Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-26

The Independent publishes synopsis
of an able speech made at that place few
days age by Hon. Richard W. Thompson.
In the course Of his remarks Mr.. Thomp-
sen said he was il favor of the election OF
Bell and Everett; still. at the same time he
was strenously opposed to doing anything
that would aid either wing Of the Demo
cratic party; that party whose leaders had
constantly abused and misrepresented the
immortal Clay during his life time, and had
even followed him to the grave with their
vile ISLANDERS.
He spoke in the highest terms Of Mr..
Lincoln; said, among other good things he
was IN old Wing. aud he had known him
ultimately for many years. They had
consulted together as old Wigs, had vo-
ted in Congress together as old Wings, apd
If elected he felt sure Mr.. Lincoln would
still act as en- old Wing. by appointing
good and conservative men to Office.
Gentlemen Of Kentucky, he said, had
urged him to give his influence to Hen
bricks for Governor OF this State. arguing
that his election would probably enable
Mr.. Douglas TO carry il in November, and
thus throw the election OF President into
the House. He entertained great respect
for his Kentucky friends. but he could no,
acceed to their wishes. He had promised
to vote for Col. Lane. IL nominated. and
he was going to do il. Because he could
see No hope Of gain by throwing the cleo
ton into the House. and for his part be
trusted it would not be done. he prefer
red an election by the people.
The conservative men Of Indiana are full
~ acquainted with Mr.. Thompson, aed
know that an ADLER statesman. or better
posted politician does not exist within the
boundaries Of their State; or. perha APPS. any
other State, That being the case. they
will surely place more reliance upon what
he has to say. than they will upon the
sayings of persons whose qualifications are
no better, and who not only reside and
have all their interests in different States.
but actually in q d'ffent section Of the Re
Republic. What right have the people
ofKentucky, or any other State. to look over
and point out how We Indianians shall
yotei Are We not our swn men, and il 10
need of advice have we not our own great
lights to lsok to; men who can see as far
into q solid substance ~ can the great men
Of our slater Statsf So long as Richard
w. Thompson 10 an Indianian, our answer
will be 10 the affirmative.
Mr.. Thompson 10 jus as good q Bell
man % Mr.. Prinitce Of Kestucky, the in-
dividusl who at this time 10 making a
great effort to sell Us to Douglas. or at least
10 deliver us to Douglas-he may have
cold us long ago. II Mr.. Thompson could
see ghost OF . chance to aid 10 the cleo
ton Of his csnd idates by opposing the Re
publican State Ticket, there can be little
boubs but he would do IL. But he says
there could be nothing gained by throwing
the election into the House aud couse-
qusntly he 10 in favor Of an election BY The
peopIe-anythins TO overthrow uuprinci-
pslsd Democracy. Do you sot suppose
Thompson capacitsted TO see any sdvan-
tags that might accure from throwing the
election into the House Z PROFESSIONALLY
be 10. The conservative men Of lndiauia
know he is, and hence they will pro-
csed ct once TO weigh him agaisst those
citisens Of Kentucky. Who. having failed
10 ertangle him in their msshes. are now
'stting their snarss for them IN. A. Tfibsae.