The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-18
Boston.
Correspondence Of the Herald.l
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BosToN, March 10, 1874.
The Jackson .Lsbilee-Poiitics, Fun and Frofic-
OPENING of the Tyler Campaign, &c. &c.
] DEAR BENNETT:-
Last night, the "grand Jackson Jubilee" came
off in magnificent style at Old Faneu Hall. Pre-
partitions had been in progress some two or three
weeks by the democracy in this region to render
due honor the anniversary of the birth Of the il
lustrous Hero of New Orleans; and the fifteen
hundred ladies' and gentlemen who assembled on
this occasion, were delighted with the day-,he
night-the decorations the object and themselves
The splendid women and handsome men who con-
yened at the Old Cradle of Liberty on the 18th OF
January, Ammo Domini, 1914, were well paid for
all their extra trouble IN attempting to make this
Joyous scene festival that should be long remem-
bered The whole affair was most successful and
went off with entire <cldt: :,
the leyee with their presence, have not time TO
particuarze. Suffice II, that the latter were
charming in their manners and appearance, and the
former were the personcaton OF all that was gal
liant or gentlemanIy The hall and armories were
most elegantly decorated-a full length portrait OF
the old general placed at the head OF the ball
| room-the American flag waved in graceful ORA
| perry over the scene-the music was superb-the
supper was rich in quality and profusion--and no,
thing was lacking to NAL Ike 1t all that was intended
more than was anticipated. 1t was, indeed, a
soul-stirrng" occasion
| The most remarkable feature in this affair, how
ever, to my mind, is the fact that this event is ~
| truth, the grand opening Of the Tyler campaign IN
| this quarter! You may rely on It, that from the
seventy birth day of the renowned and just
| " honored Jacksonville existing administration
will date the commencement OF the grand on
saught which is determined by its friends in this
| region shall be carried into the enemy's camp.
The occasion to which have briefly referred, gave
rise to variety of patriotic speeches, sentiments,
&c, the burhen of which, seemed to me, inclined
most directly towards Tylersm But the published
accounts will give you the best idea of the matter
Among the speakers was Robert RantouI, Jr.,
Esq, who, in a ready and neat speech, of some
fifteen minutes, alluded to the services of the We
nerable hero, and concluded with patriotic trl
butte to Andrew Jackson. Hon. David Henshaw,
also addressed the meeting, and called upon the
"young democracy of the country to take up
arms, politically, and wage an immediate wal
against the opponents OF right and truth. Mr.. Ores
ties A. Brownson indulged in his usual strain OF eo-
quence, but i too "transcendental,'' even IN poi-
tics. He IS "himself alonev' Messrs. Hdlet,
Potter and others, also addressed the meeting, and
after a variety of toasts, songs, music, &c., al
| about one o'clock the company returned to the
| hall, and danced till nearly daylight.
| Everybody was pleased, and 1t is matter tor q
vast deal of speculation what will be the effect o.
| this move in certain quarters. But we shall see
Of one thing feel convinced-lt will turn to the
advantage of the president, and the most will be
| made of this and some other manGuvres now or
| the tapis here. But time will show.
In haste, yours truly, F.
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