In the old Republican days the subject of slavery and of the saving of the Union made appeals to the consciences and liberty-loving instincts of the people. These later years have been full of talk about commerce and dinner pails, but I feel sure that the American conscience and the American love of liberty have not been smothered. They will break through this crust of sordidness and realize that those only keep their liberties who accord liberty to others.

Blaine of Maine. Post-war career


Indiana politics
While serving in the army in October 1864 Harrison was reelected reporter of the Supreme Court of Indiana and served four more years. Despite the meager income Harrison's boyhood was enjoyable with much of it spent outdoors fishing or hunting.

Defeated by Cleveland in his bid for re-election in 1892 Harrison returned to private life in Indianapolis. Benjamin Harrison (August 20 1833 – March 13 1901) was the 23rd President of the United States (1889–1893). Senate by the Indiana legislature.