National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-09


The K.street market house presented novel ap-
pearance last evening Its brilliant illumination
and crowded interior formed q scene which I'M
pressed itself with indelible 6rmness upon the
minds Of hundreds who were present at that great
ovation 10 Mr.. Francis Murphy. For an hour be-
fore the time Of meeting the thoroughfares leading
toward Il were thronged with men, women and
children Through the doors were heard the in.
spIring strains Of music nom the band inside, and
everything tended to add a charm TO the unique
nature of the event Once inside the building.
strange sight presented itself The ssles were
packed with people; instead of legsof mutton upon
the butchers blocks, human legs stood closely
packed. On the tables and back Of them. men
aud women stood as close together as the siamese
twins. Upon racks Of the stalls "ye festive small
boy climbed and looked down from his exalted
position upon the less lucky ones with sardonic
grin, which made ono almost wish he were boy
again.
Everything gave way TO the vast crowd. The
great store house Of things eatabe donned It's hoi
day attire. Deesteaks inuttonchops, yeal.cutlets,
sauSages vegetable butter, eggs, poultry, ginger.
bread. candies, aud nll such necessities had 10
yield their places for the nonCe. In the centre Of
the hall, about under the large boOtclOck, the
stand was erected. In the west gallery the band
was stationed and 1t did good service At intervals
thrilled and raye Impulse to The almost boundess
enthusiasm Of the audience.
The exercises Of the evening were commenced
by singing, amer which Mr.. Running was intro.
duced. No. sooner, however had he commenced
than u III out went up that Murphy IL coming
a T@f S%T Sd herr Fcs up @ to apiy and
son, Colonel Gray, aud Mr.. Cramer were lined
upon the platform. without any delay, Mr.. Muir.
aud said:
How can I make myself heard by this great au.
dicnce. | fear 1t will be impossible. This Is a
grand spectacle. A mighty demonstration OF
hearts which beat for a cause destined IN win
one That Will go on, grandly on. rcdceming men,
and making them whittier than snow through the
say uf he I,SlI |
ceptcd The invitation to come here expected no
such demonstration as this and II live TO be as
wildly before my mind. Let Us 20 forth and fight
In this grand cause until every saloon, every dis
tilcry, and every ru,nshop shall stop its dcsiruc-
tive work, AID give way to the pure, sparkling,
majestic spring. the gin Of Cod himself God blcSs
Father Mathew, the womens Temperance Union,
| the Rechabitrs, sons of Temperance the Dasha-
ways, Good Templhr. aud all OF them. Let us
stand hand u hand shoulder To shoulder, until the
dark throne Of niemperance HAL be thrown over;
/ never faIter until the work is completed. God
I bless you ALL
! The Kentucky Giant" Mr. James VI. Gray, was
then introduced, and spoke for some tine ~ his
own inimitRble end stirring manner. lie said he
thought the munnur Of this vast audience was like
/ to the sound of many waters. lie said he wanted
to say word Of this hero, this champion who came
/ here in the hRiiOwcd remembrance Of seven years
warfare against incompetence; WHO borg upon his
cscuCheun not single scar or blcmish nnd WHO
had won his battles among the granite hills and on
the distant praric who had carried JOY to thousand,
al hearts not only IN Tie houses oil the poor Dllt III
the lDr,lly mansions Of EristOcrucy. The speaker
said that throughout the length and breadth OF the
land, the cau.', with the impetus given i hy
Francis Murphy, was gaining ground, and h,
wanted to ste II continue until every nIVlcs,
drunknrd. every gentee drinker, and every tipplcl
wore the blue ribbon.
He said that this nan Francis Murphy, unnide'
and unhcrulded hy the trumpet of fame, withou
aristocrattc or moncycd friends Ind started GU
alone with no preparation except his faith. nn'
that his success had been boundless that tO-nigh
this vast audience would unite In placing upon hi
manly brow the garlands and chaplets OF never
dying affection.
q few remarks, wishing Murphy "Godspeed" In hi
good work
Mr.. Nye was followed by his colleague, MI. Dun
ming who continued his speech which was broker
of at the commencement Of the meeting by the np
pearancc Of Mr. Murphy.
Amer some refreshing music by the band Mr.
Cunningham Of West Virginia, spoke for q few mo
ments, and was followed by Budd El;gleson All,
Dr. BOnham.
Amer the latter finished Mr. Murphy and son
preceded by Colonel Morgan, Chief OF Police. mad
their way slowly through the crowd, Mr.. Murph.
shaking all the hands within reach, and cxchang
ing smiles with his hundreds of unknown friends
enthusiasm and round after round of cheer
chased each other through the arches of the build
ing. This part Of the programme was greatly en-
lofty perchcs yelled and whisted In the true Toun
America style. While Mr. Murphy was maxim
the dctuur Of the hall addresses were made fror
the platform by DR.. Noble, DR.. Cramer, and other
After several songs the bencdicton was pr
nounced by Rev. pr. Newman and the large'
, mG's.meeting that Washington has seen for man
day was over. At least 1000 persons were In NJ
4 tendance during The evening and, considering ia
great number, the order maintained was eNcellGlI
D This noon and evening Mr.. Murphy speaks =
usual, and tomorrow afternoon the grand iarcwc
: meeting will be held at Lincoln Hall. For III
i meeting reserved seats may be had at the y NJ.
G \. rooms, or the oiicc Of 4. :. Pratt Co. Ih
: overflow meeting tonight will be held in III
: ! Opera House.