The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-07-05


This is our declaration. THIS promise We
make to the past and TO the future, and as our
In support Of this declaration, with hrm re-
II iAnce on Divine Providence, we pledge our lives,
our fortunes, aud our sacred honor
The Tammany Hall Celebration.
The Tammany Society celebrated the
day In Its usual way. The sachems, braves, and
warriors assembled In the Council Chamber In
the Big wiRwsm at half-past nine o'clock At
ten o'clock tho doors OF the great hall were
opened and tho crowd rushed In. A half hour
later, the procession OF the sons OF Tammanv
entered. At its head marched John ID. New
man, tho wiskinkie, carrying pole surmount-
ed with q cap Of liberty. Following him were
Wilson Small, the Sycamore, bearing the toma-
hawk, and Joel o. stevens, the Secretary, wear
ing the emblems OF his once. Then came Grand
Sachem Schell and Fernando Wood followed
by the sachems, braves, and warriors, and Gen.
Splnola and his wonderful shirt collar. National
slrs having been played by the band. aud Grand
SAcbem Schell having made his speech OF well
read by Major William II. Quincy. ballad.
called the American Boy" was sung by Mr.
uanS stsnnsd 70 the front Of the platform to make
the long talk. Mr.. Wood spoke Of the changes
that had taken place in European countries In
the past century and said that although young
Ia years. the United states was among the oldest
| in form OF government Of the Christian nations.
| Democratic party asserting that Thomas Jsrer-
son founded It TO defeat the Vaccinations OF
| the Federalists. Mr. Wood then contrasted the
condition OF the country under Democratic rule
| with its existing condition, and said that IL was
aS at t H n In 70 sSs
Presidency. In conclusion, he ssid;
There must be no falterlng, no difference Of
personalities. We must bs sc,uaisd BY com.
mon effort o. accomplish common purpose, by
| which to obtain n common good. IL Ia no weak
bulwark we are to assault. The enemy lies en-
| treuched behind works OF immense political
strength In the possession ofthe public treasury,
| lavishly aud corrupA used to continue his ILL.,
| lie il adroit as well as prolific in resources. To
| continue In possession he Will resort TO subter-
fuge and cunning.
| ward semblance Of fair personal character, Will
not II elected lead St all. Instead Of leading he
| will follow others who have controlled and dis
! graced the nation the last fifteen years. Afraid
| TO nominate a genuine representative man OF
| themselves and the evils they practice. they
seek to accomplish their object. retention Of
| power by this false means. As against this
authority, with all It's sins OF omission and COM
mission, tne Democratic party present as can
dldais genuine representatiye oi reform, one
VINO has shown this by hts works, who has given
| practical proof OF his devotion to administra-
tive purity, whose courage, ability. and intee-
rity stand above suspicion, and whose name is
| ANONYMOUS with success and good government.
Without reference to individual preferences be-
fore tue National Convention selected our
standard bearer, we shall now unite In solemn
column 10 support OF his cause, which is the
cause OF the whole people, upon which rests the
Mr.. Wood was repeatedly applaudsd, his allu-
sions to Coy; Tnden being loudly chesred.
Bedle, ConRrsssmen Lord, Odell, and Ely. and
other induentiai Democrats, were read BY M,.
sinons OF South Carolina spoke In favor OF
healing the wounds caused by the war. As he
took his seat the band played Dixie" and the
audience cheered for South Carolina. Erastus
Brooks followed the South Carolinian, and then
the Grand sachem introduced the Hon, John
Kelly. As MIR. Kelly arose, two thousand men
sprang TO their feet and, throwing up tneir hats
shouted aud cheered. Mr. Kelly had heard tn 4
certain men had said that the name OF Tam
many Hall should be changed. This hall,
said he, "wus dedicated to liberty In 1889, and
among its members have been some OF the
country's greatest men. On our books may be
seen the names OF Thomas Jefferson, james
Madison James Monroe, and Andrew Jackson
No; we will not change Its name. his hall ~;
been cleansed. Those who disgraced 1t are fugt
tiyes from Justice" [Appiause.l Then, raising
show me anything done by our representatives
since 1871 that was corrupt. Those men who
denounce us should first examine themselves
Mr. Kelly then said that he had done all that
he could to prevent Mr.. Iilden'e nomination fol
the Presidency. But the Convention had nom
mated and given the party the nominees, anu ht
and hts organization would support them
he lrtily and honestly This declaration OF Mr
Kelly elected cheer after cheer. Mr.. Kelly con
oluded by saying that the doors OF Ianmany
Hall were open to every Democrat. Cast u idt
all differences" said he. Come back to YOU
first love and help US nght our common enemy
Surrogate Calvin followed Mr.. Kelly, and VIII
liam l.. Robinson closed the meeting In a witt,
speech. After these exercises the Saohens auC
braves and their guests enjoyed collation.
Refreshments were also served to the pale faces
who, flr three hours, had patiently listened Il
the red mems tattle.