The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-08
TIE PARTY'S CANDIDATE.
Charles Many Nominated to Captain Forbess
Place at the Head Of the Ticket.

Charles Many Nominated to Captain Forbess
Place at the Head of the Ticket.
From Oar Second Edition of Sunday.1
The meeting of the Republican committee in
the When Block last evening. to take action on
the declination of Captain Forbes, was very
largely attended. After the situation had been
discussed at considerable length, Captain Forbes
appeared before the committee, General Carna-
han. the chairman, having sent for him. Gen.
Granular stated that the declination Of Mr.
Forbes had been presented to him volun-
tarily, and that it came as a sur
prise. He had known Mr. Forbes intimately
for more than twelve years, and he had found
him to be man of sterling qualities-one who
was incapable of doing anything dishonorable or
unmanly. He knew that Mr.. Forbes was sincere
in everything that he had said, and that the rea-
son assigned for his withdrawal was the true
reason. His character had been attacked
and his candidacy had suffered from it.
The man who had made these
damaging assertions had afterwards admitted
that no was mistaken in the person and had
promised to retract all that he had said, SO far
as it related to Captain Forbes. This promise
had not been fulfilled General Carnahan said
that he regarded this as not only unjust, but un-
christianlike and dishonorabe. He asked in
conclusion. that the committee should hear
whatever Mr. Forbes desired to say in regard to
his declination.
Mr. Forbes was given an enthusiastic greeting
as he arose to speak. He said that up to the
moment he had handed his letter declining the
nomination to General Carnahan, he had con
suited no one about the matter but his wife. He
had reached the conclusion indicated in the let
ter after weeks canvass. He had found that
many false stories about him were in circulation.
&l~~A
not trace them down and correct
them. The most damaging report that
had been circulated was the one that originated
from installing him for another man Of almost
the same name. He spoke of this at length. stat
ing that the correction and rerraction which had
been promised had not been made, and in the mean
time lit was" he sad hurting amazingly"
It seemed that there was an undercurrent of on
position to him which could not be
theless it existed, and threatened his
defeat There had been no charges rejecting on
his integrity, with the one exception mentioned;
but there was feeling prevailing which was un-
favorable to his candidacy, and this he could not
said, Tin stating my reasons for declining to
be your candidate. might be elected,
but the canvass that have made
convinces me that the odds are against
me and there would be risk in my candidacy
which cannot afford. believe that whoever
you nominate will be elected, aud promise you
that the nominee shall receive my hearty sup
port / will canvass the township with him and
give him my entire time if he desires it.
1 hope that you will now exercise care
in selecting man who will unite
the party and embody the requisite
qualifications for the position. The success of
the party is of more Importance than the success
of any man. 1t is this view of the matter that
leads me to take the course have determined
upon. In declining the nomination l mean en-
phatically what say. believe it essential to
the success of the party to select another man
for your candidate, and, therefore. under no con-
| sideration. will / consent to make the race"
Notwithstanding his emphatic declaration that
he would not make the canvass. number of the
friends of Mr.. Forbes insisted refusing to
accept his declination, and finally he was asked
by one of them, IF it is the sentiment Of this
committee that you should make the race, will
you do so?" Mr.. Forbes replied that he would
not
The roll of committeeman was then called on a
motion of Mr.. Pearson that the defamation of
Mr.. Forbes should be accepted. resulting In its
adoption, by vote Of 80 to ID.
A committee, of which Merrill Moores was
made chairman, was then appointed to prepare
resolutions expressing regret over the with
drawal of Mr.. Forbes from the canvass and the
esteem of the central committee for him as a
man of integrity and honor.
After prolonged discussion on the question of
when the successor of Mr. Forbes should De
chosen, and whether by the committee or the
advisable TO act upon the matter at once, as the
election is 500 near to allow any delay. The
vote in favor of making q nomination i'm
mediately was almost unanimous.
The name of Charles Many was proposed by
COL S. F. Gray for the vacancy on the ticket
The suggestion was received with general ap-
| prevail, and it was moved by john r. Pearson
| that, as there was no opposition, Mr.. Many
| should be nominated by reclamation. The vote
was unanimous, every person In the room ex-
/ messing his Endorsement by standing,
| Captain Forbes was made chairman Of COM
| mittee, consisting of w. H. Craft, Jacob L.
Beiler. and COL S. F. Gray. to notify Mr. Many
| of his nomination, and request him to appear be-
| fore the meeting. The committee was absent a
half hour. and had some difficulty in finding Mr..
| Many The crowd waited patiently, however,
| and when he made his appearance IN the room,
escorted by Captain Forbes, he was
| greeted with enthusiastic demonstrations
| He was introduced by General Carnahan
as a hero of Mission RIDGE whom
| he had seen going over the enemy's works with
| the gallant boys of the Seventy ninth and
| Eighty-sixth Indiana regiments on the 10Th of
| November. 1863, and as man whom he had
| known from long acquaintance to be thoroughly
| honest, honorable and capable. He was sure
| that MIR. Many would be elected trustee of Cen
| ter township, because he is the kind Of man
| the people want in that position.
| Mr. Many said that the nomination was a
/ great surprise to him. He regretted that his
! friend, Captain Forbes had declined to make the
| race. because he believed he could have been
| elected. Having been selected to take Captain
| Forbess place. he would try to make the can
vass and would do what he could to secure the
| election. IN which, he hoped, he would have the
hearty support of his friends and all Republic
ans. The meeting adjourned with three rousing
| cheers for the nominee.
Impaled Splinsssed Chair.
The nine-year old son of Henry Rubenstein,