Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-05-07

great and glorious democra tic party of our
country depends on the future actions of An
drew Johnson, GperfecI stiffness prevails1 aud
while such a the fact, and as / 80 much de-
sire tho overthrow of the Niger Dynasty at
Washington, have come to the conclusion
that Is is policy for the democratic party to
endorse his policy and secure his influence
[Oheers and hisses Intern 'Agled.1
knight Lot said he must take issue with
Knight Palmer; he did not believe that the
success OF the democratic party depended on
endorsing Andy Johnson; the Andy Johnson
movement was brought about by disappointed
office seekers in the democratic party: men
who have no principle. who are willing to rush
into any isms 20 FL their Golfers from the
public crib. for osc, gentlenen, shall vote
against this resolution. | have seen no evil
dence OF Andy Johnson's good will towards
the democratic party which would justify me
to vote otherwise.
Secretary BeDjamin was declared by the
Chair to be entitled to the floor.
President Curley remarked that the Secre-
tsry had informed him that be had given the
subject lengthy and serious consideration,
and such being the fact he had no doubt that
the Secretary was prepared to deliver a mas
terly argument upon the question, and he
would therefore request the Knights to allow
the Secretary proceed without interruption
Knight Thompson wished to ask the Presi-
dent ii he Secretary had not requested him to
make those Introductory remarks to preface
bis ora,ion2 Laughter The President re-
piled that the secretary had simply asked him
20 protect him from interruption.
Knight Thompson expressed himself as be-
ing satisfied TO answer questions when asked
for explanstiUu, and he should expect the
Secretary 10 do the same.
The Chair requests the Secretary to proceed
All eyes are turned towards the Secretary's
desk The Secretary in his usual boa anastic
style takes the floor, and takes from his yost
pocket the key of his portfolio, 10 an instant
the bolt is turned aside and the Secretary was
holding in his band a volumino US manuscript
a hum Of voices is heard from different parts
OF the tabernacleum, various remarks are made
in an unde,tone, of the probable contents OF
the enormous budgct.l Knight Thompson 10
a locular manner, aud in a tone sufficiently
audible to be heard in the remote corner of the
tabercleum, requests the Knights to observe
the striciest decorum whilst the Secretary is
reading the veto of the Freedmen's Bureau
Bill. This unexpected explanation of the Sec
retary's enormous budget, produced excessive
laughter. Notwithstanding tho storm of rage
which was perceptible In the countenance OF
the Secretary, which Knight Thompsou's re-
marks had forced on him, he was evidently de-
termined to pass him by without making any
reply, thinking no doubt that silent contempt
would be the most effectual weapon that could
be used against his adversary. Order being
restored the Secretary unfolded his manu-
script, and proceeded to address the cirole-
| He commenced by giving history of Andrew
Johnson's boyhood days, and in manner
| which would have certainly reflected credit
on the Secretary, if he bad not been compel
lsd TO follow his manuscript in utnutis, and
| II three fourtAs of the circle had not previous
| iy had the privilege and tho pleasure of read
| ing in the New York World, by a different au-
| thor, history of the Presidents early life
(which be it said TO the credi, OF the Secre-
tary be copied remarkably correctly After
reviewing his early history, he next introdu-
oed him IS the great Democratic Statesman o.
Tesnessee, in the palmy days of the Republic
He said he would favorably compare with the
greatett men who have lived in The nineteeni b
| century. He placed him side oy side with the g
| immortal Calhoun, Benton, Jackson, Webster
Toombs, Clay Davis (Jsfersou) and Stephens
all OF whom be remarked were shining lights
TO the Republic (this remark was received
| with hisses and o heers intermin gle ID, much to
the chagrin OF the Secretary.) knight Thomp
son, interrupting Secretary Beui iamia, pro.
| nonnced his oration perfect farce, and de.
| manded that he ebou Id take his seat, and II
he had no ideas of his own to express, 10 le,
those who have, have an opportunity to be
heard.
Secretary BerJsmin In an angry and bolster.
Gus manner, declared by the sanctum sanct0.
rum that knight Thompson was despicable
| destestable, nefarious, diabolical ninny. A fter
hearing these mysterious words uttered,
Knight Thompson arose and asked the Secrc.
tsry il he adbrought dictionary along with
him in his portfolio, aud If he had done so be
| would please lend 1t TO him, as be was aBx
ions to know whether he was praisipg OF
abusing him. Laughter.l The Secretary de.
clined answering Knight Thompson's ques-
tion. The Chair requests the Secretary to
proceed with his argument. Order being re i
| stored, the Secretary remarked that 1t would
be folly to proceed unless he was protected by
the Chair, and demanded that the Presideni
| enforce submission to the chair. knight
Thompson remarked that the Chair had no
power 10 enforce coercion, which objection
was sustained by the Chair. Knight Stephen
called for the question. Knight Thompson
objected to the question being put at present,
as he wished to make reply 10 the Seereta-
ry's oration. Secretary Benz jsmiu proceeded
| He euiogized the President for vetoing the
Freedmen's Bureau and civil rights bill, he
also said he rsjoiced to know that the Presi-
dent was determined to suppress the Fenisr
| movement. Knight Dougherty, in a great
rage informed the Secretary that II he intend.
ed to abuse the Fenians, he will have to do II
elsewherc,as he would not permit him 10 do &c
In his presence. Right Thompson said he was
surprised to hear the Secretary say that, for
| he supposed he was a Fsnian. Laughter
The Secretary asked Knight Thompson on
| what grounds he suspicioned him for belongi q Q
to the Feenians, Knight Thompson remarked
| that one reason why hs suspicioued him, was
| because he was always among the frat to lay
hold of any new isrns that were introduced
and the fact that the Secretary now denies his
| connection with the organization is smother
reason why Think he was member, as you
| are all aware he is always among the first to
recsnt and repudiate his solemn and binding
obligations. daughter Knight Dougherty
remarked that Secretary Benjamin never was
admitted to the Feenian organization because
they were afraid to place any dependence upon
| him, and that is the reason why he now oppo.
ses them. Laughter. Secretary Benjamin 10
"A great rage pronounces Knight Dougherty ar
impudent Hibernan. knight Dongherty in
forms the Secretary that he shall hold him re
sponsible for the insult. [Great Sensation =
Secretary Benjamin Informs knight Doughcrty
that he is prepared to meet him here or else
where. knight Dougherty rushes towards th
Secretary 10 threatening manner. Knigh
Billy who had been e"joying comfortable
| nap, (Which was produced by his fitvorits bev
erage,) rouaed up suddenly and exclaimed -
"That's the idea, have to resort to my remen!
at last 4" GGreat Laughter, Through the in
| terpostion OF hnights T5tephen, jacob jess
and Lot, pugilstic encounter was prevented
Motion to adjourn-lost Motion to posipon
the farther consideration of the resolution in
indefinitely, lost. Motion to postpone till th
next stated communication-adopted Motion
to adjourn Thereupon the circle ad
journed at Ia O'Clock, NJ. to meet on the ot
proximo, April, 1896
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