New-York tribune., 1872-07-22
SPEECH OF EX-SENATOR HENDRICKS.

SPEECH OF EX-SENATOR HENDRICkS.
JUST LAWS AND PUBLIC VIRTUE THE WATCH
WORD OF THE CAMPAIGN - GREELEYs
ADMINISTRATION WOULD BE SAFE AND
THRIFTY-GRANTs PEACE POLICY AND CIVIL
SERVICE REFOBM-TIIE PHILADELPHIA Plat
FORM.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBEEl
INDIANAPOLIS, July 21.-The Academy OF
Music was packed last evening to hea the Hon. l. a.
Heudrlcks's opening speech Of the ampaiSn Mr..
Hendricks spoke as follows:
MY FELLOW CITIzENs To you OF the Iomocratic party
have something first to say. This meeting is an APP
proval and ratification OF the action your National
Convention Baltimore, In the adoption Of the Cncn-
natl ticket and platform. 1 need no speak at any
length OF the influences and considerations which
brought about that result large body OF the Repuoii-
Can party in some OF the States, and tay at the Ma
tional Mass Convention at Cincinnati resolved that
they could no longer support that party whuer It's
present management, and proposed cooperation VIA
all those who seek to restore purity to tic public Service
everywhere and patriotism to tine national councils In
the place Of blind and exacting deotion TO party
Through the councils Of party, Sae and National,
we have accepted and agreed TO that proposition ana
now VIC stand side by side upon terms entire pohlcal
equality with whom we have heretofore opposed
We stand by them and with them for common object
which we know to be high and honorable and worthy OF
our best endeavors. To all Liberal Republicans and
Democrats say, stand together in the endeavor TO
relieve our country from the influence and control
Of cliques, combinations, and rings, formed to pro-
mote ambition and gain We stand together TO iree
our legislation from the pernicous influences OF eau
ouses and secret coucayes where party advantages ana
chances are considered rather than the public good
And In this contest will stand together as true and
honorable men, our watchword and batte-cry being
"Just Laws and Public Virtue" 1 believe we will
achieve victory and In November the shout OF glad
people will be- "The Constitution and laws are restored
Some may not 20 with whose departure we VIII re-
gret but since the decision at Cincinnati and Baltimore
there are but two sides TO the contest Or necessity We
be Of the movement for reform or aid to continue
Gen. Grant and his surroundings in power II some
leave us we can only bow heads in regret. know
they will not rejoice in the leadership they follow.
THE LIBERAL CANDIDATES AND PLATFoRN.
The candidates proposed for support are not un
known to the country, From humble position, Mr..
Greeley has placed himself tie front rank If not at
the head OF OF tho great professions His ncorfupt
ibe integrity Is conceded by ms btterest opponents
ana that is the best possible guarantee for an homes
administration and it is also guarantee that he will
elected, faithfully redeem the pledges made by h
authority to the people. His prudent and economical
views Of public administration give assurance OF
safe and thrifty management Of the Executive
office. But we arc asked, Can Democrats vOt
for linn after he has so abused them for 90 years Why
they have abused llu quite much believe that az
has been balanced, and favor General Amnesty
1 am personally acquainted with GOV. Brown or MI
souri, the nominee for Nice-Prcsidcnt served with
him IN the senate. lie has hue talents, good acquire
mcnts, and is very earnest in the support Of what he
believes right and expcdcnt. believe MS Admuisra
ton In Missouri has been without reproach, and that
harmony aud fraternity now prevail III the state
whereas all was discord aud strife when he came uto
Office. He and Senator ScluIZ, ana their political as-O
catcs have forever buried the evil passions Whicl
ambitious had kept alive 10 perpeuate their power
what they accomplished IN Missouri good men desire 10
see in an the States.
Mr.. Hendricks then rchearscd the points set forth IN
tho Cincinnati platform ana sail tAei correctly ana iuy
expressed the sentiments and wishes OF the people and
that upon this declaration OF principles and policy ~
could meet ana harmonic without Illumination or Nv
honor. lie considered 10 folly 10 longer resist recUgF
ton Of the Constitutional Amendments. The Legislative
and Executive departments nave UtIartd thelr hdcf
ton, ana according o. the spirit OF ChieJustice aney1
review the decision Of the political departments upon
political question. But In recognizing this result, ~
whereby 1t was attempted 10 declare the amendments
ratified by the Indiana Legislature without the preseIce
a Constitutional guarantee. That could be allowed
% become precedent TO be followed In the future lie
asked that he restrictions imposed upon legisatyeac-
Greeley had agreed r. c TO a sait, iair ana honor5e
business. and the President should not attempt to
IO IL by the veto power or the use OF his patronage
The States without supervision are 20 regulate thet n-
ernal policy, and through their laws, courts and Oi
are 10 make safe aud secure all rights OF pepOn,
reputation, property aud estate. The writ OF haeas
corpus is jeaosly 10 be upheld and the citizen is
JOY the largest liberty consistent with public order All
rejoice that these principles OF government
and sentiments people are once more 10 luOlre
our laws and animate the public policy.
GRANTS CIVIL SERVICE.
senator Morton WOud nnQ tbat the people understood
what Civil Service Reform meant. The assertion that
Gen Grant had done than all the Presidents n tie
direction OF improvements in the Civil Service was han
upon his predecessors Everybody knew that our Ciyl
Service demoralized, but II could not b
otherwise when all the heads Of the Government aban
don tlsr posts aud seek pleasure n fashion aud dis
Patton Measf6s OF reform in Congress were called at
taoks upon the Administration and opposed as such. 4
change necessary TO reform. Mr. Hendricks
spoke Of the attempts to defend and justify the nepo
tism Of the President aud rleEEsd g 4s elder Adams
who offended in two nstantgs Nh9h public 6plu
ION compelled him to refuse ali applications
feIhhps ~ was just to Gen. Grant
to suppose he not Informed of the practice OF his
predecessors and OF public sentiment. II dsapprOveC
now the practice would not become a cOrruptiDg prece
dent lie reviewed the practice OF taking presents
as one TENDING 10 blind the peryert the judgment.
ana hurt the public service. Gen. Grant said Oct hi,
nave peace, and lie elected upon the faith that the
assurance would be made good The people longed for
The evil passions OF people had that mar
tisan supremacy might be maintained. The worst GOV.
ernmens In the world have been maintained i'm many of
the Southern states. Gigantic frauds have been ner
united there, crushing people and prostratng business
by heavy taxes. We want good governments and nros.
periy In all the States and harmony between AFT fac.
tons Tails s our natural relation, and rbance n A
crime
sPECIE PAYMENT AND TAXATION
He had no faith In schemes and plans for a respmn
uon Of specie payments IL would be brought about in
accordance with the laws OF trade and eomnerc. hy
IN NJ