The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-10-20

| Democrats and Democratic newspapers
have been claiming Gen. Hooker for Nc
Clelan. The following short speech of Gen
Rockers on Saturday last, to the Chicago
Board of Trade settles the question of his
position, definitely:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CHICAGO BOARD OF
TRADE: | cannot tell you how your kind
ness embarrasses me. l am not accustomed
to such demonstrations, and | know do
not merit them.
In coming to your young but prosperous
city, | desired to make the acquaintance of
the members Of this Board, as well as of
other leading associations in Chicago: as
for the time being, my duties will connect
me with you. | had heard of the exalted
influence of this Board throughout the
country and the army. | had read of
your phianthropic efforts in aid of the Gov
erdmc,.t. Twas informed of the care and
attention you have shown to those who
have been the victims Of the war In your
patriotism and your philanthropy you are
without a parallel in the Union, if not in the
world. [Applause.l You are not aware Of
the satisfaction with which the reports of
your actions are received by the army. 1t
is great consolation to us to be strongly
backed We endeavor to perform our du-
ties to the best of our ability. For what
you have done in this war feel under per-
sonal obligations to you. You will receive
your full reward. Y on are appreciated
now; you will be remembered hereafter
We are engaged in the work of suppress
ing great rebellion. Up to this time its
progress has been attended with good effects
to the whole country. We have lost many
val liable lives, but we have gained name
and character which will be perpetual
while time shall last | am proud that
have been permitted to take part in this
war. Ihave prayed for health and yaIor to
do my duty. Applause | have done
what could do | have never failed to at
tack the conspirators Of my country where
ever found or with whatever odds. Deaf
ening cheers If cannot fight them South
I'll meet them here. ''Good !"l expect to
see the Union restored, and | am ready to
take any responsibilities to effect that OBJ
iect. | am III this business earnestly.
do not think you need assistance here but
if you want hackers you know where to
find them. [Great applause 1t makes
but little difference where they assign
me to duty. They will always find me a
team horse. Loud cheers.
My habits of life have rendered me unfit
for the position to which you have assigned
me- am no speaker. You will fight
joel" Tumuituous applause Yes, can
take my hand at that. Again let me ex-
press my thanks for Your kindness. We
are engaged iii common cause. 1t is
your task to suppress copperheaeism, and
mine to attack ar med rebels.
The Tories of the Revolution We're respec-
table beside the copperheads of the North,
The latter occupy much the worse position.
| Appeal to the army for cessation of hos
Titles, and it will pass you by unheeded.
They tell us the Potomac Army will sup
port General Mcclellan. don't see it.
| Cheers.
They are as brave, as loyal as devoted
body of men as breathes in any land. The
race has not degenerated They will battle
for the old flag until it waves over every
inch of American soil. Applause AS
for myself, hope to participate i'll the final
day of rejoicing shall at least devote ny
abilities and energies to the task of suppress
tsing the rebellion. In what nobIer cause
could be engaged than in the service of
my country. Once more [ bid you adieu.
If you have trouble or riots here let me
know. Good bye.