Evening journal., 1888-06-26

BFnjamin Harrison, the Republican cab
didate for President, was born at North
Bend, Olio, August 90 1883. When 1G
yesrs OF age be entered Miami University,
from which, two years later, he was grad
uated On leaving college he began the
stndy OF law 10 the Office u Hon B. storer,
Cincinnati. he was married at 20 and
entered upon the practice OF his profession
in Indianapolis IN 1854 He was then 81
years Of age, practically without resources
and with a wife dependent upon him for
support He soon succeeded ia gaining a
reputation for diligence, and became
leading speaker in the Fremont campaign
Of 1855. He was then elected reporter Of
the Supreme Court Of Indiana, which posi-
ton he held at the breaking out OF the civil
war
Il wes in July, 1862, that Gov. Morton
met him on the street one day and said 10
him: Ben, want you to raise a regI-
ment.n He accepted this assignment,
raised a company. was commissioned q
second lieutenant. then captain, and
then colonel OF the 18th Indiana. As col
ouel Of this regiment he went TO the front
and for while performed garrison duty
10 Kentucky and Tennessee up to January,
1864, when bis regiment was assigned 70
the lst brigade OF the 81 division Of the
Goth Army Corps
Ia the charge at Ressca May Is. 1864, bis
regiment lel the assault. Ia this charge
many OF Harrison's men we're killed and
wounded. Colonel Harrison led his men
galiantly in that action. his command
rushed irresistabg over the enemyIs ter
ribie lioes and capturing both lines and
guns. Al Peach Tree creek while COM
mandinR bis brigade, his soldisrly qualities
drew from his commanding offic r, Gen
eral joe Hooker, the most enthusiastic
praise On the battle field he declared
that he would make Colonel Harrison brig
adler general for bis part 10 the fight. And
he wrote q dispatch 70 Secretary Of War
Stanton, 10 which he recommended
his promotion, complimented his
brigade for its discipline. praised
HIM for his wisdom, foresight aud
valor, and advised his promotion IS a just
recognition OF his services and martial ac-
complishments. He served through the
war 70 its close. he took part 10 the siege
and battle OF Nashville, was at tue surren.
der Of Johnston, and with bis command
participated in the final review Of the
Union forces at Washington before the
great army became once more a part OF
the common body OF citizens. He served
with credit till the end Of the war and es
capped without injury.
After the close Of the war he was again
re elected Reporter OF the Supreme Court,
and declined a reelection 10 1868, and de
voted himsef to the practice OF law.
10 1876 he was made the candidate for
/ governor, after be had declined ID run aud
after another candidate had been nomi.
mated aud had dscined. Ae fiually &C
c.ptsd ths nomination. but was defeated
az he polls. he emerged from the cam
paign with such Increased popularity that
+ MS friends had but little dihieniIy 10 elect
/ inx him TO the United States Senate In
+ 1850. to an The seat to be vacated by
Joseph E. Mcdonald on March 4, 1881.
I He took bis seat 10 the Unitod States
Senate on the day upon wlica the late
President g rGeid was inaueuraied. He
served his full term Of six y,srs in that
I boly. II dld net flrcs him elf forward
as a speaker y ben BIZ do speak he
comm nled attention de was the warm
freuc Of the soldier, and b. spoke cor
dially in his behalf UDon Cniuess
immigration he argued for faithful re
gard Of treaty Obligations N enforcing ex
clusion. Service on tne Mississippi River
Commission prepared him to discosl
Familiarity all propositions brought for
ward for the Improvement OF the naviga-
zion Of that stream. la the second session
OF the 47th Congress Senator Harrisons
principal speeches we're msde upon sh,
civil service, the Blair Educational bill