Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-18
LINCOLN CL LuB.
Rs-op-ning of the Newly Furnished Build
Eng, at acknowledgement by Gen. A s..
Bushnell.

Re-Op-ning of the Newly Furnished Build
EIg, at CIncinnati-speech by Gen. A. ).
Bushnell.
The Lincoln club building, newly fur
nished and greatly improved, was re-Opened
at Cincinnati, Monday evening, with most
interesting exercises Speeches were made
by VI. Halstead, of the Commcrciui ca
zctte, General Noyes, Mayer Amor Smith.
and Gen. Asa ). Bushnell, of this city
The general was introduced by President
Wilson as ''the man from Springfield who
had so ably and successfully led the republi-
can hosts of Ohio 10 victory in October
last"
General Bushnell responded as follows:
LADIES AND GENTLENNN-The invita-
ton says that | am one of those selected to
make few remarks on this occasion, but
when look around me and see the able
and eloquent members of the club, some of
whom have preceded me, cannot but think
your president has made mistake in the
selection; but he makes 50 few mistakes we
will have to excuse him on this occasion. |
had long desired to become q member of
the Lincoln club. but being a nonresident
of the county, the constitution and by
laws of the club prohibited my desire
being conSummated until was able
to take advantage of the new bylaw
regarding nonresident life members. |
| avaied myself of the opportunity thus af-
| fOrded on the first invitation, and with the
ancient maiden who had waited and watched
long for life partner, can truthfulIy say,
This is the way long have sought"
regret deeply that our hOnOred Cover
nor and gallant Lieutenant Governor can
not be- with us on this auSpicious occasion,
much as | know they would like to be-
Your president in inviting me to address
ysu this evening stated that it was purely
social gathering, and no political speeches
would be made, and must express to you
now my pleasure at appearing before this
magnificent assembly. | am proud to be- a
member Of the Lincoln club, a club that has
furnished L. ). senator, four Governors,
two Lieutenant Governors and three
mayors of Cincinnati. 1t is certainly an
honor to be member of such a club, and
appreciate it highly. Gentlemen of the
club, | congratulate you on the completion
of this beautiful clubhouse. | hope you
rsly all live long to enjoy it, and while We
dedicate this republican social and political
temple let us dedicate ourselves anew Il
the first article of your constitution which
is for the advancement of the science %
political economy and the propagation o.
republican principles" and let us cOntinu,
this work until all over this country. north
south. east and west every man entitled 4
vote shall cast his ballot freely and have i
counted as he cast it, | bid you good night
APPLAUSE.
The Commercial Gazette, in EDITORIAL!
calling attention to the points of the ''re
ception" mentions two of them as follows
4. The bestOwal upon Captain bushnell
of the credit of carrying the Ohio campaign
especially the legislature.
5. The suggestion by Captain Bushnell
that the Lincoln club. as the oldest republi
can club in the state. should affectiOnatel,
encourage the younger ones.
Mr.. Halstead in his speech spoke o
Springfield and Mr.. Bushnell As follows:
The city of Springfield, in which ther,
had been an especial effort to make a tianl
attack in the name of righteousness on tn,
republican party, gave warm welcome 4
the republicans of Ohio; a splendid hOspi
lality was administered. and an enthusiasts
send-Otf given the ticket; but they fOunC
there treasure always needed when Their
is any great work to be done, and that wa
a man whose name was not on the ticket
but whose works have been conspicuous il
redeemng the state of Ohio. My friend
Captain Bushnell, will forgive me for re
ferTIng to him. You ask me what did h
do? lie carried on joint ballot the genera
assembly of the state Of Ohio, outside o
Hamilton county. for the republican party
thing never done befOre-if am cOrrectl,
infOrmed-and there never will be a create
occasion for doing it again.