The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-07-05
LOCAL SENTIMENT
Upon the st. Louis Candidates and
Platform.
SOBER SECOND THOUGHT.


AsM-INDIANA WANTED THE FIRST PLACE,
BUT WILL UNITE THE PARTY BY TAKING
THE SECOND GENRRAL DESIRE THAT
HENDRICKS SHOULD ACCEPr-HIs SPEECH
ON BEING sERENADED.
Within the past twenty-four hours 1ndi-
annapolis has undergone a revulsion of
public sentiment that is probably the re-
fsx of that of the entire state, II not of
larger portion OF the West. The
news of the nomination OF Gov.
Tilden at st. Louis last night, though not
altogether unexpected, even here where
the current of the desire which so strongly
influences opinion set in quite another
direction, was q severe shock TO the
friends who have 30 warmly and faithfully
adhered to our own candidate; but the
feelings inspired by this shock are
RAPIDLY sUBsIDING.
One nights sleep did much TO aIlsy the
bitter sense of disappointment caused by
Hendricks defeat Men who Wednesday
night, gave free expression to a natural
chsgrin, and In the heat of disappoint.
ment made rash assertions, were
ready Thursday morning to admit that the
interests of the parry were more than
those OF any individual, and to follow tbs
noble example of the person most nearly
touched by the event which all regret, in
giving their hearty adhesion and support
to the conventions ticket. And the change
whish was begun by calm refiecti dur
Ing the night was intensified and COM
pleted by free discussion and interchange
of opinion during the day. 1t Is safe to
say that when evening arrived yesterday
the number of Democrats in the city, who
were uDprepared TO give
CORDIAL SUPPORT TO THE TICKET,
though not of their own choosing, was re-
duced to an Insignificant squad, and that
these were only waiting for satisfactory
settlement OF the prevailing doubt sur.
rounding the second place to fall into line
Also From the time that the unanimous
nomination of Gov. Hendricks for vice
president was announced here most OF the
interest conferred upon his probable action
upon it. Without a notable exception the
opinion OF the cooler, steadier, more
thoughtful men OF the party was in favor
of his acceptance, and it is doubtless the
pressure thus brought to bear that has in-
duced him TO modify his 6rst unqualified
refusal. During the early part of the dsy
conflicting rumors as to his probable course
were In circulation, which We're not set at
rest until about O'clock. AT this time a
band of music, csc, rtsd by q large I'M
pany of interested friends, visited the gov
ernor's house on North Tennessee street
for a serensde.
GOVERNOR HENDRICKS POSITION.
After playing some time, Gov. Hendricks
icing loudly called tor appeared, and
walking down to the gate addressed the
assembled company as follows:
Ny Fellow Citizens-The events at ST. Louis
within the past twenty four hours have
placed me in an attitude not altogether ex-
pected. / presume it is tn these events that
am indebted for this cal. IN INK you for the
call and Tor the ho or II implies In the ma
OF Indiana thought fit tO preSe, nv name for
the first place on the ticket The convention
has selected a distinguished citizen and gov
ernor of another state for that POSITION, and,
contrary to all expec atiOn, has
unanimously selected me for the second piac-
This was not looked for by me, but is re-
ity which attended, IL. The nomination OF the
stinsuished governor of Kew York for the
presidency OF the United States has much
meaning. 1t m ans re Il reform in the adj
ministration OF the government. lCheeTs.l
That sentiment has had no more
DISTINCT EXPRESSION
by any body OF men that ever met on cart h.
1t promises return TO better and purer gov.
ernment not for the benefit of cficeholders,
but for that of the people The action of the
convention expresses this thought throughout
lin the name placed at the head
of the ticket and in every line OF the ri atform
adopted-and upon this issue it's candidates
will be elected in November. Some of you,
my Deie hbors and feiiow-ritizens, may feel q
disappoin tment that my name was not
selected for the first place: but there is no
such feeling my own mino. My name was
presented with the full knowledge that 1t
must come into competition with those OF
other d1stiD guished cittZ ms, and / am man
friends W II accept IL also, and yield the anne
unwavering suprort the ticket that they
would do had been
HoNORED WITH THE NOMINATION.
OF my duty with regard to the nomination
which was offered me this morning, am not
at present prepared to speak. / shall await
the return OF the delegates from Iadiana TO
the convention, and after consultation with
them and other friends shall make M de-
clslon, being governed by my convictions OF
what duty 10 the party am to the country de-
mands. thank you all, here at the door of
my own hous', for the distinguis he'd honor
you have just conferred upon me, which is
but continuation of similar honors in the
past
These frank declarations on the part of the
governor some wDas
ALLAYED THE INTENSE INTEREST
with which his decision Is awaited. T.
may be said here that much OF Inc dsp ,si-
ton to accept deiear grace ully and urge the
acceptance OF the VIC presidency up n the
governor arises from q better understand
ing of the attitude OF the convention to-
wards him, as developed from the repor 8
of the frs arrivals from 81, Louis. These
most emphstic4ily assert that the defeat is
to be regarded IS In no sense rebuke'
to Governor Hendricks aspirations;
that he was the personal choice
OF most OF those who voted for
Tilden, especially In the South, and that
the latter was chosen solely upon the
issue OF availability He had made it ap-
pear that he alone could insure the ID M
ocracy the electoral vote of certain sta g.,
and upon this sssur 4ncn, warm friends OF
Hendr1cks' voted tor him, though
with main and almnsf nndar nrnkaat IL