The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-02
STATE AND CITY DELEGATIONS.
Cows. HOadly, Oglesby and Knott and Stats
-Clubs from Other Cities.

Cows. HOadly, Oglesby and Knott and Stats
Clubs from Other Cities.
Among the distinguished visitors for whom
there was much inquiry was Hon. Elihu B.
Washburne. exUnited States Representative
from Illinois, and ex Minister to France. who is
wellprorortioned old gentleman of very strik-
ing appearance He was a friend and
admirer of the dead statesman, although one
OF his contemporary opponents in politics,
and it was from sincere desire to pay such
honor as he could to the memory of dead friend
that he came to attend the funeral He has re-
tired from politics. but his name is we'll remem-
bered by the public as that only a few years
ago seemed fairly likely to be registered
on the list Of Presidents of the United States
He looks like New England gentleman, who
might at least be Presbyterian deacon. He has
strikingly intellectual face, and the stranger
who learns that his name is Elhu B. Wash
burne is not disappointed in the appearance of
the man.
Governor Hoadly, CT Ohio. and his staff, at
tracted much attention-the staff in it's gorgeous
military uniform, making more imposing ap-
pearance than the following of the other execu-
tive visitors The chief of the military staff.
Adjutant-g general Finley, is q soldierly look
ing man, of commanding appearance, and
there is much that is decidedly mill
tary in the looks of the different members of
the staff. two of whom were among the number in
command of the troops that made such bloody
havoc among the rioters in Cincinnati when the
court house was burned. The Governors face is
rather familiar to the people of Indiana.
as he has delivered many political
speeches in the State Mr. Hen
bricks entertained high regard for him. and
long before Mr.. Hoadly was suggested as possible
candidate for Governor. the Indiana leader ex-
pressed the opinion that he would rise as one of
the most formidable men in his party in Ohio
A visitor with distinguished name and an in
teresting character, whom the public failed to
see much of, was Governor Dick Oglesby. of Illi-
nois. who arrived from Springfield during the
morning, accompanied by ex Governor Palmer
Attorney general Hunt. j. NJ Garland. the
mayor of Springfield and large number of cit
liens Among other prominent people with the
same party were United States Marshal Weber
United States District Attorney Harbeche Rev
enue Collector Cooper, State Register Rees and
Judge Creighton. The Governor is a man of
good vital force and an energetic manner
although his hair and closely cut beard are silver
white.
Governor Knott. of Kentucky. IN a closed car
riage. passed through the lines of the GO 900
spectators of the procession without being seen
to be recognized by more than few of those
who knew him. He is a solid looking man. be
low the medium height. with wiry moustache
which curls in towards his mouth and vellowish
gray hair. combed straight back on his head
He Is very quiet in manner, bu: cordial with
those whom he meets, and is typical Kentucky
gentleman.
Among the conspicuous organizations. the
one which was the object of most curious inter
est was the delegation from Tammany Hail. the
famous New York political club. II was distiu.