Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06
Pablo Reception OF Governor Criitcn-
den at India nspoiis.

The arrival Of Go, ernor Crittenden lady and suite
in city. Tuesday last. friendly visit TO The
Governor If Indiana. by invitation of the latter, has
been heretfnre announced in the Sentinel
On "Wednesday last The public introduction of Gov
Ceuenden To the people place in the grove in the
State HuuSe square. Al 2 "'cleck in The atlcrno"n
prOcession wa farmrd. undrr several marshas APP
pointed for the purpose, and proceeded TO the square,
where stand, suitable for the occasion, had been
erected. A large number of ladies' and gentlemen
were in attendance to witness the ceremonies, which
we're opened by prayer from Dr. Simpson, lae Pres
id~nt of the Asbury University Of Indiana.
Governor Wright then introduced hIs distinguished
guest Governor Crtenden in The foil wing address
FELLOW CITIZENS 1t is with PRIDE that introduce to
you distinguished guest, Governor CRITTENpEN oil
Kentucky.
II seems TO me- that it is peculiarly appropriate, that In
diana in this hour, and unIer the circumstances with
which now surrounded, should give sister
State Kentucky, through her avorte befre JOY
full ana hearty welcome.
Tue history of Kentucky that Of the West, and our
early settlements intimately connected with every
page of her thrilling history. There is no State in this
Union whose early annals Is so rich IN variety ana
that of Kentuckyt said by the historian of 1872,
that at that day Kentucky had thousand Of her sons
in the field in active service. From New Orleans IN the
South to the Thames in the North her TO be
found the battle helis OF the country The historic
recOlections of the Thames peculiar sense, the
property of Kentuckians, and the Thames was to the
North west, what the battle of New Orleans was TO the
South peace maker.
1t was alone on the battle fields regular organ
lied Companies that her distinguished; bat
throughout the West, North, and South IN the various
Indian skrnishes, scouting parties that from $50 TO
the Close of of 1912 essential 10 the from
tier settlements 1t but seldom that expedition
against the Indians of those days undertaken without
brave courageous disciple of the land Of Boone
cannot, this occasion, omit aude to the aconc
sentiment Of brave kentuctan, Illustrative of the men
of that day. In the fall of 1912 there two kill
ed, and horses stolen, the Southern part of
territory and the brave and beloved General Tpton then
MAJOR, wrote TO Col James Johnson of Scott
ty Kentucky for help, and requested that his company
would rendezvous at village called VaOnla in the coun-
~ OF Jackson hold IN my hand the letter OF the
brave Col james Johnson written thry-eght since,
which characteristic of the and OF the people of
Kentucky which says"I don't know where VallOnia is,
you had better directions always which is nearest
route TO the scene of action
This public reception of our distinguished guest is due
him from his personal history The son of revolu-
tonary officer, born, raised and educated in Kentucky
in that school of conflict for which the dark and
bloody ground has always been distinguished the ardent
advocate of the of 1872; proving his faith by his
works-he volunteered in defence of his country. lie
served in campagns-was The aid to Gen. Ramsay in
the expedition commanded by Gen. Hopkins the aid
Governor Shelby served in that capacity with Gisin
guished gaanry at the battle of the Thames The la
inened Harrison his official report of that BATTLE in
speaking Of him. says that The activity he displayed in the
engagement could be surpassed. He has been five
highest and most dgn6ed boiy of earth, hon
which but few clam-has served his country
in various important staions-hs public life is part of
the history of the country.
In the dark period of infant history territory,
he raversed Wilderness aided to guard and protect
settlements upon the fronter time of peace he
among cultivate spirit of friendship, of
Cancellation AMI Of devotional love- the altar OF the IN
ion these Sae How proper and appropriate that we
lndsnans, should receive him with open
But this reception to distinguished fellow ctiZen is
ton. This is time of peace, and enlarg-
ing boundaries, extending terrories-peace and
prosperity is midst and yet extent, there
is dark cloud rising that threatens to disturb the peace
and harmony of the Union.
Our sister State, Kentucky, divided from only by
noble nver-jifering somewhat from in her municipal
government day by her first officer, her favor
lite and says in the language of her Representatives
Kentucky, under the auspices of overriding Provi-
dence, and the precepts of Washington, will be the last
leave the Union. To that sentiment respond Ind-
ania knows geographical boundaries, and that We the
survivors Of that day. and the and daughters of those
who brethren in in 1872 and shared together
common dangers, yet of one mind, heart, and
will share together common destiny The planets IN
their orbits not permanently hxed than arc Ken
lucky Indiana and the great West in their attachment to
the Union and right it is meet it proper that at
time like this, they should together and their
covenants upon a common altar.
We told in ancient lore that the rope which formed
the famous GOrdan knot folded and knit, with
many knots, one wreahed within another, that no man
began where they ended In like manner, it may be
said thousand influences combine to make and
nseparabe. We bound together by the strong cords
of love, of honor, of patriotism We linked together
by religion by language, by the ties of kindred by cher
shed memories of the past by the memory of mutual tolls
by the memory of mutual suferings, by the memory OF
mutual rumphs, and by the ten thousand cords and
of trade and commerce. that bind together in
vast brotherhood the people of every climate SOIL and
ducton of this Union.
Our Union is gordian knot which no sword
We are yet in the morning of our existence a
public, field the world mission, to make
ightened and free. We may boast of the best govern
ment the face of the earth may establish laws for
the protection of the citizens may give encouragement
to the agcuturast the manufacturer and the mechan
c; may regulate tariffs and currencies may
temples of learning, and found institutions of benevo
ence may decorate the land with palaces, and make
sthe wilderness blossom the rose;" may build a
thousand forts and fill them with armed men; may
support armies and naves send our flag abroad
every sea; may fill annals with the records
of victories and conquests may adon the land
and pierce the skies with monuments of deeds
may make the name Of our country HOUSEHOLD word
among the nations of the earth; but when this is all
compiished we have done nothing than other
tons have done before U.S. whose form and policy Of gov
eminent admire and in which be found the
toling and oppressed millions. We must do The
United States of America must stand steady beacon
light to the world We must show the of the
earth, stability Tmness and the evidence of mutual love
and attachment, and the spirit of concaton and
cesson between all the members of the confederacy.
The people of bengted and oppressed nations have
the light of glorious republic penetrating the gloom
in which they DWELL and they have learned hope for
the rising Of the of freedom their land. But
this Union shall be severed if local and sectional dis
sentlons snail destroy the peace and harmony of its
members, and longer the spirit Of compromise shall
regnn eounciis if this last great Republic shall fail
III It's sun doomed TO go down in gloom and darkness
then let the mighty heart Of liberty breaklet every