The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-08
CORRESPONDENCE.
Posey Union Convention.
New HARMONY, Sept. 3. 1856

New HARMONY, Sept. 3, 1866.
Editors Journal:
This day was the occasion of the
Posey County Union Convention, held
here, ever to be remembered by the
unconditional Union men of Posey
County. In consequence'of the heavy
rain on last night, and the lowering
appearance of the weather in the
forenoon, it was not anticipated that
many, outside of those who necessari-
ly were obliged to be in attendance.
would be present; but how different
the result. They came singly, by
squads, on foot, horse and by every
conceivable vehicle. Strains of in
strumental music and enthusiastic
shouts rent the air, by the concourse
of people agitating the usual quietness
of our village. Many horses, carriages
and wagons were adorned with the flag
of our country. 1t reminded many
of those glorious days of the past,
during the life time of the illustrions
Harrison, Lincoln and others; when
the outpourings of the multitude, and
the wild enthusiasm, knew no bounds.
The people are fully awake and vigi-
liant. "They sleepeth not" and are
ardently aroused as to the great re-
sponsibility in the present crisis, not
to prove recreant in the sacred trust
to sustain the Government. l"a91
Set it down as fixed fact that
Posey County, the former proud citadel
of Democracy, will yield, in the com
ing October election, to the prowess
of the Union party aaei 'tN5-
We do not know as to the mathe-
NAUTICAL exactness Of computing num-
bers, but, likewise, having soldiers
with us familiar with maltitudes,. the
number in attendance was no less
than $500, and by many contended
over 5000. Suffice it to say, that the
large and spacious Union Hall, a
building used for public PURPOSES, was
found too small even for the prelimi-
nary business of the Convention !;
hence, arrangements were made in the,
roomy grove Of the Working Mems
Institute, where we assembled to hear
speech, delivered BY the Hon. A. G.
r.. L
Donald, of Princeton, who filled an
appointment of Governor Baker, who,
from unavoidable circumstances, could
not be in attendance. As to the effort
on the part of the Hon. a. G. Donald,
too much in praise could not be said.
He held the audience as if spell bound,
by his mastery, logical and eloquent
discourse. tits justly considered an
effort seldom equaled in the First dis
trict of Indiana, and the speaker has
already established a reputation not
to be forgotten in the future. No doubt
many converts were made t., the good
faith. m'If 1i7i di 'H'' -
After the speech the Convention
was organized. '
Col. Johh A. Mann was chosen as
President, and host of Vice Presi-
dents. The nominees chosen were as
follows: 3.ll eih. ~ '
For Representative George Wolfin. |
FOrzzSherif-John w. Duckworth.
;,For Auditor-Thomas Truscutt. /
For Treasurer Thomas Stephens.
For Comnasssio,aer-Richard Harris.
For Surveyor-Aaron Baker.
All the foregoing are towers of
strength in themselves, and were
nominated on the first ballot.
After the nominations, many reso-.
lutions were passed, a. copy of which
will be presented to your JOURNAL.
The crowd then dispersed to return to
their homes, buoyant, Joyful and
hopeful for the future, resting at ease
As to any attempt being successful to
overthrow the Republican institutions
IF our country. Respectfully yours,
JOHN PREAUs, Secretary.