The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-12

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We copy the spbj0ined proceedings Of the
celebration of the anniversary Of ,he*battle Of
New Orleans, in Philadelphia, frei1fHhe Ameri-
can Sentinel. 1t will be seen thatsthe PaEsI-
DENT Of the UNITED STATES responded to the
invitation rendered him in a handsome and ap-
propriate manner.
THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.
great body Of Democratic citizens of the CITY and
county of Philadelphia commemorated the Battle of
New Orleans, on Monday last, at the American
House, kept by Gen. Hall
The Hon. Calvin Blythe in the chair, assisted by
Gen. Adam DilIer, John Keer, Daniel J. Rhoads,
VIM. b. Whitaker, Capt. Scott and Thomas Level
len, Vice Presidents.
The dinner was prepared in Mr. Halls best style,
and, as manifestation of the opinion of the gentle
the liberal host, tho spared pains or expense to
make the entertainment worthy the OCCASION After
the cloth was removed the regular loasts were drunk,
interspersed with appropriate music.
Letters received in answer to commun ca-
tons addressed by the Committee of Arrangement
from the President of the United States and other
distinguished citizens.
The letter of the President being read the company
expressed their appreciation of its by round
of tWenty-six hearty cheers. During the evening
toasts nterchanged between the Democrats cee.
brating the 9Th at Halls and their ellow-citizens
COMMUNICATING the day at the Indian Queen
Gen. Diller having been toasted, he arose and
made very appropriate speech, which was received
with hearty cheers.
l. The Day we Celebrate-Made memorable by
the successful resistance of aggression To our peo
pie it will set the example OF noble daring-to our
enemies it will teach the lesson that are not to be
touched with impunly Hail Columbia. ID
cheers.
2. Washington-His tomb is at Mount Vernon ;
| while his fame fills the world An American noble
man without peer, among he peers oftted Europe.
Washingtons march drank in silence.
3. Thomas Jeferson-The far-seeing Democr At
who has sown his PRINCIPLES broad cast over the
whole Union America is reaping rich harvest
from his early paniingsin the cause of liberty -
Drank standing and in silence.
a. President Tyler-Born in Virginia, and edu-
Gated in the school of Jeflersonan Democracy, we
have seen him pass through all the distinguished Off
ces of the Old Dominion, winning everywhere the
applause OF the best of the day. till we find him
at last the Chief Magistrate of the r. public where
like guardian angel of the Constitution he raised
his shield in It's defence, and by his of the char
ter of the United States Bank, saved from rude in
fraction. Hail to the Chief 26 cheers.
5. The Governor of Pennsylvana-His ability
and firmness has enabled him to triumph over par,y
a,d personal virulence HIS devotion to the best in
ieresls of the Commonwealth receives respect and
confidence at home and abroad Governors March.
- cheers
6. The Declaration Of Independence-The noblest
lesson Of freedomtbat recorded upon the page OF
history. Hail Columbia; l3 cheers.
Z. Andrew JacksonLTwice did he TO his
country's First, when he drove the British
from our soil and second, when he vetoed the Bank
Of the United States. Jackson's March Is cheers.
8. The two Bank Veto Champions Jack son and
Tyer-The first was rewarded for his by the people
at the polls in 32. The last is yet to be rewarded
by the freemen of the country in the same manner,
for his double veto Of the Charter of the Bank of the
United States Star Spanged Banner; cheers
8. The Victory Of New Orleans-It proved to the
world that freemen, though almost unarmed could
Withstand and conqher the best drilled mercenaries
of the most powerful monarchy of Europe Yankee
Doodle, Is cheers.
TO- The Navy-In war il carried its bright stars
nobly through every fight In peace it drives the
pirate from the seas, and herads to the nations
abroad who and what we Let no false spirit of
economy attempt TO cripple its power. Star Span
gled Banner; 9 cheers.
H. The memory Of the Fathers of '76-Thcy
reared their own monuments history will preserve
them from the whitening touch of time. The Dead
Maj ch in Saul, drank in silence
IL General Andrew Jackson-IIs gallant conduct
as soldier, waa but the Of enabling his coun
try to avail itSelf Of his higher qualifications as
statesman. Jsckson's March l3 cheers.
H. The rar--Thc last in our list of toasts but the
first in hearts-roserved like the bon bouche of
feast, we acknowledge the blessing as the latest
sweetest, best. Bonnie Lassie; 26 cheers.
The following toast was sent by committee of
the citizens dining at the Indian Queen.
Our fellow citizens dining al the Indian Queen
engaged in the same noble cause, may health and
happiness attend them all
| 10 which wss returned by committee consisting
Of Messrs. Col. Dunlap, Myles d. Sweeney, Francis
E. Brady, Myies NJ Tully, Chas. Goully, Charles
Cotton and John diamond, the following toast
| Our friends at the American House celebrating
the great and glorious victory which we have this
day celebrated.
| WAsHINeToH Jan. 9th, 1914.
Sn:--I have TO acknowledge the receipt of your
letter Of the 29th December inviting me- in behalf of
the Democratic of the city and county Of PHI
adephia 10 be present at their proposed celebration,
on the Sh instant, Of The battle Of New Orleans and
to express my regret tina, my public duties will deny
me the privilege of do ng 1t would otherwise af-
ford me unspeakably great pleasure to unite with my
| fellow citizens in doing honor to event which
sttued the browning glory of the late war, and has
given to the OF the gallant Captain under whose
auspices achieved undying claim to the gra-
tirude of his countIym,n.
| For the ASSOCIATION which you have Instituted be-
tween my name and his upon important measure
Of civil policy feel myself in suall degree hon
orcd ] had cxerted my limited influence TO bring
General Jackson into power, and being member of
the Senate it gave small pleasure at the time
10 sustain him in the exercise Of the Veto the bill
passed by the two Houses for Iecharerpg the Bank
Of the United States. | stood upon that occasion in a
small minority but had the hap mess 10 find that the
great majority of the American people came up TO the
support of the President by giving unequvocaI ex
preston of their opinion in favor of the course he had
pursued.