Daily Republican., 1879-01-30

Temperance MisslOHaries I'm great
DenlaWd-A ''supper" That Was
MetsmOrplsised Into an UprOar-
iOus JOliinraiiOn--Ths BusinesA
In the House.
Especially Reported for the REPUBLICAN,
DOVER, DEL, Jan. rs.
The periodical legislative free blow
came off last evening with its attendant
incidents. The newly elected State
Treasurer, State Auditor and State Ii
brarian "clubbed" together agreeably y
to promise made previous TO the ses-
sion OF the caucus, which sat upon
them, or rather upon their unfortunate
opponents, and did the thing up. A
heavy supply of champaign and whis
key was secured, aud 30 at 9 o'clock
the Supper" began. There were about
sixty invited guests, including of course
the Honorable members of the Legisla-
turs. After they were all seated it at
once became evident that there was
something lacking, and at word from
the managers" Judge Houston was
brought In and enthroned at the head
of tho table, to give the affair sort of
dignity. Mr.. Houston was followed by
the Governor. The addition Of Mr..
Hall made the party complete, and
around the table there was a general
preparation on the part Of the visitants
to begin the attack. The popping of
corks and The ''fzzing" of the deli
cious beverage made legislative nerves
fairly wiggIe and legislative tongues to
unconsciously lick legislative lips in a
happy state Of blissful anticipation.
The bill Of fare was simple. If cham
paign got nOnotOnous 1t was in order
TO relieve the sameness with a powerful
swig Of whiskey. The only desidratum
being to condenss a. much Of the former
article to the inch, as legislative wills
could force into an equal number Of
Legislative stomachs. The forcing bust.
ness was success, as the after condi-
tion of things fully attest. Toasting
became the order of the hour.
His Exoellency Governor Hall" was
responded to by the Governor in very
few words.
"The Judiciary" was responded to by
His Honor, Judge Houston.
"Ths Legislature responded to by
Senator Henry Sharpley.
''The Press" responded to by II.
COlclazer.
"Tbs Heavy Weights Of Sussex, was
responded to by Representative Fooks
"Medical Profession" responded to
by DR.. Chandler, Speaker Of the House.
At this stage Of the proceedings the
frequency of the toasts or the tims in.
t-rv-ning b-twesn the creaking aud
relaxation Of the slbOw was 70 short and
constantly decrsasing-that the whole
table soon bore the appearance of walk
ing beams under high pressure. The
participants began to labor under ex |
traordinary spiritual manifestations. |
Propristy was cast aside; and dig.
nifty fed with precipitation. The Sus
sex men occupied the left of tho head
Of the table. Near them sat a youth.
full press repressn, alive with one leg
among tie desks and his head thrown
over the chair back. One of the legis-
lative weights created a sensation by
insisting ths eoald stand upon
his head upon the table; and IL was
only through strong persuasion that
he was prevailed upon to Danish the
idea. Mr.. Dean and others who were
strongly temperate here left, Cham
pagin flowed with greater freedom. win.
glasses " ere laid aside and goblets were
seized upon to satisfy the increased Do.
mand. The debauohers didn't confine
to the table but romped
and rushed through the breadth of the
long dim hall room unchecked.
About midnight a change being de
sired negro minstrel with banjo was
sent for. A gentleman grabbed pair
Of bones and Joined with him; and
Ihen began to roll forth the volumes of
southern plantation melody, One Sen.
,tor got into an alteration and disfg.
ured another eentleman's beauty bv IA
plugging him on the nose with A wine
ylass. This was soon made right, and
he interru pied perfol nance again be.
.an. A rspresentative,s melodious voice
v az heard going through the variations
If "Rock me in The cradle of the Deep. .
In one corner was one of the candi.
ia.es, in company with several assem-
sIv,nsp. running a colered camp-meet- ,
no under A new p,an. For noise IN. :
feet was admirable.
Bv this tim. quite A number wer. 20 I
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