The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-30
THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.

and County of Philadelphia, commemorated the Bat
| tie of New Orleans, on Monday, the 9Th instant at
the American House, kept by Geo. Hall
The Hon. Calvin Blythe in the chair, assisted by
Gen. Adam DiIler John Keefe Dsnl Rhoads
VIM b. Whitaker Capt Scott and Thos. LewelIen
a, Vice Presidents.
The dinner prepared in MI Halls hes, style
and a manifestation of the opinion of the gentle
men present vote of thanks was passed in favor of
the liberal host who spared pains or expense to
make the enter ainment worthy the occasion. After
the cloth removed the regular 'oas,s were drunk
interspersrd with apr Of riale music
Letters were received in answer to commu nca at ions
| addressed by the Committee Of Arrangements from
the President OF the United States and other d sn-
| guishcd citizens.
The letter Of he Presiden, being read, The company
expressed their APPRECIATION OF It's contents by round
of 70 hearty cheers During the evening toasts were
interchangsd between The Democrats celebrating the
| 9Th at Halls and their fellow citizens commemorating
| The day al the Indian Queen.
| Gen. Diller having been Toasted he arose and made
a very appropriate speech, which was received with
hearty cheers.
| | The Day Celebrate Made memorable by
the successful resistance of aggression. To our pen
pie it will set the example cf noble daring-,o
emics it will teach the lesson that not to be
touched with impunty. Hail Columb a. 10 cheers,
| 2. Washington-H i- tomb is at Mount Vernon /;
while his fame fills the would An American Noble
| man without peer, among the Per of ii ted Eu
rope. Washingon's Marcb-diank in silence.
3. Thomas Jeferson--The far seeing Democrat,
who has his principles broadcast over the " hole
| Union. AmlRca is ping Oh harvest fton his
eaily plantlngsin the cause OF liberty Drank and
ing and IN silence.
| A President Tyer-Born in Virginia and educa-
ted in the School OF Jenersonien Democracy, have
him pass through all the distinguished ficss OF
the Old Dominion winning every where the sppa use
Of he bes, men Of The day, till we find him last the
Chief Magistrate of the Republic, where like guar
dian angel of the Constitution he raised his shield
in is defence and by his Veto of The charter of The
u. s Bank saved II from rude iuiraction. Hail 10
the Chief % cheers.
5 The Governor OF PennsyI,anis-His ability md
6rmness has enabled him 10 triumpb party and
personal vuencr. HIS devotion 10 the best int, rests
of the Commonwealth, receives respect and conf
dence at home and abroad. Governors March i3
cheers.
6. The Declaration of Injependence-The noblest
lesson Of fire. dom that recorded upon the page of
hisory. Hail Columbia. 10 cheers
| 7. Andrew J ckson-Twcc did he come to h4
| country's rescue. First when be drove the British
from our soil and second, when he vetned the Bank
Of the United States. Jack on's March. l3 cheers
s. The two Bank Veto Champions, Jackson and
Tyler-Tho first was rewarded Tor his 10y the re PIE
at the polls ia -. The last is yet TO he rewarded by
the ireen of he country in the same manner for
his double veto Of the charter of the Bank OF the
Unitid States. Star Spongled Banner cheers.
| 3. The Victory OF New Orleans-It proved to the
world that frcemcn, though almost unarmrd, could
whsisni and conquer the best drilled mercena les OF
the moot powerful monarchy Of Europe. Yankee
Doodle 10 cheers.
10. The Nsvy--In il carried its brich, stars
nobly through every fight In peace drives the pi-
rate from the seas and heralis TO The nations alb Dad
who ard what are Let no false spirit Of economy
ATTEMPT to cripple It's power. Star Spangled Banner
9 cheers.
| IL The memory Of the Fathers of '76-They
| reared their monument; bisto will preserve
them from the whitening touch Of tiae. The Dead
| March in Saul, drank ~ silence
IL. General Andrew Jackson His gallant conduct
ms soldier was but the means Of enabling his coun-
try to avail i,selfof h higher qualifications states-
| man. Jackson'- March 10 cheers.
-. The Far--Thr last in our list Of toasts, tut
the first in our heas-reservcd Ike the bon bouehs Ut
a feast, we acknowledge The blessing ss the latest
sweetest, best Bonnie Lassie; &c cheers.
4 The allowing ioas, was sent by Committee Of m,
citizens dining At the Iodion Queen;
! Oar ellow-ctnrps dining at the Indian Queen.
engaged in the same noble cau.e; noy health and
happiness attend them.
To which was returned Ivy committee consisting
OF Mi ssrs. Col. Dunlap, My.ss ID. Swceny FancI.
f. Brady, Myles M. Tully, Charles Goully Charles
Cotton, and John Diamond, tie following toss, +.
Our friends dining at the American HDuee cee-
tratipg the great and glorious victory which We have
this day celebrated.
WhsuNGroS, January 9th, Isil
SR ] havrto Acknowledge the receipt Of your Ie,
ter o. the 29h Of Decemhci inviting me, in behalf OF
the Democratic cllners Of the CITY and County OF
Philadelphia, 10 he present at their proposed celebra-
ton on the 9Th instant e the Battle of New ORLEANS
and TO eHpres my regre, that my public duties will
dery ine the privilege OF dong II would other.
wise afford ne unspcakahly great pleasure To unite
with my fellow citizens in doing honor to an ev n,
which constituted the crowDing glory ofthc late al
and has given to the name Il The gallant Captain IN.
der whose auspices II was achieved an upJying claim
to the gratitude Of his countrymen
For the associst on which you have instituted be-
tween my name and bis upon one important measure
of civil policy icl myselfin small degree hotor
ed had exc ted my limited influence to brinv
General Jackson INTO power, and being a member az
he Senate, IT gave me small pleasure q, the tim,
to sustain him IN the esercse Of the Vet, on ,be bill
PASSED by the two Houses for rechsrierne the Bank
of the United Ststes stood upon that oce q, an in