The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-01-09
BY TELEGRAPH.
From COlumbus.--The Sth of JAM
uary Democratic Festival.
IsPEcIAL TO CINCINNATI ENQuIER.l



one of the most pleasant reunions. The
supper was fine one, The spocclles excel
lent. Colonel Allen presided, assisted by
by Hon. Il. Il. Bingham, of franklin; Hon
Meredith II. Willctt of williams; Hon. A.
l.. Perrill, of Piekaway; Hon. WV. Webb,
of Franklin; Hon. Jacob Reinhard, OF
Franklin; Hon. George w. Manypenuy, OF
Franklin, and Hon. G. Hughes, of Butler,
as Vice-Prcsidcnts, aud Walter G.. Hood, of
Washington; Jefferson Palm, of Trumbull
David S. Fisher, of Allen, as Secretaries.
When the tall form of Ohio's Ex-senator
rose In response TO the sentiment on DcmOC-
racy. Naughton Hall fairly shook with the
applause The sentiment with good taste,
was copied from Colonel Aliens great
speech nc Lancaster, in 1887, and it was
done to reclaim il, for IL has been copied in
Europe, and frequently attributed to John
Bright.
The following were the regular toasts:
l. ARdre,o JdcksOn-Too maguanimous 10
he vindlctive; too wise to be a prosecutor.
| The circle of his affections embraced the
whole Republic, and ill-will toward any
portion of it he utterly abhorred.
Responded TO by Judge Thurman.
| 2. The Liberty Of The People, The S0rer-
eiBntygf tie States, Perpctuity ofhe Union
| The preservation of these constitutes the
mission of the American Democracy; and
they will fulfil this mission so long as they
stand on their own principles and on them
alone; unallowcd by the temptations ofeX-
pedipncy and unmOved alike by the caresses
or threats Of sectional factions.
Responded to by General Morgan.
| .. Freedom Of Speech and Of the Press
Without IL liberty can not exist; with il,
tyranny can not endure.
Responded to by Mr.. Vallandigham,
whose appearance and remarks elected
thunders of applause.
| 4. Democrdcy--A sentiment not to he
appalled,, corrupted, or compromised IL
| knows no baseness; il covers TO no danger; /;
IL oppresses no weakness. Fearless, gen
erous and humane. IL rcbukcs the arrogant,
cherishes honor, and sympathizes with the
humble. IL asks nothing but what II con-
cedes; IL comedies nothing but what il de-
mands. Destructive only of despotism, it
Is the sole conscrvator of liberty, labor aud
property. IL Is the sentiment of freedom,
of equal rights of equal obligations. 1t Is
the law of nature pcrvading the law of the
land.
Responded to by Hon. William Allen,
President of the evening.
5. The Constitution Of the United States
Organized and established to form n more
perfect Union, establish justice, insure do
nestle tranquility, provide for the common
defensc, promote the general welfare and
secure the blessings of liberty to those who
ordained IL and their posterity. SO long
as it shall be observed, its objects will be
accomplished. When 1t ceases to be re-
gardcd, anarchy or despotism will take its
place.
| fMr. George ii. Pendleton ever doubted
his popularity with the Ohio Democracy il
was removed by the applause which greeted
him as he rose to respond TO this sentiment.
0. onopoRes-Invention of avarice and
ambition to rule and plunder the people
Responded TO by Hon. l.. J. Critchfeld,
late eAttorney-general.
Z. The Democratic Party-When il ruled,
liberty, peace and prosperity prevailed;
with Its overthrow came oppression, war
and devastation; with its restoration TO
power, liberty, peace and prosperity will
revive.
s. OhiO-Great in her geographical posi-
ton, her extensive territory, her political
power, her mineral wealth, her free insti-
tutions, her intelligent people. her $4,000
Democratic vOtcrs-her glory will be COM
plete when Democracy shall once more
rule within her borders.
Responded to by Hon IL. J. Jewett.
.. The Writ Of Hdbeqs Corpus--A birth
right of the American people; a sacred
shield against oppression. When it shall
cease to be valued by the people, they will
be ready for the fetters Of despotism.
Responded TO by Hon. Frank IIurd, of
the Senate.
10. The Memory Qf GouerRors MedW and
lMeddTy and other Departed Worthless of the
Democratic Pdrty-Dmnk standing, and in
silence, without response.
IL. Ldb0r-Thc sole producer of wealth
nf vi ri
happiness.
Responded 10 by Mr.. Eshelman, of the
ohio Statesman.
=l2. The army and the Nary.
General Newton Schleigh, of Lancaster
responded, and in so doing advocated a
monument to be erected on the State-house
square to the memory of the dead of the
revolution, the war Of 1912, the war with
Mexico, and of the late war, To show our
reverence for the dead heroes.
| l3. The Democratic Members Of thG ohio
| Legislature. ure.-Representatiyes of one hun
dred and ninety-three thousand electors.
They win prove worthy of the high trust
| repOsed in them.
Responded TO by the Hon. J. NJ. Putnam,
Of the House of Representatives.
H. The Democratic Press Of Ohio.
Responded to by Hon. W. w. Armstrong,
of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, in the open
ing Of whose beautiful and appropriate re-
marks, paid feeling tribute of respect to
the late Samuel Medary,
10. EducdtiOR--When narrow and per-
yerted, il serves the uses of tyranny; when
broad and enlightened, il is the chief sup
port of Democracy.
Responded to by Hon, William Lnng of