Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-11-20

gations IN manner conveying their cxtrem
sincerity, the gentleman sat down, amidst tn
most enthnsiastio applause.
sENAToR DoRAN's RESPONSE.
senator Doran was urgently called for. 81
replied to the invitation by saying: If b
mad contributed in any way to the success o
glad and proud of it. Applause.
They had gone into the contest agains
fearful odds. but even from the first he antic
ipated victory provided they worked The,
had worked and succeeded. (Applause.) TIL,
great amount of work necessary to accomplish
successful issue could scarcely be unders TODD
never realized, except by those who had battlee
from the first to the last. He could not help, il
this connection, but allude to one disgrace
which had happened right in the sigh
OF the Democrats OF st. Paul
here was place, just across the river in al
respects Democratic town, had been assumed
to go for Strait. The Second district Demo
cratn had left this to their friends in st. Paul,
| they had SO much to do elsewhere. He knew
now this had been accomplished, by the work
and money and electioneering of federal
officials. The whole revenue department in St
Paui was turned loose to roll up vote fol
Strait. He alluded to all this to call to mind
how much work had to be done to elect friend
Poehler. MIR. Doran claimed to have done
something, and it had been accomplished by
the harmonious understanding existing be-
tween him and the candidate. They mutually
advised and consulted, and were ready to act
| together. Mr.. Poehler was ready to go where
and when advised, and came when the best in
terests OF the party ordered him. His
| antlrlng energy and commendable promptness
| mad much to do with his election. lie never
10 got 4
from one end of the district to another. His
| work was dono against the corruption sown
broadcast over the district by Strait. The can
vass in the second district could not be made
like Donnelly's campaign; we had to make a
still hunt of it. We were good on the still
hunt, and dug Strait out Of his hole. Mr..
Doran wanted to meet Strait and congratulate
him on the result. He wanted to clasp him by
the hand and with grin congratulate him, for
the peoples sake, on his defeat. Strait had
done more than anyone to debauch that dis
trict; his money flowed like water. Against
him plain, honest citizen had fought the
good fight and won tho great victory. This
had been done in the face of $4,000
corruption fund placed in Straits hands.
The victory was OF the greatest ever
achieved in the political history of the country.
Much was due to Poehler and his brother
Ihey were great workers. and went at it with a
vlgor. In fact, Congressman Poehler's brother
didn't know the cam paign was over until week
after it ended. (Laaghter.) The night they
were celebrating in Henderson, the
brother vas rnarshaling voters in an
other part Of the district. daughter
had an honest and true man to represent all the
people. (Applause.)
BRING ON THE BANQUET.
The Hon. Ignatius Donnelly was called upon
He said that at present he was reminded of
what great statesman had said when he fol
lowed his son to the grave. Il feel as if live
in an inverted order" This was about the
state or condition of affairs here The speak
ing before the substantials was rather iii adj
vised. And, too, he had overheard the Presi-
dent Of the festival observe in soto voce,
What was it the governor of South Carolina
said to the governor of North Carolina?"
(Laughter.) Yes, it was a long time between
drinks. This state of affairs reminded him of
Sunday school story. teacher was relating
to some of her scholars the story of the bad
boys who had laughed at the prophet, and
cried out, Go up, old bald head" and that as
a punishment for their conduct, the bears
sturdy little fellow paid strict attention, and
then asked:
''Is that sop
yes"
''Well, then he said dcfantly, Ego up, old
bald head. Now bring on your bears"
say as very applicable, now bring on your
banquet (Great laughter.)
At this the banquet was brought. How
toothsome, none could know but those who
tasted. But what tempted, and was eaten with
zest is shown In the following:
MENU.
Boiled Pike, Egg Sauce.
OYSTERS.
Raw Oysters, Fried Oysters.
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
Loin of Veal Stuffed.
GAME.
Roast Leg Of Venison with Currant jelly.
Roast Pheasants Stuffed with Oysters
VEGETABLES.
CaulfloTer. Green Peas. Mashed Potatoes.
Boiled Potatoes. Celery. Stewed Tomatoes.
SALADS.
Field. Endivien. Lobster.
Cranberry Pie. Lemon Pie. Lady Fingers.
Maccaroons. Pound Cake. Fruit Cake.
DESSERT.
Pears. Apples Grapes. Oranges.
Nuts. Raisins
Coffee and Tea.
MR. DoNNELLY AGAIN.
joke passed and repassed. Everybody was in
high good humor. Appetites being somewhat
appeased, and lull in convivial conversation
being observed, Gen. Sibley said Mr.. Donnelly
was called upon to finish his speech interrupted
by the bringing on of the banquet.
The invitation was responded to in a most
happy vein.
Mr.. D. said he was almost too full for utter
nnce. He was glad to be present to participate,
his only regret being that it was not double
celebration. And if it had not been for Min
neapolis it would have been. 1t was grand
victory to have elected Poehler, and especially
for those who had been butting their heads
against the Republican majority.
The election of Mr.. Pnehler was not wholly
due to his great personal popularity and the far
extended belief and knowledge of his work
He thought it greatly due to the fact that the
came to his support. He was one of their kin
dred, and they manfully put aside all party
prejudice tres to support and en-
dorse one of their race. To-day there
is not a German in the State
whose eye does not brighten at the statement
of the success of his fellow countryman. They
have great cause for rejoicing at the honor;
they came as emigrants to this country, they
have helped to build it up, aided in its won
derful prosperity, and from their midst a
worthy representative had been taken. In fact,
Mr.. Donnelly looked around upon the
meeting and recognized it as a
distinctive German assembly. In LOOKING
| about he recognized many eminent German
citizens. such Bill Murray naughter) Aid.
Mccarthy (laughtcr) and others. In fact, he
had taken so much Rhine wine that he felt as
it he was German himself. daughter
Such pleasant occasions always dwels in the
memory of the participants ard the only
regret he had about the whole affair was that
they had not been able to extend
like favor to him. cloud laughter.