The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-08-17
A Speech by Hendricks.
lAlbany Evenlng Expreas, August 81

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The quiet little village of Johnstown
was last night the scene Of brilliant
political demonstration. A hickory pole,
one hundred and twenty-six feet long,
bearing the American flag inscribed with
the names of Tlden and Hendricks, was
set up amid the cheers of a vast concourse
of people. Delegations from Fultonville,
Gloyersyille, and Fonda were present,
and three bands discoursed sweet strains
of music. The whole afternoon and
evening the streets were thronged with
eager faces, and at the hour of eight p. m.
ali eyes were turned toward the Fonda
stage, on which Governor Hendricks was
expected to arrive, according to appoint
ment. Finally the train arrived at
Fonda, bringing Governor Hendricks,
accompanied by MIR. w. II. Decker, and
Colonel Henderson and others. He was
at once escorted to the stage, and driven
off for Johnstown amid lowd cheering.
The stage was driven to Main street to
witness the hoisting of the flag. This
was completed about eleven p. m. The en-
thusiasm of the people was great. Hands
were thrust in from every direction to
shake hands with the next VicePresi-
dent" and the crowd was clamorous for
a speech. At length, on being assured
of some remarks after the flag was
hoisted, they quieted down. This part
of the programme being finished, the
stage was driven alongside of the Sir
William johnson Hotel, where a plat
form was erected, upon which the Gov
ernor stood and addressed the people
under the light of the moon and the
torches, as follows:
Ny fellow-eitizens Of the State Of New
York-It is a very pleasant thing for me u
be here tonight. A few days ago Mr.
Decker told me that there was to be flag
thrown out to the breezes Of heaven in this
place on this day; q flag that he had pre-
sented to the Democracy of this part OF ths
country, and that the flagstaff was to be !
young hickory tree fresh cut from the forest
He invited me to be present, and so though
ii would be a pleasant occurrence and
thought would come, and am very glae
indeed that have comes not for the pur
pese of making a political speech, but 70
| the purpose of standing this evening fac
to face among the people Of the great Stat
\ Of New York. For some days have beei
at Saratoga. lhaye seen much at that place
but / thought it would be something I
stand in the presence of men who have tn
welfare Of their country at heart, and VIII
i have come to express common devotion q
the flag of my country. That banner nov
floats in the breeze. The work tonight re
speetipg the pole and the banner is accom-
plished. But seme other considerations IN
/ duce6 me to come. Mr.. Decker, who e1
tended the invitation, was some years az
connected with one Of the important enter
prises Of the State Of Indiana. he was cor
neeted in the construction Of one Of on
important railroads. To him my State owe
something Of an obligation, and i was gla
to respond to his invitation. That rafiroa
in Indiana, far, far West, connects itssl
directly or indirectly with the railroad {
four tracks that passes through your count,
That railroad in Indiana, which Mr.. Deeks
constructed years ago, is afeeder OF the grei
channel and trunk Of commerce that pass
through year section. and day By day An
J night by night, a. the days and ths nigh
and ,hs weeks and The nea.hs rch ~, Z