Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-29
TERRE-HAUTE. INDIANA. FEBRUARY 80, 1860.

ofl7S7, and asked if the people Of Indiana
We're satisfied with its operations Was ii
better to have free or slave territory? Did
the people of Indiana love freedom or slave
ry most? He could answer that we all
lived here from choice-preferring freedom
and its blessings 10 slavery and its evils.
Col. L. reviewed. briefly. the history Of
the slavery question; exploded the humbug
doctrines of squatter sovereignty as expOun
ded by Stephen A. Douglas. aud fastened
the responsibility of all the war and blood
shed in Kansas and all the slavery agitation
on the Democratic party.
Colonel Lane avowed his intention to
visit every portion of the State during the
canvass. He had no private engagem ent
to keep him at home until after the Presi-
Dental election. He would lay aside every
weight, and the sin which most easily beset
him, and endeavor torun with patience the
race set before him. In few hours the
Conventions would adjourn. 1t had con-
structed good platform, and, with slight
exception which modesty forbid him to men
tion, he thought the ticket an excellent one.
No dissensions and no chickering's had been
here, and he hoped every one would rally to
the support of the candidates soon to be
. nominated in Chicago,
On behalf of Judge Morton, who had been
called home b, a session ofcourt in Wayne
county he thanked the Convention for the
honor conferred on him, and pledged Judge
NJ. to do all in his power for the success of
the ticket 1t was his intention to enter the
canvass and cary on the war vigorously
against spurious Democracy.
! Here three rousing cheers were given
for Morton.l
After few additional remarks, in which
he said victory was already ours, Colonel
Lane took his seat amidst prolonged cheers.
Hon. Caleb B. Smith was called, who
came forward and made truly eloquent
speech. He said the star which foreshado
we'd the coming of the day fvictory for the
Republicans was shining with great brilli
ancy, and as sure as the morning dawned
the n-loving and country serving Re
publican party would be victorious in the
coming contest.
He paid beautiful tribute to the Union,
and said that it was his highest boast to call
himself an American citizen. He would
rebuke the disunion sentiments of Southern
fire eaters by the election ola Republican
President, and the holding of the reins of
Government firmly in justice to all sections
of the country, despite the threats of traitors.
Could George Washington be called again
on to the stage of action, and he should
utter such sentiments as characterized him
3 through life, some sycophantic Democrat Of
Indiana would point the finger of scorn at
him and cry "Abolitionist."
: Mr. Smith made some capital hi Is at the
! Democracy, and delineated truly the
character of that party. He had been in pO'
h litical warfare for thirty years. but had new.
d er felt more warmly enlisted i'll the canse ol
: opposition to the corruptipns of the party in
!, power. He INDUCED in bright and ardent
f hopes, from view Of the scenes he had
c witnessed to day, and believed Indiana
: would be fedeemed from the political thral
). dom which now bound her people. Nevei
e since the great political revolution in iS4t
d was there so much enthusiasm as was now
l. exhibited Farmers left their fields, me
chanics their workshops, and merchants
;. their stores to attend Republican meetings
le and in any place almost repentant Demo
II crat could be found. Converts to Republi
II canism could be counted by scores. lie
- every Republican go to work, and indians
h. would be redeemed anda Republican Presi
i. dent elected and installed. a frc
pit Benjamin Harrison, Esq, the nomine
;" for Reporter of the Supreme Court, wa
az next called. He thanked the Convention
OF for the honor conferred on him, and prom
Isl ised to do whatever lay in his power I
no carry the contest TO a successful issue. w
ie had fought at Bunker Hill and Saratcg'
ss and were now eucamped at Yorktown, an
in already he saw the intruder advancing I
or surrender his sword In the course of hi
. remarks he paid handsome tribute
ed Csssius NJ. Clay, for the boldness of hi
Dr. vindcation of Republican principles i
Kentucky, and INDUCED in the hope th'
'.a other Southern men would initiate his glc
of rious example.
raj He spoke iu vindicalion of Republics
nd principles, and pledged himself to go in
10 the canvass and put his full str, myth an
The all his length into the fight, until the r
nd suit of the contest was known.
lze Albert Lange, candidate for Auditu
was next called, and made few pertinel
es- and laughable remarks, which were recei
1ell ed with merriment and applause. He mat
=, fine impression on the Convention, al
returned thanks, on behalf ofthe German
sly for his nomination.
icb Lucius Hockett, from the "Forks
on Leatherwood," amused the Convention
some time with one OF the most humoro
fer speeches we have listened to for 10
mid while. He kept the audience in roars
nee laughter from the time he commenced u
lge. til he took his seat ne
ut Mr. Hockett was followed by Plesss
the H. Hackleman, Esq, who, ina few
at marks, returned his thanks TO the Cow
shl' tion Jor the honor it had conferred on h
in selecting him ia preside over its del
I'D erations. Mr. II made an excellent lit
speech.
oy J.W. Gordon of Marion, G.. ID. Wagi
riy. Of " arren, and John w Ray Of Ca
the made brief and spirited speeches. when
and Convention, about III o'clock, with
ida best feeling prevailing, and with th
but rousing cheers for the ticket, adjourned $
pun die.
;een -~.s.>------
Vile ONWARD When Gov. Banks cleo
and Speaker, he received 1903 Aotes. Gov 7
,om- niugton received III. At that lime "a
Font were Ia Republican senators; -oow u
as are "a. Thus We have gained IA Repre'
Dem taIives and 10 Senators.