The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-07-31
OOLFAX.
His westsrn Tour-Grand Reception In
Memsnsld, Ohio.


The Hon. Schuyler Colfax arrived in Mans
held, Onto, on the evening of the % h instant.
His journey to Mansfield was one long ovation;
not town or station along the line of route
omitted 10 turn out and give the beartiest ex-
preston to sentiments OF esteem and admiration
for the future Vice Pres lent. The depots we're
decorated, and nothing forgotten that could add
TO he heartiness of the welcome. At Salem, the
entire population was in attendance upon his
arrival. His appearance everywhere was
the signal for the most deafenlng cheers. NJ,
Colfax made short address, which was listened
TO with the deepest attention, and the senti
ments contained therein applauded to the echo.
AS the tram moved from the depot, the shouts
OF the concourse and the stains of music left
Pheasant souvenir IN tue mind of the receuient
OF the honor. At Alliance, also, the greeting
was no less vigorous and sincere. Although
Mr. Coliax declined to speak here, owing to
want of time, Congressman Walker and Law
renee OF Ohio, and General Washhurn OF Indi.
ana, addressed the large Gro vd, by whom they
were well received. Mansfield was reached oy
MI ColiaX, in company with his mother and sis
ter,at 92S In the evening. The Grant Cl ub hea led
by band OF music together with a large num-
Der OF citizens, we're anxiously expecting the
coming OF the train, and d1rectlg the enthu-
s'asm had abated sufficiently to allow of a pro-
cesson being formed. escorted the "welcome
guesp to the Wller House. Che cheering and
excitement OF the citizens of Mansfield is almost
beyond description. The entire street in which
the Wiler House is situate was completely Tiled
oy an enorn o6s assembage. As soon as he
was eDIe TO release himself from from the over
powering attentions of his friends within the
hotel Mr.. Coliax appeared upon the balcony,
ana When quiet was sufficiently restored TO per-
nit of oratory being audible, Judge Wv
Worden welcomed him in an appropriate
address.
MIR. Colfax responded by saying that he
heartily and cordially thanked tue citizens OF
Mansfield for their welcome TO him on this occa-
sion. As he had endeavored to travel with as
httle publicity as possible, he was surprised to
receive such a reception, not supposug that his
II m IN 10 hI1t tha upntln
man under whose roof he expected to pass the
night. He said that, occupying the position he
did at present, they would perceive that it
would be improper for lin to make a speech,
much as he should like to talk to them ao Jut
the political Issues OF the day. He had the
klndlest recollections of Mansdeld, from former
visits, and with them remembered the friend
ship existing between the Hon. John
Sht rman and himself, aud which, after lapse
OF twenty years, he was glad to say was stronger
than ever. He proce eded to euloglze General
Sherman, and said that Mansfield should be
proud OF having furnished such man to the
nation. MIR. Colax also paid high com pliment
to the Hon. John Beatty, CONGRESSMAN from
this District, with whom he had been on terms
of intimate friendship in the House, ana that
no nan stood higher in that body for energy,
infexlble honesty, and Willingness TO work than
General Beatty.
In regard to the political issues involved in
the present campaign, he could only say that,
in the words of the great captain of the age,
General Grant, Let us have peace" He
knew that the large crowd before hun were
with him in this desire, aud he believed that
this could only be accomplished by the success
of the party which bad been true to the nation
through the dark hour of the countrys trial. aud
which was the nations hope in time of peace.
He, with them, was proud to belong to this
great Republican party, and if the people, he
felt sure they would, ratified the nominations
mpdo ot chiooan; ha hnpAd ana bol,op poa that
the country would have no cause to regret the
choice. Bot whatever the result may be, the
principles for which the nation fought we're
dear to him as the apple of his eye, and should
ever be the polar star of his political action.
Mr.. Cotax eloquently referred to the gallant
deeds of the Union army, the devotion of prin-
ciple and the unsetsh patriotism displayed by
our soldiers throughout the contest, and con-
cluded by again kindly and heartily thanking
the vast audience for this manifestation of con-
idence and esteem.
Three rousing cheers were then given for
Grant and ColtaX, and the meeting adjourned,
Hundreds of our citizens atte wards visited the
pdrlor OF the Witer House. for the purpose of
greeting the next Vice-President of the United
StatpS.