Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 189, 17 May 1911 — Page 13

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Wayne County's Illustrious Son

Oliver Perry Morton, Indiana's Great War Governor, Was Born at Centerville His Career.

Oliver Perry Morton was born August 4th, 1823. as Salisbury,, the first county-seat of Wayne county. The town li now extinct Both bis parents dying when be was quite young, the care of him devolved upon his grandmother and two aunts. Very early In life, he was put to the batting trade, with bis brother, but never did much at the business. In 1837 be was sent to Centerville to attend the .Wayne County 8eminary, under Prof. 8. K. Hoshour. After leaving the 'high school of Prof. Hoshour, he netered Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio. In the university he made great progress In his studies, and developed those rare talents that have distinguished him as a debator, and contributed so largely to his success In public life. He left the University without graduating, returned to Centerville, and commenced the study of law, giving all his energies to the task of preparing to enter upon the practice of his profession. He was marlied May 15, 1845, to Miss Luclnda Burbank. of Centerville. In 1S46 he was admitted to practice, and by his untiring Industry and perseverance. together with his convincing eloquence, he rose rapidly In his profession, and soon acquired a lucretlve practice. In 1852 he was appointed Judge of this Judicial District for one year, being the unexpired term of his . predecessor. , ; In 1856 be was a candidate for Gov rnor on tbe Republican on the Re publican ticket, and made a thorough nd vigorous canvass of the state. In opposition to Ashel P. Wlllard, the Democratic candidate: and, although he failed to be elected, he came out of the contest with a well-consolidated party. In 1860 he was nominated for Lieutenant-Governor on the ticket with Henry 8. Lane for Governor, and was overwhelming elected In Novem ber of that year. On the 14th of Jan. vary, 1861, Mr. Morton was duly qualified, and entered upon the discharge of his duties as Lieutenant-Governor. He held the office but two days, when he became Governor of the state. In consequence of the legislature, In . Joint session, having elected Governor Lane to the office of United States Senator for six years. At this time the Southern leaders were marshaling their hosts for the Impending conflict. Governor Morton saw the whole situation at a glance. He knew that they were diabolically In earnest and he visited Washington for the purpose of Impressing his convltctlons upon the authorities there, and counselling them to prepare for the worst, and it Is believed that his visit was not void of good results. Having returned to tbe capital of his own state before the attack on Fort Sumpter, he was tj his post to give command when the i C&le of treason struck the ship of state. Six regiments, the quota of Indiana on the call for 75,000 men, were raised In an Incredibly short time and were armed and equipped, and moving for the scene of action before those of any other Western state. Newspapers of other states vied with each other In eulogizing the Governor of Indiana for his energy in bringing soldiers into the field. The Idea of sending state agents to look after the welfare of the soldiers, originated with Governor Morton; and although others imitated his example, the agents of Indiana invariably distanced all others. Among his first , acts after the attack on Sumpter, was to call the legislature to assemble on the 25th of April. In his message to

Officers Of State Organizations

Indiana Department, Grand Army of the Republic Department Commander A. P. As bury, Post No. 564, Farraersburg. Senior Vice-Department CommanderOscar Rankin, Post No. Terre Haute. Junior Vice-Department CommanderNelson J. Bozarth, Post No. 106, Valparaiso. Department Chaplain J. A. Ward, Post No. 618. Hymera. Medical Director O. W. Washburn, Post No. 3, !afayette. Council of Administration A. O. Somera. Post No. SO, Kokomo; C. C. fkhreeder, Tost No. 27, E vans v tile; W. W. Daugherty, Post No. 17. Indiaba polls; J. E. Lougbery, Post No. 51, Montlcello and J. E. Blckle, Post No. 693, Terre Haute. Asalstsnt Adjutant-General and Assistant Quartermaster-General John R. Feeler, Post No. 231. Indianapolis. Department Inspector John F. Hammelt. Post No. 26, Madison. Judge Advocate Banjamin W. 8kelton. Post No. 271. Ft. Wayne. (Chief Mustering Officer M. M. Justls. Post No. 33, Bluffton. Patriotic Instructor John D. Alexander, Post No. 247. Bedford. Chief of Staff Frank C Crawford, Post No. 592. Terre Haute. Color and Banner Bearer Charles W. Wheat, Post No. 209, Indianapolis. Chief Bugler J. W. Clemson, Post No. 7. Crawfordsville. Woman's Relief Corps, Department of Indiana. Department Officers, president Alta M. Bo ram. South Send. Senior Vice-President Maggie Gordon, Indianapolis. Junior Vice-President Mary E. 8tew'art, Bloomlngton. Secretary Marie. B. Keller. South Send. Treasurer Minnie L. Brown. Wabash. Chaplain Jane Cowan. Terre Haute. Counselor Sarah C. White. Rockvllle. Inspector Estella Huffman, Hartford City. iL aad L Officer Dora Oram, War

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that body, he informed them that tbe six reslments called for were not only in the field, but that men enough- to organize as many more were in camp awaiting authority from that body to organize them, in anticipation of the future calls from the General Department. His wishes were at once complied with, and means provided for putting the state on a war footing, from such a beginning be never grew weary, but was always ahead of tbe demands of the President, so that the Governor of Indiana was cited as an example worthy of imitation by all in authority, from Maine to Californa. When the time came for another gubernatorial election in November, 1864, all loyal men were so well satisfied that Morton empathetically was the right man in the right place, that they thought of none other, and he was again elected by as overwhelming majority for another four years. He served until March 4, 1867, when he was elected United States senator, serving until his death, November 1, 1877. Morton's greatest works as Governor of Indiana through the war, in arming, feeding and taking care of Union soldier, in sustaining and upholding the hands of Abraham Lincoln. Always and everywhere, from first to last, he was the defender of the flag and the union of the. states.

It was his lot to strike the keynote of nationality, November 22 1860, when ho said: "No state has a sight to secede. Se cession can only be tbe result of successful revolution; we are one people, one Nation undivided and Indivisible." ' It would take the entire vocabulary to sum up his work, his character and devotion, for he was able and alert in administration; bold and brave in burden bearing, courageous and con sclentlous in conviction; direct and determined, In duty, earnest and exhaustions In energy; faithful and fear less In fortitude; great and genuine In generalship; honest and neroic in heart. Indominitable and inflexible in individuality, just and judlcous In judgment, keen-eyed and knightly In kindness, leader and lover of liberty; mighty and matchless in memory; nebulous and neutral in nothing; opulent and orderly In resolution-; steadfast and self-sacrificing In service; trustful and tranquil in ' tribulation ; unswerving and uncompromising in union; virile and vigorous in valor; wise and wiling worker in weal or woe, in war. The Grand Army of the Republic would build him a monument for he was the man who inspired the organisation; the man who at all times and in all places was the friend of the Union soldiers. In the hospital. In the camp, on the battle-field; his watch ful care and kindly ministerations were always present, sometimes in person, or it not, by those whom he sent out to the work. His last words uttered at Crown Hill cemetery, over the graves of the veterans. May 3, 1876, were these: "And to these men (veterans of the civil war) we can never be sufficiently grateful, we can never repay them; money can not do It; the only thing that can approach to it Is the love and gratitude of a free an Intelligent people. We owe them a debt that is registered in heaven, and that can never be repudiated." His last words were: "I am dying; I am worn out." Press Correspondent Margaret Arm strong, Huntingburg. Ladies of Grand Army of Rseublie. Department President Elvira A. Cassell. West Point. . Department Senior Vice Elizabeth Eastlack. Crawfordsville. Department Junior Vice Laura Collives, TerreHaute. Department Treasurer Addie Thom as, Indianapolis. Department Chaplain Mary E. Pitts, Washington. Department Counselor Pearl Wright, Logansport. Department Secretary Eudora C. Fouts, West Point. Department Inspector C. Graves, Lafayette. Department Librarian Ella Loop. Galveston. Patriotic Instructor Mary Clevenger, Logansport. . Council of Administration Grace PodRett. Rensselaer; Ivy Wagner, Washington; Grace R. Carnahan, Oxford. Indiana Division, 8ons of Veterans. Commander Joseph Seao. Vs.lns.nlsn Sr. Vice Schuyler C. Tipton, South Bend. Jr. Vice Bert Hinea. Shentvriil Sec-Treas. R. J. Bosworth, Winchester. . . . . Division Council T. W. Allen Indianapolis; Frank S. Helms, El wood; M. E. Hurst. El wood! Councilor A. W.A. Luckey, Indianapolls. Chaplain J. B. Dlllman. Bloomlngton. Inspector Matthew Brown, Valparaiso. .. ? Patriotic Instructor LeGrand T. Meyer, Hammond. Chief Aide M. B. Rockwell. Valparaiso. Personal Aide Geo. F. Ogden, Wabash. Organiser R. J. Bosworth, Winchester. Indiana Division, Ladles Auxiliary, 8. of V. President Cora E. McDanieL Valpa raiso. Vlce-Pres Hattio DuComb. South Bend.' Division Council Julia Thomas, Terre Haute; Maggie Horner. Valparaiso; Miss Harney. Ehtlbwin.

Chaplain Ida Goodrich, Shelbyville. Inspector Lizzie Perry, Terre Haute. Installing Officer Maude Martin, Richmond. Patriotic Instructor Mrs. R. J. Boswell. Winchester. Secretary Lydla Bornhold, Valparaiso. Chief of Staff Mrs. G. W. Kreltenstein, Terre Haute. Press Correspondent Addie Wallace, Indianapolis. Judge Advocate H. B. Albery, Valparaiso.

LOCAL OFFICIALS " OF ORGANIZATIONS Sol Meredith Post. G. A. R. Commander Judge 'Daniel W. Comstock. Senior Vice Commander Fred Bartel. Junior Vice Commander James H. Van Zant. Adjutant John A. Marklev. Quartermaster Allen W. Grave. Chaplain W. K. Young. Officer of tbe Day M. L. Grose. Officer of the Guard Elijah Lawton. Trustees John F. Davenport. Benja min B. Duke, John A. Markley. The Woman's Relief Corns. President Anna McMinn.

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These 12 used pianos were taken in our trade on Starr Players Most of them being our own make the Starr, Richmond, Remington,, etc Although there are two or three that are other makes than our own, they are good pianos. '"."; . REMODELED AND RUED TO UISS

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Senior Vice-President Antoinette Wilson. Junior Vice-president Delia CoggeshalL Secretary Lessie Arnold. Treasurei Pauline Jones. Patriotic Instructor Sadie Chrisman. Press Correspondent Ada Warfel. Garfield Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R. President Ella C. Howe. Senior Vice President Catherine Walters. Junior Vioe President Mary Majors. Chaplain Martha Lamm. Treasurer Mary Young. . Secretary Estella Eadler. Conductor Mary Modlin. Assistant Conductor Mary Moore. Guard Agnes Northrup. Assistant Guard Mary Peer. Patriotic Instructor Emma Snyder. Pianist Laura Nicholson. William P. Benton Camp, Sons of Veterans. Commander George Matthews. Senior Vice-Commander M. H. Harlan. Junior Vice-Commander R. E. Pierce. Secretary-Treasurer Carey R. Tingle. Patriotic Instructor Harry Stillinger. Chaplain L. A. Handley. Guide Charles Harlan. Color Bearer Alexander Martin. Guard C. F. Towle. Camp Council W. H. Hansche, Ira C. , Gross, Waldo Coryell.

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Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of Veterans. President Cora Morgan. Vice President Theresa Barber. Treasurer Flora Harlan. Secretary Adella Phenis. Trustees Little Coryell, Mattle Price, Marguerite Miller. Chaplain Sarah Petry. Patriotic Instructor Winifred Clark. Past President Lillie Coryell. Guide Maude King. Assistant Guide Susie Martin. Color Guards Maude Miller and May : Ball. Inside Guard Ella Hill. Outside Guard Hannah Mathews. udge advocate Osia CoryelL

CHEERINESS. Cheerfulness is a thing to be more profoundly grateful for than all that genius ever inspired or talent accomplished. Next best to spontaneous cheeriness is deliberate, intended and persistent cheerinest, which we can create, cultivate and so foster and cherish that after a few years the world will never suspect that it was not a hereditary gift Helen Hunt Jackson. SHE THIS ARGAIN IN A PIANO In this lot of 12 used pianos is one Starr Player. It is one of our best and had only been used one year. The body is of the finest quarter-sawed oak; and was the' most beautiful finished piano on the floor. See it-ra bargain. THAT ALL

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Bismarck and His Dog. ' Sultan. Prince Bismarck's favorite boarhound, attacked a passing railroad train and was cut to pieces. Bismarck's1 grief over the dog's agonies was such that bis son .Herbert tried to lead him away, but tbe prince would not go. "No. I cannot leave htm like this." Then, when tbe dog's sufferings were over. Bismarck wiped his eyes and murmured: "Our Teuton forefathers showed benevolence In their religion. They believed they would find In . the bunting grounds of their paradise all the dogs that had been their faithful comrades here below. I wish I could believe that"

Marriage Music During my school days I met . the late Professor Prout, who was as full of fun as he was of musical lore, it is said that at a wedding at which the late Dublin professor was presiding at the organ be played the happy couple in with -Wretched Lovers"- and out with "Father, Forgive Them. For They Know Not What They Dor From "Fifty Years' Reminiscences of a Frea Church Musician." by E. Mlnshall. Nearly five thousand miles of nets are set nightly in the North Sea. Palladium Want Ads Pay.

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