Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-15
DOMESTIC.
From me ". T. Enguirer.1
CELEBRATION OF THE EIGHTH

Ctt,EBRA ION OF THE EIGHTH.
The anniversary Of the glorious victory of New
Orleaus, and the election of General jackson Tn
the presidency Of the United States was ceIebra-
ted yesterday III manner corresponding with the
grateful feelings OF free people. The decora-
tons of Tammany Hall for the great dinner sur
passed any former celebrations in fact since the
Wigwain has been erected, il never put on more
gorgeous and splendid appearance. Six tables
longitudinally placed, with horizontal one at the
top oil the hall, accommodated all the guests. o.
yer the chair OF the president was suspended
whole length portrait of the General painted ex-
pressly for the Common Council, by YanLeriyn-
the massive frame was entwincd with laurel and
evergreen. On the colonades, on each side were
a range OF mushets; and above, in the forms of
suns and circles, sabres and pistols displayed their
FURNISHED blades aud barrels. Over the north
west fireplace, hung portrait Of George Clinton:
ana Oh the northeast, another OF De Witt Clinton
over the eastern Fireplace, portrait OF Daniel
ID. Tompkins. On the west was whole length
transparent portrait of Gen. Jackson OH white
charger; on his right, were portraits of Washing
ton, Jefferson, and Fulton, the left of Charles
Carol, the surviving signer Of the Declaration of
american independence. In the corner were
busts OF Washington and Hamilton; and over the
southern mante!-piece, was bust Of General
Jackson, surmounted by wreath of fresh noble
laurel, which was presented by Mr.. Parmentier
from his horticultural garden at Brool,Iyn: also
sweet oranges, with branches ! inches in circu,n
ference and inches bgh-Over the orchestra
several Large mirrors were displayed, beneath
which too heavy hronz ID field pieces appeared
en'wined with iiags, and orramcned with drums
and other military insignia. In the centre of the
ceiling was heavy gilt ornament, inlad with
mirrors, from winch flags aud steamers branchcd
to The corners OF the room. Heavy flags, military
siahuatus' ana camp coiors, were neatly festooneG
over the walls; artificial flowers and Transparent
lamps wcro entwiued round the columns-,i.e
whole presenting magnificent spectacle worthy
OF The occasion, and honorable TO the Heed Quar-
iers OF Principle.
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tiais and delcaces OF the season, together with
choice wines and fruits, and did great credit 10 tire
taste and Judicious arrangements OF Mr. Jones fIe
new lessee Of Tammany Hall.
Among the invited guests were, Gov. Yates,
Commodore Chaunccy, Col. Morgan &c &c &c
benjamin Bally, Esq. otficiated as President of
the day, assisted by John Targee, VIM M Price
Gideon Lee, Gided0 pstrander, CaInpbellP p. White
Abraham Bloodgoob John 4. Graham, and Al
pheus Sherman, Esquires, as Vice Presidents: A.
iexander M. Muir, Oliver Nj. Lownds, Dennis IL
Doyle. Elisha Tibbetts, Philip Thomas, and JON
athan /. Coddington. Esquires, Managers.
Alter The cloths were removed, and the band
struck up its enlivening airs, the following were
drank as The
REGULAR ToAsTs:
l. The daytime morabe for the achievement Of
victory, unparalleled inthe history Of our Repub-
lic-Posterity will celebrate il as jubilee.
SaT-Sp0Hgied Banner.
z. Gen. AndreU Jockson-President elect of
the United States; elevated to that exalted station
for his talents, worth, and public services
(Iigif 10 the Chief.
On This toast being drank, Mr.. Pesrman sung an
Ode, written by J.. NJ. Wetmore, ESD. and set 10
music by Mr.. i. who accompanied himself on the
Piano.
B. our Country-an asylum for tie oppressed
"a home for the brave. (Hah Columbia
a. me pFesiaent and pice President of the u.
States (Pyesidenf's March.
After drinking ths toast the President announc.
cd, that letter had been received by the Mana
gers ON the Vice Preaiden of the United States
IN reply 10 an invitation 70 attend this celebration
which he read:
Mr.. Calhoun presents iis respectful cofnp-
ments TO the Managers of the Dinner TO be given
at Tamnany Hall on the Sth January next. in
commeinoration Of the victory of Orleans
and the election OF Gen. Andrew jackson 10 the
Presidency OF the United States and regrets thu,
his official duties will LOT permit him 20 accent
their invitation 20 join his fellow citizens of New
York, in the celebration OF events 50 deeply inter
esling 10 our country.
Washington, 27ih Dec 1928
.. Martin Fan Buren,, Governor oC the cf,,o
Of New York-tbe undertaking republican. and
liin Trend OF our country-iis administration a an
do honor to li- native stale
(pdn Btrcns Grand .3farch.
The President chen read the following letter 10
the Managers, from his Exce1eucy. Goyernor
Van Buren, which, with The toast, was received
with great enthusiasm:
Albany, Jun. 3, 1879
| GENTLEMEN:--1 roget that NV pubIic dufics
wiIl not allow me 10 accept your Kind invitation
Tor The Eighth Of January; but, he assured, that
hough absent 10 person, my best feelings will be
with YOU Permit me 10 add. th9'I psicrfn Cs,v
events ~ or political history moro WORTH. Of
pa0lc festival iiian fhe one you design 10 com.
memor'le' and oeFlainiy no place more sppro-