Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-05-01
Tamany Hall & Gen. Harrison.

The following condensed account Of a
dinner given to the Hero of the Thames
at Tammany Hall, when he was on his
way to Washington from the scene Of his
victory, is copied from the New York
National Advocate, Of December 9TH,
1913. He was then regarded as one Of
the fathers of his country.
"DINNER IN HONOR OF GEN. HARRrsoA.-A
public dinner given at Tammany Hall on
Wednesday last under the direction and s,lperin-
| tendence Of the Republican General Committee of
New York, to MAJ. Gen. VIM. II. Harrison. Tho
company assembled, amounted TO about 300 per-
| sons. The party was rendered highly interesting
by the presence OF the distinguished officer in whose
honor it was given, of Gov. Tompkns, and Of
| Major Generals Dearborn and Hampton, and Judge
! b. Livingston. great number Of officers of the
army and navy, and Of the volunteer corps Of this
city attended. The venerable patriot, Col. Rutgers
presided, Gen. Smith, COL Swartwout, AID Buck
master, and Aid. Wendover, assisted as vice pre-
sidents.
| "The interior of the Hall was decorated with
more than forty national flags and military stand-
ards, disposed with great taste and effect under the
direction of Mr.. Holland. Two elegant ranspa-
| rencies from the pencil Of that gentleman, ador-
ned the walls Of the upper and lower ends Of tho
room. The one represented Gen. Harrison receiv-
ing the submission Of the savage allies, "the de-
tenders of our faith" who were surrendering their
weapons and the presents received from the British
TO the conqueror, and Offering their squaws and
papooses as hostages of their fidelity. The other
exhibited the American Eagle, standing on rock
| in Lake Erie, and proudly expanding its wings
| over its waters From his beak proceeded scroll
| inscribed + Pluribus Unum," view of the bank
| and distant waters of the Lake filled the prospec-
tive. The tout ensemble produced by the flags, the
paintings and protsion otlights, was singularly
picturesque and beautiful.
| On the exterior of the Hall, was placed very
elegant transparency, also from the pen OF Mr..
Holland In the foreground several Indian Chiefs
were exhibited in postures ofsubmission, imploring
the clemency of Gen. Harrison, who was pointing
to view in the distance of the Battle of the glo-
rious tenth Of September. This transparency
supported another in the form of an elipsis, on
which was Inscribed IN large capitals.
"HARRlSON."
"PERRY."
"DoN'T GIVE Up THE SHIP. I"
"The transparencies were, we understand, pre-
| sented by Mr.. Holland who also generously vol.
unteered his services in arranging the decorations
of the Hail.
"Five tables containing sixty covers each, and
furnished most plentiiuly with excellent dishes.
were provided for the company. Ornamented re-
presentations of castles, pyramids &c. &C.. dis.
| tables at appropriate distances, and produced a
most brilliant and pleasing effect. Too much credit
| cannot be bestowed on Messss Mailing and Coz
zens, for the elegant and liberal manner in which
their vlsters were provided
"Ihe distinguished guests were received 1t tho
dining hall, with the music of" Hail Columbia"
| from full and excellent band As soon as the
company had assembled at the table, an appro-
pirate prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Van Pel.
similar ceremony was observed at the removal
of the cloth.
"Aher dinner the following toasts were drank.
in,erspersed with excellent songs from gentlemen
of the company, and music from the band"
The regular loasts then followed, which our
limited space precludes us from inserting. Among
The volunteer toasts those of General Harrison.
General Hampton, and General Dearborn. The
one by General Harrison, is as follows:
"By General Harrson.-The freedom OF the seas
and the adoption by our government ofthe Roman
maxim, which secured to the citizen his inviola.
blty. IL cheers"
The account thus proceeds :-"Afler General
Dearborn General Hampton, and Governor Tomp-
kns had retired, the President gave the followine>
"Major General Harrison-the deliverer OF Oh,
western frontier. ~ cheers"
"hVor General pealborn-ls chenns