The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28

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speeches, because they are to be pub
lished in full and sown broadcast all over
the State.
Gov. johnson was introduced to the
vast crowd by Gov Wright, from the
stand on the east side of the Capitol
The welcome he received must have done
much towards paying him for the trials
and suferings he has undergone in be-
half of the Union. Cheer upon cheer
rent the air, hats and handkerchiefs
seemed to float upon the breeze, and the
enthusiasm was at pitch amounting al
most to phrensv When the Governor
commenced speaking he could not be
seen distinctly by all the crowd, and sew
eral energetic individuals pressed their
way through with a gigantic store box
upon their shoulders, which was placed
upon the platform, and the Governor
mounted it, displaying his full figure to
fine advantage, and enabling his full,
melodious voice to float out upon the air
| in tones so clear and distinct that a large
part of the vast sea of heads could gather
in the drops of wisdom as they fell from
his lips. | have but little hesitation in
saying it was one of the master efforts of
his life. l urge every patriot to secure
a copy of the speech when printed. 1
urge our neighbors to secure hundreds
and thousands of copies to distribute
among their friends and acquaintance
He spoke near three hours, his voice
holding up strong and clear to the end.
confess that 1 was agreeably disap-
pointed in old Andy Johnson. l do not
know why, but had always pictured him
as rough, uncouth Tennessee noun
taineer, possessing great mental and
moral power, but without polish or grace.
I had esteemed him diamond, but
diamond in the rough setting of nature.
To my surprise, his coat set neatly and
elegantly had forgotten he was a
IdLOI- AlS HldHHeE WAS uuISStIdIHeu
and graceful, his language smooth, yet
firm and impressive His features
strangely reminded me of the departed
Douglas, and the remark was frequently
made in the crowd, show much he looks
like Douglas"
While Gov. Johnson was speaking at
one stand, speeches were made at one of
the others by Col Case, Smith of Fort
Wayne, Capt Copp (who lost leg at
Cheat Mountain), and Matthew Hull;
and Gems. Kimball and Hascall and
Hon. Henry Secrest entertained a vast
audience gathered around third Gov
johnson was followed by I. Buchanan
Read, who recited two or three of his
most beautiful poems, and by Gen. Cary,
of Cincinnati. Most of these speeches,
if not all, will be published. Gen. Kim
ball, 1 am glad to learn, will probably
visit our city and favor our people with
his opinion of Copperheads.
In the evening, although train after
train had departed crowded to the ut
most capacity, the crowd did not appear
greatly diminished. Masonic Hall and
the Hall of the House was crowded al
most to sutfocation, and third meeting
was organized in the street Col Dick
Thompson and Hon. Sam. Galloway
spoke at Masonic Hall, Gov Wright in
the Hall of the House, and Chaplain Lo-
zier and Dick Ryan to the crowd in the
street 1 only had the pleasure of hear
ing Col. Thompson and Mr. Galloway.
[ am sure that two finer speeches have
seldom been made in Indiana.
After these gentlemen were through,
Gov. Johnson, who was on the platform,
appeared, to please some old friends,
and said few words He then turned
to his old political opponents of former
years-Col Thompson and Mr. Gallo
way-and told them he wanted to grasp
them by the hand around the common
altar of their country. They arose and
warmly seized his hands, while the
crowd spontaneously rose to their feet
and shook the old building to its very
foundations with cheers that will ring in
every ear for months 1t was glorious
sight, and to crown its sublimity, Gov.
Wrights tall form stood erect upon the
front of the platform, and, with his hat
swinging high above his head, seemed
animated by spirit that made every
feature of his face glow as if inspired.
1 shall never forget the scene. Thank
Godl patriotism is not yet thing of
the past
But the mail will close soon, and ad-
mouishes me to do the same You will
already have heard that the quorum was
broken in the House on Wednesday.
Whether that body will come together
again is a little doubtful The Union
men are decided, and will stand firm
presume you have also heard of Gov
Morton's accident 1t was a great dis
annointment tn the neonle as tn himcaIf