Garfield Mr. Hendricks was interviewed, | fatigue and exposure in the 'campaign of and in answer to the question whether he 1882. It was the attack of phlegmonous erysipelas, which came so near costing him his life. His perfect recovery, thanks to a splendid constitution and well-regulated life, was a disappointment to the physicians who said he would die, and the forced rest and subsequent sojourn abroad give him promise of many years of usefulness to

was out of politics answered that he should never be out of politics until he was in his grave. The Democratic Party had been too kind to him to permit him to deafen his ears to its voice whenever it demanded his service.

The Past Eight Years.

After Mr. Hayes' inauguration he went to California, where he was warmly received and his health completely restored from the wear and tear of electoral suspense. Upon his return he went to Europe

and in the fall came home and went into
the practice of the law with his former
partners, O. B. Hood and A. W. Hendricks,
with the additional partner, Hon. Conrad
Baker, who had preceded him in the Gu-
bernatorial office. The four years of his
executive term was the only period when
Mr Hendricks did not practice law, and
yet he resumed the profession with such
diffidence, lest he had lost ground therein,
that the gaining of his first case was very
much of a surprise to him. It was a fa-
mous canal case, which had run the gaunt-
let of the courts for a dozen years and had
its root and finding in matters dating back
twenty-seven years. Perhaps
Perhaps the most
important case which has engaged his at-
tention was that of the Pennsylvania Rail-
way,

in which he held his own with such
distinguished talent as that of Judge
Hoadly, Stanley Matthews and Mr Mc-
Donald. His argument at Newport cov-
ered one hundred pages of printed matter,
and is a marvel of legal acumen and intel-
lectual scope.
Another great case was
that of the Toledo and Western.

Literary Labors.

come.

“ Cleveland and Hendricks.” When the Democratic Convention met tial ticket, the State of Indiana again preat Chicago in July last, to form a Presidensented his name as a candidate, and his availability was again discussed. But the political importance of the Empire State gave it, as heretofore the preference of a

candidate, and Governor Cleveland was selected from the array of brilliant names before it. Mr. Hendricks was not (and indeed never was) a candidate for the Vice Presidency, and the impression prevailed that he might not accept the place, but notwithstanding this, he was unanimously nominated, and is now before the people for their suffrages. His countrymen have asked him to fill the place, and in this instance, as in others, he has waived his own preferences, and obeyed their orders.

Prophetic Utterances.

In the light of the action of the Chicago Convention it is interesting to repeat Mr. Hendricks' utterances in 1877, even if he did not expect this tardy endorsement. At his reception by the Manhattan Club, New York, he said.

"A great and sincere people will pass their final verdict upon the outrageous act. Democratic principles will be carried out by the Democrats and by such

The work Mr. Hendricks accomplished fair-minded Republicans as will not make

was not confined to the law. In addition, he attended to considerable private busiHe also made some valuable contributions to current literature and traveled

ness.

themselves a party to the wrong done last winter This will be accomplished by the majority of the voters in the several States, and Indiana will again do her

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extensively, making a tour of Europe. So duty."

versatile and arduous were his labors, in It remains for the Democracy now to fact, that three times in the last eight years make good the words which, for the lack his health broke down. He would not be of a renomination of the "old ticket," admonished of danger, and his last severe failed in 1880. However, an opinion is attack of illness was caused by excessive gaining ground that the issue of Presiden

tial fraud will gradually be lost sight of inted by the General's father-in-law, the late the absorbing question of reform. In the Hon. O. H. Smith. It is not a house of opinion of Mr. Hendricks it is the ques- many rooms, but they are large and handtion and it grows out of the stupendous some and have an air of comfort foreign abuses of Republican administration. to most more pretentious dwellings. The There must be reform in all matters of government and to this view the Democratic party is in existence and must be placed in power for that express purpose.

Revenue Reform.

hall is especially spacious, and with the open door and inviting chairs and sofa makes a pleasant reception room in the summer Mr Hendricks' private or political library is up stairs, and there he has a table and telephone and receives the poThe question of revenue reform sug- liticians who crave a special hearing. gests itself to every mind when the fact is When the campaign opens he will probaconsidered that the change in the internal bly have headquarters in a more accessible revenue and tax laws made by the Repub-quarter, although his house is not out of the lican Congress before this, a little more way. It faces the State House grounds on than one year ago, left the revenues of the Tennessee street and is but a stone's throw government in excess of the demands of (around the corner) from the Sentinel ofan economical administration at least fice. fifty millions a year. No party in the The best likeness of Mr. Hendricks is world can stand up before an intelligent one which was photographed by Van Loo. people and defend the collection from the The portrait of the ex-Senator in the State people of more money than the govern- library, painted by Freeman, conveys the ment has a right to use when economi- idea of a high liver, which is not just, Mr cally administered. Of course this im- Hendricks being rather abstemious than portant point will attract attention. Ad- otherwise in his habits. The Van Loo does ministrative reform is not less a question justice to the pose of the finely-formed of vital interest. Every now and then head, the brow is clear the cyes are penesomething wrong is looming up in some trating and the expression is pleasing and department-carelessness and inefficiency intellectual. The picture even conveys an characterize many of the departments of idea of the delicacy of complexion and public service. It is an honor to any soft, brown tint of hair which marks his young man to get an appointment from Scotch descent. His head and face have the government, of course, but position is changed a good deal in the last eight not given him in a department for him to years. They seem larger. The forehead make it a lounging place. He must work is broad and smooth and the cheeks slope with care and diligence and earnestness gently to the chin, which is innocent of in order that all the interests of the gov-beard. The mouth is not large and the ernment shall be amply and fully pro- lips are thin. It is altogether a classic tected, just as the active and honest young man in the store, or on the farm, or in the railroad office gives the best capabilities of his mind and industry to the promotion of the interests which he is paid to take

care of.''

In his Home.

mouth and chin, and the nose is well formed and delicate in expression. The eyes are blue, mixed with gray, and express more penetration than reserve. They are schooled to express interest in whatever subject is presented and tell no tales. The head is poised on a

A visitor thus describes his home, and manly figure, with unusual depth of chest, other interesting details.

and its perfect proportions are revealed in "Since Mr. Hendricks' marriage he has the firm, elastic step. The face in repose lived in many houses, but never in one is free from wrinkles. In conversation it built after a plan of his making or selec- lights up amazingly, and joined to a pleation. Now he resides in a substantial two- sing deference of manner has given him story brick dwelling, built by the late the reputation of a Talleyrand. That he General Low and the double of one erec- does not deserve, for on occasions he is

extremely outspoken. In all, the autotype | nation." ** "What is the remedy? To of Trajan, familiar in the shops, is a better have a President who will appoint a head portrait of Mr Hendricks than the gene- of a bureau that will investigate the conrality of those he has had taken. My pic-dition of the books and bring the guilty to ture of him would not be complete without trial." referring to his taste in dress. Those who

"The books must be opened" is a nasaw him in Chicago will join me in saying tural sequence to "Cleveland, Hendricks it is perfect. and Reform" and "Revenue and Admi

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He was nurtured in the Presbyterian nistrative Reform.” It may be, some faith, and was a member of that commun- lengthier axioms from Mr. Hendricks' ion until the organization of St. Paul's utterances may be in order, such as, Episcopal Church in Indianapolis in the "Government shall exist for man, and year 1862. He became a member of that not man for government;" "We will not parish and was elected Senior Warden. enslave man, even that he shall admit He has never belonged to but one secret and practice the truth;" "Where there is Society the Odd Fellows, being a charter no freedom of action there can be no member of the Wellsville Lodge, but for a freedom of judgment; Heaven's law long time has ceased to actively partici- leaves man able to obey, but free to disopate in its work. After the election in 1876 bey," "Habits of tyranny become usages;" Vir. Hendricks made an extensive tour of "We cannot exclude all from a privilege Europe, meeting with cordial receptions or right because it is abused by a few;" everywhere and making the acquaintance "When once in the box the ballot has no of many of the most distinguished Euro- color pean politicians. He was particularly impressed with Gambetta, of whom he has frequently spoken in terms of high admi

ration.

How He opens the Campaign.

Mr Hendricks' views in regard to the service young men should render as employes of the government, are a practical compendium of civil-service reform, and they are backed by life-long devotion to the welfare of young men, which has been paid in kind. In 1872, when he was the first Democratic Governor elected in the North after the war, he suddenly took heart at the close of a dispiriting canvass when one hundred young men-first voters

As the Chandler letter may be taken for the key-note of the campaign, long ahead of the opening of the canvass, so in Mr Hendricks' speech at the ratification meeting at his home, he said one thing which has already become a watch-marched in a Democratic procession word. It was this:

along Washington Street. Due attention to the training of young men in Democratic faith and good works is one of the strong points in Mr. Hendricks' party

"I will tell you what we need-Demo crat and Republicans will alike agree upon that we need to have the books in the government-offices opened for exami-management.

PROCEEDINGS OF CHICAGO CONVENTION, 1884.

Mr. Barnes, of Georgia, nominated Au-vember. No effort has been made to gustus O. Bacon, of Georgia, for temporary nominate a temporary chairman of this

Convention in the interest of any candi- when it was founded by the framers of the date, but, on the contrary, one who will Constitution nearly three-quarters of a proceed with absolute impartiality. With century ago. this spirit and to that end I have been directed by the unanimous vote of the Na tional Committee to nominate the Hon. Richard B. Hubbard, of Texas, for temporary chairman, and Hon. Richard B Hubbard was elected. The Chair appointed Senator B. F Jonas, of Louisiana, Hon. George B. Barnes, of Georgia, and Abram S. Hewitt, of New York, a committee to wait upon Mr Hubbard and conduct him to the chair. Mr Hubbard was received with vociferous applause and Mr Barnum be numbered with the dead. advancing to the front, said:

Men die as the leaves of autumn, but principles are underlying liberty and selfgovernment, the right of representation and taxation going hand in hand, economy in the administration of the Government, so that the Government shall make the burdens as small as they may be upon the millions who constitute our countrymen. These and other principles underlie the Democratic Party and cannot be effaced from the earth, though their authors may

"The Democratic party is loyal to the

I have the distinguished honor to pre- | Union. The 'bloody shirt,' in the vulgar sent Hon. Richard B. Hubbard, of Texas, parlance of the times, has at each recuras the absolutely impartial temporary chair- ring election been flaunted in the face of man of this Convention." Southern Democrats and in your own Chairman Hubbard's Speech. faces. With Logan on the ticket I preMr Hubbard came forward amid loud sume it will be again. Blaine could hardapplause and said: "Mr Chairman and ly afford it, as he did not indulge much in gentlemen of the Democratic Convention that 'unpleasantness.' They will endeavor of the Union-I am profoundly grateful to stir up the bad blood of the past. My for the confidence which you have reposed countrymen, the war is over for a quarter in me in ratifying the nomination of the of a century, and they know it, Why our National Executive Committee, who have boys have married the young maidens of done your bidding for the last four years the North and children have been born by your authority I accept it, my fellow- since those days. They will continue Democrats, not as a tribute to the humble to go to the altar, and, side by side citizen and your fellow-Democrat who speaks to you to-day, but rather as a compliment to the great State from whence I come. We accept it as a tribute to the fact that Texas, with her two million of people, gladly at each recurring election, places in the ballot-box over one hundred thousand Democratic majority

"Fellow-Democrats, we have met upon an occasion of great and absorbing interest to our party as well as to our common country The occasion would not justify me nor demand that I should attempt to speak to you of its great history and its distinctive principles through two-thirds of the most glorious history of our country I could not stop to discuss, if I would, its munificent policy of progress, the part which it has taken in building up our country, its progress, its territory and its wealth. I can only say to you to-day, in brief, that the Democratic Party, in all the essential elements, is the same as it was

at dying beds, they will talk of that bourne whence no traveler returns, will lie down and be buried together. Why, the boys in the blue and the gray have slept together for a quarter of a century upon a thousand fields of common glory. Let their bones alone. They are representing the best blood of the land, and, though differing in the days that should be forgotten, the good men of all parties in our country today, I thank God, have united in the great common progress of our race to forget the war memories of the war times."

At the conclusion of Gov Hubbard's speech, Mr Prince, of Massachusetts, Secretary of the National Convention, then made the following report on temporary organization:

For temporary Chairman, Richard B. Hubbard, of Texas; for temporary Secretary, Frederick O. Prince, of Massachusetts; Assistant Secretaries, E. L. Merrit, of Illinois; George O. Guthrie, of Penn