Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
excursiea OF Republican Deleg stes
TO THE
CHICAGO CONVEyTlON!
THE RECEPTION-WELCOME SPEECiIE,
At fHg
9URT10 HoU0HI
RATIFICATION Meeting
REPUBLICAN CLUB ROOMS!
SPEECHES OF THE BIG GUNS @

(By our special Photographic Reporter, w. d.
| JENKINS, ESQ.,
An invitation having been extended to the
Delegates 10 the Chicago Convention, to take
40 excursion ride over the Chicago / Rock
Island Rsilrosl, to Davenport, a large num-
ber Of the Rail Splitting" party took passage
on the cars Saturday morning and arrived in
Davenport At half past six. P. NJ
A MILITARY COMPANY SODA hand.bll
had been Issued. stating that the reception
would be . civil one. and that politics would
not be brosched until the ratification meeting
in the evening. Supposing thi. pledge to
have bsen made in good faith, the Davenport
City Artillery. Company composed of young
men Of both parties. were induced to come
out. and also lend their fine gun for the occa
sion. Lieutenant Brewster had been assured
that no political speeches would be made at
the Burtis House, aud accordingly had his
company drawn up to receive the guests But
the Reps. ~ usual. forgot their pledges. and
when the cars halted In front Of the Burtis
iIouse. King Hiram opened out in most bit.
ter Republican barrangue and was followed by
several Of the Delegates. in pretty much the
came 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 Sarsfield Guards
not having faith in Republican promises. refused
to turn out.
| The DELEGATEs.-TMEIR RECEPTION had
expected to witness much enthusiasm when
the strangers arrived, but with the exception
Of faint cheer, the booming of cannon and
The music of the bands, no demonstration was
made until the commencement OF the speeches
The Delegates are fair looking set Of gen tie
men, but if we may judge Of their tAleuts by
the speeches made in the evening. we should
cay thev we've men Of mediocre abilities.-
YThurlow Weed, the brains Of the New York
Republicans, was among the number present.
| Much anxiety was evinced to obtain sight Of
the great shoulder-htter. Tom Hyer, but he
was not in the list of "dstinguished arrivals"
The reception speech of Hon. Hiram Price
was responded to by Judge Fost Of Connect
icut. Mr.. Poore of Maine, Gen, Green Of Penn
sylvania and Gov. kirkwood Of Iowa. The
speeches Of these gentlemen were we'll receiv.
ed by the vast assembly Of spectators. aud the
speakers were repeatedly cheered Some im
pudent chap proposed a cheer for Douglas,
which was given with deafening enthusiasm.
After the clsoing of Gov. Kirkwood's
speech, the crowd dispersed. and the strangers
retired t. the Burtis House for supper. The
spacious saloons of the Purts were crowded to
excess, and our friend Walters, for . long
time. had quite much as he could do in
quartering the guests. Comfortable apartments
were obtained for all who applied.
THE RATIFICATION MEETING.
About half past eight o'clock, tho crowd
commenced Assem- tlng in front of the Repub.
can Club Rooms on Second street, and by zine
o'clock q perfect sea Of human beings were
stretched along the line of that thorcughfars
We should say that there were about two
thousand persons in the assembly, both parties
having turned out to hear the speeches. At
this time the Delegates came marching down
in procession from the Burtis House. and after
taking their places, Mr.. John Collins called the
meeting to order, and introduced Judge Foster
Of Connecticut. who said
Fellow-citizens. suppose you have all met
here tonight to give hearty EN- lorsement to
the nominations made at Chicago, and with
the determo alton to make Abram Lincoln
President | certainly hope so; have no
doubt Of it, fellO " citizens | can make but a
few remarks, having arose this morn NC sick,
exhausted, worn out; and on the way from Ch.
cago have been req eatediy called upon to say
something in response TO the enthusiasm
every where manifested along the ute.
A voice.-Louder, louder.
Mr. Foster-Now. my friends. YOU remind
me of . story, when you desire me to speak
louder. Handel, the famous music composer,
who was German after he had composed fa-
nous piece tor the English opera, was so ap.
prehensive that he could not find any one 10
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 we're requested to take q position in
the store room, and three cheers we're given for
the Rock Island Republicans, who in return de-
manded three more for the nominees.
Mr.. Foster.-I was saying to YOU when the
band came up. when called upon to sps Ok
louder. that he with the trumpet was placed
in the orchestra. Handel, who stationed him.
self in position, said: Louder on the trum-
pet" The old gentleman blew away with
greater vigor, his cheeks swelling out. and his
eyes starting from their sockets. Presently
Handel repeated, "trun pet louder on the
trumpet" The man threw down the trumpet.
and turning to Handel, said "Yee. il is ali
very we'll, call louder, louder on the trumpet.
but mine Got, where you get de windf" So /
cay TO you, my friends. it 10 all very we'll to
call louder, louder but mine Got, where vou |
get do wind. / have drawn 80 heavily upou
the Chicago air for the last few DAYS, in behalf
Of the nominations made there, that fud nv |
voice has become too hosrse for much more |
service at the present time.
Here an individual interrupted the speaker
~ to declaring himself Democrat. &c
- Mr. Foster.-Very we'll. my friend, l am
Democfat OF the truest order, and If you stand |
upon the same platform with myself, We ~ill |
come up to the polls and deposit our votes for
AOram Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlim.
Fellow citizens OF the great moth west. MANY
OF the Republicans of the eastern States. went
20 Chicago pledged to vote for that great
Wm H. Seward, for President He
vas their choice. bat when they met vour del.
egstss from the great north west, thev Welded
70 the just wishes Of . majority, and nomins.
TED Aoram Lincoln: Your own con q IL vere
your own neighbor, your pride now, and vour
nope Ior the future regeneeatioa Of the nation