The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1890-11-21

ing roar. and 1000 bandana handker-
chiefs were waved fran tically in the air.
1t was five minutes before the cheering
which greeted the toast subsidized suffi-
GENTLY to enable Judge Thurman TO re-
spond. The inspiration of the occasion
caused his massive frame to regain all
its old-time vigor.
Our Guest was responded to by the
hOnored man of the occasion as follows:
Mr. PRESIDENT AND FELLOW CITIZENS; I
not here tonight to mako an elaborate speech.
am here to express in Il few sentences my
heartfelt appreciation OF the honor you have so
kindly seen tit TO do me, to thank with my
whole soul my neighbors, my fellow citizens of
Ohio and the DISTINGUISHED gentlemen from
other States for their mark of friendship and
esteem am here at the age Of seventy-sev-
en-, 10 repeat my testimony often given of
my confidence in the beneiieent effects of free
institutions and my firm belief Of their 'dura-
tion on this continent and their gradual but
certain extension over other and larger por-
lions Of the globe. hope that it is not pre-
sumptuous in me to say that think that have
= some OF the necessary qualifications OF a wit
ness on the subject. Short my life has been
in comparison with the lives Of nations, IL has
been long enough for me to see my native land,
nnder free institutions increase in population
more than scven-f fold: in wealth in a far, very
far greater degree; in extent of territory more
,thHn double its area: in the general well being
and prosperity Of its people and in their educa-
tional advantages and religious privileges with
out a rival in the world; while its magnificent
works of Internal improvement, its wonderful
agriculture, its great mines and manufactures
q
the creations OF science and skin, surpass any
thing before known by the human race.
And in these same seventy-seven years the
constitution OF nearly every government in Eu-
rope has been nmeIiorated by the introduction
of more liberal principles Central and South
America have become a Coueertc of republics
Cahada and Australia are substantially rcpub-
les without the name, and even in the far
East Oriental japan becomes more free and
liberal with each revolving year. And, more
marvellous yet Hight seems to be breaking over
benightcd Africa ana of a sanguine and
Phile sophie disposition are predicting WITHOUT
exciting ridicule. her redemption from her bar
barrie slocP OF centuries. n a word. freedom
. seems to be Eradually- circumnaviguting the
glvhe and proud thought Tor rs, the polar star of
the navigator is our own Republic of the United
States. What have said may seem to some
like extravagaut optimism so. l have only
TO reply that have always preferred optimism
TO pessimism ana common sense to both, and
that I don't think that in what I have said
Fave departed from the teachings OF nv guide.
My friends, IT is seventy one years since, at
six years of age, became a citizen OF Ohio. and
have been one OF her citizens from that day 10
thssi ana viii 30 doubt remain one Of her
people until shall be laid in my final resting
place on earth under her sod 1t would be the
performance of a grateful duty my part TO
speak OF the uniform kindness that I have re,
ceiTed from coyhood to old age from the people
OF this State. Of the houors they have conferred
upon me beyond my deserts, OF the numerous
and dear friends have tnude and whose attach
rnent ctn never be forgotten for n moment OF
fememb ered without emotion. of the di.L in
guished men. OF Ohio whom have seen and
with many Of whom was intimately acquaint
ed. ana OF the Just priuC with which 1 have wit
messed the wonderful growth OF the State until
her name is known and commands respect
throughout the whole civilized world But Ohio
iSthe theme upon which You will hear from your
distinguished Governor. and no one is better
qualified to do Justice to it than he. shall
therefore, eonapc myself to 4 few personal re m
rose. will prove TO you that it is an old old mar
whom you honor 50 highly TO night.
My friends can say what probably no Other
man in this great audieuee can say that hav,
seen and talked with the first Governor of our
State, Edward Tinn- that accomplished ant
most nieritortous man and patriot that wei
knew by sight your first United States Senato
and subsequent Governor, Thomas worthing
ton. one of tho founders of Ohio; that I hayi
- Jeremiah Morrow, your long honores Gov
ernn and Senator; that was in ily youth nc
s.aert. I might almost say Intimately ar
4s.'s o.. IN that distinguished pioneer bray
ss,titsr and - -nerienced legislator. Genera
Duncan McArfhua was private secretary 4
that grand old nIaz es-ssslIi'r hopert Lucas
Whose memory viii GScr he .-n~- ished by thos
who knew him; that k-teV Ja-"o lsuFnel
whose name is inseparably connected s,lItn IN
history of State; that I have seen GeisSt a
William Henry Harrison and have heard hfS
sreal and permit me to say shat hi, was ORC O
the most elective spealxe have ever heard
that when was but q youne mont sr of III
bar had the good fortune 10 be honore-1 by tn
friendship OF Calvin Peaser Peter Hit eoei
ftbenezer Lane. Reuben Wood Ere derio
fsriunke, John C. Wright Mathew BuErhar
and others Of the old Judges of our SuIHeni
Court. and became intimately acquainted wit
that galaxy OF great lawyers that adorned n
bar OF the state Ewing. TappaE- Scott, VI
ton. sWayne ihe Swans. Hammond. Nathan.
Wright Storer. Fox. " Worthington, Cram
s0ilin Mason. Reid, Caldwell. Hamer. Braze,
Irwin, William Stoud3ery. Henry SraadbeF.
James r. Stanlbery. SffliNye:l, Searle. G 5idnr-
Joseph OldS, Peck, Sherlock. J. Andrews. RAJ
ney, Douglass. sill. IlAss1e AID many othel
whom would like 10 name were IL not that
do so would seem like writing history of u
Ohio bar. a theme that belongs TO car disti
szIished friend Hon r. A. Harrison.
But there are tFo names that have me
toned about which woEld Ike TO ssy fe
words. Thomas Ewing-Vho that ever 81
him can forget hime II was my happy pril
I.s,e TO be intimately acquainted with him I
many years. and though. FOR long time.
sIffferyed widely in 9o5ltirai opinions. and ca
Of Us advocated his OWE with warmth and d
s3stency vet such a difference never for one n
r.eut chilled zsueh less destroyed the frteE
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