The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-12-02
THE C0MINSVILLE OELEBRA.
TON.
A High Old Time-After Dinner
Speeches-The Orators and
What They Salt.

the past week your special reporter. detailed
to report the proceedings Of the celebration at
Cominsville. has at last awakened from the
lethargy produced by an overdose of mountain
water, and can now only call to mind the sec
ond section of the proceedings, the first only
appearing as pleasant dream, in which the
ladies participated-the image of the partici-
pants fitting about in my Imagination with
the vagueness OF n Paradise Ghost. and which
wlth"quail on :oast'm the most lasting i'm
preston, equalled only by the impression
made by all hands on the abundance CT pro-
visions spread before us, and which brought
ON the Captain shower of eloquence that
staggered many and filled others SO full that
to give expression to their feelings was entire
ly out Of the lestion,
The venerable President managed by an ex-
traoI binary exertioa TO call e. Blennerhassett.
Then choras Of VOICES: Eblaner -lhic) hasit
Mr. Blennerhasse.t rose in his place, caromed
on leg of chicken in his neighbors plate,
and gravely remarked
MIR. President and Gentlemen Il come be-
fore you as the representative of that class
who are always ready To extend their congrat-
uiatiois to those who display energy ia the
advancement Of any enterprise that promises
10 spread benign Influences in our h,idst, and
oI}y Wish on this occasion TO pass the highest
e1io5J on the enterprise inaug grated b. our
venerable host, the Captain, and hope that his
iliasI saiSuine expectations may he fully re-
allied, thiej." Applause.
The applause was responded to by George
Cornwall, who made AN attack ON q dish of
chicken salad with doubtful results
s'Mr. President" remarked he, "health to
the Captain ali standing"
Mr.. Levy was loudly called for. He came
forward, looking as if he had just as socn
Eight init siegle
Mr., President said: Gentlemen, take great
ponposity thieJ in introducing our fellow
townsmau, Mir. Levy" Mr.. Levy remarked =
mir. President--I knows not much about
experimenting; this IL good wine. Don't let
AZ spoil. derc success to the Captain and
his mill" Continued applause.)
After the applause had somewhat subsidized
AR. President endeavored to resume his seat,
but. missing. struck the door and made run
crowd.
b. this time the enthusiasm began to "bile,"
ARD after repeated calls for Blhic) lies, hat
gentleman appeared, looking as innocent ~ q
mud.turtle after q storm. Mr.. Blles said:
'Gentlemen and Mr. President 1t is with
|tpc 9seatesG feeling OF gratitude that have the
august privilege oI aduressing such an intelii-
gen. Lullcnce INCL And couiA give ex.
prsssaui. 20 thoughts that would be So elevated
IA sentllncnt tnat Cicero would seein To lail
40 insiBufhcsnce, should then have failed
20 do Cue occasion Justice thlc.l Standing
1low, surroundcd by snow-capped p< AXE whose
satnnIits t,wer heaNenward, On the summit of
Which the American Ea24e might repose wah
safety, tIic,l grasp the fieeling n,one nts to
give expression thoughts that trace each
other with the rapidity vi lightning through
ny mind, thic.l until the giisteniug diadenIs
Oh heaven cast halo Of glory around the
chicken PIE thicI-"' ~.tt
where's the Eagle (hic) fasle? (hic) was
heard ON every side, mingled with applause
The speaker was prevented from proceeding
by Or. James Gould, who made an internal ap-
plication Of Soothing Syrup.
AS the enthusiasm was low becoming more
genei al, there was heard above the din OF the
raging storm without, i'll piaintive tones-
Ivory lhie.l
Mr.. Ivory responded, with his usual prompt
ness. aud said:
vention, thicj--I hope to be excused for not
being prepared to make speech ON this occa-
SION tnic.I The fatigue (nicl Of the Journey
has somewhat cloud.d my mind (hic) The
secession is one that feel proud in aaving an
opportunity to participate in THE In act,
under existing circumstances, 4 have a feeling
(hicl that springs from the heart thic) that /
nave lost tue cue Of my rein.rks, thic,) and
consequently beg leave to Uffer the following
tJast--'Here's ~ the Captain, may his stode
yield dollars to the pounu (hict until his gold
orsexs stand th'c) mountain hi2h." Jim
lnense applause.l f
On concluding his remarks Mr.. Ivory made
an extended gesture which somewhat inter-
fefed with Mr.. Melsrkey's left optic
motion was now made to adjourn, which
was promptly negatived, Mr.. Backner remark
log that We had plenty Of time t.
Brick Palmer gained an erect position and
said that ':if Mr.. Ivory would put his speech
in the form OF motion that he W ould second
IT,
Mr.. Bell thought that this would take up too
much time. thic.) and he was thinking little
"licksf" (hic) would help the orator (hic)
Long continued applause, and three cheers
for Bell We're promptly given.
The Chinese cook here put in an appearance.
aud calls we've made for John" This was
protracted by some inventive genius to John
4hle) -son.
Mr.. johnson came forward. looking care
worn and dilapidated. He gravely addressed
the President and said
at Il somewhat late to make protracted
speech, chic, but will simply remark that.
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