Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-05-21

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The reelection Of General John A
Logan to the senate OF the United State
is received with genuine rejoicing
wherever there is loyal republican te
rejoice. The contest which ended in hi:
election was the most remarkable IN tho
history of the country. Extending
through nearly four months of time il
has witnessed the death of three mem
bers of the legislature which had assem-.
bled to select a man to represent Illinois
in tie senate of the United States. The
country has watched the contest SC
closely that every person is familiar with
the details and the end of the struggle
is qualification to both republicans and
democrats, because it ends an acrimoni-
ous and long drawn out fight. 1t is
probable the democracy would have pre-
ferred almost any other man than Logan
as his a9gressiveness is not acceptable to
that element. Republicanism, however,
applauds the result and is satisfied that
its favorlte is continued in his honored
seat in the senate. Since before the
war General Logan has been promi.
nent figure in national affairs. During
the war be was one of the most daring and
effective generals on the union side,
His genius and prowess materially aided
Grant and Sherman in their operations
in the west. When he saw the rebellion
conquered he retired from military CALL
ing and has since been conspicuous
figure in civil affairs.
After the result was announced in the
joint session of the Illinois legislature.
General Logan appeared and spoke as
follows:
Gentlemen of the senate and house OF
representatives OF the state of Illinois
l congratulate you on having brought
to conclusion this most remarkable
contest which has been going on for
nearly four months. have no words to
express my gratitude to the representa-.
tlves of this great state of Illinois for
the compliment they have paid me to-
day. Having been elected for the third
time to represent this great state in the
senate of the United States, [ hone !
have 80 acted and deported myself in
the position before as to bring no dis.
credit upon myself, my party, state and
country. and my poe. hiete.J 10 tho vuly
guarantee l can give for mYintnre conrse
From the deepest recess of my bosom I
again thank you for the honor you have
conferred upon me. There is no position
on earth which could be more gratifying
than to represent this great state.
In this contest, Mr.. Speaker, and gen.
tlemen, which has been an unusually
close and heated one,1 am proud to state
that nothing has transpired to mar the
friendly relations existing between my.
self and my worthy opponent. For
twenty years this gentleman and my
self have been friends, and l trust we
will always continue such. Loud cheers.
believe there never has been a contest
between two persons waged more ear.
nestly for parties than this, s,and the mutu.
al relations remain SO pleasant. 1 respect
Mr.. Morrison politically and socially,
and am proud to say we are friends
and sincerely hope we may ever be
friends. (Cheers.) As to the other gen.
tleman who was my opponent for time
can say nothing against him, mol
would want to. Mr.. Tree and myself
lived as nelghbors for many years, il
Chicago, and 1 have always had th,
highest respect for him. He made as
good contest. coming late in the field
and being little short of votes, as ht
could make. For him have nothing
but respect.
In conclusion, gentlemen, desire t,
say that no matter what may have oc
CURED during the contest, it las beer
carried on in spirit of fairness.
No such contest has ever been known
in this country before, and it has ap
penred strange to me that there ha
been 50 little excitement and bitterness
Exhibited. It is remarkable, say, tina
in contest which lasted 81
long and has been so close, tina
there is SO little bitterness G
feeling displayed, and l desire to sa
that in representing the people of thi
state of Illinois in the United State
senate I shall ever try to do that whic
seems to me to be my duty, represent
ing my party and my constituents fairl
and honestly. Cheers. I leave he,
having no bitter feeling toward any on
who may have opposed me. respect
man who will stand by his friends an
his creed.
Iexpect no more from others than
accorded TO me. If I 60 to Washingto
do not 70 there with any fire burnin
IN my bosom. as feeling Of Antagonist
toward any party, or the present admir-
istration. I shall endeavor to rspreser
you fairly and honestly and stand
you in all things Which l believe to b
right. Gentlemen, again 1 thank 70,
tender you my most profound thank
I have not before repaid, nor can r,
pay you for the manner in which 70
have stood by me in the legislature.
} shall ever remember it, and endeavor
prove worthy of the trust you have th
day confided in me. Thanking yo
, again, I hope you will learn in the +,
|, ture that the wrong man has not bee
elected. [Applause.]
Editor johnson, OF the Sioux Fal