The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-16
JACKSON'S DAY.
A GREAT BANQUET OF THE DEMO.
GRATIS.
A Brilliant Event in Philadelphia Which
Attracted the Shining Lights of the
Party From all Sections Of the
Union

The Jackson day celebration Of the
Democracy in Philadelphia Oh Janu
AIRY Sth. was one of the most brilliant
political demonstrations ever witnessed
III that city. Ex-President Cleveland
was the central figure, and he was ten
dered a great ovation. Many distin-
guished Democratic leaders sat at the
tables, including Governors, ex-Gov-
ernors, Senators. Congressman and
other high officials. Letters of regret
were read from many others.
Following was the arrangement of
toaSts;
"The memory Of Jackson drank
IN silence; "The principles of the true
Democracy-they are enduring be-
cause they are right and invincibIe be-
cause they are just" ex-President
Grover Cleveland; "The Common
wealth of Pennsylvania-her honor is
safe in the virtue, intelligence and in
dependence of her people," Gov. Elect
Robert E. Pattison; "the Federal Gov
ernment-its prosperity depends upon
constitutional limitation" ex-Secretary
OF State Thomas F. Bayard, of Della
ware; "The new south-in her mater
lal and political development are the
elements of successful future" Con-
gressmen w. G. H. Breckenridge, Of
Kentucky; "New England her his
tory is record of hostility to unjust
taxation Hon. John P. Russell, of
Massachusetts,; "The Young Demo
cracy-the hope and reliance of the
Republic; Counsellor Joseph P. Nc
Cullen, of Philadelphia.
Ex-President Grover Cleveland was
the guest Of the evening, and the
enthusiasm evoked by his appearance
was unprecedented. The banquet be-
gan at 7 o'clock, and covers were laid
tor over 600 diners. Prominent
Democrats from all parts of the State
and country occupied seats at the
table. Previous to his appearance at
the Academy Cleveland held a re-
ception al the rooms Of the Young
Mems Democratic Association, lasting
from o'clock until S, and the locality
was jammed with people during the
three hours that the reception lasted.
THE SCENE WHEN GROVER ENTERED.
The scene which greeted Cleveland
upon entering the Academy Of Music
was brilliant in the extreme. The de-
corations were profuse and flowers and
plants abounded. Around the bal
comics were festoons of flowers, the
names of the states of the Union being
prominently displayed. Ten thousand
dollars are said to have been expend-
ed by the association in the prepara-
ton for the banquet, and the scene
presented when all were seated at the
tables has probably never been excell-
ed. MIR. Cleveland occupied the seat
of honor. ex-Secretary of State Bayard
being on his right and Governor-elec
Pattison occupying the seat at his
ieft.
At the conclusion of the banquet
proper the balconies of the Academy,
holding about 1000, were opened for
the admission Of the pubic, and were
soon filled with a brilliant gathering,
mostly ladies in evening dress. Prom
inent among the guests was Mrs.
Cleveland. who occupied what is
known as the "Mrs. Cleveland Box"
She was accompanied by number of
ladies'. Her entrance was greeted
with applause, which was redoubled
when she kissed her hand to her dis
tinguished husband, who sat almost
opposite her.
1t was near Ioo'clock when Samuel
Cuisine Thompson, President of the
association, delivered the opening ad-
dress. When Mr.. Cleveland rose to
his feet to respond to his toast the
scene was simply indescribable. The
diners and those assembled in the
galleries cheered repeatedly and waved
napkins and handkerchiefs. The speak
er remained several minutes on his
feet before he was permitted to pro.
ceed. Cheers followed almost every
word of his speech.
Governor-elect Pattison's speech
was received witq much applause.
Ex-Secretary OF State Bayard res
)onded to the toast: THE Federal
Government perpetuity depends
lpon constitutional limitations He
delivered no set speech, and his short
address was mainly eulogstic of the
Cleveland administration. His open
ng sentence to the effect that he was