National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Ovation to Senator Carpenter.

a MILWAUKEE,, February 10, 1s7o.
To the Editor Of the National RepI6lteaa!
SIR: Senator Carpenter addressed the people
last night on the causes Of his defeat and the sit
uation generally, as concerns the welfare Of the
Republican party, and such an ovation TO public
man was never before witnessed in this city.
Thousands went away who could not get sdnIs-
sion to the hall, although it was the largest In
the State and would comfortably seat about 1000
people. The platform, every aisle and place for
standing room was occupied, besides the large
crowd who stood about the doors, and In the ante
rooms, which were densely packed.
Long before the doors were open, and notuith-
standing the Thermometer stood twenty degrees
below zero, the crowd he'd assembled, and when
the doors were opened such q crush Of people was
ever scarcely witnessed, and almost Immediately
the house was packed.
was upon the stand, and the platform was oecu-
pied by MilWaukee's best citizens, including the
Mayor and staff. When Mr.. Carpenter made his
shouting and throwing up Of hats and waving Of
handkerchiefs was scarcely ever heard, but for
full i've minutes he was unable to speak . word
for the succeeding rounds Of cheers that were
given. Mr.. Carpenter never spoke better than on
this occasion, and never whine or lament for
the occurrences past, but cool, deliberate ex-
which had resulted in defeating the people In
their choice Of . candidate.
Mr.. Carpenter was fairly and squarely elected
By the people Of this State, and only for . be-
trayal Of trust, on the part Of some sore-headed
Republicans, and q most shameful ''selllng outh
pubIIco- Democratic trickster, known as ]. R.
Doolittle, (Who sold out the Republican party 10
the Democrats several years since, and Who has
the RepublIeans,) and q noted railway monopo-
list. But notwithstanding all this Matt. H. Gar
penter is the most popular man In the State Of
Wisconsin, and by all odds the choice OF the peo-
pie. In the city of Milwaukee, which Is largely
Democratic, six Republicans were sent to the
Legislature where SIX Democrats had been sent
before, simply on Mr.. Carpenters account, and
solely to elect him. The Irish ward, which
always is expected to give from four to tye hun
dred Democratic majority, elected q Republican,
something 1t never did before, and probably never
will again unless Mr.. Carpenter should again
run for come office.
The sorrow and humiliation of the people can
hardly be described at the trickery that caused
his defeat Even the Democratic papers could
frst il Was Thought that Mr.. Cameron, who was
elected, had agreed to stand upon the Democratic
platform. But now that it is known that he is
staunch, answering Republican they are over
Whelmed with shame, for Of all Republicans Mr..
Carpenter was their choice. But Mr.. Carpenter
has the satisfaction Of knOEing that II was the
straw that broke the cancels back, and which
finally accomplished his defeat, and not the
votes Of the people. Mr.. Cameron 10 and has
been for years the attorney Of the largest mOnOp-
1propos with other political matters, will
on the course Of President Grant In reference to
Louisiana. All those who stood firm and loyal
during the wal, without exception, 50 far as
with his course in that matter, and 50 much so
that believe since the surrender of the South
day. The women are enthusisssic. They do not
30 sson forget the causes that took their husbands
and sons away from them, and are not 30 ready to
renew their confidence in men who sought TO de-
stroy this Government in order to perpetuate q
foul blot on the body-pottic IN the form Of human
slavery. A letter recently written TO the Madi-
al nv ha vgff If ha All
Judge Of the State will better express the general
feeling than anything we can add, hence in
close It. JEAN JACQUES.
To Mr. Doolitfls.
SPICY LETTER FROM MRS. BYRON PAINE.
EpIToRs STATE JOURNAL: I desire to thank
Mr.. DOolittle, through your columns, for the (un-
Intentionally honor he would bestoW on Judge
Paine In crediting him with an effort to give the
negro the ballot in this State. That he failed is
the pity! That Mr.. Doolittle helped to cause the
failure Rt that time was q misfortune for himself,
not less than for the black man; That nat my nus,
this country. can bear testimony; and the result
has shown that-ignorant as Mr.. d. says he is
he knows enough 20 vote for the party that gave
him the franchises and it is because he votes thus
that Mr.. Dooltttle would deprive him OF the right
to vote, by qualifying suffrage in Louisiana
in giving the ballot to the former slave to the
free black man. Its mistake has been In not dis
franehisinE traitorsi An those men engaged in
been disfranchised forever There has been, Ifear,
its fatal mistake Certainly II It fails to stand by
the black man, protecting him with bayonets
when 1t is necessary and Furnishing his murderers,
IL has no further excuse for being.
Years ago, during the antLslaYery agitation,
we used to hear It said that slavery had worse
effect on thewhites than on the blacks. The ex-
ercise OF irresponsible power over their fellow
beings was not Outstanding, humsniIing in
1uence on the matter. think some Of rs begin
to realize this truth now, II we did not then. HUI
man life, whether Of whites or blacks, IL Of very
little account In the South.
All honor TO PreSidsnt Grant, We need man
used to command In his place, and am thankful
that We have one. A mere civilian Would not, I
fear, have been prompt enough to act 70 have
prevented bloodshed. And all honor to General
Sheridan for having the courage TO call the White
League by its right name. Assassination and
murder are its Instruments. Then why are they
not 6andItti?
Very truly yours, MRS. BYRON PAINE.