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

Albert Schetter, and was greeted with cheers
The seat of honor ut the upper end of tho room
was given him.
The Hon Fl. II. 9ibley was called upon to
preside over the festive meeting.
GEN. sIBLEY's SPEECH.
In accepting the service, Mr.. Sibloy said:
/ am thankful to you for the compliment
done me by comforting the honor of presiding
tonight. I partly account for it by the fact
that mr. Poehler comes from the good old
county of Sibley; and again he and | are old
and warm personal friends. The gentleman
then stated he considered it an honor to know
Mr.. Poehler; he esteemed him for his honesty and
great integrity. He attributed Mr. p s success
greatly to The general knowledge entertained
everywhere that he man who could be
relied upon He was pleased to know that his
old county. Dakota, had contributed to this
success. Mr.. Poehlcr went to Congress tainted
in 10 way with johhery, and from his we'll
known character, he knew Mr.. Poehler would
make q useful and worthy mealber. The
CESS he had achieved was worthy of the man
and the cause he represented jApplause.)
His election had been attained against combina-
lions, victory over which was deserving of the
highest communication. and should be viewed
with intense satisfaction. large majority
was overcome, and wealthy expert politician,
in his opponent, Major Strait, had been van
qushed. All honor to the man who had done
it, and yet more all h,nor. great honor to those
who had contributed to the result From his
personal knowledge and long friendly acquaint-
ancc with the memh her elect, he knew the choice
of the people had fallen upon man who would
represent them honestly, faithfully and with
honor. (Applause.(
HON. HENRY PoEuLER's SPEECH.
Mr., Poehlcr being loudly called for, respond
ed by saying he never guilty CT making a
speech He owed it, however, to his friends
b., -, e.
appreciated their support given him during the
campaign and he had to add to the previous
obligation, the present honor conferred on
him. Referring to his late canvass, he said
he had to make the fight against all
the combined forces of the Republican
party backed by every ofice-holder in the
district Against these odds aud majority of
over 5000, he had been successful, and was
proud of it. The people had come to his
rescue, and they in the right of their might
had prevailed against all opposition. His
campaign had called for constant and laborious
work, and with all that work, he had but few
disagrceable "reminiscences to recall. He
had attempted to assail his private
character, but with what success and upon what
grounds he left it to his friends to Judge. Such
thoughts as these, however, were forgotten, sur
rnUuded as he was now, with SO many warm
md cordial friends. One thing he felt inclined
shouted il he were elected he would Join the
Southern members and vote for the payment of
the Southern rebel debt He cmphati-
calIy denied any such thought or
the conception of any such purpose. He be-
lieved, and felt himself secure in the opinion,
that no Northern Democrat or Republican
would commit political and social suicide by
voting for the payment of such claims. Fol
his part on prnci lie, he would never vote fol
them. (Applause.) He averred that it was no,
his intention to distress his hosts with tinan-
cial speech, but the country's finances
were momentous question. He
theu declared his belief thai
greenbacks were the best currency ever used ii
any country. He favored an issue sufficient tt
meet the wants of the people, but wanted ns
flood of irredeenable PAPER, which could no
be taken up in gold and silver. (Applause.
In conclusion. the honorable gentleman ex
pressed himself as gratihed at the result, ant
stated in candid and emphatic man
ner, than his success and the sue
oesa Of the party was in the greatest degret
duo to tho untiring and unHagging supper
and energy OF the Hon. M. Doran, of LIE Seuer
Applause) After again expressing hia obi