Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-28
[couespondence Of the Americana
LETTER. FROM INDIANAPOLIS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb'y "a, Z

During the past week the hotels of thi,
city have been literally jammed by enthu.
siastic delegates aud their friends attend
ing the State Convention. The character
Of those In attendance was Of general re-
mark, being the solid and respectable
men Of the many localities represented
The fact cannot be disguised, that men Of
character, education and refinement large
ly predominant In the ranks Of the Re-
pnblican party, as compared to those in
the Democratic party. A comparison OF
che people 10 attendance a. .he two Con.
ventions recently assembled here will
confirm tho statement. And why not2
DO not the doctrines Of the Republican
party all tend TO create intelligence in It's
supporiers2 les creed is based on the
solid foundation Of education and eleva
ting the masses. The Democratic party
would retard she party of advancement,
re-enslave the ignorant white and black,
debase the virtuous and intelligent.
The perfect accord and harmony exist
ing in the Convention Of last week Is q
sure precursor OF success next Autumn.
The ticket nominated is a sterling one,
not laggard or demagogue finding place
on ID. Gov. Bakers nomination by nc.
clamaton Is q deserved compliment 10
honesty and true worth. His political
enemies accord to him these virtues, their
recognition Of which snakes assurance
doubly sure" That renowned soldier, u.
s. Grant and our worthy fellow citizen,
Schuyler Colfax, were respectfully nomi.
mated President.and Vice President. ln
this declaration OF preference the Repub.
leans OF Indiana are not alone, but OK.
pressed a choice that is becoming general.
Tho resolutions are pointed, and contain
principles upon which the loyal people all
over the State can stand and fight success.
fully the common foe.
Every day since the present Congress
convened, the prospect OF Republican
success next Fall has frightened, until
now the aspect presented ia proof almost
positive Of the entire success Of tho ticket
ust nominated. We are largely in debt
to Congress for this improved state Of
affairs, us they have at last gone to work
ito do something" practicable.
II will DO noticed by the proceedings
of the Convention, that ia looking for
working Republican, one who could be
relied upon for his ability rs stumper
and an industrious worker for the cause,
they selected uons'J Ohm II. Farquhar as
Presidential islsctor for tho 18th District
man ia whom all these qualities arc
happily combined. Mr.. Farquhar being
spoken OF as one of the prominent candi-
dates for Congress ia his District, IL nom-
mated could combine the relative positions
Of Elector and candidate to good purpose.
His many friends in this city would be
delighted TO hear Of his nomination.
indianapolis has been favored this
Winter with all sorts Of amusements, not
wiihstanding the hard times. A class OF
people in cities spend money for amuse-
mept when il should DO invested 10 bread
and clothes. In the literary way our
citizens have had numerous treats:
Among those who have lociured here, are
DR.. bio Lewis. Jno. b. Cough Of temper.
auce fame, Horace Greedy aud Petroleum
V. Nasty.
The funeral OF w. II. Riley, formerly
manager Of the Metropolitan Theatrein
this city-on Sunday last was the largest
that has taken place in Indianapolis for
some time. Tho ceremonies were con-
Quoted by the Masonic Fraternity. AS
an actor he was regarded as success,
possessing talent, and having good voice
aud handsome person. Coming here IN.
heralded during 1862, ho has since that
time gaiued many friends and admirers.
Now that currency contraction Is at an
end, there is feeling Of security arising
among business n.en.- Although business
is now very dull in this city, the prospect
ahead is wore cheering Tor q fair Spring