Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-22

PeclS 10 MI hluuie, ana 70 ENJOY the occa'
sion, was loudly called upon for speech. =
He appeared and excused himself He said
that if he had voice as extonsive as his
sympathy with them and their cause, be
could then hope to satisfy them. They were
even now almost rejoicing over the glorious
victory Of November next, of the principles
which are entitled to, and which receive the
sympathy Of the whole country. This was
but the beginning of larger ovations over
their coming triumphs. 'I.' -latf
Three cheers were given for Gov. Dennison,
whom the Wide Awalses took up their line Of
march for theresidence of Mr.. Baclsus, upon
Euclid street. Arriving here, they fled into
the lawn and were formed in a large circle be-
fore the door, presenting a splendid appear
ance. The lawn and house were thronged
with the friends of Mr.. Backus.
Mr.. Coon stepped forward and greeted
Mr.. Baekus in brief speech, the most of
which we were unfortunately unable to hear.
He assured Mr.. Backus of the hearty earnest
and cordial confidence which the Wide
Awakes reposed in him and of their ever
ready aid which they would gladly tender
to him upon all occasions. He spoke of the
late contest in terms gratifying to the reoip-
lent, and evidently fully responded to by the
Wide Awakes.
Mr.. Backus replied in a few happy re-
marks, mainly as follows:
Gentlemen 1t touches my heart deeply
to receive this mark Of your confidence un-
der these circumstances Many of Won
have known long and well. That under the
circumstances you should think proper to
call upon me, at my humble residence, and
tender to me that sympathy which you all
feel is more to me than l can well speak
My humble efforts, in Office or out, shall be
devoted to the good Of the Republican cause.
The organization is not for the advancement
of men, but of principles, and acquiesce
cordially in the decision the Republicans
have made. viii not disguise the fact that
it would have been more acceptable to me If
the choice had fallen upon myself. but Won
will give me credit for honesty when I saw
that hereafter as heretofore, you will find me
side by side in the great contest for princi-
pie with the foremost. If anything could
repay man for temporary regret in the
failure to accomplish any object, the hearty
and full sympathy of such gathering Of his
fellow citizens would do it. This is not
vain compliment you pay to me.
You will not expect political speech from
me; my heart is too full of gratitude for this
visit. Let me only say with OVERLOOKING
heart 1 trust you will never find me wanting
in the accomplishment of the principles for
which we labor. 1 trust we shall all of us 90
toward until the contest is brought to a tri-
umphant close, and our land is redeemed
from despotism when the ides of November
close.
With renewed thanks to his visitors, Mr..
Baekus closed, when three cheers were sent
up for F" Lincoln and Hamlin, and Frank
Backus.'' --...s. h+sa .'etil
Gov. DennisOn was now called for, and
would not be let off without short speech.
1t was too late, he said, for a speech, and he
would add but a word to what Mr.. Backus
had said. He was happy to say he had
known Mr. B. in years past, and knew him
to be a true man, and braver one was not
to be found in the limits of Ohio. Where
the path of duty lies, there he will be found.
He had been with him in the Legislature,
and knew him well. He has gracefully ac-
luiesced in the decision of the Convention,
and will manfully defend the noble Repub-
Iican cause.
He spoke highly of the Republican party,
as but the old Washingtonians revived. Its
principles have been baptized in the blood
Of the true men of the Revolution. The
party was now going out to victory under the
championship Of old Abe Lincoln. We are
lighting for the whole country and the Con-
,titution, without which the country is not
worth saving, and our platform is as broad
Is humanity itself. F
Gov. DennisOn was frequently interrupted
BY cheers and applause. ..
Geo. Ford was called for and made brief
humorous and telling speech, in which he spoke
highly of Mr. Backus and poured hot shot and
shell into the Douglas camp, ventilating the
present desire which that political schemer
las to "see his mother" all over the New
England States. While expressing the heart
est confidence in the masses of the Republi-
san cause, he urged them to vote with their
whole strength, for every vote will tell.
Cheers were sent up for "Tom. Ford of
and then, the Wide Awakes hay-
ng been served with refreshments, they formed
md marched back to town, it being halEpast
,leven.
Writing our report, as we do, after mid
night, we are obliged to make it as brief as
possible. Everything connected with the
occasion passed off successfully and happy.
The CITY CESsUs.-It is important that
correct enumeration of the inhabitants Of
he city should be taken, and as am anx-
ous to close the schedules by the 22d inst,
I will be thankful for any information that
may lead to the correction of omissions, if
any have occurred. The population of most
Of the cities is falling short Of anticipation.
The public are inclined to hold the Assistant
responsible for the deficiency. To
be satisfied as to the correctness of hework,
respectfully request communications on the
subject, either through the Post Office or at
my office in the Government building.
NJ. JOHNSON,
dat U. S. Marshal.
DAEC1yG.-Prof Cowper has returned to
.he city again, after an absence of several
months. and is now making arranpements to