The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-08-28

ali sheh talk ID The Yefiest hun Jugs
sarx in the g9tid. "Enthtsed don't
6eeit 70 express the fselipf, mani
Tested BY the people. IRe grand old
feld days of 1910 are reylvsd-the old
eamb fires are reHghted and burning
brightly the Republicans of New
Albany have come down to the
squarest fighting, aud are stripped to
the belt for the contest. They are
full of zeal, full of determination,
perfectly organized, and always ready
at moments notice to labor for the
PRONUNCIATION of Republican princi-
pies and the success of the Republic
can nominees.
- THEMUsIc AT THE STAND.
While the people were assembling
at the place appointed for the speak
| ing. and awaiting the arrival of Gov.
Baker, the New Albany Silver Band
! discoursed the most inspiring music,
keeping every one in the best possi-
Bile humor during the slight delay in
the arrival of the distinguished
/ speaker. When he arrived the band
played Hail Columbia and Yankee
Doodle, fairly setting the crowd in a
shout.
INTRODUCTION OF GOVERNOR BAKER.
/ The speaking commenced about
j,o'cloek. Governor Baker was intro
duced tOthe immense crowd by Judge
4 O.. p Hnckeby, who was welcomed by
him TO the city In the name of the
Fighting Boys 10 Blue. the Grant
Guards, the Grant and COlfax Clubs
in the name, of the great National
Republican party, whose representa-
tive he (Baker) was; IN the name Of
/ the citizens OF New Albany, who de.
= lighted to honor moral and political
E worth. Judge Huekeby said:
= take the more pleasure in intro
n ducing you, hOnored sir, because
!. know you to be an honest man, 1
Christian gentleman, and a true pa
triot.E Ihaye served with you Ia the
field, where | came to know you and
J appreciate you for your moral worth
and patriotic zeal In the great cause
of the Union. ~ ~ ~
: dst'As the Executive of Indiana, yol
j have discharged the duties of you
high trust with fidelity, and not
stain has blotted the fair name of on
great Commonwealth under your ad
| IL
trusts, confded in by the people, hon
ored by all men, again welcome yOI
: to New Albany. And now, fellow
! citizens, permit me TO introduce t.
you our present and next Governor
Conrad Baker"
: h -1iaa u MORE CHEERING. .1
When Judge Huckeby concludes
his brief remarks. the vast crow
i again broke forth into the wildes
r pcheers Not less than FIVE thousan'
e voices joined in this grand shout Q
i welcome to Governor Baker. w
: doubt il any man in the State, at an,
: time, or under any circumstance;
g ever was more cordially greeted.
THE Commercial publishes a fu'
q report of the Governors speech, afte
q which Col. DEHART, of Lafayett,
# addressed the crowd brieHy.-EDi
Q JOURNAI.]
, ~ LONG TO BE REMEMBERED.
e Long will the grand reception {
d Gov. Baker be remembered as a nots
L bic event in the political history {
q New Albany. The equal of it In til
3 way of enthusiastic demonstration hs
d never been witnessed in this city. an
s the effect of it will tell in largely il
!, creased Republican vote.
d HONOR TO WHOM HONOR is DUE.
q All honor say we to the Fightin
Boys 10 Blue aud the Grant Guards
: To thoso two nrpa niHati eos are th
8 Republicans OF New Albany main
indebted for the complete and gloriol
success Of the demonstration las
IT night Three cheers and a tiger
D. the gallant boys.
ls h HOW ARE Ynu TRAXEILICK2