The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1888-07-26
JACKSON. OHIO. THURSDAY, JU

SdG III HIS OIuCc Ou 1AOuudy lao'
with few gentlemen while the bul.
letins were being brought in one after
another, announcing the ballots five
minutes after they were cast in the
Chicago Convention. The calmest
person in that little group was the one
most interested in the result. When
at the beginning of the seventh ballot
the word came California solid fo1
HARRISON friend sitting next to the
General turned to him and said excit-
edly: General, that settles it, you are
going to receive the nomination; how
4 do you feel?" He answered in his
quiet, deliberate way: "Well if it
does settle it, | feel more concerned
than I did the other day when j
thought l was beaten" ;"
Those who hear General Harrison,
when called upon to lead in prayer in
the Thursday evening service in his
church, cannot but notice the simplic-
ity and chasteness Of expression, the
humility of spirit and the deep sense
of reverence that characterize his ut
terances. I venture to allude to this
because the real disposition of mans
heart often comes to it's clearest be-
trayal in his prayers.
There is about General Harrison an
utter absence of pretense or affecta-
tiop.2 He discards any attempt to make
show Of himself, and would be the
last person to speak or act for mere
effect. Open and straightforward in
both language and actions, he lacks
that quality of a politician which
makes one expert at pulling wires
and laying pipes"
Against the urgency Of certain
friends he steadfastly persisted in his
refusal to take any steps which would
place him in the position of a seeker
after the nomination to the office of
President, and received that nomina-
tion-as / know from unquestioned
authority-absolutely umpledged. The
only promise he made was that if
elected he would conduct the admins
tration. on Republican principles.
| He impresses one as being a man of
balanced mind and clear convictions
who would give any truth brought
before him fair chance, but who
would allow nothing to swerve him
from the path Of duty. With him a
promise is sacred; with him yes means
yes and no means no. He is not a
man desirous of debating to others
nor will he allow himself to be die
tated to.
Decidedli in his convictions, broad in
his views, inspired by high moral
purpose, ruled by conscience both
strong and informed, he has led a life
in this city conspicuous for its probity
and it's stainless integrity.
One who was his law partner for
several years said of him: HE had as
high a sense of honor as any one |
ever knew, and the keenest sense of
justice | think ever saw in any one.
This was especially striking in him.
It came, I think, from the fact that
he was something more than man
who sought to do justly. He was a
.o;~;Iu,llx, ,,;,1oJ v,,o,D
A certain reserve characterizes his
manner united with natural dignity
of bearing which gives some the i'm
preston that he is cold and unsympa-
thetic. But those who are brought
into more intimate relations with him
find him to be the very opposite.
In conversation he listens intently,
shows keen sense of humor, and tells
witty, clean, pat story in manner
that "brings down the house." Gen
erous in his benevolences, he has al
ways taken hearty interest in the
various charitable organizations of the
city, and his popularity among the
Roman Catholics, Hebrews and Prot
estants alike attests to the breadth
and genuineness Of his sympathies.
In religious and charitable activities
he has had an earnest helper in Mrs.
Harrison. For number Of years she
was the teacher Of the infant class in
the Sunday-school. She takes lead
ing part in the missionary and social
work Of the ladies of the church, and
is prominent in the management Of
the Indianapolis Orphan Asylum and
other public benevolences.
Those who would like to read what
l see The Independent calls "a speech
of remarkable power" will find in Gen
eral Harrison's "Danville Address, !"
printed in the Indianapolis Journal Of
November 2Sth, 1887, his views of the
evils Of the liquor traffic and his ring
ing denunciations of any alliance be-
tween the Republican Party and the
Liquor League. General Harrison is
emphatically an Anti-Saloon Repub-
lican. In regard to the form in which
the issue has joined here in Indiana
his trumpet has given no uncertain
sound. He has declared strongly for
local option and increased restriction
to the extent to which public senti-
ment can secure and maintain them.
! will not presume to draw aside the
veil that conceals the home life of
General Harrison and his family; yet
I feel free to say that it is Christian