The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-07-15
MILWAUKEE, ENTHUSIASM.
FOR REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATES.
Serenade to Mr.. Ludington---speeoh by
the Next Governor, by Hon. VIM. E.
Smith. Maj. Baetz. and Matt.
H. Carpenter.


The Milwaukeeans seem to fully
share in the enthusiasm manifested in
the Republican State Convention over
the nomination of the Cream City Mayor
for Governor, and gave him a serenade,
at which speeches were made by him,
Hon. VIM. E. Smith, Maj. B;etz, our
nominee for Treasurer, and ex-senator
Matt. III. Carpenter, of which the Senti-
mel of the 9th gives the following report
There was little preparation and a
very brief announcement of the sere-
made to Mayor Ludipgton, on last eve
ming, but nevertheless it proved to be q
large and enthusiastic demonstration.
About 9 O'Clock the crowd began to as
semble in front of the NewhalI House.
Vetter's band appeared upon the scene,
and the gathering Immediately blockad-
ed the sidewalk and the street. After
playing an air, the band started up
Broadway, and a procession followed,
six deep and reaching several blocks.
Every moment added to the number,
and when the crowd reached the resi-
dence of Mr. Ludington on Jefferson
street, it packed the street for a distance
| Oh QalI q DOCK on 6lbI0f SIDE.
After the band had discoursed most
excellent music, Mr.. Ludington appear
ed at the door, and was greeted with
three hearty cheers, and uproarious
manifestations of enthusiasm. He said
that when he left Madison that morn
ing, he had not expected such dem
onstration as that which he now wit
messed. He was highly gratifed to see
so many citizens assembled on the occa-
| sion, but he was not so vain as to take
this demonstration all to himself He
believed it to be an expression toward
all the Republican nominees of the Re
publican State Convention. AS to the
candidates, from Lieut. Governor, he
could say that they are all honest and
capable men. With respect to the head
of the ticket, he would leave it to them
to judge. He would 60 violence to his
feelings if he did not refer to the noble
stand taken by his friend Hon. William
E. Smith, to promote the union and
harmony of the Republican party. He
| believed that we are better united to-
day than ever before. Ii there is any
| disappointment at the result OF the
State Convention, it is our opponents
who are disappointed at the manifesto
tons of harmony and strength. His
audience did not need to be Informed
that he was not much of a speech-maker;
but If he had the eloquence of a Clay,
an Everett or Carpenter, he could
scarcely express his gratitude to his
! friends who had assembled on the occa-
sion. He wished that his house was
large enough to invite them all in, and
as they all knew that he was a great
temperance man, he would offer them a
biscuit and cup of coffee. He conclud-
ed with a feeling expression of his
thanks for the honor that they had done
| him. Then came three rousing cheers
for s'the next Governor of Wisconsin
| In response to loud calls, Hon. VIII
liam E. Smith appeared upon the portico,
and the cheers that went up were fairly
deafening. Mr.. Smith said that he APP
preciated most highly this expression
| from the citizens of Milwaukee. He
had called that evening to pay his re-
spects to His Honor, the Mayor, who is
to be next Governor of Wisconsin.
| Great applause. 1t is no small honor
to be presented for the sufrages of the
people for the high and responsible
office of Governor of Wisconsin. 1t is
an honor of which any man may be
proud, to be named for the Chief Mag
istracy of State, which he regarded as
/ one of the most Intelligent and aatag-
prising in the Union. As to the ticket
nominated by the State Convention, he
spoke from personal knowledge, when
he said that it is composed of gentlemen
who are honest, capable and faithful.
He believed that the ticket would be
elected, for he regarded it as certain
that there is q majority of Republicans
in Wisconsin to-day. If he had in any
way contributed to the success of the
party, he was more than satisfied, and
ne could assure them his best efforts
would be put forth to secure that result.
| Mr.. Smith spoke ut some length, and
made very timely and expressive adj
dress, which was repeatedly applauded.
Major Betz was then called for, and
on coming forward was received with
perfect ovation. He is 2 very fluent
and effective speaker, and it is much re-
GREETED that the lateness of the hour for
bids a report of his remarks He COM
| mended the platform earnestly, as one
| upon which every good citizen can stand,
and paid high tribute to his associates
on the ticket He was loudly applauded.
During the evening there had been
repeated calls for MI. Carpenter, and
when it was learned that he was not
present, the crowd with the band at it's
| head, started for his residence. The
number seemed to increase every. mo-
ment, and the lawn and street In front
of his house was densely thronged.
When Mr.. Carpenter stepped upon the
verandah, three enthusiastic cheers were
given. Then n gentleman proposed
three cheers for 'sthe next President of
the United States" and they were heart
ily given, Mr., Carpenter said ''Those
| cheers were well put in, no matter who
L. - Z low 40 ri. or
of their gathering to be to celebrate the
result of the Republican State Conven-
ton, and he heartily united with them
in their congratulations. He knew
every man upon the ticket to be abund-
antly deserving of the confidence of the
people. Some men are always old; they
are born old, and remain throughout
their lives old fogies and old fossils.
| On the other hand, some men are al
ways young. Harry Ludington is one
of these he is Fan old boy" Laughter
and applause Referring to the i'm
portance of the coming election, he said
that Wisconsin was too good and too
sensible State to belong to the Demo
cratic party. Then the State election is
the skirmish preceding the presidential
contest, the Importance of which cannot
| be overestimated. The traitors of the
/ South are subdued but not converteds
and if the amendments to the Constitu-
| ton, in which our compensation for the
blood shed and the graves filed by the
war, are not maintained until they have
crystalized into our institutions, they
may be abolished or frittered away.
/ The election viii be close, and the ten
! electoral votes Of Wisconsin may decide
! the result. 1t is our duty, therefore, to
keep our lamps trimmed and burning,