Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-22
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THE INSTRUMENTATION SPEECHES
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RATIFICATION MEETING
REPUBLICAN CLUB ROOMS!
SPEECHES OF THE BIG GUNS u |
[By our special Photographic Reporter, W. b.
JENKINs, ESQ
An invitation having been extended to the
Delegates to the Chicago Convention, to take
an excursion ride over the Chicago Rock
leland Railroa J, to Davenport, large num-
Der Of the Rail Splitting" party took passage
on the cara Saturday morning aud arrived IN
Davenport at half past six, r. H.
A MILITARY COMPANY Sold. "A hano'b'il
had been issued. stating that the reception
would be civi one, and that politics would
not be troached until the ratification meeting
in the evening. Supporting this pledge 70
have been made in good faith, the Davenport
City Artillery. Company composed Of young
men Of both parties. were induced 70 coo'e
out. and also lend their fine gun for the occa'
zion. Lieutenant Brewster had been assured
that no political speeches would be made At
the Buruis House, and accordingly had his
company drawn up to receive the guests. But
the Reps as usual, forgot their pledges aho
when the cars halted IN front OF the burus
House. King Hiram opened out III most o''-
ter Republican harrsugue and was followed by
several of the Delegates. 10 pretty much the
same strain. As soon as Hiram had concluded
his remarks, the Artillery Company retired to
their armory, aving the City Guards. Capt
.Stuhr, to do the honors. The SarsileId ''uards
not having faith in Republican promlses,re'us
to turn out.
Tar DxIrsArRs,-THEIR RECEPTION. had
exnected to witness much enthusiasm when
the strangers arrived, but with the exception
Of a faint cheer, the booming OF cannon ana
the music Of the bande, no demonstration was
made until the commencement Of the speeches
The Delegates are fair looking set OF gentie-
men, but if we may Judge Of their talents oy
the speeches made in the evening. we sno"''
cav thew we've men Of mediocre abilities
Thurlow Weed, the brains Of the New YORK
Republicans, was among the number presene
Much anxiety was evinced to obtain sight Of
the great shoulder-hitter. Tom Hyer, but he
was not in the list Of "distinguished arrivals. !"
The reception speech Of Hon. Hiram Price
was responded to by Judge Fost Of Connect.
lieut., Mr. Poore Of Maine, Gen, Green Of Penn.
, svlyana and Gov. Kirkwood Of Iowa. tn.
speeches of these gentlemen were well recev
! ed by the vast assembly Of spectators. and the
, speakers were repeatedly cheered. Some i'm
pudent chap proposed q cheer for Douglas,
which was given with deafening enthusiasm.
After the clsoing Of Gov. Kirkwood'
speech. the crowd dispersed, aud the stranger
retired t., the Burtis House tor supper. Tn
t spacious saloons Of the Purtis were crowded t.
. excess. and our friend Walters, for q lons
time, had quite as much as he could do il
;. quartering the guests Comfortable apartment
!, were obtained for all who applied.
' THE RATIFICATION MEETING.
About half past eight O'Clock, the crow,
i eau U,uu NOUNS on second street, and by nine
A o'clock perfect sea of human beings wer
8 stretched along the line Of that thoroughfere
! We should say that there were about tw'
: thousand persons in the assembly. both partie
9 having turned out to hear the speeches. A
THE time the Delegates came marching dow
, in procession FROM the Burlis House, and afte
taking their places. Mr.. John Collins called til,
. meeting to order, and introduced Judge Fostel
Of Connecticut vino said
Feliow-citizens. l suppose you have all me-
here tonight to give a hearty en- 1orsement to
the nominations made at Chicago. and with
, the determiu alton to make Abram Lincoln
President | certainly hope SO; | have nc
doubt Of it, fellow-ctizens. l can make but a
few remarks, having arose this morn ng sick
exhausted, worn out; and on the way from Chi.
csgo have been rep eatedly called upon to cay
something in response to the enthusiasm
everywhere manifested along the route.
voice-Louder, louder.
Mr.. Foster.-Now, my friends, you remind
me Of q story, when you desire me to speak
louder. Handel, the famous music compose r
who was German. after he had composed a
famous piece for the English opera, was SO sp.
prehensive that he could not find any one in
England with sufficient strength of lungs to
play the trumpet, that he took Dutchman
over with him. Well. he was placed in the
orchestra.
Here the Rock Island Republicans, headed
by band of music, came up the street. and
took position in front of the speakers stand
The company probably numbered over $50.
The band were requested to take position in
the store room. and three cheers were given
for the Rock leland Republicans, who in return
demanded three more for the nominees
Mr.. Foster.-I was saying to you when the
band came up. when called upon to speak
louder. that he with the trun pet was placed in
the orchestra. Handel. who stationed himself
in position. said: Louder on the trumpet"
The old gentleman blew away with greater
vigor, his cheeks swelling out. and bis eyes
STARTING from tsseir sockets Presently Handel
repeated. trumpet! louder on the trumpet"
The man threw down the trumpet, and turn.
ing to Handel. said: "Yes it is all very we'll
call louder, louder on the trumpet, but mine
Got, where you get de windi" So l say to
you, my friends, it 10 al very we'll 70 call
louder. louder. but mine Got, where you get de
wind. have drawn SO heavily upon the Chi
cago air for the last f.w days, 10 behalf Of The
| nominations made there, that / find my voice
1t the present time.
Here an individual interrupted the speaker
- to declaring himself : Democrat, Ac.l
Mr.. Foeter.-Very we'll. my friend, l am
Democrat OF the truest order. and if you stand
upon the same platform With myself ~ will
come up to the polls ard deposit our votes for
| Abram Lincoln and Hannibal Hsmin
Fellow eitizens of the great north west, mspy
Of the Republicans Of the eastern States. went
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