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


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THE DEMOCRATIC SUPPER ON THE
EIGHTH.
| The Globe has at last published the proceed
ings of the celebration of the anniversary of the
Battle OF New Orleans, in this CITY, We make
the following extracts:
THE DEMOCRATIC SUPPER,
Attic Apollo Hall, Washington, d. c.,
gg January s, 1914, sS .g.
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mocfatic members Of t6s Two House, Of Couarcss,
met IA the spacious saloon Of Apollo Hail. ana al
down 70 most bountiful and excellent repast. The
Hon. WEkMAM r. KING, of Alabama, presided, as
sisted by the Hon. CAVE JOHNSON, of Tennessee,
Governor DODGE, of Wisconsin, and the Hon LEVI
WOODBURY. of New Hampshire.
| The cloth being removed the President announced
and read the following letter from General JACKSON
in reply to invitation of the committee of arrange
ments, dated
HERMITAGE, Dec. 49, l843.
GENTLEMEN Your favor of the 18th, in behalf of
the Democratic Senators and members of Congress.
held in the hall of the House of Representatives on
the evening of the 18th instant inviting me to part-
pate with them in the celebration of the victory of
! New Orleans, has been received.
sincerely regret that the feeble state Of my health
VIII not allow me TO bep present with you on this occa-
sion but, though absent, shall participate with you
In the just remembrance of the patriotic exerions of
my brave compatrots in arms Who repulsed the Bril-
fish force on the plains of New OrIeans-a force
amounting to thrice Il cir number and Disciplined
in the service of hardfough battles on the continent
OF Europe Methinks now hear the glorious re-
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displaying ten thousand bayonets, commenced their
| attack upon us. | directed my abide camp Major
Reed, to pass along our lines and say that New Or
cans must be here defended, and wives and
daughters shielded from pollution, must cheer
fully fall in The ditch before US. This order was con-
veyed ihroughou the lines, and it was received with
three cheers, which had not ceased to ring upon the
ear when the battle began. History records the re-
suit. 1t is due to the brave who so nobly per
formed their duty, that they should be remembered
at each anniversary of the day which they rendered
SO memorable. Such remembrance may keep bright
for other times example that will teach our pos
terity what to do in similar May it forever
keep alive that spirit of holy patriotism which pre-
iers death to the dlsmemberment OF our Union and
regards every sacrifice desirable which is made to
repel foreign invasion |!
For the kind terms in Which you have been pleased
TO recur to my services on that trying OCCASION beg
you, gentlemen, to receive my thanks, and my best
wishes for your welfare.
am, very truly, your friend
ANDREW JACKSON.
The invitation of the committee 10 which the fore
| going is the response, is follows:
| WASHINGTON CRY, Dec 10, lS43
| DEAR SIR AT meeting of The Democratic Sena-
tors and members of Congress held in the Hall of the
House of Representatives the evening Of the Sih
instant, to make LaIatory arrangements for cee-
bralIDg IN all appropriate manner the anniversary of
the victory of New Orleans, the chairman and secre-
tary We're instructed TO address letter to you request
! ing your attendance at that celebration.
In complying with this order of the meeting we
take occasion 10 say that nothing could afford your
friends more pleasure than TO you here at the
capital on that memorable day. Your connection with
that important Glory, your gallant services as the
commander-in-chef of army upon the field of bat
! lie, and your patriouc devotion through long life TO
the maintenance of ur Republican institutions have
gwen you the FIRST place IN the hearts of the American
/ Democracy Be assured, sir, that whether present
or absent you will have most earnest prayers for
your future prosperity and happiness, and that your
/ days may be many amongst US.
| We have the honor TO be your most obcdent ser
wants,
WILLIAM r. KING, Chairman.
JOHN b. WELLER Secretary.
Gen. ANDREW JACKSON,
Hermitage, Tennessee.
The reading of the letter from the old chief of the
Hermitage was received with three times three
given in spirit of the warmest enthusiasm The
blnd struck up "Hail to The Chief" and the can
noneer without made the welkin echo, at the signal
gwen.
The president Of tie meeting then announced the
following regular toasts:
/. The day We celebrate A nations festival con-
secraed by valOr and herosm.
Three cheers. Jacksons March.
2. The memory of those who fell in defence of
New Orleaus: Blessed is the sleep of the patriot SO
der on the field Of bis deatbIess renown.
Roslyn Castle. Drunk in silence
3. The memory of George Washington and Tho
In silence. Logan Water
4. The patriots and ssges of the Revolution
Aud Lang Syne. In silence.
5. The President of the United States
Three cheers. Presidents March
At The conclusion of the fifth toast the president
read the following patriotic letter from his Excellency
John Tyler, President Of the United States in reply
to an invitation of the committee which corlespon-
dence IL as follows:
HALL OF THE HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
January 6, 1874.
To his Ercellency JoHN TYLER,
President ofh United States.
! SIR: On behalf Of the Democratic members Of Con-
gress the undersigned, a committee for that pur-
pose, solicit the pleasure Of your company at Apollo
Hall, in the city OF Washington the evening of the
9Th OF anuary, instant, to unite with them in sup
per, in communication of that glorious anniversary in
our countrys history
With sentiments of respect, we remain Your Excel
lenbys most obedieDt sorvonts,
JAMES b. BOWLIN,
DAVID LEVY
ALICE LABRANCHE.
WASHINGTON, January T. 1874.
GENTLEMEN: My Acknowledgements are due forthe
polite invitation which you have been the medium of
communicating TO unite with the Democratic mem
bers of Congress IN celebrating the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans at supper to be given on the
9Th instant 1t is an occasion which can never fail to
enlist in It's commemoration the patriotic feelings of
the whole American people well remember the