Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-05-29

they did not vote for the Democrats. The
courts, though, would declare it uncon--
stitutiohal.
s SPEECH or LIEUT.. oov LEE, o. ONO.
Fsliou citizens: Fam here before you in
the capacity Of speaker, very much
against my will. ! came here for an
other purpose, but have been compelled to
make an unconditional surrender; for you
know this was day Of unconditional sur
render. Ohio started in the contest TO.
day with old Ben. Wade Is the nominee
of the Vice Presidency. while other States
began the fight with their chosen leaders.
But we had not Waded in long until We
were compelled to an unconditional sur-
render. We surrendered, however, grace
fully. and are ready to take Of our Wade
garments and put on the Grant and COL
fax garments. and, shoulderipg our mus
kets, to make common battle against .
common enemy. fChecrs 80
On the 9th Of July next, down in New
York, the Democratic party will nominate
candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent. But whoever they shall be, they
are destined TO hare their works moved
upon by Ulysses s. Grant and Schuyler
Colfax, and the result will be that on the
second Monday c7 November next--per-
hsps the day is wrong, but no difference
lin November next they will be compel
led to surrender and be put in captivity
for four years. Applause. And what
is more, as the honor Of such men is not
to be relied upon, and We will not rely
upon such doubtful honor. we will not
only take them captive, but will turn them
over into the prisoners camp. Voice
sGive them taste Of Andersonsillei"
Yes, give them o touch Of Anderson
vile or Salisbury. with two aud a half
ounces Of food per day. Laughter,
Fellow citizens, il Is not becoming IN as
tonight to discuss the principles Of the
conflict between the two parties. You
are not here for that purpose. You are
here for the purpose OF glori6cation--a
splendid object, and trust you will not
be diverted from it.
When Gen. Grant was nominated to-
day, and the people were made aware Of
the fact that the simple ceremony had
been performed Of formally declaring the
fact which they had for months previous
determined should be done; aud when
that beautiful tri colorad dove, represent
ing the white, red and blue few from the gal
lery through the entire length OF that hall,
lighting near the curtain which rose, dis
playing full-sized likeness Of our match
less candidate, presented there by the
Goddess OF Liberty, aud that inscription
above him, "Match him." it was a scene
30 wonderful, so sublime, as to beggar all
description. Should live TO the age of
Methuselab, should never forget that
occasion. l have witnessed the glorious
achievements OF General Grant in the
field, aud SEQ him in my minds eye as he
moves on the enemy's works at Vicksburg
and other places. l have seen hlm in his
great military triumpbs, but when | saw
him nominated here for the Presidency,
by the representatives, Of 50 many millions
OF free people, and when the likeness Of
that great man was to day caught by the
eyes OF that vast assembly which Was
thrown into one wilderness Of excitement
l fully realized that he was indeed the
chosen captain Of the people of this eoun.
try, as he will be sure TO be their Presi-
dent. (Greai applause.
Schuyler Coliax was nominated for Vice
President When the rough mountains
were made and the ribbed hills were form
ed, il was necessary also that there should
be spread out on earth carpet Of green,
which should be decked with beautiful
diadems aud flowers OF loyeliness; so when
the rougher form Of the iion-nerved Grant
is chosen as our leader, IL is fitting that
We should link with him the bcsutiful.
the accomplished man in the person Of
Schuyler coliax-the honored son Of In
diana, the honored son of US American
people MS u nation, tie type Of patriotism
and elegance. who will preside with grace,
dignity. aud an energy that has been un-
known in the Senate OF the United States.
CApplause.
All | have to say, now, is that these two
gentlemen are in nomination, aud that
every man should grid himself for the
conflict, should swing his knapsack upon
his back, shoulder his M usket, and be sure
TO take along plenty OF amuniion, aud
wherever you come across the enemy make
sure work in your attacks upon their bull
warks. And what is more, draw bead
so that you shall see the white Of their
eye, and when you ERE, fire for the eye.
Laughter.
Fellow -cItizens: There are other gen
tlemen here that are TO address you.
Among these is a gentleman whom have
long been familiar with, and OF whom |
can say have never known him to speak
we'll OF copperheads, or i'll Of Republi-
cans. mean General Gibson, Of Ohio.
lie knows your gallant boys Of Illinois
aud Indiana, for no has fought by their
side, aud now give place to him.
Stanton Out.