New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-05
THE TAMAIANY CELEBRATION.
THE LONG TALK BY w. BoUhKE COCHRAN

"snoRT TALKS" AND LETTERS.
The Tammany Society celebrated the Fourth
years Shortly before 10 g. M the braves gathered
the ground floor OF tho wgwsm and bedecked them
prominent member, Of the society present except
Augustus schell, who Is in Europe Headed by sachem
Kelly Sidney P Nichols, Edward Kearnsy. John Nc
Qusde Richard Croker, Henry A. Gumbleton Albert
SsTd0'0 oos and tho tho r StH'r vscs leads s
the great council chamber In the Wirwam ON raised
resting ON an American flag. Baskets Of flowers sur
rounded 4 ON the right was Fea oersy ep,
to begin. The 7th Regiment Band played Hail Column
bia" and then sachem Haswe in the absence OF Grand
Union GIee Club sang Greeting dedicated TO the Tam
mauy Society," Brother Hugh Donnelly then read the
Declaration Of Independence after which the 0ee Ciuo
sang "Thc sword Of Bunker HIN"
w. Beurke Cochran then gave the long taik' OF prin
Tne past s the monitor OF the future and the Tam
many Society proves It's deep interest In Democratc IN
fres of liberty inviting TO her councils every citizen
capable OF entering into tho spirit OF this glorious
the lessons that should guide In dealing with the
hereafter It's history is the history OF American
lie achievements Its foundation a patriotic i'm.
pulse, aud lie tendencies have never ceased
10 be democratic Launched into existence when graye
perils threatened the integrity and even the life OF
the Republic s labors have RESULTED IN the creation OF
Deriving is me from an Indian chief famed for wis
dom in the council and bravery the field 1t has always
olent society, Il ia secret that it's benevoence
may moi be degrading object. political society
trammeIIed But political conclusion reached.
a resolution formed. purpose declared. secrecy
has the attitude OF Tammany been doubtful
The Republic. as It. grew under the teachings
vidanc, OF the Tammany society, is perhaps the
most perfect device for the social regulation OF
In maintaining the underlying principles OF democracy
which have been the safety and the foundation OF our
always lind occupation. aud while liberty to BIO
defended and freedom upheld will the reasons Tor is eI
istence pass away. And when In The iullness OF me
this generation Will have passed away when the vast
fields and wide praires OF the Vest the fertile valleys
tories and eeming workshops OF the North and East
viii support aud employ tue energies Of hun,
S Says become the centre OF your city's popula-
ton; when The telephone worrying ben beneath tae
neous verbal communication with each other; when
the electric light shall have destroyed darkues as tho
telegraph and telephone will have annlhialed space
then may abors OF the Tammany Society OF to-day
bear their proper fruit ,,,.,
umph OF the Democracy. TIE fortunes OF this society
viii always be involved in the success OF the party OF
Freedom They clunOt be divorced because hoy are IN
sepnraDe hour OF will test your patriotism
and your wisdom more than disaster defeat ana re-
The time OF adversely ortude which Is its virtue You
viii soon be required to display that moderation "hcn
series of short talks" followed EI Senator T. G.
cratic orator to speak at length without abusing fellow
Democrats He hoped this condition OF things would
continue II if the party hoped 10 succeed Con-
gresham o. b. Potter said among other things that the
perpetuity the American Union aud the nyi0abilify
Of The Constitution depended the character OF the
voters and their understanding OF the sacrifices aud
precepts OF the forefathers Senator Thomas f. Grady
declared that religious liberty was In peril because the
Legislature had failed 70 pass bill throwing open the
House OF Refuge to the clergy OF all denominations
Then the band played ard Like to soc Old Ireland
Free Once More" and the Glee Club sang Tine
star spangled Banner" the members OF the society
and the audience Joining IN the chorus
Letters were read from Democrats In this and other
States Governor Cleveands short and not partic
ularly sweet. He merely said: Governor Cleveland
regrets that other engagements prevent his acceptance
OF the Invitation OF the Society of Tammany for July
Fourth" Governor Benjamin +. Butler re-
GREETED that business engagements prevented
his making the "long talk" before the
society General George ID. Mcclellan, General
Fitz John Porter. William Purcell, William c. Ruger
John ID spicer. Congressman Holman " Indiana, eX-
Senator Dooltte OF Wisconsin, and others also sent let
tiers OF regret general invitation was then extended
10 the audience by the chairman behalf OF the society
TO adjourn the basement where the waters OF the
great spring we're free all" he great spring seemed
10 have peculiarly OF gushing anything called for
from lager.beer to champagne. choice collection or
eatbes also disposed OF In short order, and then
the multitude dispersed.