The Lake Charles echo., 1876-11-16

discussion of the finances of the country
they weuld be beaten, but if they trust
ed to the bloody shirt and the use of
money they could carry Indiana. LAp-
plause. Tonight, thank God, and l
thank my fellow-countrymen, that in
the estimate he has made of the people
of this state he was mistaken. Ap-
plause. They did adopt the sentiment
represented by the bloody shirt. They
did adopt the appeal of the Prejudices OF
one section Of the country against an
other, and they did resort to the use of
money, and yet, to-day, the democratic
banner floats in triumph in the clear
sky. Immense cheering.
But now let me tell you the struggle
is past. We have won the contest. MIR.
Williams will be the governor. l have
not word to say against any other gen
tleman. Iwould rather express my sym
pathies in the modification Of theif de-
eat, but am proud that worthy, COM
petent and excellent gentleman has been
elected governor. am proud that a
board of state officers are reelected with
whom, when I go out of the governors
chair can leave the chair, feeling that
it will be we'll filled for the next four
years. Applause.
But anpvery proud that Indiana
this great state-the state that lies mid
way among the states of this union, has
said to the people Of the north, south,
east and west that we will be no party
to any disunion sentiment or to any
hostility to any section. [ AP-
pIause. Occupying this midway position
among the states Of the union, Indiana is
true to every section. Indiana will
stand by. the east, by the north, by the
south, and by the west. Indiana in SEN
timent accepts the union always, and no
politician can hereafter live and prosper
in this state who relies upon an appeal to
The bad sentiments of humanity. None
except those who appeal to mans honor,
to mans patriotism, to mans love of ev-
cry part of the glorious country. Ap-
plause.
My fellow-citizens the work does not
stop tonight. 1t goes on for yet another
month. | believe we follow the leader
ship of chieftain worthy to.be followed.
We follow a man who has shown in his
past record, that he is a true reformer.
I believe that Gov. Tilden is worthy of
your support and Of mine.
There is nothing in the history of the
democracy of Indiana of which l am
prouder than this fact. Gov. Tilden was
not the first choice of the Indiana de-
mocracy for the presidency; but
when, in national convention, the demo-
Gratis of every section united upon
him as the best and most available can
didate, then the Indiana democracy
looked the question squarely in the face,
and they came up together, shoulder to
shoulder, step to step; and they have un-
der his leadership, so far as it was felt in
the state contest, made the most sublime,
determined and grand contest for the
right that has ever been made, in my
opinion, in the politics Of the word.
Applause.
And now, let us 60 on and make No
vember in Indiana even more glorious
than October is. [Applause.] Let them
know in every section of this union that
the Indiana democracy, while they fight
the state battle with gallantry and de-
termination never seen before, let them
know that in the national contest Indiana
will present more than her 100000 votes
in support of the national platform Of
the democratic party. Applause.
Allow me to express again my thanks
to you, my fellOw-citizens, for the COM
pliment of this CALL 1t is upon an inter
esting occasion, one that I appreciate,
and l wish to assure you that in the
highest degree possible l do appreciate
the favor you have done me. Cheers.
THE NOTEMBER TILE