Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-01
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(Long continued cheers
The accuracy of this calculation he thought no
would have the hardhood to doubt 1t had
been SAID that the Gardner party were playing a
game of brag, but he thought, after this. no one
would venture to say that that party claimed too
mucn.
At this point of he gentleman's speech ell
derby person, with square face, upon which
seemed to rest habitually severe expression,
rose in his seat and calling the attention OF the
Chairman announced himself as the Hon. Mr.
ingalls, of Clinton, an announcement which was
received with much qualification by the audience.
Mr.. ingalls, said, that, though sorry to interrupt
the gentleman, he felt it to be his duty rise to
pint of order
The chairman requested Mr.. l. to state his
point; upon which the " Hon" gentleman, tax
ing from u der his left arm copy OF the Revised
Statutes, and deliberately adjusting his specta-
cles, was about to read from the volume, when a
voice in the crowd cried out "Shut up your book!
and tell your story"
Mr.. l. cast an angry glance in the quarter
whence the sound proceeded, and addressing him
self again to the chairman said "that it was very
evident that the janisaries of the Pope had in
truded themselves even into this sacred hall, but
he would say to them that if by their bigoted in.
terruptons they expected to intmidate him!
Cloud cheering) they would soon find they had
got the wrong pig by the ear! Qmmcnse ap
plau,e from all parts of the house.l Mr.. ingalls,
went on to state-''the pint, Mr. Chairman, to
which was about to direct your attention, was
this IL understood the gentleman who pre-
ceded me, he stated in relation to the Irish com
panies disbanded by the Governor, that al ho,tgh
Il wish to be correct Mr.. Charmau) the Leg.
islater had taken no action upou that pint
Mr.. Parker here interrupted the gentleman by
stating that he (Nlr ~ had entirely misinter-
preted what he had said, and that he had made
no allusion to the companies. Mr., l. responded
that Sin that case he should not insist upon his
pint, but if the gentleman would examine the
Sta'oot, he would"-when he was again interrupt.
| ed by loud cries of "Sit down sit down which
the gentlemen at length reluctantly did and Mr..
! Parker was about to proceed, but gave way, amid
continued cheering, to the chairman, who, in the
! happiest manner, here suggested the propriety
| of lttl more music, suggestion which
! greeted with the most vociierous cheering, which
he succeeded in queting by playing, in a master
~ manners the touching and much admired air
of "Stop dat knocking" accompanying the mel
ody with new and original words, composed by
himself So successful was this hit, that it was
loudly encored; the performer however, excused
himself from complying with the request, on the
plea of fatigue; but offered if agreeable, to graf
iy the audience with ga little more cider, too .
which he sang with great spirit. The Hon Sec
rotary here rose, and announced that he had in
hts pocket letter from distinguished member
of the party, which, as it was brief, he was sure
all would be glad to hear loud cries of tread"
"read." The secretary then read as follows -
DEAR SIR:-Your favor of the 10Th is re-
ceived In reply have the honor to assure You
that nothing would afford me greater pleasure
than to accept your cordial invitation to be pres
ent at yonr great coming demonstration on We'd
gag 5 wGch G It qhiSS E ef f6 en-
wall deprive me of the pleasure. Allow me to as
sure You of my entire sympathy with the move
meht, ana say that since the publication OF my
last letter, have found no sufficient reason to
alteE he views there attempted to be expressed
That he present Struggle Involves the dearest in
teieNtS OF the party is too obvious to need illus
tratlon; and | trust | need not say how imDor.
D
test Against the imputatiOn Of bad faith
which has been so impudently and industriously
charged against my self and other luxurious Amer
leans, have only to ro-iterate in substance what
sad on former occasion, viz that circuln-
stances alter cases" and that to those who have
failed TO DE convinced by the argument contained
III my recent letter. it is useless to offer further
testimony In conclusion, allow me to convey to
you, and through you to the assembly, an assur-
ance OF my distinguished consideration, and Of
u ON trn- . IY,,v
you are engaged. Very truly yours,
Oct 8Oth 1856 ~ nv ~
AT this point, the chairman announced that
distinguished part2an present, who had upon his
hands pressing engagement in distant city,
was DESTROYS Of making few remarks prior to
his departure, and introduced to the audience as
his particular friend, Mr.. Joseph Hiss of Boston
A mingled tumult of clapping of hands, groans
and Kisses, greeted the conner. Mr.. Hiss at
tempted to speak, but, amid the uproar, we could
catch only here and there word amid shouts of
" Go home - Get out I" " ear himp'-
?" Give him chance &C., &C. Mr. Hiss said
something about "What had he done ?--others
-seragl -ofHcers-here, tonight (stamping
his 70 t with grt at emphasis) charged with worse
--bastardy !-I-allow-me itp' (aqain
gesticulating violently At this point several
gentlemen stepped upon the stage, aud led the
orator into one oil the retiring rooms, although
not without vigorous opposition on his part -
Quiet having at length been restored the Hon.
Secretary proceeded to read the folio wing
Letter from Governor Gardner,
Bosroy, Oct 30, 1856.
Hon II. w. BENCHLEY-
Dear oir;-Your favor of the 10Th inst, came du
ly to hand. regret extremely that cannot ac-
eept your kind invitation to be present at the
grand demonstration Of my party tomorrow eve
nlng Unfortunately, however it occurs on the
same evening with 81 regular weekly religions
meeting of the church with which am connected
"a meeting which have not failed to attend for
fourteen years
In reply to your inquiries, as to the truth
Of certain statements which Henry Wilson
has made affecting my personal veracity I
| promptly and joyously embrace this public on
portunity to say that these statements are entire
ly false have never in my life communicated
with Mr. Wilson by word or letter | do not
know the gentleman either personally or by siebt
| nor did know Of the existence Of such peTson
until friend handed me a copy of his speech at
| Worcester w
! | cannot resist this opportunity to add in roln-
ton to certain other charges which have annenrcd
| against me, Gas l am iniormcdO in the public
| prints that have never been in Mr.. Nelson's az
| hce, nor am l aware that he has any Office excnnt
| the one to which have recently appointed bit,
lint | luu