New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-06
ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAMMANY socIF
A DRUNKEN ROW AND A FIGHT,

The Tammany Society, or Columbian Order, met
to celebrate its Eightieth Anniversary in the Old
"Wigwam."
At ! o'clock heavy shower Of rain came down
with great violence on the thousands who thr 'nged
the Park and away the people ran, some to the City
Hall some TO such stores and hotels a were open,
and Others crowded under the trees which afforded
only temporary shelter, but Notwithstanding the
above appeal TO the patriotism of the Democracy only
abe ut dozen persons found their way into Tam
many Hall at Il time fixed for the meeting and at
/ o'clock We counted sixty three persons. To draw
crowd, Sholton's Band commenced their perform
ances on the balcony.
The Hall was decorated with thirteen small blue
silk banners, each bearing the aims of one of the
thirteen original States. Every flagstaff was sur
mounted with the Cap of Liberty The banner of the
Tammany Society, bearing the inscription w ash
"ington, the Father OF our Country" was placed at
the back Of the Chair.
At13 o'clock fourteen Sachems with rosettes and
sashes headed by the Grand Sachem, Lo' emo IL.
Shepard, carrying pole bearing the Cap Of Liberty
marched in single file around the room between the
empty benches Tney then took their seats upon the
platform but the distinguish ed guests from all parts
4" of the Upion" did not come-not one was there.
The GRAND SAcHEN made few remarks on the
patriotic character of the Society and the duty OF
parents 10 iIs into The minds of children the prnci-
pies OF the Declaration Of Independence by bringing
Them TO listen TO its annual reading.
Tie Hon. JoHS KELLY, NJ. c., then read the Decla-
ration Of Independence in monotonous tone
The GRAND SAcHEM called for three cheers for the
memory of Thomas Jefferson, which loudly re-
sponded to. II was now about clock, and nearly
fo hundred persons had been gathered together within
the walls of 1ammany Hall.
Col. ALEXANDER MING then delivered the annual
GRAFTON, which was of the usual patriotic and demo-
cratic character. Its sentiments were frequently ap-
plauded.
During the delivery of the Grafton the few ladies
who at first graced the assembly retired from the
ROOM excepting one solitary female, whose nerves
hap ened TO lie sufficiently strong to endure the vehe-
ment enunciaton Of the speaker aud the tunultuous
stamping of the brothers. John Coehrane leaned
in quiet meditation against the chmney-eorner, as
Eliminating on the departed glories of Old Tammany,
drawing uneasy comparisons between the masses OF
former times which used to fill every corner of the hall
without seats and the scattered audience and empty
benches before him. To his historic and phiosophc
mind this must have been sn instructive lesson, show
ing that wien party obtains power by protesting
democratic principles and fidelity 10 Liberty and then
prostitutes that power to the service Of Slavery and
despotsm, AL enlightened people viii keep away from
its councils.
At the conclusion Of the Grafton a new version Of
Hail Columbia, composed for the occasion BY T. X.
Hubert was sung by Messrs. r. b. Connolly, Dong
lass TAYLOR, George b. Han and Albert Wallace
Joined in the chorus by the audience standing and ae
ccmpsnied by the band.
The meeting then adjourned to the diniag-ioom,
where
COLD cOLLATIos
was served under the superintendenoe Of the following
Committee Of Arrangements and the wel-known pro-
prietors of the Tsmmsny Hotel: Sschems 4. B. Con-
molly. Andre Froment, Chas. II. Ring, Thos Dun
lap and Azel Freeman.
The GRAND SAcHEn gave the trst regular toast
The day we celebrate; may be perpetual " time Three
Cheers
This was drunk in profusion OF whiky-puleh,
large bowls Of which formed the principal objects on
tie table.
The costion was then par.aken Of with considerable
sus,o. TIE bill Of fsrs consisted Ct ham ard oee'