The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-11
CELEBRATION or THE
ACQUISITION OF LOUISIANA !
AND THE ANNIVERSARY or
TAMMANY SOCIETY, OR TIFF COLUMBIAN
ORDER
ANNIVERSARY or

AND THE ANNIVERSARY OF
.TAMMANY SOCIETY, OR TIFF COLUMBIAN
ORDER
l2rH MAY, 1904.
Season, of Bofsoms-Ysar Of Discovery 3l2
Agreeably TO the arrangements for that purpo.e
the Sons OF Tammany assembled at the Council
Fire of the Great Wgwam, at eight O'Clock IN the
morning. for the despatch OF ordinary business-Sa-
chem Forbes having delivered the annual long talk
the Society joined in the procession 10 honor OF the
day, 10 their usual order. Ala O'Clock in the alter
noon the Society sat down TO an entertainment pre-.
pared by Brother Martling Afier dinner the fol-
lowing Toasts, interpreted with Moral ard Patriotic
Songs, were drank
l. The American people, sovereign and indepen.
dent.
p The General and State Constitutions,
g. May Parties mingle and faction dien on this
day sacred TO the commemoration Of national rtue
and glory.
4. May our country always be blessed with Gov
eminent which, like the present. will overlook with
equanimity the aspersions Of its cslumniators and
yield with magnanimous hrmnes,, TO the decision Of
that maxim, "by their works ye shall know them"
3. May Americans understand admire and prAc.
tisc that sublime policy, which prefers acquisition to
/ conquest
s. May hose who would resort To the field Of
blood, rather than extend the olive Of peace soon
lecome civilized.
! I. May the standard Of America, supported nv lib
I
from the 1t. CrOx 10 the Mississippi, and from the
western 10 the eastern ocean.
&. May the extension Of the American Empire add
new demonstrsion TO the prscticsbilty Of republi-
can institutions, and eventually convince mankind
that maIlms drawn from European despotisms apply
not on tins side the Atlantic.
.. May Arscno securely spread her sl.n Ter toll,
DER The broad buckler may eating rust consume the
rengeiul sword and cleaning spear, and may the
shhl CLARION never more disturb The tranquility OF
the American Warrior
| 10. While the Sun continues TO ilumi,e the World
may Wisdom, Virtue and Patriotism distinguish the
American character.
! IL. May IhOse who love Liberty know how 10 de-
fend IT With energy.
IL. Our Governor ehct-lake has venerable
predecessor, may be- In disohsrgng the duties of his
high station, merit and receive the support Of The
/ Band ,mphaticaIy GHrar.
! 10. All future candidates for ofico-Ict them
heneeofth learn the saluiary lesson, to respect he
majesty Of The People.
IL. fammsny-Nay his spirit watch over our
de'tinies and preside at every Council Fire in tn.
Union.
rs. Louissna-May this extensive and fertile re-.
gion prove brilliant stsr in the ner,cao coostea
ton.
10 full participation to our countrymep al
large, IN all the advantages which are expected 10
How from The acquisition celebrate Il will be
sovereign eye salye to those who cannot or vii
no see.
| IL. The American Fair.
The society has not been so numerously attended
for many years as II was on this occasion The M,
most UNION and ccnyviahty prevailed throughout IN.
day. The society retired at sn early hour 10, The
purpose OF attending Mr. Dslscrars exhibition OF
| IRE works.