle, so humiliating and so degrading was never before presented for the contemplation of the American people. Out of this seething mass of corruption James A. Garfield, of Ohio, has been thrown to the surface and has been named as the Republican candidate for President. Garfield is a man of more han average abilities. He stands as th e equal of the most dangerous man in the Republican party. He has been a long time in Congress, and was recently elected by the Ohio Legislature to a seat in the United States Senate. He is the successor of Joshua R. Giddings in the House of Representatives, and notwithstanding the most damning proofs of his venality and jobbery in legislation, his constituents have clung to him and pushed him forward. Garfield is known to be one of the most corrupt men in Congress. His record is saturated with legislative iniquities, and from the day that he entered public life he has been the aider and abettor of the most pio nounced rascalities that were ever engl neered through Congress. The construction of the Union Paclfio Railroad furnished Garfield with an opportunity, as it did Colfax and other leading Republican rascals, to make money, and they availed themselves of it. The Credit Mobilier furnished the necessary shelter for robbing the Government. When Oakes Ames obtained control of the machine, he found Garfield ready to engage in the swindle, and the rascal at once became a party to the astounding Iniquity. The first disclosures of the great swindle, involving corruption, bribery and perjury, were made by the New York Sun in 1872, which says: A Presidential election was then pending, and they all vehemently denied any connection with the frand. Garfield's statement was more explicit and bolder than that of any : of his confederates in the crime. An Investigation was ordered by the House soon after the meeting of Congress; the examination of witnesses began on December 12, 1872. At first Oakes Ames was disinclined to make any exposure ; but when the incriminated members combined to swear him down and to free i hemselves by rank perjury, his blood wanned quickly, and he determined to let the truth be known, though In the end there was much concealed. , , Garfield submitted to the Committee a prepared statement on January 14, 1873 : "I never owned, received or agreed to receive any stock of the Credit Mobiller, or of the Union Pacific Railroad, nor any dividend or profits arising from either of them . Ames was recalled January 23, 1872, and testified to the stock he had issued to Garfield the dividends allowed him, and the balance of money paid Into his hands, which Garfield pretended was a "loan." He submitted a memorandum of the account in detail. : It came to the knowledge of the Committee that Garfield had visited Ames with the object of inducing him to retract or modify his testimony, and he was re-examined on the 29th of January, as follows: Question Yoo may state whether, in conversation with you, Mr. Garfield claims, as he claimed before us, that the only transaction between you was borrowing $300? AnswerNo, sir; he did not claim that with me. Q. State all you know in reference to it, A. I told him he knew very well that that was a dividend. I made out a statement and showed It to blm at the time. In our conversation he admitted it. and said there was S2.4C0 due him in stock and bonds. He made a little memorandum of I1.0C0 and $1,400, and said there was 11,000 of Union Pacific Railroad stock, $l,UCO Credit Mobiller stock, and $400 of stock or bonds. Q,. When was that memorandum made? A. It was made in my room. I can not .remember the date. , It was since this investigation commenced. Q. Have you the memorandum that Mr. Garfield made ? A I have the figures that he made. (Paper shown In Garfield's handwriting.) Q. You say these figures were made by Mr Garfield? A. Yes, sir. Q, That was his idea of what was coming to him? A. Yes, sir.

Garfield sought to tamper with and suborn

Amei, and the attempt ended in his claiming a larger share Ln Credit Mobllier than had been alowed to him, after having solemnly sworn a fortnight previously that he "never owned, received or agreed to receive any stock of the Credit Mobilier, nor any dividend or profits anslng" therefrom. The climax was capped when . Ames ' produoed his diary with the original entry against Garfield, dated Tuesday, September 29, 1858, setting forth his account fcr ten shares of Credit Mobiller. . Such is a historical reminiscence of James A. (De Golyer) Garfield, the Republican nomine for President. Bat this is not all. Garfield's ' connection with the Sanborn windier marks him ; as capable of any amount of rascality. "Garfield's connection with the 'Washington ring," says the Sun, "is also well known to the country. One of the most notorious of the corrupt contracts made by Boss Shepherd was that awarded to Da Govler & McClellan, of Chicago, for laying a wood pveament. This jontract covered 200,000 yards, at $3 50 a rard, which the Superintendent of the eonxactors swore could be put down at $1 50 ivery item of cost included. So there was a üean profit of $100,000 to be divided. To further this job, which was preliminary to jthers to follow, the sum of $97,000 was ex pended. It was given out in the spring of 1872. At that time Rlohard C. Parsons was Marshal of the Supreme Court, and had ccn rerted that office Into a headquarters for the obby. He was known to be an Intimate !riend of Garfield, and the ring wanted Gar leld's aid as Chairman of the Appropria ions. "The agent of the contractors employed Parsons, with a fee-of $15,000. as 'counsel,' 1 though there was no cause to argue, no tontest of any kind, and no tribunal to ap pear before. It was a eham to throw dust in (he eyes of the public. Parsons paid Garield $5,000 as his share, July 12, 1S72, for vliich he was forced to admit before the last investigation that he made no argument, era! or written; had never appeared before the Board of Publio Works, and had only ence poken to BoesShepherd on the subject That 'fee' was a bribe out and out, and nothing else, as was subsequently shown Garfield became the agent of the ring, and through his Influence and activity $3,500 0D0 were voted to Boas Shepherd ad his con federates in less than eixjy cays, between the 8th of January and the 3d of March, 1S73." We have given a pen picture of James A. (De Golyer) Garfield, the Republican candidate for President. He stacds forth as a political jobber, base, criminal and unscrupulous. The record is against him, and the Republican press will be required to whitewash him and defend him. He is as corrupt and aa rotten as Blaine. The more his record is aired the more repulsive it will appear, and the Democratic party has abundant cause for felicitation over the upshot of the Chicago Convention. THE 8 BY 7 CANDIDATE. On Thursday, February 1, 1877, the Elect oral Court began its sessions in Washington City. The frauds, forgeries and perjuries perpetrated by Republicans in South Caroli na, Florida and Louisiana made 3uch a Court possible. It was thought that such a Court, composed of members of both branches of Congress, with five Judges of the Supreme Court of the JJnited States, could and would assure an honest count and maintain the sovereignty of the people. The Court was composed of fifteen members, as follows: 8E5AT0S8. Republican. G. F. Edmunds, Democratic. A. O, Thurman, T. F. Bayard. . U. 1. Morton. . , F.T. Frellnghnysen. REPRESENTATIVES. G.F. Hoar, t J. A. Garfield. BCPREMI jriXiES. i S. F. Miller, j William M. Strong, I J. P. Bradley. i H. B. Payne, E. Hunton, J.G.Abbott. N. Clifford. 8. J. Field. It will be seen that the Republicans had eight members, and the Democrats seven Of the eight, who from first to last voted to maintain fraud and override the will of the people, James A. Garfield, the Republican comlnee for President, stands conspicuous. As an upholder and defender of crime he never faltered nor wavered. , His vote was given in favor of forgery and perjury every time. No amount cf villainy could move him from his purpose. A partisan triumph was wanted, and Garfield was ready to secure it It is worthy of remark that G F. Hoar, of Massachusetts, one of the men who voted every time in the interest of fraud, was the President of the Chicago Convention, while Garfield, who voted with him to uphold .partisan rascality, re?eives the indorsement of the Convention, and Is made the Republican standard-bearer in the Presidential campaign. Those who will study Garfield's record in Congress will not be surprised at his course ln the Electoral Court. He was capable of -any amount of dirty work, and in that regard has never disappointed his party. Garfield's vote in the Electoral Court forever settled the ques tion of his capabili ty to rise above the lowest partisan level. He was confronted every day with proof of the most astounding irauds that ever disgraced any country.but as the In f amies helped the Republican party to maintain power Garfield was ready to indorse the crimes. It was fitting that Hoar should preside over the Chicago' Convention, and in nominating Garfield for President the Republican party has selected a man who will not hesitate to commit any act, without regard to turpitude, provided it will advance his financial or political welfare. Lkt it be remembered that Garfield was up to his eyes in the Credit Mobiller swindle and that, notwithstanding he denied it under oath, the fact was proved and the double infamy established beyond con troversy. Bur Habrisov did not talk to advantage at the Chicago Convention. He missed every thing, except one vote front Pennsylvania.

THE DEM00E1TS.

A Brief Outline of the Convention Yesterday ' as It Appeared to a Sentinel Reporter Landers and Gray A Splendid Day's Work. The proceediDirs of yesterday form a pleasing chapter in Democratic history. What was merely a hope became a positive assurance. "A grander convention never assembled in Indiana, or one whose work evidenced so complete a triumph. As magnifi cent a body of men as were ever called together to perform' a great duty packed, the vast hall, yet, despite the strength of the candidates, and THE ICTBT8IA8M OF THEIR FOLLOWERS, the profoundest order prevailed. It is evi dent that Democrats feel what they profess, and fully realize the great responsibility resting upon the party. The duty of the hour is high above any personal consideration, and the intelligent patriot convictions are that all jealousy and favoritism is unworthy a party of so exalted a mission. The prea ence of Mr. Hendricks aa Chairman gave weight to the gravity of the occasion. His firm voice was distinct, and he stated the rules in the form of a compact. He called: "Gentlemen of the Convention, are you willing to stand by the agreement?" "Yes," was roared in answer; when the President replied: "ion have settled iL John , W. Kern was Secretary. He has filled that office for the last four State Democratic Conventions. He has a splendid voice, that is always used with effect for the party in campaigns; a fine presence, that shows him exactly wbat be is one of the noblest hearted young men that ever lived. The vote in response to the call of Counties showed the nicety of the division be tween the two distinguished candidates for Governor; but as hot and earnest as had been the contest it was greeted with no ap plause. THIS 18 A NEW DEPARTURE from an ancient and thoroughly established custom In not only Indiana, but all Con ventions. The model teacher in a district school never held his pupils In more complete con trol. Even those siandirjg in the front aisles knelt, that those behind could see. In the vast audience smoke was ascending but from one cigar. The Committee on uproar, like the one figuring in the Academy four years ago. was conspicuously absent. At the conclusion of the second ballot, and before the result was made known by the Secretary, those gentlemen, a few of whom are present in all Conventions, who always kerp tally for their own Bpecial grati ficatioD, announced Landeis ahead. Then for a moment there was a breathing spell a moment when every man turned to regard THE FELLOW WHO WA8 CBOWDIKG HIM Then Henry County begged leave to with draw Its ballot and cast the vote solid for Landers. Then another, and another, until some one moved to make the nomination of Hon. Franklin Landers unanimous. After the burst of enthusiasm that followed this Lsnders wes called. In his speech he paid a high tribute to his recent antagonist, Colonel Gray. He had learned to respect him. After Mr. Landers bad concluded with i wish that Indiana could have two Governort there were loud calls for COLONEL GBAT. It was a roar. It demonstrated what had been apparent to all acute observers since Monday That really the heart 01 the Con vention was with him. Such an ovation wouM surely go far toward reconciling any candidate to defeat. It was indeed : par oxysmal enthusiasm of the wildest and most demonstrative sort. AO man ever lived wbo would not have accepted it as compliment, and his very expressive face evidenced his thorough appreciation. The scene told of bis tremendous strength, the wonderful hold he had upon the affections of THE TOUKG DEMOCRACY. No candidate for Governor ever before brought so fine a following to this Capital. He was a central political son, around which fully two-thirds of the young and active workers in the state revolved. His organization had been complete, and showed a master mind. It was no prentice handtnat had played npon.these cords. After be had appeared before the audience, and before he had spoken (the demonstration continuing wildly). Hon. Austin H. Brown, of the Marion delegation, moved to make the nomination of Colonel Isaac P. Gray, for UXrTXSAXT GOVERNOR, unanimous. At the mention of this, those who had merely shouted before, grew frantic, and the vocal report that followed must have reached the clouds. To say that the building shook Is but a feeble expression. and falls far short of conveying the proper ides. Like everybody present. Colonel Gray was evidently surprised, and he didn't appear at all displeased. Now, each of the candidates for that office, or as fast as tbey could gain recognition, hastened to withdraw their names from before the Convention and join in the unanimous enthusiasm. . After each of the gentlemen had withdrawn, the vote to make Colonel Gray s nomination unanimous was taken and carried unanimously, after whioh the writer at once lost interest in the pro ceedings. 'AS THE DELEGATES LEFT THEIR HOMES and arrived in the city, unquestionably Col onel Gray was the choice of a large majority of them. The working, hurrah element were decidedly in favor of him. , MR. LANDERS' principal strengta rested in the Republican or doubtful Counties, and with men prominent in business but usually silent in Con ventions. He Is a solid old gentleman, who seems to be a perfect master of the art of makiog friends of all with whom he has dealings. In this Congressional District, and especially in Central Indiana,, with tradespeople he is favorably known. The character of his support throughout the State, even from men - who were not - delegates, was excellent. A man of the highest order of social qualities, liberal in charity, identified with e'very public enterprise, and a progressive Democrat, it is not at all strange that bis neighbors in Indianapolis Bhould have plead for him with all the eloquence they could command. However, It was no personal consideration, but arguments strong FOR THE GOOD OF THE PARTY, that won support to Mr. Landers. "Boone is a close County, but there is no question but that we can carry it for Landers," argued a prominent citizen. "His known liberality will win hundreds of Republican votes." "With Landers we have hopes for Hamilton." argued a prominent citizen. "Yes, I came here expecting to vote for Gray," the writer heard a delegate from one County remark to another delegate from another County, "but sinoe I have seen the earnest support he is getting from these men with whom I have so longed worked, and ln whom I have 4very confidence, I have come to the conclusion not to do anything against Landers." "Well, that's my fix," answered the other. It was not necessary to linger long with THE CROWD after the adjournment of the Convention to discover that Colonel Gray is one of a few strong men. The earnestness and magnificense of his following awakened the admira

tion of alL It was an evidence of his pos

sibilities, and shows that the Democrats do not want - for capable leaders. A happier turn was never made in a Convention, and defeated candidate never before more thoroughly won the hearts of his opponents. INTERVIEWS ' Said old Captain Early, of Wabash, whose white hair and fine presence give him the dignity of a Roman Senator, who has at tended every Democratic State Convention for the last thirty years: "I never saw the like before. I never left Indianapolis after a State Convention feeling so well before. We have bad such hsrmony of action and thought. What a grand man Colonel Gray is. I want to see the Republicans trot out their beet stock now." Dr. Harrison, of Boone Yes, we were originally for Landers. I knew Gray and loved liim, and wanted to work for him, but Landers will give us a few hundred votes tbat no other man could have carried. Dr. A. B. Piz?r I never was happier. I was for Gray. When Landers was a candidate before I supported him. I like him well, but the truth of the matter la, no one who knows Gray can vote against him. But it has turned out all right We are all happy. Just think of it: Ca sarism destroyed forever, and Landers and Gray nominated in Indiana. That's glory enough for one week. A third term will never troable America again. Hereafter General Grant should be remembered kindly. No good citizsn will ever speak of him disrespectfully. He made a terrible mistake. Hon. Dave Gooding I never before attended a Convention where there were so few mistakes made. In reality, there has been no mistake made to-day. I can not conceive how it could have been better. S-tt Armstrong This day's work gives us Indiana by about 20,000. This is no longer a doubtful State, but we want, perhaps, to keep that still until after the Cincinnati Convention. CONCLUSION. The personal appearance of the delegates was the subject of general complimentary remark. Being in good health and spirits it is not at all strange that their work was excellent. Better looking men never met In the city. Conscious of having done their whole duty, happier Hoosiers never left for home. After the adjournment the reporter saw them in their hotels, and sauntered with them to the depot. Tbey were delighted with the dsy's proceedings, and perfectly satisfied that the day for Republican mischief had passed forever. The work of two Conventions one at Chicago and the ether at Indianapolis had completely inraptured them. It will be safe to write: "The Democracy of Indiana feels pretty well, thank you." AFTER THE BATTLE. Chicago Times. A number of effort were made during the evening to induce General Garfield to meet the demand of the great American public for a speech. His room was vigorously besieged by a hungry-looking crowd, almost any one of whom would undoubtedly have been willing to accept a cabinet position, or, barring that, a foreign misssion. Storrs put in an appearance about 9 o'clock, and entertained a crowd in the parlor with his picturesque determination to support boih the head and the tail cf the ticket with the same vim that would have characterized his advocacy of General Grant's claims had the Galena man obtained tne nomination. About half-past 8 o'clock, ln lieu of a speech, Mr. Garfield appeared in the parlor, flanked on the right by his associate, Mr. Arthur and gracefully submitted to A RECEPTION. The public, male and female, after their kind, to the number of perhaps a thousand, waited in as Noah's menagerie marched into the ark, and wigg'ed tbe would be Presidential paw en passant, as people say in France. One of the noticeable features of the entertainment was that the desire to squetzs Mr. Garfield's knuckles was equaled and perhsps surpassed by a disinclination on the part of the crowd to seize the flipper of the ex-Collector. There seemed to be a feeling that the Ohio Senator ought to show aa much regret at his appendix on the ticket as joy over the unsought nomination. "It's a weak affair," remarked one disgusted patriot; "the tail will bite the head off long before November." Notwithstanding ADVERSE COMMENT, Mr. Arthur appeared to enjoy the situation, though he could hardly have failed to overhear the following remarks, made within three feet of his ear: "Wll, CoDkling hns got just what he nants now, and that's the defeat of the party next fall." - "Why, how's that?" "Can't you see? Arthur can't carry one end of a New York stone walL If they had had the sense of a pump-handle, they'd have put Stewart Woodford on for vice, and that would have saved tbe State. The hand-flapping performance went on an hour or more, when a couple of policemen shut the door in the faces of an enthusiastic few who llnge-ed near the open door, and the nominees retired to their quarters. In one of the parlors in which the reception was held was a beautiful piece of FLORAL WORKMANSHIP, representing the ship of state, with white and red roses for a hull, spars of black walnut, and a climbiog vine for rigging. On one side, just below the port scuppers, appeared In red flowers the name "Garfield," intimating thereby tbat Captain O. Would go to sea in cocmand of tbe ship of state some time in the early days of next March. While the nominees were enjoying themselves for the amusement of the publie represented ln the parlors, a crowd numbering 1,200 t' 1 500 occupied the street ln front nf the hotel, and looked with Fourth of July eyes at a discharge of rockets from one of the balconies. Occasionally they broke out into howls for a sight of the person of General G., but their requests, as well as their demands, were wasted on the Jackson street air. About 10 o'clock Major Nevans' band drew up in front of the nominee' chamber window, and DISCOURSED MELODIOÜ8LY of the "8weet By and By" and "Home, 8vcet Home," but the seductive strains failed to draw the General from the recesses of his privacy. Threats were aa fruitless of results in that direction as requests, although the portentous remark was made b an ancient Hibernian: "If jtt don't kimoutand spake I'll not vote for ye!" The last bszso ripper left at 10:22; at 10:23 the final rocket was fired; the tail end of the crowd fired itself around the Clark street corner at 10:25, and tbe miserable men were It ft to their own dismal reflections. The piospect of months of vituperation and slander may have disturbed their natural rest, but they have ONLY THEMSELVES TO BLAME for the predicament in which their acceptance of the nominations places theso. Had they simply declined to be candidates, these months of misrepresentation would have been spared them, and they could possibly have found a few other Americans who would have been willing to suffer the notoriety which accompanies one's permission to have himself named by a Convention as a candidate for the Presidency.