New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-02

three independent and petty states 7 Inc state
ment of the proposition furnishes the answer III
we are one Nation then no State has nght 10
secede Secession can only be the result Of success
full revolution. answer the question for you' ana
know that my answer will find true response in
every true American heart, that we are one
people, one Nation, undivided and indiyisible.
If South Carolina gets out of the Union, trust ~
will be at the point of the bayonet, after our beat
efforts have failed to compel her to submission to
the laws" This was what the North was waltingto
hear. The speech went like wd-fre over the coun-
try Mr. Lincoln declared that it covered the whole
ground and outlined the policy which he would pur
sue. 1t was not only wise and patriotic; 1t was
prophetic.
TIE WAR GOVERNOR.
Upon the election of Mr. Lane to the United States
Senate in January 1861. Mr.. Morton became Gov
ernor With the exception of Sprague of Rhode
Island he was the youngest of the famous circle of
War Governors Morgan of New-Nork was So
Buckingham of Connecticut, 81 Curtin of Penn
sylyania II Andrew of Massachusetts, 43 DENIM
son of Ohio. as ; Yates of Illinois, 49, Cony OF
Maine. 80 Blair Of Michigan, 43 and Randall OF
Wisconsin. 40. Mr.. Morton had just turned his
37th year. He was beset with difficulties and dan
gers on every side In no other Northern state
was the opposition to the war so strong
and bitter as in Indiana. But the iron
viii OF the Governor carried everything
before il. His energy never failed. His genius for
organization and his marvellous executive ability
crowned his administration with honor. When
President Lincoln issued his first call for volunteers
the first answer came from the Governor Of Indiana,
and on the next day 500 men were in camp in In
dianapois and the state House was turned into a
military bureau. The quota of the state was Sx
regiments four days after the call was Issued the
Governor offered 10 send twelve regiments instead
of six. and TO raise them within six days.
Six DAYS afterward the last Of the six Ieg-
ments had been organized, and agents were
shipping improved arms from Canada and the East
for The Indiana volunteers The Governor terrible
carnesncss was infectious. Indiana led all the
Western States in preparations for the war. Nhen
the second call for volunteers came, the additional
regiments were already organized, equipped and
partially drilled. From first to last the Governor OF
Indiana was the strong arm Of the nation in the
West.
Gov Maeofin. while making professions Of
desire TO hold Kentucky in a neutral POSITION was
nj heart q scccs zionist. He refused 10 respond TO
the Presidents call for volunteers and artfully laid
his plans 10 induce Indiana, Ohio and other
Northern border States. TO join him in his pretended
neutrality Gov. Morton rejected his overtures,
and from this time he was practically the Governor
of two states. The Union men Of Kentucky, who
nOnlUallN III the uNCCuddhtf, "'Hchu'u
largely upon him Tor arms and military stores.
Gen. BOYLE in command Of the Kentucky from
tier. relied wholly upon him. He supplied
Admiral Footc then a Captain commanding
the Western Tlotilla, with 10000 pounds of pow
der without which the feet could not have taken
Fort Henry Thus lac became known as Governor
of Kenacl<v aud Indiana" Ia the streets OF Frank
fort during the Quas-pTOyiSIonal government,
which made the rebel Johnson Provisional Cover
nor Will, Nlagofin was tie dc fac.o Executive of
the state. q controversy arose between the hen-
lucky soldiers rs to who was tie real Governor.
unclaimed JOhnson.thc other ha2ofiin. The dispute
grew warmer and warmer and was about To result
i'm blows. when brawny Indiana soldier exclaimed.
Hold on. gentlemen. Won are both mistaken. Gov.
Morton +, Goycu1ro Of Kentucky, ~ his blue coats,
armed with Enfield rifles. VIII soon show your The
good-humored way in which 1t said set every
body laughing and the Keutuckians shook bands and
proposed three cheers for GOV. Morton OF Ken
| lucky"
MORTON AND STANTON.
From the beginning of the war Gov. Morton had
Great influence with the National Adm Illustration.
This was due to his recognized position leader
Of the Republican party and also 20 the remarkable
energy Judgment and sagacity which he displayed
lie Wa the trusted friend and counsellor Of Lincoln
and stanton. Ills frequent visits 10 Washington
brought him INTO close personal contact and constant
corlep,ndence with these great men, and thcy never
failed 10 seek his ADVICE every question Of impor-
taure. Mr. Stanton WIS always his man in an cmer-
rency once when - legislature bad cut
oil the supplies and he bad raised u $1,000 on ils
own responsibility. Gov. Morton visited Washing
ton and called on Secretary Chase. Don't take
such re,ponsibilic, upon yourself said the Score
tarv. Your State may not sustain you m 1861,
aud vouU bring bankruptcy upon yourself aud yOur
friends. Don't it, Morton. ! implorc you Let
the state 20. DO your duty anl Jet thc rest take
care. Of itself" Mr.. Chase was IN earnest, aud the
Governor lcf, him. Where did you go then, Gov
crnorg asked friend who heard him tell the story
several wears ago "To Stanton, was the quick
reply. "Staulon heard ne through, heard
what the President hal said, what Chase had
advised. and then raising himself up - ms
fun height. remarked with great emphasis, aud
without PREDATORY words: But by God. Gov
crnor you shall have the money. aud III read them
tbe LAW for it, and hc walked rapidly 10
his bookcase. lie know bis bu-incss-he knew
how 20 carry on war-how 70 h2ht rebels
and deal with their sympathizer>. In short
time be came back aud read from the laws
PASSED bv the extra session iu Congress IN 1851,
anact o. arm and equip minute-mcn nStacs ia io-
behon or threatened rebellion This law said he
was intended Co hit The case of Missouri but Il VIII
ff your case ~ well for regard your State threat
cucd With rebellion lie thcrcupon appointed mo
his ,isbursng officer as the Law required. and gave
me a warrant on the Treasury for @2JO,0GO.'
mn INDlANA EFBELLIoN.
Tho Governor had 10 suppress a rebellion in his
own State. The aim OF the Knights OF the Golden
Circle" Was 10 plung. the State into revolution, and
precpitatc o civil war ia its borders la some conn