Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-02-07

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might at the approach OF difficulty aud danger,
and conquered the veteran troops Of yelling On.
| Tins, Mr.. President is something 10 be proud of
| Then il was, fellow soldiers, that the holy flame
OF patriotism, like g the powerful king of day,
rejoicing in the east, exhibited so much brightness:
and, in the words Of the great Homer, you said
| "oa paior's side the odds IF combat lie"
| re re erags h .n se,'cg' or ia"'e"tsd DIE
Meets deah, aud nose thu, death, tis.Hat shGe.'
Fellow Sol,liers,--You all remembers on this
trying occasion, that with one universal burst OF
patriotic ariour, the cry every where arose, - to
arms 10 arms That your motto was Victory
or death" In one word, the only contention a.
monS us was, who should be foremost in the race
OF glory; who should best and most faithfully per-
form has duty: Sir, now say it, and we one and
All Dear witness 10 the truth of what | am now
about to utter-that in patriotic zcai and en-
thusasm, in gallant bearing, and daring courage,
the city OF New-Orlcans covered herself with i'm
mortal glory.
Mr. Presdcnt-It cannot be wrong for old sol
dlers, assembled we are around thc-ics,ve
BOARD and that after long separation from each
other OF thirteen years, 10 say something of our
beloved commander, to say something of our own
actions Bear with Inc, then. fellow soldiers. while
ieeoly eudeavor 10 place before your view a We
Ty heppy illustration of the moral sublime AS ex-
hlolted III tie person, conduct and countenance Of
our beloved commander during the whole cam
paign, but most especially at that moment when
ne was informed by the late Major Tatem vetc-
|
had effected a landng-that he had dared 10 pro-
lane the soil OF freedom by his hostile tread Then
IL was, that the noble conduct of our beloved com
mander was such as L shall never forget while |
iVe. Truly can say, tina, next TO our God, we
owe every thing to his skill and wisdom For fell
Iow-soidiers, IS have already said when he was
toid that the enemy al your door, had rcach-
cd the margin OF yonder noble river | ask the
question, cmphaticdy ask il, was he not then sur
rounded by every difficulty that could possibly
If Ill a.
Alr PRESIDENT, did not see him, at that awful
Crisis calm and self-collected, iorttude and mar
nanimity beaming in his countenancc? Yes fell
ioW-soIdiers, in the venerable person of our be-
loved commander, by most delightful association
OF ideas, we were permitted by the God of the
quick and the dead, 10 behold once again our own
Immortal Washington, as it were actually present
VIE US, and visible to our sight. And now, Mr.
president, the battles at hand: we behold our be-
loved commander placing himself at the head of
. @Voo men, OF what not more than 1900 were en-
gagged, meeting brave enemy, amounting in num-
nef 20 0oOO men, and then and there leading YOUR
eagles to victory and glory-gying to the nation.
through your Sallantry, fellow soldiers OF Io,lis-
ana, mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky and
mat oil the men OF the army and navy one among
the most finished histories ON record in the history
0! the country Mr. President, the battle of the
night OF the sd December was the savinr OF your
city This victory was the great link in the chain
OF cause and effect that produced the gores of the
" Eighth of January the dav YOU now so nobIv
celebrate, brave citizens of Louisiana day which
records mighty victory, in many respects unpar-
alieied IN the history of the world. | must stoo.
feow.-soldiers, or | shall tire your patience for
the glory of New Orleans is a theme too trans
porting for me. Mr.. President / now beg leave
10 give YOU toast and in doing, to pay a small
tIlodte OF respect TO departed worth-to brave and
gallant friends, who barred their bosoms to fbe foe
III the hour Of trial and danger, and who, on the
Gay OF 3aitie' were every where that duty OF dan
ger called:
:, The memories of Humphrey. Duncan Read
keIoPer and La Ronie-
- Come, expressive silence ns,tse their praise
by John Stidell-The city of New York-Pre-
eminent IN science, commerce and enterprize
unsurpassed in her devotion 10 the cause Of the
People.
| Mr.. James 4. Hamilton, of the New York Del
eSation, then returned his thanks for the compli-
mem paid to his native city, and offered the follow
ing toast
The city Of New Orleans-The abode of bospi-
tality, chiyalry and beauty.
! By Mayor Firginia-Her services and her
pride will be 5. tisEed when she sees the second
ashlngton at the head of the Union.
! by Major Smiley, of Kentucky-The Leoisla
ture of Louisiana-Their hospitality on this day is
as honorable TO themselves as il is attern to their
liustFlous guest-their goodness and his greatness
WIN hereafter be associated in proudes recoI-
lection.
BY Edward Livingston, Esq. (sent from Wash
ington to the General mmi,tee)-Louisiana-
he only State that has received the thanks of the
coniederacy-sLe deserved them by her energy
and attachment to our republican instiuGons-she
VIII shew her gratitude 10 the hero who led her
brave citizens to the attainment Of this proud dis
tinction.
BY Col Piatt, of the Cincinnati Deleration-
! The State OF Louisana-Htherto distinguished
for hospitality, she this day has added to her repu
tauon the still more interesting virtue Of gratitude
by Gen. La Coste-rhe tears Of gratitude have
tins day believed the laurel OF the Sth of January
] Sent by Col Sherman, Of Newport, r. l.
/ General Jackson-wifosc mighty mind and lion
heart preserved thousand maids of Orleans.
! ny ,. IL. Harpcr-Ihe Constitution of the Uni
ted StatcS-La;cly fractured, let it be so amended
as to give the People only, the RIGHT hereafter Of
choosing their Chief Magistrate
i BY Alderman Palirey-Intcrnal improvements
Let the enterprise OF New York be our example
her Grand Canal model-and her politics
our guide.
BY DR.. Thomas-General Jackson, the modern
! CincInnatus-Alay his merit in saving our flou-
Ilshing city be rec0mpensed as it deserves by the
Presidency to which ne has long been called by
! the wishes OF the People
1 By }. w. Breedlove-Tho Chief Magistracy Of
the T. States-lhe only gift appropriate to the a.
| Enforcement OF the day we celebrate
1 ny n. wisconsin Of January, 10 and '2S-
J Days a'lke glorious to Louisiana, and her chival-
Tous sons, honorable to our distinguished guest
and gratifying TO the true patriots OF our country
! By Dr. VI COnnel--Gen. Thomas IHnds-'i'hc
/ brave commander of the Mississippi Cavalry il,
1915, ''the establishment Of one army the adilira-
ton Of the other"
| 10y the Revolutionary citizens present. through
/ .. a. PaN'on-Gcnerui Andrew Jackson, eur dis
/ unSuished guest-an instrument sent by our Gre
ator 10 Perpeiuato the principles of true republi-
I cansin.
! by =. T. smiih-Our CONSTITUTIONS sacred
rcAuTc for the patriot, but no sanctuary r,r fte