The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-02-25
LETTER FROM ISDlANlPOLIs.
Good Feeling among Republican,
Democrats bismal-They Want A.
slsiance from AbrOad-Agricultu-
INDIANAPoLIs. February p


the State Convention, has been de-
cidedly dull in the way of news or ex-
citement of any kind. Very little was
done, or could have been expected to
be done, yesterday or to-day, beyond
the exchange of congratulations Of
Republicans over the success of the
Convention. This has been univer-
sal, and there has probably been more
Misunderstanding within the past forty
eight hours, in the State, than
in the whole week previous.
This action has been perfectly
spontaneous and irresistible, and
greetings have been exchanged, not
only IN the market places, but
wherever the bright, cheerful face of
one Republican encountered another
The Democracy, on the other hand,
have been remarkably quiet and IN
demonstrative. When seen upon the
street, they have usually been upon ur-
gent and pressing business, and have
not had many long stories to tell.
The cast of countenance most fire.
quently seen among them has indi-
Gated a want Of good digestion, and
the inclination to smile upon their
part, when INDUCED in, has been
within the sacred precincts of some
saloon, with glass to the lips aud
the eyes turned to the ceiling.
Certainly, we have cause for re-
ioiciDg, and they for responding.
Their bond-holding candidates show
their hypocrisy so clearly, while we
have a ticket that represents the peO-
pie and a platform that reflects their
sentiments. Our ticket also reeog-
nizes the claims of the soldier ele-
ment in a substantial manner, while
theirs contains the names Of several
persons to whom will cling, in spite
Of recent effort, the odium of the dis
loyal Sons Of Liberty.
The great hope of the Democracy,
or rather their last hope, is in .secur-
ing the location of the National Con-
vention at this place. LATE ,Develin
is In Washington making every exer-
tion to have it held at Indianapolis,
that it may give prestige to the party
where they see it is so much needed.
It was urged, when the subscriptions
were asked for, that it would be of
general benefit to the business men to
have the Convention held here, be
cause of the large number of people it
would bring. So, perhaps, it would
be, but this was not the primary OBJ
ject with Democrats, by any means.
Before this letter is read, the question
will have been decided, but if Il
should not come here, the Democracy
of Indiana will feel that another prop
has been knocked out from under
their failing hopes. It is said, too,
that this is not the only object MIR.
Develin has In visiting Washington /;
but that he will insist upon as liberal
a contribution from Mr.. johnson and
his friends, to aid in carrying on the
canvass in the State, as it is poss Bile
to get,
AGRICULTURAL.
Another matter of much Importance
to the State has been rather thrown
in the background the past week, by
the all-absOrbiug interest in the Con
ventiOn, and this was the meeting of
the State Board of Agriculture, which
has been in session the greater part
of the week. The attendance has
been quite full, and some important
IuaLLGE6 i
premium list has been perfected, and
In several departments the premiums
offered have been materially increased.
This has been IN the more useful
classes, and includes the natural pro-
auctions, such as building stone, mar
BILE, coal and useful manufactured
articles. Premiums for prize essays
have been offered also, upon the fol-
lowing subjects, the essays to be in
corporated in the regular published
report:
An essay on the feeding, raising and
management of cattle, SO 90.
An essay on the feeding, raising and
management of horses, $40 90.
An essay on the feeding, raising and
management of hogs, SO 90.
An essay on the feeding, raising and
management of sheep, SO 90.
An essay on the best method OF
planting and cultivating corn and
wheat, $40 co.
An essay on the best method oil
planting trees and raising fruit. and
the best varieties, especially the kinds
and varieties best adapted to the State
of Indiana, so 90.
Manu-! es and exhausted soils and
the best method of restoring them
and making them profitable, SO 90
Committees were appointed to at.
tend the fairs of Michigan. Illinois
st. Louis, Ohio and New York.
The question of the removal of the
FAIR Grounds was not definitely set
tied, but has been referred to the Ex-
eeutiye COMMITTEE. Unless the Pres.