The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-04
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
Senator Logan Visits the City of Day.
tOn, and Calls at the Soldiers Home.
Governor Cleveland Spends the Day in Re-
ceiving His Buffalo Admirers-Butler Has
a Tame Meeting at South Bend.
GENERAL LOGAN.
His Reception at DaytOn-Visit to the Fair
Ground and Soldiers Home.


Ground and Soldiers Home.
DAYTON, Oct 3-John A. Logan arrived at
Dayton at HIS this morning, having left Gin
cinnati on a special train, accompanied by a
committee of fifty representative men from Day
ton. Along the route he was met with ovations
from the people who gathered at the depots. At
Dayton an immense crowd awaited his arrival
at the depot When he stepped to the car plat
form hurras rent the air. Mrs. Logan and
Gen. Moves and daughter accompanied him
Carriages were in waiting, and an escort of
200 soldiers and sailors, with the com
mittee, led the procession to the Phillips
House. On the veranda General Logan spoke
a few words and retired. In the afternoon the
party were driven to the Southern Ohio fair
where Logan made a short speech, congratulate
ing Ohio people upon their great intelligence
great progress enumeratng the millions OF dol
lars worth of produce annually raised, calling
attention to the extent of their manufactures
and to the fact that there are 1900 children III
the public schools-as many children as there are
voters When he had concluded Ex-Governor
Noyes said few words, and Mr.
Beebe, president of the fair asso-
citation, a Democrat proposed three
cheers for the distinguished guest not as a
Republican, not as a candidate, but as man
who had accomplished much for his country in
civil and military life. The party were driven
about the grounds and then to the Soldiers
Home where 4, 600 soldiers were drawn up in
line on the campus. Gen. Logan reviewed them
and then went into Memorial Hall, where a
crowd soor gathered to hear him speak He said;
'"There is no reception that could receive any
where in this Republic that could fill my heart
as the present. | am glad to meet you. Time
is passing swiftly and it has left its marks.
You served your country well, and, no matter
what misfortunes may have overtaken you,
there is one thing that you can be proud Of
that is, you deserve the honor and respect of
this Nation. 1t is no disgrace to be
unfortunate or poor, but it is disgrace to be
against your country. If a. mans heart has in
duced him to follow the path of patriotic duty
and devotion in defense of the liberties of his
country. that man can go to his last resting
place without sorrow. Comrades, this govern
ment ought to be kind to you, and | hope 1t
will. This noble institution is a monument by
the government to patriotism. l believe this
country ought TO take care of such men. You
should remember that to all of us adversely
comes; at times it is rough and the tide
rolls high up as we pass down the channel of life,
but hope you men will have smooth sailing.
No matter what may happen this country owes
debts of gratitude to you that it never can re-
pay. My hearts swels with gratitude for the
old soldier, and thank you from the bottom of
my heart for the manner in which you have re
ceived me today
General Noyes was called out, and spoke
briefly Leaving Memorial Hall theparty drove
dfOuHu Iue SfOuuuS ana felurueu 10
the city at 6 o'clock. At half past Generals
Logan and Moves were escorted to the courthouse,
where they addressed an immense and enthusi-
astie audience of probably 10000 people. After
the speeches they returned to the veranda of the
Phillips House. and reviewed a procession of
1000 torches Speeches were called for, and
Generals Logan and Noyes again responded in
short addresses. Hon D. K Watson and Mr..
Youngspoke briefly. Mrs. Logan was introduced,
and was received with wild demonstrations. The
party then retired They will leave at 10 o'clock
Saturday morning, for Springfield, and will
speak at Chillicothe in the evening.