Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-16
Interesting Letters.

The following letters received by the Committee of
Invitation at the celebration Of the anniversary of the
Battle of New Orleans, on the 9Th inst at Indian
apolis viii be read with interest:
WHITE SULPHUR; ScoTr COUNTY; kESTUcxY;)
gid December, 1874.
GENTLEMEN: 1t would give me infinite pleasure to
comply with the resolution of the democratic meeting
at your State House, on the 18th list, by which am
invited to the celebration of the 9Th of January next
II on this day, that the gallant cheftain, AM
drew Jackson, sustained star spangled banner,
against the choice troops of Great Britain, with
comparatively inferior force in numbers and cofnpos-
ed principally of undIscIplined soldiers. The events
Of that great battle and glorious victory, have furnish
ed the brightest page in annals, since the revou
ton. But independent of the contemplation of the
interesting results of the day you propose celebrate
we should hare additional cause of rejoicing in
success in the late presidential CANVASS which has
CURED Democracy from defeat which has restored to
us Texas and the occupation OF Oregon; which has
INDICATED tie right of the foreigner to citizenship
under reasonable naturalization laws, which has
demned the cruel and odious Imprisonment of Gov.
Dorr; which has saved the veto power; and which,
in Short has restored to the Jefersoian doctrines
of 1898.
The necessity of attending close to my private con-
Germs will be the chief cause why cannot comply
with the wishes of the triumphant Democracy of the
foutishing State of Indiana feel much honored by
the invitation.
Most respectfully, your friend
and fellow-citizen,
RH M. JOHNSON.
Messrs. Jesse d. Bright, George A Chapman, A. C.
Pepper, Z. Tannehill, A. F. Morrison, L. Dunlap,
and Jas G. Read, Com. of invitation
DETROIT, Dec. "a 1874
GENTLEMEN: have just received your invitation
to attend the celebration indianapolis Of the 9Th of
January next together with the resolution adopted at
the meeting held there to make arrangements for that
purpose.
y thank you, Gentlemen for this distinguished mark
of favor and Kindness and not the less So my
is associated with two gallant soldiers whose services
and merits are known and appreciated through the
country. 1t would afford great pleasure to be with
you upon that interesting occasion, and to participate
in those feelings it is well calculated to inspire in
the breasts of Americans But circumstances will not
permit me to be there though shall rejoice with you
and fully share your sentiments.
The eighth of January, 1915, was proud day for
our country. naughty and confident foe arrest
ed in his projects of conquest, and driven with dsas
ter and ignomlny, from shores And this result
obtained under circumstances not less glorious
to those who accomplished it, than suspicious for the
future security and prosperity of country. 1t
defensive not offensive victory. 1t was gained
by inferior numbers and undscpned valor over troops
who had acquired experience and renown in some of
the most desperate battles recorded in the military
annals of modern Europe They who fought that
memorable fight, and he who led them, have undying
claims upon the gratitude of their countrymen. And
we have to be thankful that the great captain
yet survives to receive the expression of that graft
tude, and the acknowledgment Of his worth and
ices. And when, in the Providence of God, he shall
be called hence, his and fame will go down to
succeeding generations, increasing indeed in years.
but undiminished in brightness.
am, Gentlemen;
With great respect,
Your ob't sery't;
LEW. CASS
To Jesse D. Bright, Geo. A. Chapman, A. C. Pepper
z. Tannehill, A. F. Morrison, L. Dunlap and ]. g.
Read, Com. of invitations.
CARRoLLToN, Sd Jan'y, 1916