Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1884 — TAMMANY BEATS THEM ALL [ARTICLE]

TAMMANY BEATS THEM ALL

Its Indorsement of Cleveland the Greatest Demonstration Ever Seen in New York. Honest Greyer Cleveland Heartily Indorsed by the Great Democratic Organization. ” [New York telegram.) John Kelly and Tamma-iy beat the record tonight. showing to New York ti e great st politiiaidisplay within the memory of the oldest sachem. For three weeks preparations had been rushed for the demonstration and the smooth working of the entire affair, 'io-night indicated the wonderful discipline and complete control of Tammany Hall over its twenty-four Assembly district or an zations. Mr. Kelly had promised to indorse Cleveland in a manner befitting the dignity of t e oldest political organization in existence, and that promise was fully redeemed. At early dusk the sky in the vicinity of the Tammany wigwam and Union Square became brilliant with pyrotechnic lights, until from the lower i art of the city it appeared as it the ghost of the Chicago fire had taken possession oi the central part of the city. Before 7 o'clock the streets and avenues immediately leading to Union Square became crowded with men, women, and children. Street cars, omnibuses, and other vehicles gave up the struggle, and Tammany, with its invited and uninvited guests, took possession, hive hundred metropolitan police were present to maintain order among fully 130, ooh people. The fireworkp display alone cost $9,800, and thirtytwo military bands and drum corps added their music and noise to the scene.

The vast wigwam on Fourteenth street was opened at 7 o’clock, and immediately became filled with members of Tammany, who yielded places to strangers whenever required. Senator Bayard, the chief speaker of the night, was escorted to the hall fiy William Butler Duncan, and met with a grand welcome. Mayor Franklin Edson and John Kelly, Lnked arm in arm, led the procession to the platform, and wbre greeted with thunders of applause. Then came Gen. Spinola. Judge Gorman, Joseph J. O'Donoghue, Dr. Shepherd, Henry Gunther, and fifty other sachems equrflly well known. Mayor Edson was wildly cheered as he advanced to the desk to open the meeting. It was the first time he had ever seen the inside of the hall, and he raid so amid great laughter. Senator Bayard was then introduced, and spoke at great length, followed by John Kelly. The mom nt, the g reat Tammany chief arose from his chair the audi noe rose and cheered for several minutes. Mr. Kelly spoke with great enthusiasm and randor, and pledged to Cleveland the united, unselfish, unwavering support oi Tammany. He said in closing: “It is the duty of every man belonging to the Tammany organization to vote for the man who has given us the good government which we now enjoy. Tammany Hali will stand by film, and we will leave no stone unturned to eleot him.” Senator Thurman and John Lee Carroll, of Maryland, al o delivered brief addresses. Mrs. Delia 1 arnell was the recipient of repeated cheers as she entered and left the hall.

Scattered about Irving place. Fourteenth street, and Union Square were seven grand stands at which the speakers were: Gov. Abbett, of New Jersey; J. V. L. Findlay, of Maryland; Col. E. T. Wood, Gen. Viele, George H. Forster, Maj. Haggerty, Congressman Belmont, the Hon. George L. Converse, 8. 8. Cox, John J. Adams, Coroner Levy, Henry Bischoff, Jr., W. Bourke Cochran, Senator Cullen, Jefferson M. Levy, Gen. Cochiaue, and Michael H. Sigerson. The torchlight procession was the greatest display of the kind ever seen la this city. There were ol.uoo regular members of Tammany in line, 20JJ00 wearing gay uniforms. Early In the evening Senator Thurman addressed a great m.etlng of Young Democrats in Brooklyn.