Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-03-10
NORTHERN TRIBUNE.
SATURDAY. MARCH 10. 1883.
Aftertlle Rattle.


After the election of Thomas w. Pal
mer, of Detroit, as u. S. Senator, a gen.
eral good feeling was manifested on all
sides, and congratulations extended
that the end had at last been reached.
Both Seaator Palmer and StOckbridge
made speeches on the occasion, which
We give below.
ADDRESS OF SENATOR PALMER
GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATURES, RE-
PUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS, LADIES AND
-GENTLEMEN-It would be pitable sight
if on an occasion like this l should say,
with any sense of personal triumph, that
sorrow endureth but for a night, but
joy cOmeth with the morning" assure
you do not; and, in the outcome of this
contest, any feeling of personal pride
that might have are swallowed up in
qualification at the conclusion of this
cOntest-a contest which, If the Demo-
Gratis will please pardon me, will say,
babe fair to affect the Republicans very
much the coming election.
had no idea when | came here to-
night of being placed in this position.
thought the chances were that | should
help to contribute to the conclusion of
this conflict by with drawing, but chance
and your favor have made IL otherwise
and am affected by mingled sentiments
of citation and depression when / accept
the honor for which thank you; citation
that the great Republican party Of Mich
igan has chosen me for its senator for
the next six years, and depression by
what 1T involves and implies. 1t invOl-
YES total change of life to me, a change
from business ayOcati0ns to Legislative
hal A., III a
easy life to one which, if do my duty,
will be life of toll. 1t implies con-
fidence In my ability which hope to de-
serve and can hardly share. But what
ever the outcome may be, | beg of you to
believe that fidelity to the Republican
party, to the country, to the flag, to the
no doubt eau accomplish that. APP
plausel But how shall acquit myself,
as far as my abilities are concerned,
time alene can tell.
| remember four years ago of appear
ing at scene like this, when two men.
rival candidates for this place, appeared
before the Legislative caucus. Zachariah
Chandler, the great stalwart, was nom
mated at that time, and made his speech
to the gentlemen of the convention.
spirit, great heart. and large intellect,
made his speech. Both are now gone.
The clOds of the valley rest over them,
and am reminded of little cOuplet in
thinking of it, which says that
Men may come, and men may go,
But go OH forever.
Men may come and men may go, but
the principles'for which the Republican
party has cOntended, believe will 90 on
forever.
But, gentlemen, now that am elected,
although am thoroughly imbued with
the principles of the Republican party,
although | shall strive to promote them
in every way possible, still am the SEN
atOr of the people. [Applause.] My first
1 uty consider to be to the flag of my
country, that flag which has been bap-
Used in blood and cOnsecrated by
prayers. My second duty will be to my
state. 1t will be no eastern district, it
will be no western district with me. /
shall not be confined to southern or
northern lines. The question of location
shall have nothing to do with my prefer
ferences or my acts. My aim will be to
serve the people of Michigan faithfully.
To the gentlemen who have been
contestants with me in this conflict re-
turn my most hearty thanks for their
courtesy. To the gentleman who have
given me their cordial support l assure
them that shall bear in my heart SEN
timants of affection toward them until
gotO the dark house and to my long sleep.
10 those gentlemen who came in 80
magnanimOusly and made my election
unanimous l say thank you. Gentlemen
permit me to say goodnight.
SPEECH OF MR.. STOCKBRIDGE.
Mr.. StOckbridge was next introduced
and spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE JOINT CONvEN-
TOM accept with great pleasure your
invitation to appear before you, because
it gives me an opportunity to say to you
that rejoice with you in this happy
termination Of this long struggle. / de-
sire to return my most hearty thanks to
all those gentlemen who have seen fit to
stand by me as long as desired them to
do so. had hopes that this contest
would terminate tonight.
1t has been my fortune in the past to
be allowed to congratulate my Oppo-
nents. Laughter and applause. While
rather enjoy victory myself, yet 1 am
entirely honest when say to you that l
am very nearly as we'll satisfied with
this result as IL had been elected.
Returning my thanks to You and to
my friends, who have treated me in the
most handsome manner throughout this
contest. will bid you goodnight.