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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29

Is Rpsolyed, That the State Cen
h,al Committee bc instructed. in then
discretion hereafter TO arrange the
details Of such canvass as MAY be by
tbrm deemed necessary. hy assigning
nnhlir sneakers and DESIGNATING the
mos aud places for speaking. and
generally adoptino such measures as
IN their Indictment may he advisable
nr tha fi,rthrrauce Of + he Great cause
in which we are engaged.
On motion. the report was received.
". I,,r.,ea ,ha f,l.yfn., resolution
pa.aI,.d Tina, crp., ..eaIscr shall he
:. a';a.,a ,.i i, nod, o.5,
nm, ..t,.. r,..a,,ian
'"o' y .,,,,,a " ' - ur Tocanr rao ra4ar,Ifon
"a morton q "'' "'''''' ''' - ~
was i"ld 0" me 'ap'e'
Mr.. Compton 'Heiea resolution ,"'.'''s
the ladies OF jackson 10 "l'|esS the ae"'er
"tions of the Of the Vo"'' TON
Mr. Srck.in m vel to amend by ioei'd-
ing the gentlemen.
Mr.. Wilson. OF Altplr, af.re1 tn, foGo9-
ing resolution, which Wa a34Hre1:
Resolved I1at e"ch county oe r'I'.. ..ei 10
the same number Of votes in thisc INVENTION as
allowed IN the 'o"er p'a"'" "' '"' "'''c
Legislature, under the last apPortionmcut.
Go motion. the Convention adi5urlud un.
I'll half mast three o'clock.
Mr.. Turner offered the following
substitute for the 18th resolution:
SuhHti'''N i'' 49, '''''
Resolved. That it is the sense cf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29


Radical party, we hold them before
the august tribunal of the people for
Judgment at the ballot box, not
doubling but they will soon perish
as a party, under the withering and
terrible frowns of an outraged ma
tion of freemen.
5. ReSolred, That without enqnir-
ing as to the manner i'll which negro
slavery was destroyed, this Conven-
tion declares that we have no pres
ent or ultimate purpose or Intention
of taking any steps for the lestora-
ton of that institution; that we re-
cognize the fact that African slavery
is forever destroyed in the Southern
State; that we will, i'll good faith
and willingly, aid i'll securing to the
colored race, security OF person and
proper ty, and full guarantees against
oppression or injustice as freedmen
cherishing against them no feeling
ef hostility, and desiring that they
NAV elevate themselves i'll the scale
Of humanity by mental culture to
any extent Of winch they are capa-
to n,.arois'a thn nriviIaga Of
suffrage, and to discharge thereSpon-
sibllities Of making laws and hold
ing office, forbid that we consent to
invest them with these privileges,
or to consent to any legislation de
stoned to establish the political or
social eonaljty oftlle white and black
rarps-n,uch less the sub0rdlnation
oi thr formpr to fine latter. as auyu-
Gated by the Radical party.
e Ecyoyred That we fully rpcom.
piga tbp snYreluacy of the Gonstitu-
tinn oI thn Jaitrd States and the
lava. enacted in puq&uauce the!pof:
fb.fr whatever. NAV be the opinion OF
....,. .r,a,,Inr nf tIis Convention. as
,,'ib, .,h.trarf rioIt OF secession. no
,.,,a. ms thp uurnosr ar desire. in tie
e,inrp to r.1.nt to any measures cal.
.,,l,t.l +, v.e.,l.nn tI,n anlllolily. or
la.tra,.d tha nuity Of thr uoypra-
p,.,,t. Inf nn the contrary. we ay0W
,,,,r,.i,.a., r ;a,,l.. nFa Constitutional
I-rinn -, ti.a &tatrs aud viii. in
,,.al f.,itt, al in aaf4rr.no. thp tufure
L.. ...rl nsa.a4plftl Of aur common
,,annt,, and rIIfiy.tina - spirit Of
,.,ferni}y and nrare amongst the
nan,,Ia 81 all spcfinnS.
D,J ~, a., rons,itr
,ta;,..I St,tas I.,, LoIn
''''' " Wv, ,.,,'.,.'..,.. ',,,.,,. ,r,o
'.' t,,,'..,. -. .l,,, 5.,,..,r.I s.,fns
~, 49,. ,,,,..tn ,,,.a,.,.il,n what
W ~, 'r'..II I,,I,l ,ri'., .I,,o,;n nnp
~, I,,,'.,it,tin, AMI law.
'" ,''''''',' ~, ,,t,,t.,,, ~, +I'n.. srI
~ '"' So '''' ~ '''' ~ ''
t'N'N' -, ,....
.. NtN"tN'"' i'"'' uN '''' ."5'Ht'-
tuiloA ana 'h"' '"i tie 'o,",e o' N'',
N's,it'pl- "''t' n''''' "i ''' ~ "a
t"tijtE'ohe years "Hl ul'M|"">' am"
C'jiIVaH "' lH' t"'''" 'o'"''" "'''
ai"u"' paai,'!r" e''''ot@ ""'t "'h'e
no,d"i&, aHd "l't no "'H''N nav .,
right 10 Noje ".t.,',i ne llii'''H VI
S"id 2l3t'' 10 "'',' "l'''' ''l', ,,'I. VI" =
an" tIl"'' 'ii''t'o''' '"r '''' y, '"''.
-rce%, prescribing fUi'", N"':r"I
negroes are ela''ilG" !" ne "!', ''"' '<y''
to Not" or H"tu "iiiC'H IN S"'" "a''''
are utterly .ti'''l an" No'"' an" VI ''
rli4ct Ntii'eN'F'
9. Resolved, ihat the pirteh"td
Constitutional Convention, no" III
session at the Capitol o! M'>SiNSirPi'
and which ASSUMES to frame Il '""-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29

following, which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That tie Central Exec
utiye Committee of the National
Democratic party in the State Of
Mississippi, appointed by the conVcn-
tion Of the 18th of January. 1868,
have, by their devotion to principle
and efficiency III action, entitled
themselves to the enduring gratitude
of the white people of the State Of
mississippi; and we, the representa-
tives Of that people, now in conYen-
tion assembled. dc hereby tender
them the people's most cordial thanks
for past services, pnd unbounded
confidence IN their integrity and ca
pacity for the future.
EX-Gov. c. S. Morrhead, of Ken
tucliy, WAS introduced by Mr.. Ander-
son Of Kinds, as a delegate from the
county oil v ashington, and, i'll res
uonse to the unanimous call Of the
convention, delivered a brief and clo-
qupnt address, which was very heart
lily appIauded.
On motion VI ,I ", ,,, i'a, "',,v, ,o,', ,"'
resolution OF Mr. La9auNe' concern, c,
ing the election of delegates to the
National Democratic convention, was
called up; aHd on his further motion
the convention took a recess OF thirty
minutes, to select candidates for
nl mInatlOn.
snn moved tn susprnd further eonsid.
nratfnn of unfinished busipess. and
,,ronanl f. tha salartion Of tonr dele.
a,,tos ,,4o t.,r tba SAT-. at Iaroe
Tla motion nrnvoilipa. Mr.. Brown
,,I M. Tnr,,or. v.ra annoinfrd tel.
,',. ,,"s - " "
- -s,,.a,...1 ra,tlo,,a, Lavine been mt
:, ,,o,,fn,Tian and If bN,inu been
I ''',I','', ,".'. a., f.nr IfaLasf ON H..
- 49, ,,'.'h -" W., ", la.,a,al fIn dlao,tas
,I',' t,' ,,,,,..,,t;a,n ,,,1naalad IA 6lil.t
,,;tr uIt a., i,lIa,ri,,o. ,asr1t
W." '',I r,",tLa,7t,,, I,I+hau Nor-
.I -.,,,an. h,,.fno, rncaiyrl The
,''' ,iit ''"'t 1,,,',,. =" ~ ,,7fas yara de-
'I.7,aI ,1,I,' aranfad deIpoarps for th.
lt't,,',t r,,ra, o,,I tbai,, nlertion de.
aIaral rna,S;,nnns
''' Cow, ~ ,I'5at,a, i had brrn nomfnat-
al ~. NJ 1f.I,,iln of Nadfsou. hnf
in.fSfal ON heinorpyruscd. which vas
naraod to
70" ~ 1000. ~, ,..ro thon nra.an+ad re-
,.o;,.ol md cnrtfpmrd nroyidinp fnr
Ial,,' ,f, Wv ",',, ,,.,, tl,n ,a,rr.l Conorrs.
,'in19I n;.t,fr,s os trIlnws.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29


from those Of many of the Northern
States, obeying, wi hout resistance
in any form of illegal opposition, the
Constitution and laws Of the United
States, ,7Sincerely and anXiouSly de
string peace and restoration to the
Union: that in establishing despotlc
military governments over these
States, when there were no disorders
to repreSS, and no r, siStance to over
come, for the sole purpose of affect
ing, by military coertlon, changes III
the Constitution Of the United
States, and in the fundamental laws
of these States Changes not demand
ed by any necessity the Radical
majority in Congress plainly mani
fest purpose by giving the balance
Of political power to the ignorant he
grOeS of the South, to secure Their
own party aScendency, not only over
these States, but in the government
of the United States, regardless of
the true interests Of the two races,
and the prosperity and happiness OF
the American people.
H. heSotfeo' nay '1e gene 'i
government has justified and can
only justify the war carried on by
them against the people OF the
southern o'"''S' Oh 'he alo'l'" t;,.. .!,,''
lne act u S'cPSSlo', M.H "','oi',t'." o,l','r
Iiohai ana Noio' anu ui'' ''o' "oSo'N :
t"e l'eop'e VI '''">o '''"'0'' '"'n ''l
iPglalice 10 tiie genera SoN q 'l'i'ell'' ,,"
II SHch oc the tfue 1neoiH oi ,' 'ne
govern iheit' aS aii'"'u ~ It" "''iiVi y,
ltleS, men the CONSTITUTION ol Ine
United NtateS ana 'lle o'att Vi -niS-
SlSNippi' as tiltA eAiS'e" "t t'e li"1o
OF secession, ana lite fiShiS anu nv
critics OF lle people uiutI ttie S"hi'
were hot Altered OF illlp''re" Vi w e.
thrown by tlle act OF secession vi 'ile
war WIlicl iolio" ''' H. nc ''.''o y.
l.lSslSSlppl remains III l'S integrity
today as II existed ln'ii Hn" every
cItlzen OF the state Is elltilled 10 an
the rl2HtS guaranteed ny 'ne ,ie"
existing CONSTITUTIONS, ana may ci'i"i
ther iuII protecdioh.
.I..,ti l INN- "a
l.. AeSottel' 1iia' ~ ny '"o '''
OF secession, mus oecla,eo pS tile
-t',ts'' ''t''',, :" go r,I1,n.aI i', i +ha
anu ."c H''i w. ut,. ,,'i '0''oa' a,,a,,,ioutl
eNi>'l" "S"i ot t",G ~ ,t7oas.,an'anI
now exist, such act Oh secession ana
war conla NOT 'eSifoS tn' ot"'e IL
Us :, s''' '''.a tta a,anst;+rrion. Of
.i,'oG VI "',o'Va ~, ,io ,nl lfhnrt;a,
80 ',' ,I''',,,' "a ,,nIaS t,on. and tLn
~ Nv ,a.d,, p,ni,'N n@.Iiol, @ rnnn,nsy c,u
"'''i, ,,.,,,;,n ~ thi. n7nnruorr,,
i'El''" 'Ne'.',,N ~ ',,' to ti,a iI2ntIi
,,,'',,i ,' ',,,,tdn l,o"1 70 o,nh Sto,a ~
% "'S'I ~ 1"a,''', a,,-',.,,nnnt y" i,
i'l'''','',' '1' u, ,.l''an,,,,,o,t
W - ,''9;''''i'',' 'i thn Gn,titrt;nn
60 o., u ,.,,., afnra ,o act nr snrrs,inn
',,'1' ,I .,',,
~ p.solyrd That this convrn.
tlon, responding to the call OF the
National Democratic Executive loih-
mittee, appoint two delegates rom
each OF the congfeSSloh"l districts,
and -four from the state at large TO
represent Mississippi in the National
Democratic convention, SholiiN 10
assemble 1.-the nomination OF Tres
ident and ElceHreSldrht oi the ohll-
ed States.
II. Resolved, That as 1t may De
necessary SO to shape our poiicl as
to meet the eNIgcrctcS that may arise
in consequence "i iHl''Te action Oh
4 - = 4 f'Ar,.t
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29

Scott $. {. Thielgard, Of Clark.
Fifth District IIiran' Cassidy, of
Franklin; Benz. kiuG, Of CopialA
Mr.. Walker, Oh Calhoun, offered
a resolution which was unanimously
adopted, inviting TX Gov. Morehead,
of Kentucky, to address the Conven-
ton and citizens tonight.
Mr.. Avery offered The following
which was unanimously adopted:
Lesolyed, That the members. of
this conversion return their earnest
thanks to the citizens OF Jackson,
for the uniform and kindly couite-
sizes extended to them individually
and as a body, during their short
stay in their beautiful city.
On motion OF Mr.. McCardIe:
Resolved, That the thanks OF the
Convention are hereby rendered Mr..
Angelo Miazza fer the free use OF his
hall fer this occasion.
Mr.. Ross, Of Yalobnsha, offered
the following, which was unanimous
t. adOpted
Resolved, That the thanks Of liz
Convention be and are bere6v tea
lpred TO the different Railroad com
panies in the State, who have Kindly
offered to pass the members Of tbs
convention over their respective
r,..lds at hall fare
NJ e,o,,s IF lyarrpn Offered tl.e
= i'.. - '', ,.f.tl n,,, ,',,,,,f..,-.,.r,,
'','' '','7'
''''ni y, ~ nr...,.. .uf.,...7..-.. ~.
'''.''' w. '',,. -,''', '''l ,La c4.to
~ 40 W, - : 49, a., 's,.nl
'"' o'''''' - ~ I'D,'s s., -. =, g,.,,...r,
'i'''i' p",'' '' : = ','.,S' - -.
,S,',l... ~ - -. .y..ta r,.r.o....;.
f Organization, a copy 0I 5ie4t t"I.s=''
and that they be requested % pau-
Resolutions were unanimously
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29

apple tree On the farm OF On
yer TAYLOR. London county, Va has
borue every season for til, last eighty
wears. an average crop Of 30 bushels
of apples.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29

The brooklyn. y. y. terricS car
led 81. .geo.oo0 passengers last year
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29

The wo# crop Of California ior
1861 was $500, ,nn1lh>.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-02-29

The Cincinnati Commercial lEaj-
caO says:
"Thc constitution in Alabama
has certainly been defeated by tie
Conservatives ab>tajnlug from vot-
ing. We cannot complain of that.
1t was their uudonbted right to vote
or keep aloof from The ballot. Con
greSS itself will have to accept the
result"
Indiana American., 1868-10-09
MT. Carmel Grant & coIfax cIub.
MT. CARMEL, Sept. 29, 1868

Mt. CARMEL, Sept 29, 1868.
Editor Americaa,-The Republicans Of
this part of the County are waking up to
the importance Of more thorough organi-
sation, and have determined that not
withstanding We are nop in the minority,
it by no means follows that We shall al,coys
be so. We are determined that hereafter
our fun strength shall be out at the polls;
aud further, that the opposite party shall
NOT poll any more than their legitimate
vote. We want no carpet bapgers" in
this vicinity. Hence q call was made,
and circulated among the friends, and
this evening We met and organised =
"Grant & Colfax Club" in this place.
A temporary organisation was effected
by appointing T. B.. Atkins Chairman
and 1. B. 'Grandy Secretary
A committee was appointed to report
permanent officers for the orga nization,
and reported as follows: L. B. Atkins,
President; DR.. Cooper, Vice President; /.
B. Grandy, Secretary, and John Dare,
Treasurer AA a
The President appointed committee to
report constitution and by-laws for the
organization. who made their report, which
was adopted. After the adoption of the
Constitution, twenty-three came forward
and signed their names, thas pledging
themselves to use their influence to further
the interest Of the Republican party, in
seeing that all the voters are got out on
election day; in circulating campaign
documents, aud in seeing that no carpet
baggers" are permitted to cast vote at
the coming election. 81
On motion it was decided that Tuesday
evening shall be our regular night of
meeting. On motion, adjourned to meet
again on Saturday evening, Oct. Sd. S.
T. u. ATKINS, Pres't.
]. B. GRANDY, See'y.
Indiana American., 1868-10-09
OcToBER 5th. 1868

OcToBER 9th, 1858.
Mr.. Eaitor,-In the issue Of that filthy
lying sheet called the Franklin Democrat
Of week ago, there appears a list Of
names Of Soldiers who fought in the late
war, asd who the so-calIed Democracy
claim will vote their ticket this Fall.
might 90 on and give you history Of
many Of them, which would bs brave and
honorable to some, and dishonorable apd
disgraeeful TO others. forbear for the
present. Here are four Of the number
published that gave the scalawag editor
no authority whatever to publish their
names in that list.
Benjamin Gage, Co. II, 6sth Ind,
served three years in defense Of his coun-
try, aud bears an honorable discharge.
lie will positively cast his vote against
those whom be fought, aud also against
their allies in the North.
David Williams, Co. II, 68ih Ind,
served three years and was honorably
discharged the service, and he will most
positively vote to put down the allies Of
those whom be fought three years.
l.. V. Q. Lynn, Co. G, 6Sth Ind, says
positively that bis name was published
without any authority from him, and that
he will vote as he shot.
John II. Updike, Co. G, 18th Ind.,
was one of the frst men in this County
to enlist, aud served three years, aud
then enlisted as a veteran and served to
the close Of the rebellion. de will cast
his vote in favor Of his Country, God and
the Right, without a scratch.
l might 20 on and give you quite q
number; but il is useless, as the scalswag
editor Of that paper could not iujure the
character, honesty and integrity Of such
men by publishing their names hundred
times. Yours, &o., JOE.
Indiana American., 1868-10-09

Ny good old Denoeratic frissd if you
desire peace and prosperity. vote for
Grantsnd Colfax; but If yos want war.
rspine and murder, vote for Frank P.
Blair and Horatio Seymou * D
Don't forget to see that your friends
are properly Registered, aud that tks
names Of ell those who have died or nov
ed away are taken Of.
Every person who murdered IN enroll
ing officer, was Democrat >ts1.s
Every person who recognized the rebel
lion as Legitimate, legal and just" !" was
Democrat. a 1 &C S.
Every man who shouted snot another
man nor another dollar to carry on civil
war;" was Democrat.
Every N ember of both branches Of the
rebel Congress was . Democrat arr
Every cut-tbroat and murderer Who shot
down asd starved dsfepselsss Unisn pris-
oners of war, was Democrat =,
The Democracy Of this State want the
'.desd past to be forgiven. To aid in
this forgiveness they trot out for ONCE
such unhung traitors as Vsllandigham,
voorhees,. Milligan, Humphreys, etc. - 4
The voice Of The Democratic party il
for wsr--so il vss in ls60--but 10 1864,
when their friends. the rebs, we're getting
badly beaten, they were for peace, aud
quoted the Scripture, which ssys, Blsss-
ed are the peace -makers.'' ~Ss
Indiana American., 1868-10-09

guided. 1t is not given to man to foresee
events. He must therefore grope his
way, and he has but one lamp for his
guide, and that is the lamp Of experienoe
He dissected the New York platform
thoroughly, alluding pointedly TO Wade
Hampton's share in getting it up. The
General thinks that the same wind that
fans the Democratic ship to-day, is that
which famed the rebels. In October she
will be dashed upon the rock, as one Sea
more will sink her.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
General asked the audience to rise and
called for three cheers for Grant and Col.
fax, which were given with good will,
after which three rousing cheers were
given for the State ticket. A better pleas
ed audience has not assembled here this
campaign. TIMOTHY NEED.
Indiana American., 1868-10-09

sf political rights; such resident cannot
vote in the State. Thus. also, . resident
In County or Precinct 6or say length o.
time on business; on a visit, for pleasure,
or any temporary purpose, with intention
to return TO q domicile on home elsewhere,
or without the intention TO remain an in
definite time. is no abandonment OF a
former domicile, and gives no residence
or domicile in the County or Precinct
where such temporary scjourn is made
and consequently no right to vote at such
temporary place Of residence.
Fifth. A single or unmarried man can
be no more without . fred domicil or
house than q man Of family; and though b
the domiciIe Of the former may be more
difficult to find and prove, yet the rsles
Of evidence by which it is sscertsined are
the same as those applied in determining
the donieils Of other persons.
The provisions Of the statute with re-
gard to challenging aud swearing voters.
must be strictly adhered to.
Sixth. The oath Of the voter is in all
cases the primary and to the Election
Board couclusive evidence of his right to
vote The Board Of Election Officers can
not demand record evidence 10 any ease,
nor have they any authority to pass upon
the validity Of such evidence when pre-
&c nted.
! Seyesth. A domicil is acquired in
stsntaueoasIy upon removal and location
with the intention Of remaining perma-
nsBtly.
The sbove points In reference to dom
iciIs is tskss fron 9th Indiana, Ats.
Notes appended to the case Of French VS..
Lightly.
Indiana American., 1868-10-09
White Boys in Blue.

The following was sent to the Editor Of
the Franklin Democrat for publication:
G. Is. BENTLEY ESQ. Sir: We the
undersigned SEEING our names enrolled in
what is styled or called the "White Boys
in Blue" wish you to make the following
statement Of facts through your paper:
We never authorized you or any other
person to have our names classed or
associated with any such list. 1t is an
insult aud disgrace, If not crime TO ak
good soldiers 10 be thus classed with such
a party. We will vote us we shot-.tor
fhe right. A man or set of men that
would thus attempt to disgrace us are 6t
subjects to represent the party that de-
cared the war failure in 1864.
BENJAMIN GAGE, Co. H., 6Sth Ind,
DAVID WILLIAMS,
l.. V. q. LYNN, /" G. \"
JonN Ii. UPDIKE, +" Z. 18th
Indiana American., 1868-10-09

Mr.. @. b. BENrLEY,-In your paper Of
the Gath ult. you publish list of the
"Whiie Boys in Blue" in which list my
name appears. l have to say that this use
Of my name in that way was without my
knowledge or consent, aud that have
NO SYMPATHY WITH THAT ORGANIZATION
NOR THE CAUSE IN WHICH 1T IS ENLIs-
TED. 1T BEING rHE SAME CAUSE THAT
COMPELLED so many Of US to endure the
priyaIions and hsrdships Of the camp aud
feld for fo1t- lang ysars.-- You with please
make the correction, 80 that the stain Of
deserting tho cause for which fought
may not rest on mo.
Yours truly, JAMES Nj. HIaos.
Mr. q. II. BINGHAM, Editor Of Indiana
American,--Please publish in your paper
the above card, which have sent to Mr..
Bentley for publication in his psper.
j. M. HIoos.
Indiana American., 1868-10-09

As an evidence that the Democrats out
numbered the radicals, on the 24th, both
parties provided literally for their friends,
and the consequences was, that, while the
Democrats we're compelled to Ieplenish
their stock Of provisions during the day,
our opponents had large quantities Of
substsntials left cold and untouched.
Gen. Grants followers fought il ought on
. very different line on that occasion. 1t
was more stimulating. - Franklin Demo-
crat.
The above is lie from beginning to
ending. Any man who will judge honest
~ viii say there was very little difference
in numbers of either party. We freely
admit that'th Democrats made the most
noise and drank the most whisky. They
are welcome to all such honor, if il be one.
They had to replenish their stock of pro-
visions. because their friends got too drunk
to return home that day, and the conse-
quence was, they had to be provided with
quarters and provisions until next day.
The delegation from Mixerville was one
that laid over, and on returning next day
through Whitcomb they cheered for JEFF.
Davis, and halted and gave three groans
for the ash pole, (by the way it is pop
lar.) They did not all get home until
the third a. So the people can judge
who imbibed the stimulants most freely
|-Copperheads or Republicans.
Il is a great wonder that Gov. Baker
could have made SO telling and effective
speech in the face of so many drunken,
rowdy Copperhsads. But be did COM
pletely oyerpower Hendricks with good,
sound arguments; so much so, that Hen.
dricks told bis friends in his last speech
to go ahead and make all the noise they
pleased when he had finished. True to
their master, they obeycd. This was dis
honorable and disgraceful in Hendricks,
thus to urge his friends to create a
noise and confusion. lie went further
than any Of their speakers have done,
and came oat fair and square on the
Fank Blair letter. He said, ~ believe
the reconstruction laws unconstitutional,
revolutionary aud void, and If I uas Pres.
ident I,oouid not erccute one of hen,F' !.
Hendricks bad great deal to say
about the negro, but was very careful not
to tell bis friends that he voted for negro
suffrage; that Is, If negro had $3.50 he
was just as good as a Copperhead, and
had just as much right to vote in the elec.
tion for the reconstruction of the Rebel
States. In the reconstruction Of Arkansas,
Hendricks voted for impartial suffrage;
that negro should send his children to
school with the white mems children, and
that bis vote at aR election should count
just as much ss white mans vote.
Who voted for negro suffarge and negro
equality? Hendricks. U. S. Senate. Who
voted against the pensions for soldiers,
sailors, their widows and orphans2 Hen.
dricks, U. 4 Senate. Can the soldiers
vote for the man that voted against the
soldier aud his family from the opening
to the closing Of the rebellion? No, never.
/ stand ready to back all have said
with the positive proof. Should any one
call on you, Mr.. Bingham, for the author,
refer him direct 10 me. G. A. j.
Indiana American., 1868-10-09
Another Lie 0ut--NaIIed Again.

Mn. BISonAM,-!Sir: l see that Clai.
borne Blair Bentley still insists tina,
George w. Julian did not contribute
money to the Fighting Boys in Blue
when asked TO do so. lie frst said that
Gen Bennett said so In speech at Con.
nersville; now be says Bennett made the
statement at tho Brookville Depot. l soy
IL isa lie. aud that Gen Bennett never
made any such statement at that place.
l was present at the Depot during the
conversation, and tho General said he
never made sueh q statement at any
place. JOHN A. CoLEsoorT.
General Bennett also authorised Us to
promptly deny that he ever made any
such statement. and We did promptly so
deny, and hereby deny again. SO there
10 another lie nailed.