Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-19
SIXTH DISTRICT RATIFICA-
TON MEETING.
Thousands OF Democrats and
Many Conservative Repub-
ftcuns Present.
A Glorious and Peaceable
Denomination.
SPEECH OF HON. C. |. 0UyaAM
INCIDENTS, ETC. ETC.


On Saturday last. in pursuance Of previous
call. the Democracy and patriotic citizens OF
johnson and adjoining counties in the Sixth
Congressional District. assembled at franklin,
the county town TO rstify the nominations OF
Mcclellan and Pendleion. Mcdonald aud Man
son. and Of every other candidate on the Demo
cratic State aud national tickets
THE CROWD.
Ataneariv hour numerous cavslcade. were
seen from all directions vending their way 10 the
beautiful village Music accompanied them. and
the banner which symbolIzes Union, COnstitu-
ton, liberty aud Law. waved over them. Many
lovely ladies' rode beside the ehiyalrous gahants
proud to accompany them aud willing 90 testify
their devotion in such noble cause
rHE APPEARANCE OF FRANKLIN
By A. NJ the whole town wa alive IL
was a gala day for the patriotic citizens and for
those Who bad poured in on the occasion. Never
before was more beautiful and inspiriting scene
presented than when the several professions on
loot. ia vehicle aud horseback conveyed TO the
public square Shou, upon shout. and cheer
upon cheer. all for Mcclellan and Pendleton.
Mcdonald and Manson rent the sir-the Star
Spsngled Banner wave In every locality, aud
the sweet voices of m ,idens gave figure of speech
TO the words Of the song" Rally round that
Flag Bows" more sublime and thrilling effect
was never before produced upon audience.
every man. woman and child of which we verify
believe. vowed to love his. her aud its country
until the death. Then. a. a finale Of this eIem
p6cation and oulburst OF patriotism. Professor
Gresh's band. Of indianapolis. struck up in =
chorus, which made every heart beat stronger
and stronger for the nominees OF the Democratic
party, Mcclellan and Pendleton, Mcdonald aud
Manson.
BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT
Immediately following this demonstration the
lovliest little Misses Of the hosptsble village OF
Franklin. sung the Star Spangled B,nner. com
posed by the father of the wife of the Democratic
candidate for the Vice Presidency Many an
eve was wet with tears OF regret. and love- and
hope. and Joy. before they concluded The son
OF noble and patriotic father when foreign foes
engaged usievery freeman present resolved should
have his vote
sPEEcH OF HON DUSHAN.
This distinguished orator. statesman and pa
triot. after the enthusiastic ebuliton of love for
the Union aud the Constitution had subsidized
measursbly addressed the assembled multitude
IL is out OF the power OF our reporter TO give
even brief sketch of his remarks. Generally
they were eloquent. poetic and logical He was
for George b Mcclellan. an old soldier He
had served under his direction ia distant aud
bloody battle fields He was ready To serve I'M
der him again as the Commsnder-in.C Chief of
our army and navy. and through his election he
verify believed only could come peace. prosperity
and union under the Constitution, IA our fathers
framed il. To this distracted country Through
out. Col Durham was endorsed by his audience.
He il one OF the most gifted of speakers. and
will. until Mcclellan is elected. give his whole
time To the canvass
THE CONCLUSION.
When the sun had set. few of the visitors from
other counties in the Sixth Congressional dis
trict were left in grand old Johnson All that
had departed had gone home more than
solved in the Democratic faith. and. let woe or
good betide. with their minds fixed To vote for
Mcclellan and Pendleton. Mcdonald and Man.
son. God prosper these patriots
THE BALL.
In the evening. Professor Gresb conducting
the ceremonies, aud his famous band being
present, the young folks OF Franklin and the
surrounding country enjoyed themselves amazing
ly unit! gray ia the m 'rning.