Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1888 — INDIANAPOLIS. [ARTICLE]

INDIANAPOLIS.

Special Correspondence. ) ? - The campaign of 1888 is fairly opening up. The Republican State Committee officials have opened up headquarters at the Denison Hotel, with Chairman Huston and the Secretary in charge,Wlio will remain here until after the election. Chairman Jewett and the Democratic Committee, assisted by Secretary S. P. Sheerin, of the National Committee,have headquarters at 14 and 16 South Tennessee street, and are busily engaged in developing and directing the opening of the contest.

Mr. Harrison is receiving many callers from all parts of the country and all classes of people. His nomination has diverted the attention of the whole country in this direction. Among the more prominent callers were the California and Vermont delegations ,in a body, several delegates from Virginia, Florida and the South, E. L. Shepherd, editor of the New York Mail and Express, Hon. Stephen B. Elkins and many political clubs and delegations of citizens. Scarcely an hour passes that Mr. Harrison or his entertaining lady are not called upon to entertain some one, and it is done in a manner that does full credit to their discretion and excellent judgment.

While here Mr. and Mrs. Elkins dined with ex-Senator McDonald and lady. Several thousands of Indianapolis citizens visited the Harrison residence and its distinguisned inmates during the course of Saturday evening. There were two organized bodies of callers, one, non-partisan, consisting of old soldiers, irrespective of party; the other, the Harrison (colored) League. The old soldiers, several hundred strong, rendezvoued at the New Denison House and marched to the residence. Major James L. Mitchell (Democrat) served as spokesman, and in the presence of a large audience told General Harrison that they “came as comrades, neighbors and friends to pay our respects and congratulate you warmly for your grand success at Chicago.” The recipient of these honors made a happy response. In conclusion he thanked “especially those friends who differ with one in their political views, that they have put these things aside Monday night, and have come here to give me a comrade’s greeting.” There was then a cordial handshaking, at which Mr. and Mrs. Harrison were on the one side and the old soldier on the other. These scenes were repeat"edTn"kindrafter the soldiers had gone, upon the arrival of the Harrison League. There were several hundred colored men, not a few of them having their wives with them. Ben D. Bagby, speakingfor the club, pledged untiring support to the nominee of the Chicago Convention and expressed the belief that disfranchised colored voters in the South will find in General Harrison a friend and champion. The response by General Harrison was touching and appropriate. He remembered as a boy seeing the escaping slaves and keeping their secret; he remembered the faithful services of the colored man during the war; he rejoiced in the progress of the colored race, and looked forward to the perfect emancipation which will remove remaining prejudices. There was much handshaking, music and applause following the speeches. Chairman Jewett has appointed John A.HollmanandAdolpliusTLiedusticEen as additional members of his executive committee. Gen. Harrison has received over 3000 congratulatory letters and telegrams since his nomination, all of which have been or are being answered, and requires no little labor. Among the letters was one from Senator Sherman expressing warm friendship for General Harrison and an intention to support the ticket.