New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-06
THE CELEBRATION AT TAMMANY HALL.


assembled in the Old Wigwan to celebrate, in the
stereotyped way the anniversary Of the signing of the
Declaration Of Independence, in which Indians in
general and sham Indians in particular, supposed
to have an abiding interest.
About 80 persons present in the Hall, and on
the platform were seated John Kelly, who for the
time being holds the position of Father of the Council
whatever it may be-, and Sachems Eljsh F. Purdy,
VIM. Kennedy and other well known members of the
Order.
Father Kelly announced the severe illness Of the
Hon. John Cochrane-who bad been announced az
tee orator Of the occasionwhch fact would prevent
bis preseLce. A letter read from Mr.. COchrane
stating the facts.
Brotoer Brian MeCahin one Of the aborigines nti-
mated that there distinguished speakers present
and that they need not let the Hon. Mr.. Cochrane's
physical shortcomings prevent them from enjoying
the pleasure Of hearing speeches. and he ventured to
suggest Andrew ii Green, esq.
Father Kelly stated that the company would be IA
vorei with speeches a. the collation. whereupon John
W. Chaner esq, member Of the Legislature read the
Declaration of Independence.
The doors then thrown open, and two hundred
and fifty hungry and thirsty Democrats rushed to the
tables, which loaded with good collection of
edibes asd sundry punch bowls. The washed and ur-
washed attacked fodder and drink in the most fraternal
manner, on the amicable principle oevey An for HIM
self ard the devil take the hindmost. Some, how
ever, had evidently laid in their stock of Fourth of
July before they arrived at Tammany, was evil
depced by the fact that while the buncombe speech
making proceeding at the head Of the table, many
were celebrating the anniversary in an unique manner
-one much more satisfactory to thenselves and not
so dry, on their own hook.
The following were the regular tossts:
The Day CeiebrateA In tue progress of human
y The people bless it, and but ,yrans fear it, bright
example
Responded to by John T. Hoffman.
WaihngtoH, The Satesmaa Patrio: and SodisrEIis
M the guiding by which the ship Of Freedom
reced.
Responded to by Hosea B. Perkins
Tie Con,tutionAn Instrument natured BY the words
best wisdom sealed in the blood Honestly 10
Capt Rynders did the eloquent.
Jane, BuehaHdn the Pyssident Of the United StI,,-The
integrity horor and prosperity OF the Union hands
ard bis firm end enhsteI ed patriotism Will equally repress d.
nesiic rebellion ard foreign aggression.
The " Old War Horse Of the Democracy" Elijah +.
Pnrdy made response, in which lie eulogized the
President in grandioquent terms and intimated that
Dr. Buchanan would probably refuse to be a csndi-
date in 1850.
s. The Aneriean Pres.-Fsthfaly and INDEPENDENTLY d.
rectsd it l. n. mirror in which counuys
Arson HerTick, editor of The Sunday Atlas, was
announced as the representative OF tue American
press, but a. Mr.. Herrck was absent, the American
press without representative present and there
fore there response.
The rny and Macy Of the tni'ed stat'-No 50 lsr.e a.
those OF other countries found M 20 dsrnd
The honor of Flag and the integrity d American Freedom
Daniel B. Taylor made speech.
r.ree manufactures and intelligence must rescne he gov
srmsn ne1; Fan from the Of the eoDR and cen
John W. Chaner, esq., member OF the Legislature
from this city, responded. lie prophesied tnat II the
Democratic party did not do ts duty this ta II might
be the last Of the Democracy He therefore eounseed
harmony.
State The free citizens the bugeca Of Democ
Hon. Thomas Glover" was announced TO reply,
but the Hon. Thomas was mon est.