The sun., 1872-11-29
sESA roR moRrox,s Rs-ELEcrroH
His Friends Alarmed on the Might Before
the vote-Eneugb Absentees 20 Elect his
Opponent-AIl Present nt the Election, and
Morton Triumphs undergraduates

Correspondence Of the Cincinnaa Commercial
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 26-Notwithstand-
ing no leaves OF absence were granted to Repub-
tanoe from indianapolis, there were enough
away last night at 10 o'clock 90 insure the cleo.
ppen S% OF be on snnd M the s SnGs
were seriously alarmed, but by this time he was
perfectly tranquil, and expressed the utmost
confidence In the return OF the absent members.
He felt sure there was not one of them that
would go back on his caucus pledge, and the
event has proved his faith well founded.
But YOU may be sure Mortons friends were UP
betimes In the morning. Some Of them indeed,
had not slept all night, and there was deputa-
over whom there was as much rejoicing over
the Prodigal Son OF Scripture. Quite number
sent at the election. Among Others, Cen. James
a: Esin, United states Army, Of Louisville,
Vile, the Hon Jesse Brown and others Of New
Albany. Whatever may be said Of Morton by
his enemies. there is no man who can command
As many true, active, and constant friends In AN
emergency like the present. Herein, l imagine,
consists his greatest strength.
ALL PRESENT.
As the time for the election drew near IL was
definitely ascertained that all the members were
present-that lie, all the Republicans and enough
OF the Liberals To complete the quorum. There
VA no disposition to bolt or block the wheels
vious occasions. -Four years ago, IL will be re-
membered, there was regular Senatorial fight
pitched battle that lasted several days. have
heretofore had occasion to remark the decorous
and buslness-li like character of the present Legs-
promise OF maniIness. In the whole body there
is not one disturbing element, so far; whereas
score. Il Is too orderly, in fact, to furnish any
kind Of sensation, and unless there is out
break fear my letters will be at a discount.
MORTON VICTORIOUS.
to the strict form Of the law. After fT the ordi
nary business of the morning sessions In the
senate Ser, and Hou%se,pSec.ely % precisely a y o'clock-the
United states senate. Mr. Thsyer Of KosciusRo % Ike
Morton in the House. In doing so he paid a
handsome compliment to the distinguished ser
sses St the Senator S I'M In brief and most aSscepts
member answering to his name. The result was
llams.
In the mean time the election had been con-
cluded In the Senate, by vote Of 27 for o. r.
joint majority OF IS. The Senate sdj journed, and
one after another the members made their ap-
pearance In the House.
DIsAPPoIsTMKNr.
Take II together, there was not half as much
OF a crowd ms usually attends the election Of
Senator. II was looked upon M settled-the re-
sleetl9n ss no OF Senator M9rton-and promised no
ers Harrison, James McIntire, Superintendent
Chapman, William Braden, the Rev. Mr.. Black,
and Others. Our Postmaster, the Hon. W. r.
Der OF ladies occupied the chairs nearest the
Speakers stand, and their disap pontment was
excessive when they found Senator Morton was
announced by Speaker Edwards that to- morrow
al u ". both branches Of the Legislature would
the elections that had just taken place In the
Senate and House.
now THEY VOTED.
Really. the only entertainment Of the election
was hearing how the members answered as
their names were called. Some would say
williams" some "Morton;" others stumbled
over the whole name Others rung out James
ID. Williams" " and "oliver p. Norton" as II 1t
was the proudest moment OF their lives. In a
ID. Williams = and again. the name Of each was
uttered as II the voter was taken by surprise
and did not exactly know how he should mouth
reservation when Morton" was sounded. and
Others spurted It out as II 1t was something TO
get rid OF In haste. wrote you the gossip about
the lukewarm. When their names were called
every head was turned 20 see and hear how
content 1t did not betray itself in Ell her voice
or manner: i am sure, though that a person
status and character OF the members from the
tone Of their votes.
CONGRATULATIONS.
The election over. the House sd diourned md
the members and citizens generally pressed to-
ward Gov. Bakers rooms to pay their respects
opposite his portrait. To his right standing by
the table, was his devoted friend. Mr.. Powell,
anu ttollNNdy WIS tthlnneu beyond. GOV.
Raker did the honors OF the occasion with much
grace. To say that Morton happy Is COM
monplace. To describe him elated would be
equally wide OF the mark. IL was too soon for
him TO be overjoyed, and, for once in his life, he
was overcome with emotion. | do not think IL
would be amiss to say that he was blind with
JOY, and when those he had been led TO believe
secretly opposed to him extended their con-
gratulHttons. the
TEARS CANE TO MS EYES.
II took him some time to realize that the long
agony was over. IL was not quite clear to his
mind until the fresh air and the ride home
steadied his nerves Once by his own nresde
Ia the bosom OF his family, he breathed new
life and strength. II was probably the nrst bre ath
unmixed with care since the political campaign
OF ls'2 began. The goal Of his present ami bltion
is reached, and 10 does not require q witch To
predict that those who have reokoned upon his
resigning his seat In the Senate 10 take a posi-
ton In the Cabinet have counted without their
host.
This eyenloR Senator and Mrs. Morton give
public reception, tomorrow noon the joint CON
vention OF the Legislature will confirm his re-
election, and Tomorrow evening he and his FAINT
ly will leave for Washington. The private ear of
the great railroad king, Tom Scott, is already
here at their service.