The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-03-20
MEEazE DEBATING SOCIETY.

The last meeting Of this society was
held at Dantorth' : school house CD Fri
day evening. March 7, 1873. Notwith-
standing the inclemency of the weather
and manifold. other Inconvenience,
weary multitude was gathered to hear
the last logouiachies of these immortal
master orators. Such a gathering is
seldom witnessed, even to hear Carpen-
ter. Coifax or Wilson. The room was
nicely decorated with all artistic taste,
betraying beaut iful freshness and abund-
ant exuberance. The occasion itself at
tracted an immense concourse Meeme
sent her beauty and Liberty, her chival-
ry to engage in this luxurious feast of
speech and song. Hon. j. L. Edwards
was unanimously elected chairman, whose
ability and fitness for the place has been
fully attested on former occasions. He
understands points and his decisions
are received with satisfaction and sense
Of undisputcd right.
The entertainment began with fine
Grafton by Quincy Danforth, whose de.
votion to history, biography and poly
ties excellently 6t him fer public speak
er. His address was good precursor
OF an enthusiastic, animated, and high
ly finished debate. He will in the fu-
ture give his time to translating Shaks-
phere into German.
He was followed by Jay See Ess,"
who told what he knew about the
Justice of the Whites in driving the
aborigines from their hunting grounds.
lie exhibited a wigwam, smoked caLu-
met, performed several Indian waltzes,
aud presented public authentic docu-
ments from Black Hawk, Osceola, Red
Jacket, Black Thunder, Powhatan, Mas
sasoit and others to prove his state
ment.
Then came on the floor Mr. William
Danforth, who has no superior in this
land as close reasoner and effective
speaker. His statements were clear and
concise, his argument sound, his deliy-
cry easy and full. Then came Jessie
Roberts who took the house down by his
earnest appeals to justice. humanity,
and impossible civilization of the treach-
erous "Red Man of the Forest He
showed his good sense by taking this
view Of the question
We now listened carefully and thought
fully to al able and well prepared speech
by Rev. Mr. Danforth, the old gentle
mau, who showed very conciusively that
IN his younger days he was more than an
average speaker. He is well read, has a
correct and comprehensive view of pub
lie questions of the day, and we only
wish that he may be spared with life
and vigor to aid US next Winter.
L. is only just to say that D. s. Day
lay pros;rote With severe attact of fe.
yer during these proceedings. 1t is
hoped that he may see the hunting
grounds" sometime. The question was
decided by committee consisting of
hlessrs. Day, Phillips, and RATHER.
The grandest time came after debate was
over. There was spleudid singing by
the Meeme troupe; excellent declama-
nations by Willie Jinkins and Henry
tleutyz; Misses Lille Danforth, Lizzie
Davis, and Hottie Davis contributed
very largely 30 the pleasure of the even
ing by speaking pieces, singing songs,
and performing other literary exercises.
The society then adjourned to listen to
toasts by several ''big guns Benefit
cfthose Debates. by William Daniortb;
Credit Mobilier.' by IS. C. :" ''Our
County Superintendent" by John Stew
art; 'tSnowbanks Necessary by D. S.
Day; Revision Of Yankee Doodle
Necessary by j. G. Smith - "How to
make teaching Success" by Miss Susie
Il. banforth. This was splendid; if
You don't believe it, just inquire. As
the elections are coming. it viii be i'm
possible to continue these debates longer
ONNEs.