Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-01-15
DOMESTIC,
ANNIVERSARN


Anniversary ofthe Battle of New Orleans was
celebrated III this city, in manner worthy
OF the occasion and of the Hero who achiev-
cd the victory-At an carly hour in the morn
ing, the flags were displayed from the public
places; the day was dry, but cloudy-The brigade
under General Spicer, together with u squadron of
horse attached to the brigade, of Gen Arcularius,
paraded lii line order & fired national salute from
le battery, which was returned by salute firm the
forts OF the United States, by order of Mai Cen
Gaines. The troops passed in review in front Of
the Masonic Hall, and the Tomplins Blues one of
the best disciplined volunteer corps in the union
paraded In front of the Hall and fired a salute
Il rom until near O'Clock the grand banuuettinu
room was crowded with ladies' and gentlemen ~
see the tables and the decorations OF the ronm
winch altogether presented an elegant appear,ncc
At o'clock, the guests consisting of Major
EeheTai Gaines, Col Croghan, Col. Morgan and
inc oiicers on the station, together with his honor
the Mayor, Gen. Van Cortland and several NOR
sons oil distinction, including the Rev Mr. Knee
land, and the Rev. Mr.Fcitus were received Nv,
,neManagers We regretted TO learn that all the,
naval ofhcers on the station, who were invited
sent excuses. AT half past O'clock. the Monde
rous chandeliers were lit, and the dinner served
up. ltl5 but an act OF Justice to Mr. Pardessus
,he lessee OF Masonic Hall, to say, that more e.
iceai, aihner, comprising the greatest variety of
viands and dclicacies together with a surnp;nous
desert, with rich wines, in the greatest abundance
ana all well dressed, has not been got up in this
Guy. he band in the orchestra struck up lively
lach the grand portals were thrown open and the,
company entered and took their seats
Benjamin Bailey, Esq. took the chair. sunnorte1
on 'he right by Walter Bovine, Esq, ami on the
ieit by Alderman White. Stephen Allen, Thomas
ftertell, \. Dean, and James Campbell. Esor,,
were tne Vice Presidents, at the eastern section of
the tables. 1t Is supposed that about three hun
urea citizens were present. Similar celebrations
On the Fifth, Eight, Ninth, Twelfth, and Fourteentb
wards, on greatscale, were also got up
al ni'er tle cloths were removed, the following
I0dStS foy sth January, 1928.
L. The Day-It reminds US of National Saf.t,
Glory and Gratitude Hail CoI,,n,h;a
2 General Andrew Jackson-s The Man who
mas hiled the measures of his Country's Glory
m Hail TO the Chief
3. The People-too enlightened TO be deceived
controlled. Yontee Doniio
l. The President of the United Stated
oo Presidents March.
! D. Our Government-itis the Choice of the Pco-
pic-so should be its Chief Magistrate.
Washington's March.
o. The Governor of the State of New-York
= ~, O. Clinton's March.
eracy by the wisdom of Jefferson and prcsnrvrd
/ by the gailantry of Jackson
-Jackson's March.
g. The Memory of Washington-A Military
G ~ MS Virtuous and safe Administration
| me best Commentary on the objection 10 the Hero
of New Orleans " 'N -A'o
y. The surviving Patriots Of tho Revolution
lheir Country's Independence was the achieve
1icit OF ,heir youth-may they be cheered by that
No 20 Srd'ituue. Aud Lang Syne.
TO- Charles Carroll, of CarroIlton- snr,,;,i,o
, oigner OF the Declaration of American InJenan9
dencc. PHI r DT - oiA
ii. State Rights-guarantce by the Consiiiu-
/ uoh' endangered If invaded-lost Of neglected.
~ mn Bolnets Of Blue
IL The invincible Spirit.of Greece
'F0T FTee@oni's FIgn ache7s once beq,,y.
6t5,e,qaeathe.d 6y bleeding Sire to Son,
1'"' B9fffe'@ oft, IS ever aOon.''
10 Bruce's Address.
10 The twentieth Congress of the United Sf,+os
Its iirst Act augurs well for the Renublic
The Star Spangled Banner
Alter the 2d toast, the President rose and made
the following remarks:
FeHo1o- CtiSenS:-Pursuant TO ARRANGEMENTS
made by your Committee, General Iety;s Sbc'
fiji Lownds and Thomas Phoenix ESD We, an
pointed Delegates 10 proceed TO PhiIadelnbia aud
10 unite with the friends Of General Andrew
aoASon N celebrating the battle of New Orleans,
accomplished on the 9Th of January, 1915
In accordance with this appointment our renub
r ny Drethren have selected General Duncan Col
DAVIS and John WurtZ, Esq as Dcleratos who
are at present with US, to reciprocate i'm their be-
!le coTlidity they all felt on this momentous
a toast: ''''' 'iS ~ "i'el
-, The great and patriotic state Of Penuzvlvani,-
We nail her as our twin sister
-, UOist Vi thc president Of The day was dranl,
WIN great enthusiasm, after wlIici Mr. W.T.,
rose aud made the following remarks:
NJ. President:
we should be guilty of dercliction Of duff, n
Inc friends Of the Hero of New Orleans ~
ST Sc, around the festive board In the CITY of
- , na' and perhaps justly subject ourselves
othe charge of gross inscnsibilitv 10 tlose f,eIn
Mnich should animate u a5 Pcnnsylyanions on
us occasion, II NC were TO remain silent at tbe
,rIu,,s moment RISE therefore, sir, to express
oi InySeh, my colleagues, and those whom we
represent, the sincere and heartfelt pleasure win
WhlCh we one and all unite with the citizens Of n
toiK, IN comnenOrating an event that has abad
iustre onthe annals of country, ybogo bistrr,, -
afecord OF splendid achievements
wen does the glorious day we celebrate, deserve
~ De nailed and observed in IFS annual return "a
national festival by the American peoplel II res
oueu ule Hch emporium Of their western COM
ieioy rom me threatened grasp Of foreign enc
ny-Dfoke the spirit Of internal faction and dis
contaminated a just, unequal but wen com
lestcd war, IN manner becoming the arms and
spirit oil reemen-and demonstrated the alI-in
Portmt TACT, that should an invading foe eJudc fbe
cishanco OF navy, which has most raIlanfIy
Us way 70 the affections and favor OF the ma
~ lII ciiect lahdHlg on our Shores repulse de-
ica' ana destruction await him from the efforts Of
people aiways armed and prepared for the de-
than life ny P'iNo u'''0'
10 each and to every one, who assisted in add
~ 'ii'S Dlisht PaBc 70 our history, we owe debt
~ ~ sl4u'une; Wnich should never be forgotten
put the highest hOnOrs Of the nation arc Inc inst
reward oil him, who, in that dark hour, RELYING on
tho resources Of his own great mind. by his wis
oOin IN council, and his energy in action 4" filed
The measure of BIS couniry's 81 nv"
4''' % ~, So, an3 p hcso whom VIC represent