National Republican., 1873-01-28
THE BADGERS.
snuApl rusuAIoR MOVIE, or WISCONSIN,
lAspseches BY the senator and Representa-
tive Hazelton.

by the Senator and Reprcsenta-
tive Hazeiton.
The Wisconsin State Republican Association,
In accordance with previous arrangements, as
sembied last night at the Arlington hotel, and
from thence, preceded by the Marine band,
marched to the residence Of Senator Timothy o.
Howe, No. i70s street, to tender him their con-
Rratulatlons upon his reelection. After the per-
formance Of several airs by the band the assocla-
tion proceeded to the parlors Of the Senator,
where perfect beyy OF elegantly -attlred Badger
ladies, with the Wisconsin delegation In Con-
gress, were In waiting to receive the visitors.
been gone through with, Hon. q, W. Hazelton, Of
Wisconsin, addressed senator Howe, rendering
him the congratulations Of his fellow-cltlzens on
his reelection, and on their behalf expressing
the wish that this his thlrl term might be COndu-
Give TO the best interests OF the State. In con-
Clu1ing he said:
Present in this thrung, tonight, sir, are two,
one beside myself, Il allude TO the distinguished
gentleman whose ably and faithfully represents
the Fourth dlserictl who had the honor, as mem
bers Of the Legislature Of Wisconsin, Of voting
for you on the occasion Of your nrst election TO
the distinguished and responsible office which
you have since nled and adorned. And you will
pardon US II we experience n peculiar and an
additional thrill OF pride and satisfaction as we
confront ycu tonight under these pleasant aus
plces.
Twelve years have elapsed since that event
years into which have been crowded some Of the
most inspiring and significant events of modern
history. Within this period, sir. Is embraced the
heroic age OF the young republic. During this
period free institutions have been subjected to
their severest strains and have achieved their
sRandest triumphs. The nation has been called
| to pass through one Of the most terrinc strug.
| giles In history, but from that struggle she has
emerged wounded and bleeding, II Is true, hut
/ with the luminous chaplet Of victory on her
brow, With the inspiring events Of this grand
| chapter OF history your name must remain assO.
ciated. In these trials and trtumphs you have
been called to play no inconspicuous part.
| To receive at the end Of such an era, In view
| OF the supreme tests OF statesmanshipi II has
evolved, that most welcome OF all plaudits from
| an intelligent and exactlng constituency, which
one In public life now hears, "well done good
and high ambition OF any american cltlzen.
! But must not longer detain you, II only re-
mains that ] renew the good wishes Of those
| present, and invoke, as I do not lrrcverently
| but with unaffected sincerity on you and yours
! on behalf Of the multitude here present, and on
behalf OF the larger multitude not here, hui
nesting tonight under 4 more Northern star
| the choicest benadlctions Of our benencent
father.
UpOn the conclusion ofMr. Hazcltons remarks
senator Howe said he was gratned to meet
| with so many residents Of his State. lie had the
good fortune TO he In the same position Of TOots
who admitted that he was not smart fellow,
hut had smart wife. lie asked his wife whai
he should say on the subject, and she 30 advised
him. lie appreciated the visit OF hls friends
which proved that his course was approved, and
he could not help but be profoundly touched al
the call. lie was touched because the choice the
state had made was approved. The respOnsi
bilities Wisconsin had rendered him he accepts
not without dlstrust, which IA not given hut
good Is required. so much trust has not been
conferred TO many American Senators, and the
honor he appreciated.
When he hist came TO Washington as Senator h,
was not the choice Of the entire party, but Of tho
bulk. He was gratined and remembered II for
great many years, and determined to over
come the prejudices Of his foes. lie strove Ia
the right path, and his efforts have been attestet
by reelection twice since without opposition
and by members outside OF the party TO which h,
belonged. The unanlmity that attended his nrs
reelection was owing to the blundeTs Of his col
league, hut his last reelection his colleague dii
not offer him much aid. After contemplating the
choice Wisconsin had made, he could not but re-
joice, and after thinking OF the manner In whiCt
the choice was made he felt proud OF Wisconsin
He then referred to the Republican party, ant
expressed II as his opinion that there was murl
reason to fear that money constituted too stronI
an element In the party, lie would he happy /
such was not the case.
Wisconsin has demonstrated that she is not II
the market, and he has every reason 10 fee
proud OF her. lie never promised an Ottlce 10
vote, or otherwise solicited vote, but receive,
every vote from the party to which he belonged
HIS future course shall he to help preserve thu
Republic aud The safe guidance Of the Republl
can party, and keep II Oh the right rnad 10 nro
gress. II had been said the Republican part
has outllyedis usefulness. In this he dlferej
with his opponents, and was willing to trust th
old gang sffll Tnc opposition is as much fatigue
as the Republlcan party, and II the Republlca
party would give up the place II now occupie
. the opposition would tear nsundcr all the goo
, that has been done.
Senator Howe continued at some length, an
made very happy hits, and closed by pledgin
= support to those principles he was elected /
! sustain. After extending to each member
. hearty welcome, he closed by inviting the guest
into the dining-rOOm, where Widespread tabl
was set, and all were invited In true Wisconsi
hal fhaNFNa lIaF .llV,E.
, hours at the table and in social converse u
company dispersed.