The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-04

maLters ne meant. Mr. NIBLACk then
talked about States in the Union, and
States out of the Union, doing hi:
best to mystify his audience. He de.
clared that he toas for restoration, toith-
out conditions. He next talked about
the identity of Mr.. LINcoLN's policy
with that of Mr.. JoHNsoN's, and cited
Gov. MoRToN's speech at Richmond
Indiana, in proof. His talk about the
Freedmen's Bureau, Civil Rights Bill,
Taxation, and his discussion of the
Constitutional Amendment, were
about the same as when he spoke in
our city, pretty full report of which
has already appeared in the JOURNAL.
He said the admission of Tennessee
was brought about through the instru-
mentality of the Philadelphia Con-
vention. The pressure upon Congress
was greater than it could resist, so
Tennessee was allowed to come in.
He thought it was unnecessary to
touch upon the question of represen-
tation, until the time came for de-
Gliding it. $" Sufficient unto the day
was the evil thereof" He then en-
deavoured to prejudice his hearers
against the New England States, on
the tariff question He again ans
nounees that he was for restoring the
Union, but as twas before the war. :
He then touched upon some inter-
esting personal matters, such as voting
against bringing JEFF. DAVIS to trial,
being a director in the Sinnissippi
Company, &C. On this part of the
subject we may have something to say
at another time.
Mr.. NIBLACK spoke about one
hour and three quarters. He left the
room on finishing his speech, but
was followed by very few of his hear
ers. Throughout, his remarks were
received with "a silence that was evi-
IDENTIFY embarrassing to the speaker.
He could not shake off the impression
that Ohio Township would give him a
severe blow in October, and that he
deserved it.
Major HYNEs then took the stand.
His speech was principally confined to
review of Mr.. NIBLAcK's remarks,
exposing their sophistry and demon
strating their absurdity. The Major
accused the Judge of pettifogging to
an objectionable extent, and pointed
out wherein. He affirmed that the
question for decision at the ensuing
election was not as Mr.. NIBLACK had
stated it, but whether loyal men or
rebels should control this Govern
ment; and whether one rebeIin South
Carolina should exert an influence in
the administration of the Government
equal to that exercised by three loyal
men in Indiana. He followed the
Judge through his speech, calling
attention to points where the Judge
lodged the issue. Where he attempt
ed to deceive, and where he advocated
measures hostile to the best interests
of the people and the Government. |
The Major was frequently applauded |
by the audience, who seemed to take |
a lively pleasure in witnessing his dis
section of Mr.. NIBLAcK's speech. |
The Constitutional amendments and
their necessity were discussed at
length, especially that clause of the
regulating the represen-
tation in Congress. He explained to
the evident satisfaction of those who I
heard him, that some provisions ike
these embraced in the amendmentseb
we're essential to the preservation of
The Government in the hands of loyal
men. His allusion to the sacrifices
the people had made to save the Gov
srnment-to Andersonyille, Libby
Prison and Belle Isle and appeal to
hose present not to make these sacri-
ices of none effect, seemed to strike
Ill with force, and we have no doubt
brought conviction to many. .i
We attempt no synopsis of Major
HYNEss speech. Our space will not
permit it. Suffice it to say that it was
to with the most earnest at
,ention' by all in the room, many Of
Thom will reflect upon the facts pre-
'ented by him when they return to
heir homes. Ai-G II a II
With regard to the Sinnissippi In
'urance Company, he thought It very
strange that Judge NIBI,AcK would
permit his name to be used in such a