Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
THE LATE ANNIVERSARY.
At Philadelph TIE National Anniversary was com
memorated IN manner At verify ." The occasion
and of the Place wa'ci has tecome memorable, me
world over as he scene OF those impressive events and
deliberations that led to The Declaration OF ndepend.
ence-though The pleasing task Of dong honor TO the
day, seems have deyclyed chiefly on The Democrats
and the Cold Water men
or the political celebrations the most interesting
was that Of the Democrats Of the city and county al
independence Square" "There," says the Pennsyi-
yanian "rod the sages of the Continental Congress-
when passing that hail which proclaimed liberty to
an oppressed peoIlaa which still reverberates
throughout the world, and will continue TO be heard
until human bonds every where broken. On the
very ground Gpon ..hich the people were standing,
their patriotic ia7etathers doubt walked 10 and iro
10 earnest med iaOn upon tina. daring measure which
hurled idnce the leetr Of the most powerful ma
lion of the esra and exposed them 10 the Of the
eYecuoner and Il by :hs path that many Of these
intrepid moved with hearts resolved, TO aiX
their signatures 20 instrument winch might perhaps
bring glory and recess, but which seemed tar more
likely TO ruin, disaster and ignomlnious DEATH
for did men embark upon apparently more
hopeless enierprrze. Within hearing of the speaker
was that very chamber where the deed consum
mated-where little band Of patriots, "fsw, but un
dismayed," Of themselves prepared l,st with their
right hands, which, for aught they knew might,
at period not far distant, prove muster roll 10 call
them to the scsfloi l. here the people first Learn.
ed of The determination 10 battle TO thu iast-io ask
and to accept CON prom conquer or to die, and
here after lapse Of sIX;yseven years, the pos
terity OF that people acknowledge their weight of
debtedne 20 those wo had ieaflessly encounter
ed every variety OF suffering &c make what
Samuel II Perkins presided at this meeting, sssis:
ed oy long array Of Wee Presidents and Secretaries
The Declaration was read by Col. Florence, and an
Grafton pronounced by Judge Pe,,it a series of pat
rlotic resolutions were adopted We select the follow
ing: 7ibdny .7rguS
Reso'red, That cherish with grateful veneraiion
the memories of Washington Jefferson, Madison, and
honree-petriots now no rnore-whose counsels and
sections in the Presidential office preserved the sacred
principles institutions and secured the approba
lion and applause of their country.
Re,oIced, That tender 10 the yene ftble sage OF
the Rermage-the patriot Jackson every wish that
happiness MAJ await Gpon all the moments ii lis de-
Ginning life, and -ire 10 bear our testimony. as c
portion OF his approving counrymen, to he unsurpass
ed ability and zeal WITH which ne has served his
try IN council and in the iie3.
Rcsotred, That IN the administration Of Martin Van
Buren,, we hail the unfInch,ug adherence 20 all the
principles of Democracy, and forget the f.
deity and consistency with which he mas maintained
them from youth to advanced age, and every posi-
ton, private public, from his humble boyhood to the
Presidential chair.
Resolred, That in the approaching contest with
federalism, IT the duty of the Democratic party TO
unite without delay in active and vigorous measures,
and cordially TO cooperate for the OF their
political principles, and the restoration OF their ascen
dancy in the administration OF the Governments: that
while they wll select cor the Chief Executive office,
but ,,ed and faithful supporter of Democrat
messures they will be swaycd by UNIV 'rIhy pred.
lectons for individual hat they will heartily and
sincerely weld wishes of majority sill parti.
cplar preferences and that the decsoa of National
Democratic Cow, ntoa, chosen and held IN such time
and manner may be acceptable TO majority, and
voting as by that body may be considered just and
proper, they recognize the fairest and most just
lection Of the Presidential candidate.
The dinner festival Of the Democratic citizens OF
the city and county not less enthusiastic, and
very numerously attended Henry Horn presided,
and there large number OF Vice Presidents
and Secretaries "Tle regular toasts, says the 9TH
cial account, received with loud and repeated
cheers OF applause particularly hose in favor of the
two eI-Presten,s, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van
Buren,. The letter cf the Hon James Buchanan, and
his sentiment panyrg It; were also received Sl;h
great apprcba,oE by the company, aud the frequent
and repeated cheering showed the high estimation in
which the distinguished Senator IS held
The toasts alluded TO cheese:
3. Andrew Jackson The Napoleon in the field Of
battle-ihe Jefferson in Council, and the Cincnnatus
his farm.
4. Martin Van Buren, His administration will al
ways be approved by the soSer second thought Of the
people"
Letters were read in the course of the proceedings
from several distinguished who had been IN
yited 10 attend. We copy those OF Mr. Van Buren,
and MIR Buchanan
Lindsa,-ald June g, 1913
Gentlemen | could not express more strongly than
feel, the kind and complimentary terms which you
have been pleased 10 invite NE, TO unite with the de-
mocrscy OF the ctv and county OF Philadelphia, IN
lebrating the approaching anniversary OF ,e Decara
ton of indepe ndence The Oh sense which enter.
tain of their CLAIMS 10 the respect and confidence Of
every right minded public man, has been often aud
fully avowed Most gladly, gentlemen, would com
ply with your request, no, compelled by
stances which cannot control, to deny myself that
qualification. can, therefore, only thank you FOR this
renewed evidence of your friendship, and nssnfe you
OF the unfeigned respect with which am
Your friend ard obt serv't,
To Messfs. F. Stoerer, Geo W Dohner,, Francis
Bresford Charles Brown and Christopher Mason,
Committee.
Martin Van Buren, The disciple OF Thomas Jei fer
son, the friend and condaht OF General Jackson toe
pure and unosen,atous Republican: his past admins
tratiop has won The applause, and will ensure the
fidence of the Democracy Of the Union.
Lancaster. June sob, lS43
Gentlemen have been honored by The rsceip, Of
your invitation pa:iake of public dinner, TO be e.
ven on the approaching anniversary Of the Fourth Of
July, by the Democracy of the city and county of
Philadelphia and regre, that previous engagements
will deprive me of this pleasure
wan you be kind CROUCH to present, in my name,
to the assembled company, the following sentiment,
General Andrew Jackson; Frank fearless and JUST
ne taught Us, by his example, that honesty is the hes,
policy IN public as well private lie Nav the De
mocracy of Pennsylvania profit By The lesson, and re
member, in selecting candidates hereafter that politi.
cal intrigue and low cunning the disguise assumed
by rogues for The purpose Of making the people fools
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN
F. Stoever, George w. Dohner Francis Brelsford,
Charles Brown end Christopher Mason, Esqs, Com.
nittee, &c.
James Buchanan a noble advocate of the measures
hteh. .l.~ pa yl.an
joice in the tribute which is awarded 10 his eminent
Tents and services