Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-05
TAMMANY'S FOURTH.
LONG TALKS AND SHORT TALKS
FROM DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRATS.
A Letter from Your Uncle Grover Cieve-
land-A Communication ALSO
from David u. HILL
tBy telegraph to tho Dispatch,

ByteIsgrapa to tho Dispatchl
HFw YORK, July 4.-The one hundred and
sixteenth anniversary of American lnde-
pendence was celebrated on an elaborate
scale this morning by the Tammany Socie-
rs. or Columbian Order, In its Fourteenth
Street wigwam. Grand-Sachem Gilroy
opened the proceedings with an address
Of welcome. The Tammany Glee Club
then sang Our Glorious Union Forever"
after which Commissioner Charles Z. Wahle
read the Declaration OF Independence.
LETTER FROM CLEVELAND.
Secretary John B. McGolrick next read
replies to invitations, and among them was
"GRAY GAmEs,l
"BuzzARD's BAY. Mass, June %, 1892.
"Ilon. Thomas +. Gilroy. Grand Sdchem:
f'Dear Sir.-I acknowledge with thanks
the courtesy of an invitation to attend the
celebration of the 10th anniversary OF
American Independence by the Iammany
Society on the 4th day Of July next. 1t
viii be impossible for me TO take part in
the interesting exercises you contemplate,
bnt | hope the celebration Will be aoupd- |
nntiy pleasant and profitable TO those who
Grs fortunately able 10 participate. be-
Ieye that lndopendenee-Day should be
celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm by
old aud young in every part of our land
and m every Condition Of American life. |
No man, woman, OF child within the limits
OF American citizenship should forget or
ont grOw sentiments related to the Observ
anco of the lth day Of July,
" Because there are influence and ten
dencles abroad which tend TO the neglect
OF this anniversary. the valuable and pa
triotic efforts of the IammanY Society TO
rescue IL from indifference ought to be
universally applauded.
% notice that my invitation contains
the declaration that the coming celebra
ti0n by the society Is designed to be OF
exceptional significance and extended eff |
feet. ! have no fear that this design Will
rniscarry, tor am satisfied that the Tam
many Society will not lose the opportunity
the occasion affords to teach that the De-
claration OF Independence was n move
ment on the part of people determined
TO govern themselves; that the patriotism
IL inspires enioins unseltsh care for our
eOuutry's welfare; that political endeavOr
is ouly safe and useful when undertaken
in the peoples interest. and that political
organization is only effective and success
tul when approved and trusted by an IN
te.ligent popular judgment.
" Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND"
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
On the platform were seated the promi-
nent statesmen from the different States
who were TO deliver patriotic talks.
Among them were Senator Charles III.
Gibson Of Maryland Representatives W.
VI. BRYAN of Nebraska, John o. Pendleton
Of West Virginia. benjamin II. Enloe of
tennessee, l.. +. Livingstone of Georgia,
w {. Mnrbury % Michigan, John +.
Heard of Missouri, John +. Epes of Vir-
ginia. John Il. Fellows and Edward j.
Dunphy of New York, II. A. Herbert Of
Alabama, b. +. Biggs Of Delaware. Adolph
Never Of Louisiana. Owen Scott Of Ilii-
nois, Frank BeltzhoOver OF Ponnsyl-
yania. Irvine DUNCAN of Ohio. Thomas f.
Grady of New York. c. h. slansur OF MIS-
.ouri, Johu j. IIemphill Of South Caro-
lima, and L. }. Ialiaterro Of Alabama.
The flag OF the Tammany Society tioated
from the roof of Tammany Hall. while the
interior was beautifully decorated with
silk flags, the cOat-Of-arms ot the different
States, and floral designs.
BOIEs, PATTsoS, AND rRBY.
Governor Boies wrote: - cannot refrain
from expressing tue hope that the success OF
your meeting VIII meOt the highest expectations
only 20 those who are permitted % share IN
its deliberations, bat TO that greater audience,
the American people. NlOso privilege u VIII be-
come 10 listen through the public press 20 the
.hiugs OF the emiaent men whose voices viii
De heari ou the oc-a,ion."
Goseinor Pat'isOn in MS leuer said: "ln an
swfr 10 your suggestion for sontimont, let me
commend to you tho conclusion Of ceieoeatsd
grafton delivered by Mr.. Edward Everett on the
Fourth Of July. 1928: Lot us then,
a. We assemble On the birthday of
sacred cause Of constitutional liberty. Let IA
abluro tho interests and passions which divide
the great family Of american freemen. Let me
rage Of party spirit sleep today. Let ~ resolve
that our children shall have cause 70 bless the
memory Of their fathers. as wo have cause 10
bless tho memory OF oufs.'
Senator frDy, of South Carolina, wrote: The
subject Is too grand and yarod 70 De- developed
IN the hfief lines Il II letter. and in the absence
Of tho inspiration oi the time ana place to which
am invited. But oven in this year OF an election
Of such great import 10 tho Well-being of or
glorious nation men OF all factions aud political
creeds may pause 20 congratulate themselves on
the achievements % our country III tho arts OF
peace which have made Il such magnificent
domain for true ireemen, and have made
it feared, respected, and admired among
the great powers OF tho earth. God grant that
as the years 20 by your Empire State and mine,
South Carolina, viii continue, while maintaining
their respective civil and political honor. % do all
things and be ali things that may Increase the
lfe and prosperity of this glorious Union"
LETTER FROM HILL
The following from Senator Hill was read:
"UNITKD STATES SENATE CHAMBER,l
"WAsHISGToN, ID. C., July 8, 1892.
- non. IhtHds f. Uf"vt N"N NNN'Sf NN"f"'tf7
tse, ETC.:
"Dear sirs,-Engagements made prior the re-
ccipt of your letter prevented my acceptance
OF tho committees courteous invitation 20 be
with the Tammany Society on the coming
Fourth of July. This years celebration OF
the anniversary of our c0untrys lnde-
pcndence, preceding as II does an I'M
pOrtant political contest involving the
supremacy OF the essential prncipleso OF our free
government, may appropriately be made the
occasion Of the renewal OF our faith IN those
cherished principles when nave Deeh
for 80 many years faithfully cham-
pioned By the intrepid Democracy OF Iammany
hall. In my judgment the hope OF the people
lies in the su cess OF the Democratic party. Bet
ter than any other political organization 1t pro-
tects their rights ana represents tnelr best IN,
terests. u mas always been the defender OF
constitutional liberty and oil the reserved
rights Of the states. IL opposes CEN
Capitalization, II boldly maintains the doctrines
that edsrql taxation should De for puDIc rather
than for private purposes; tt advocates honest
money-tne gold and silver currency Ot
our Constitution; II fnyors home rule
for States and municipalities; 1t insists
on an honest and economical expenii-
lures Of public money!: 10 opposes fo-ce bills;
Federal interference Ia the domestic al
fairs of tho state; It antasonizes mo.
nopolies; it is the friend OF labor aud
ii hates hypocrisy, sham, and fraud These
tenets Of our faith. thus epitOmZed, constitute
patriotic platform on which every lover OF MS
country may safely stand, ana 10 Which no may
proudly declare hts allegiance on his nations
birthday.
f" IN the State Of New York the Democratic
parry entrusted last winter for the 1rst time
In many years with the control OF the
LEGISLATURE in toth It's branches, no
bly redeemed It's promises TO the people
It's record speaks for ItsetL. A simple enumefa-
tiOn Of the inhabitantsO tho state as required Oy
the constitution rather than an expensive, COM
p.lcatsd, and unnecessary census was promptly
secured.
..Our course at the present time Is plain
The Democracy Of Now YORK IN tho
approaching struggle should present
solid front to he common enemy. IOy-
alty to cardinal Democratic principles
ana regularly y-nomluated candidates - the SUI
prefnc duty Of the hour.
: IL remain your feilow-citzen,
"DAvID B. HILL"
Mo chMpRFI e PAlNEul EALI