New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-01-09

1876 but for that godsend to the Republican party
the bugaboO plot between Geghau and the Pope =
could roll Ten years of the old herOs back We would
elect him President and he wOuld be present at the IN
vigorous than half the Presidents and his Ike
lusty Winter il frosty hut kindly. But uppermost IN
the general thought, IN ono and throughout inc
United states stands Thurman-the Ftbius Maximus
Of the ONO DemOcracy-strong in mind. rich IN expert
cnce IN Judgment No one need fear that he wac
but yesterday zcd the two greatest railway corpor
lions Of the earth and made them submit TO the just de-
str Myth to WELD the battlc-lxe with which Jackson
Glove the helmet OF the money power,
General Ewlug's speech vas received WITH much ap
plause.
Mr. GHURMAN's IDEA OF DEMOCRACY.
The following letter from Mr. Thurman then read:
DEAR SIR: fully expected TO attend the banquet on
the -th inst; at Columbus aud enjoy thai reunion 81
political aud personal friends day memorable IN
he Democracy. But at tue last moment to my great
regret. md it will not be in my power
from a severe cold that has afflicted for week or
more and cannot but recognize the fact that would
be mpr1denJ for me in such extremely cold weather 10
make trip requiring 500 miles travel and crossing the
mountains twice.
" JackSOnau Democracy" the tucme on which | WAS
appointed to speak. Ofcourse Other speaker Will
privilege may be accorded Of jottng down
some very brief pertinent observations. wish 10
characteristics Of the Democracy Of the time Of
Andrew Jack,on refer 10 the time when he was tie
Democratic candidate for the Presidency aud when ne
filed the Pres DENTAL chair.
emIueurly dISngu shed by their devotion 10 the union
Of the states south ana North. East and West That
sentiment was cherished by every tue Democrat suo.
sequent events at length for tine suspended
IL in the south but the haDpy circumstances Of our pres
eni condtion-thanAs to the influence OF Democratic
prlucipesis that love OF the Union i everywhere re-
stored and has preservedlhe fixed principles ofthe Dem
tetIc party in the south.
second y2The party was equally distinguished by its
love OF the Constitution and has sought 10 pre-
serve 10 IN all its yllor and Dtnehcence D{
1t battcd manfuly and constantly against those
constructions that threatened TO convert the GOV
mo al n.
fLe exI.racr OF Union Permit me 10 say that the
to-day they were at period Of our history.
Tuirdly-Tne Jacklonlan Democracy were the
Lot be otherwise for the very founda-
non 81 the marty was the doctrine or equal rights
been and perhaps VIII be- hut two great parties m
America the Democratic party skiug nothing bat equal
TIIliro~as acc"-d"d bv L,w Who can forget
HE great battle fought by the Democracy under the
lead OF Jackson against the Bank ~ the United states
a lar more powerful combination Of ca9ital and
lion Is now impcudingl VIII the Democracy
OF today follow the example set by their
fathers Of invincble opposition 10 special privileges,
and tradrous OF their party THIS Is question that
must ere long be answered. NJ own belief Is That II
viii be an swered A. Il ought to be- and that the Demo-
fathers werc-truc men. They viii be earnest hut not
rash determined bur unreasonable, destructive Of
ana abuses alone. aud conservative on all that
should exist IN a free r.puDlir.
Fourtny, the JacksOnian Democracy were party Of
economy The ordinary annual expenses OF the jackson
Administrator that Is the expenses Of Government,
DSSc aeb 81 M Pa5 e but 1GaS or there
aDouts. Now our ordinary annual expense
population has increased but te more ;haq three
lrd expenses have Increased nearly ten-fod l. II
cples and practices OF the Jacasonian DemocTlcyi
These points, lew IN number but transcendeut IN I'M
pOrtancc, thought 10 proper o note Tor the c3us
non Of our friends Others might gwen but these
must suffice for TO-DAY; know mat the banquet WIN
bee enjoyed Dy tnose who attend IT, trust vi" prove
beneficial 10 others - vel. tLu-t that
Influence will be felt in rcrl7mg the JacE5ouian
Democracy IN combining noppo>lu'nto ne Republican
party IN general effort 10 free the country from ms,
rule and corruption have the honor to be- VIII mach
respect, yours truly, y u. THURMAN
AFLooD OF SPEECHES.
l. was expected that Mr. Thurman would explain why
he could not be considered candidate for tue Cover
norshp ana while the letter well received, there
was evidently much dissatisfaction expressed, especially
among those who desired the killing of or Governor
Bishop.
George II. PendIeton responded to the toast d" The
OHIO Idea
Governor Bishop made a speech reply 10 The
The Governor Of Ohio" His remarks We're a eulogy
Of Jackson OF the consequences Of the Battle OF Hcw-
orleans and Of the state Of ONO. He concluded by
saving:
W may well claim Onto IS Democratic state. The
instincts Of her people true 10 the principles Of mat
party and II We VIII but drop al dnrruce- between
OURSELVES. lag aside all selfish and interested aims anu
vock hart aud work altogether for the
interest OF the party, totally Ignoring and
-rc-ardug al things else OHIO will certainly cast her
lot with the rcd; Democratic party and poll -lcAa vote
as Wi. ace Il true, Stcrln Andrew Jackson Democrat
IN the White House N 1850.
The Governor warmly congratulated al the close
OF his remarks General Morgan, General Ward Con
gresham, ect George /. Converse. speaker Neal,
Of the House OF Representatives,, and srvera.
Others. made speeches joseph EspIar, of The C"e'-
matt ERqJtrcr responded to the toast The Democratic
Press" The festivities were continued into the morning
hours although the attendance dit not meet III"
tiUns of managers, the liberal amount OF wine
Wnch was supplied 10 those who di come ha' had tIe