The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-01-20
Speeches OF Hons. A. G. Thurman
and G. II. PeRdtetOn, at COlvm.
bus, Otitu, Oh the 10Th inst.

SpeeChes OF Hons. A. G.. Thurman
and G. II. PendietOn, at COlvm.
bus, 0htU, Oh the 18th inst.
Senator Thurman was presented by
Samuel Hunt, who introduced him as the
United States Senator from Ohio for the
next six years. A voice-"Why didn't
you Introduce him as the next Presi
dent?' Loud laughter and cheers Mr.
Thurman said:
Fellow CITIZENS. 1t is always crafty
ing to any one, whether in public or pri-
vate life to possess the good will and es-
TEEN of his fellow lhen, and in times of
political excitement, when persons in pub
lie life are more liable to err, and their
motives to be misunderstood, it is doub-
ly, trebly gratifying then for man to
have the confidence of his constituents -
am conscious that have never done
anything great that will make my name
famous in history, but there is one thing
/ have endeavored to do, and which will
be cherished by my children after rne,and
that is to live the life of an honest man
Great cheering
The deepest gratitude of our whole
State and Nation is due to the Democra-
cy of Hamilton County. AS we point to
that State House, and see good Demo
cratic majority in both branches of the
Legislature, we can say that Hamilton
County helped largely to do it. A voice
-"W hat about other counties how is
Cuyahoga am proud to say that all
helped all did their duty nobly but when
the battle seemed to turn upon the vote of
one county, Hamilton, when that vote
came in, was right, and the battle was
won will say to my friend from Cuya-
hoga that that county did wonderfully by
sending one Democrat to the Legislature.
The whole State did well. That glorious
victory has already yielded substantial
fruit, and will yield great deal more
Wi hen the banner of Ohio Democracy
went up in victory, our friends in other
States saw that victory was possible, that
the uninterrupted succession Of Demo
cratic defeats was at an end. Look at
New York. Our success surprised her
noble Democracy, and o.day she stands
redeemed in the line of Democratic
States.
This day has been proud one indeed
for US. Nothing, l assure you, has given
me greater pleasure than to observe the
cordial good feeling that has everywhere
been manifested among all the people, OF
whatever political belief. In the face of
such an outpouring Of good feeling be-
tween Democrats and Republicans,I have
no right to make party speech Loud
cries of go on,'' and cheers desire
to express my sincere appreciation Of the
civility of our retiring Governor toward
his successor, and the hearty, cordiality
with which the Republicans have assisted
us in inaugurating our newly electe'
Democratic Governor. Thanking yor
F all for your kindness, beg you to allow
me to retire and bid you good night.
REMARKS OF HON aEoRGEH. PENDLEToN.
Mr.. Pendleton was greeted with louC
cheers and cries of "Hurrah for OLE
Greenbacks." He said:
came here to-day to see Democrat
ic celebration of Democratic inaugura
ton. You have seen to-day how our Re
publican friends here in Columbus ant
from other parts of the State have adde'
to the interest of the occasion and con
tributed to our pleasure. They have ut
terly deprived Inc of the opportunity o
making a political speech in a part
sense, even il wished TO do so Yes
, teruay we were all Democrats and R.
: publicans to-day we are all citizens G
: the great Sta,e OF Ohio, inaugurating tn
:. officers elected by the people To MOI
: row we will oe Democrats and Republ
cans again And now there is one ide
: which / would like to see impressed uDo
: the mind Of every Democrat in Ohio, AN
:, that is that power brings responsibility
The opportunity to WELD power bring
the necessity to use that power wisely
The greatest good that can grow out {
this occasion to the people of Ohio, an
of the United States, is, that the wise ma
: who has been to day inaugurated OF
i. Governor. and those gentlemen who s
" as the trainers of our laws, shall admins
. . ter the power confded to them so as
: best subserve the Interests of the who
= = people, Republicans as well as Demo
= Gratis Power must not he used for part
e purposes, but for the people, Let us ne
use to advance party ends the power no
y given to us in Ohio, but to illustrate a
y :. the time we have that power that it is tt
, aim of the Democratic party to admin
ter the government affairs of the Sta
and nation with economy, purity aid hor
% esty, granting equal rights to all men, an
:, privileges to none. Loud cheers.