The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-02-13
Washington, Pa, Observer. ]
Political Pinafore.


Political Pinafore.
A conference of prominent Democrats at
Washington City. The members are discov-
cred sitting and standing about, chatting
smoking, &c.
We are workers tried and true
In the Democratic party;
All the work there is to do
We perform with spirI hearty
OF our money, time or influence
Is the party e'er in need?
When summoned to a conference
We respond with the greatest speed.
Enter little Buttercup Barnum with his hat
cooked back on his head.
REcIrATIvE.
Hail, faithful Democrats, safeguards of the nation
You have been summoned to a consultation;
You've wisdom great-spare all You can afford
AS now you gather round the council board.
Pm called Little Buttercup, nice Little Buttercup,
Though could never tell why.
But still Pm called Buttercup, nice Little Butter
Sweet Little Buttercup,I
Pm an out and out Democrat from.heel to crown
of hat
Ard such forever will be;
For naught do care but the pride which share,
With you in this grand old partee.
'Ils my end of existence, with gr atest persistence
I've cherished it from childhood up;
1t fills with delight and with raptures all bright
Instead, then, of Buttercup, nice Little Buttercup
(Of which, could ne'er give the why,)
Call me Little Democrat, stout Little Democrat,
sweet Little Democrat, aye.
Mr.. Barnum takes the chair and raps for Or
der They come about as near order as
Democratic conclave usually gets. The
doors are locked to keep out intruders and
sentinels are stationed on the inside of each
door to guard the same.
Chairmdn-The first and most pressing topic
for consideration is the Maine business.
A Voice-And what do yez name to do about
Chdirman-That's the main question. We
would be glad to hear the views of all present
upon IL.
Senator Bayard-Mr. Chairman: l think
we should beware of rash action. The issues
involved are momentors. The situation is
such that very great discrimination and wis
dom in the choice OF measures is required. A
little rashness may render the consequences
of this business rremediable-may make the
future of our party but series of disasters
1t behooves us, then, to be prudent-to do moth
ing without careful consideration of its prob
able results, in short
Every step with canton feeling
Using all the care we may,
Lest too soon our hand revealing,
We may give ourselves away.
A rap is heard on the door,
SeHtinet-Goodness me, why what was that!
Foice on the Outside giving the countersign.
Silent be, it is a Democrat
Sentinel--Then enter Democrat.
Chorus Of SendtorS-Yes, enter Democrat.
The door is thrown open. Enter Pillsbury
with Ex-Governor Garcelon, of Maine. At
tho sight of the Ex-Governor all present rise
upon their feet and give vent to cheer after
cheer.
Pilsbury-Mr. Chairman: We have pres
ent with us man who has dared much obloquy
for the sake Of the future of the Democratic
party, and who has just arrived hero for the
parpose of joining with and aidiag us in our
deliberations. Some of you are acquainted
with him. to those who are not allow me to
present the Honorable Alonzo Garcelon, of the
State of Maine. Renewed cheering.1
Choirnan-Governor Garcelon: Welcome
to Washington. Welcome to the precincts
now consecrated to the councils of the Demo-
cratic party. Unsuccessful as was your daring
and noble endeavor to secure for our party the
control of the important State of Maine, you
yet deserve our highest gratitude for all you
have risked and endured in the attempt. We
therefore welcome you as patriot and as a
friend.