The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-27

die In his native State But that feeling would
Be kesnesI, perhaps, among the soldiers, who
had an intense admiration and a very warm af-
fiction for him, Mr. Hit spoke ESPECIALLY of
The spotless purity and integrity OF General a.
CANS life ilinoisans had watched his career
daring the war; at first with great interest," and
~ and by with the utmost pride as he rosa IN
the army, until, at the end of the war. he was
the most conspicuous soldier from civil life Mr.
Hit also said: HE always excited adverse
newspaper criticism, and seemed to have No art
Il piacating it. He was even rather nleasantjv
surprised at newspaper praise Once. some
years ago, took a speech of his at the opeuino
Of political campaign, and gave it to the Asso
5 cated Press. twas commented upon as a strong
keynote speech in most of the leading Eastern
iourpals as it deserved to be- and when the
Newspapers came with their comments General
Logan seemed half surprised at their approval
for, he SAID, he was not used to it; and thought
he really usderestmated the strength of his own
sDesches."
u There was one popularity about Genera,
+ Hogan SAID representative Springer "and
that was his reluctance as to stating his ACE
IN cresaional Directory, and even his int,mota
& friends we're kept In ignorance ia that respect
u have just nnearthed an old Illinois biogranh-
csl directory containing the information From
IBIS book 1t appears that General Logan was
y born IN jackson county, Illinois Feb Q 1905
v so that his age was sixty years ten months ard
IS hfteen days his father was a native of Ireland
"A doctor, and man of education and intelE
renee. SO that he was able to instruct his SON in
e the time when schools were not easily accessible
MD Illinois. first heard General Logan delivar
f political speech IN 1857, and have known him
over SINCE lie was a prominent figure in lii
pois politics, and Was greatly admired by his
party IN that State. He held his friends with
il Asnaclty, but was very severe towards his enc
mics The Legislature, which meets a week
Y from next Wednesday, will elect a successor to
Senator Logan. 1t is hard to name the Rennb
d Jean candidate for the Senate at this time but
Fac "a Al
bhs powerful support that was given to Genera
ea Logan"
al II have known Senator Logan intimately ever
ia fince nave been IN business said Represents
#ye Payson, and since I have been in public
II 4fe have been identified with him in notifies.
whenever there was difference in our party as
rule have always acted with him. There has
Dot been another man in public life who had
senerai Logans following among the people of
re EHr State think he was even closer to the
&eople than Lincoln or Douglass in their life
"a hne. MS performances in public life are, of
n course, known to every one and his death will
Nauso shocK In illinois, not only to men of his
3. AWn party, but to those of opposing politics /
81 lever heard him during a campaign descend to
I, PERSONALITIES In debate. and he had the respect
! Ind esteem OF the opposition everywhere He
4 DAD strong hold upon the rank and file in Illi-
81 kois growing out of the fact that he was q
N typical, representative peoples man. He was
Nlways as hearty in his greetings to the hum
!. lest man in the country as to those of more
3 Prominence financially politically Every
n Body knew him. and he had wonderful faculty
II ~ remembering faces and localities, and had an
Individual acquaintance with the people of ILL
kos equaled by very few men. It is early to
y Rpeak of the political result in Illinois, and it s
! Dot proper to hazard any prediction as to what
x pill result by reason of his death"
M Senator Culom said: ''There is no man in
ne United States Senate. in my Judgment,
those death will bring a greater shock to the
lepunfTy. To me, personally. it is terribly Sc
nVn poln haxv h1~~, - Al.
post intimate character for tho last twenty
Nears. His position In the Senate has been one
'aa# prominence, and there is no man In the Sen
Ne whose loss would be more regretted"
i "A Senator Blair said. ''Among strong men, he
Jas one of the strongest; among wise men, one
aAAf the wisest, and among the good, of the
lest Everybody will mourn him."
md Senator Wilson said: II am surprised and
n Arieved beyond measure / had no idea that he
arR as go low until | heard he was dying. His
81 PISS will be almost universally regretted that
5if one of the Nations greatest men"
"a Secretary Whitney said: General Logan was
Nib avery strong type. HIS courage and fearless
lbess, and the absence of all humbuggery and
q AalSeness In his character were what most ad-
VI hired. Formerly, he was not credited with the
#feat intellectual power which has lately been
conceded to him. He Is another of the great
Rational figures of the Republican party gone.
#tsis4a great Less TO The country, in ray jndg-
hentr
Senator Sherman said: General Logan has
Nlways filled very conspicuous position since he
Nas been in public life. / knew him before the
- kar as a member of the House of Representa-
YES. He was then the friend and spokesman of
Douglas in the latters political contests, and
me of his most intimate friends when the war
roke out. / have known General Logan ever
4 snce his election 20 the Senate He was I'M
b nnbtedly very brilliant soldier eminent for
Allantry and courage, and among all the sol
iers from civil life he was one Of the most dis
4 nguished, if not, indeed, the most brilliantly
& distinguished Of them ALL"
s. Senator Beck, who, with Senator Allison, had
psf returned from Mrs. Logans house, said: II
new General Logan intimately, both in the
+ louise and the Senate. He WAS an able, strong.
.Sa 8old, honest manly man. His integrity was alb
K olute, and. if his temper had been equal TO his
n htegrity, he would have got along better. He
81 bft no mere honest man behind him. General
& ogan had lived an exposed life, especially in
DC Mexican and late wars. He was always at
he front In battle. AS Gen. Frank Blair, who
! Jas opposed politically to him, once said to me:
K General Logan was the bravest Of the volunteer
H8hcers. Wherever there was exposure, Logan
~ box all the risks"
;o Senator Voorhees, said: III Is an exceedingly
Amentable event. one by which have been
realty shocked. He was exceedingly strong
ia an In this country--a marvel of force. both IN
4 aeace and war know of mans death
NJ. fhich could at this time have struck the conn
N ri with a greater sense Of loss than that of
&eseral Logan have known him thirty
\, FEARS, and there has never been shade OF per-
4onal difference between US"
& IA Senator Doph said: II feel deep sense of
PERSONAL bereavement, for my relations with the
N General were especially warm and friendly. The
n fews OF his death will be shock to the people
" IA the Pacific coast. by whom he was beloved
y nd to whom in his recent visit he became per,
Oaally known. The members of the g. A r..
: b whom he was received with marked evidences
esteem. learned in that brief visit to regard
lm brother. and upon none will the inteiii-
s. ence of his death fall with heavier weight OF
8, MORROW
Il II have known Senator Logan during quar-
81, f Of century" said First Assistant Postmaster
& &atral Stevenson. HE was gallant soldier,
4 hi rendered valuable service to the cause OF the
Nor regarded him as a thoroughly honest
ban, true to his convictions. and l have never
) $nown man more loyal and devoted to his
\ ID L. Il narsnnal friends among