New-York tribune., 1886-07-06
A BIG CROWD IN THE WIG WAN.
TAMMANY KEEPS UP THE OLD CUSTOM.

TAMMANY KEEPS UP THE OLD CUSTOM.
LONG AND SHORT TALKS, LETTERS AND TELtGRAMs
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM DENOUNCED.
The Tammany Society made unusual prepara
tions 10 celebrate the holiday Its list OF speakers n-
cluded several prominent Democrats. and invitations
had been many National and State officials Ihe
Wigwa am waseaborstey decorated with flags ana punt
ing. aud IN the big hall the stars and stripes waved
abundanily. Tue banners of the various States were
suspended from the gallery. on the charmans desk
were several baskets of flowers Red caps OF liberty
were perohed stats on each side OF the stage Inc
large hall and galleries filed with persprng
crowd. Soon after 10 a. m. the members oi
the society filed into the hall headed by the Grand
6achem. r. Henry Dugro ana the Father oil the Couh-
ci John McQaade and preceded by Wlskinskie John d.
Newman bearing = large liberty cap on stat Inc
speakers and guests followed. These included senator
Vance, OF North Carolina; Representatives. hano"i anu
Curtin Of Pennsylvania William p. Msybury' OF Mion
gan, j. Randolph Tucker. OF Virginia; rarcsy hehey
Of CALIFORNIA; Richard W. TOwnshend OF Illinois Albert
g. Willis OF Kentucky; William g. stahnecker, Perry
Belmont Egbert l.. Viele Abram l. Dowcney ana Johh
J. Adams of New.York; and William McAdoo. OF New
Jersey: General Fitz John Porter and William b. Rod
fn.on. All the prominent members OF the Tsmmsny
socie;y and Of the General Committee were present
"Columba. the Gem OF the Ocean" was played by
Cappa's 7th Regiment Band and then Grand Sachem
Dugro delivered address OF welcome The Union Gee
Club sang " Greeting TO the Tammsny Society; the
Declaration of Independence was read by Justice Am
brose Mcneil the glee club 1.-The sword of Bunker
un" and then Vance delivered the first OF the
long talks" He sa In part:
The Government OF the United States was formed to
preTen 9relSn assresSn oo% ainsa n a,s a. ."e II she
democracy preserves it's supremacy must see 10 tha,
suecla privileges TO none shall he preserved. 1t
ts uL.Democ ac, this new tangled hotion OF
FOR off, e. send In tb-r names or not as they
see III. Loud applause, and avoice. "Ihats Demo
cratic docsrne
point Mr. Vance picked up tumbler OF water.
drank part of the contents. and with look OF slight
surprse said: This ISL mighty thin drink for Tam
many" lLaughterl
Chairman Ducro-Tammany Will do better for you
Mr. Vance tcontinuinc)-what higher principle
Cal fr,rmds To whom the spos belong If not TO the
victorsl DO they belong to the vsnguiShedi \ voice
spos belong those who have fought on AL sides ana
'aed Oh ALL Laughter and crics OF no
Senator Vance closed with eulogy OF Mr. Gladstone
and a hope that Ireland would obtain Home Rule
Senator Gibson. OF louisiana, who was to deliver the
other "ioug talk" was not present lhe hrst snort
talker" was SAMUEL j. randall. who said:
When we were making the last Presidential struggle
we that the advent OF the Democratic party to
mower was unsafe aud that We meant To tear down ana
not 10 Dad up We nave usl r ensret , irUn i. Se %
we may safely boast OF its dOings We have collected
more than our predecessors collected durus their year
We saved to tue people OF the United stae,D Dy
as compared with the previous years administration.
The people thus nead S2sOOOooo III the nrsi year
OF Democratic administration.
Copgrrss,nan Tucker, OF Virginia, who received
with yell OF applause dwelt state righs the great
ness Virginia in the past ard her pro poets IN the
future Tue Dani played "Carry me back TO Old Viz
cinny" and then " ID xe' Other addresses were made
by Congrtssmen Murpt OF Iowa. and McAdoo. of New
Jersey Secretary Thomas Gilroy read many letters
mi kilograms The points OF the best Of them are
appended:
President Cleveland: should he very CAD to join
those wi renew their pledges OF devotion 10 he
principles when the fathers OF the Republic fought"
or ambltious schemes; but aIopcd and cherished
because their enforcement promised prosperity ana
prncprs the fathers of the Republic ought In the iu
hope pectaou that their DESCENDANTS and those
Who shouId occupy the fair land Transmitted by
then. would also. IN unselnsh prlde ana
their Government and the citizenship which had
made country great In the discharge OF the SOL
emn thus laid upon uss found the only guarantee
OF realization OF all that has been promised Us under
danger rising from a lack Of wachfuness and vigil
present aud abuses constantly threaten TO
choke the growth OF patriotic sentiments IL is then
winch inspires sober thoughts ami or an occasion
whcn suggests such lofty sentiments our pledges to
The principles OF our fathers should be solemny and
sincerely renewed and love OF country be revived
samuel J. Tlden: concur with you in your strong
sense OF the utnty OF such celebration and In the
trloc sentiments expressed in your letter of invita-
ton.
entitled 10 the thanks and respect OF The
county ITS arduous and persistent efforts Tor :"
many years, keep aive in the hearts OF the people
the glorious memories of revolutionary days ant the
lean Independence. No organization has done
more than yours to incucate sentiment III
OF uerty aud OF free government Your exerOns have
confined 10 our own country and while f'vor
have sought to aid liberty and Home Rule III Ireland and
oher countries abroad by extending to their struggling
peope your earnest sympathy and generous support.
No worthy has appealed vain to the Tam
many society, especially cause HAVING tor ITS Object
the promotion free Institutions and the good OF uau
kinI. Your organization has my Oes-wishes for its
prosperity aud triumph in all benevolent ana patroc
and trust that your coming celebration
OF he anniversary OF our countrys independence may
be eminrntly and unusually successful.
Governor Fitzbueh Lee. Of Virginia. wrote: Virginia
will unite prayers with those OF her Northern sisters
that The sword has been beaten INTO the plonghsharc
and the spear into pruning hook that state shall not
war any more: that the reign of peace and unity
and aternIty may be az lasting as the home OF the
stars a' eternal as the FOUNDATIONS oi 'ne everlasting
Governor Isaac p cray of Indiana: You Will permit
me 10 bear willing testimony to the exalted abilities and
worth OF the Hon. John Kelly. and minge my griei with
yours aud all good Democrats throughout the republic
Abram :. Hewitt: We have solved the problem Of
bniug selfgovernment with an efficient National
that while the union Of the states Is
gB. ssolubr. the rights OF ntiviuss nave not only
prsn unimptTed. but nave received a greater develop
ent under other form Of government ever de
visod by THIS is the problem which now convulses
General benjamin F. Butler would like, in "short
talk" to speak IN memory OF one OF the ablest and
wisest statesmen and politicians l ever knew, John
Kelly.
Letters also received from Secretary Endicott
Governors Psttison OF Pennsylvania, Perry Of Florida
Iowery Misssspp Albeit OF New Jersey and Stone
man of California Governor Jones' Senators
Eustis, Colquitt German and Blackburn, and many
others
In closing the exercises the audience and sang
"Tbe star spanged Banner and then in the basement
Senator Vance and others had something not thin
water.
ia the evening the guests OF tho society enter
fsiued by the dinner at the Nj ST. Vincent
Hotel.
MINOR FEATURES OF THE CELEBRATION.
FLAG-RAIsING AT The BATTERY-sALUPEs PROM
CAsILE WILLIAM AND THE MEN-OFwAR.
The time- -honored ceremony of hOistlno the