The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-01-15

in their proceedings 10 associate my NAME had found
~ either convenient Or possible 10 have revisited ths
scene of ono Of the greatest sobisvementso oil his usc'u
and eventiul lile--an achievement which has made
the 9th OF January oac OIL tho proudcst Of our ma
tioosI anni,erssrs.s Il would, al any sacrifice VI per
sooaI convenience, have done myself the honor OF
accompany ing him. His feeble stats Of health pre-
cJudes the possibility OF such visit on his part
hope, at some future time To have the gralincston
of visiting your great and growing city.
1 am deeply grateful TO the democracy OF Louisi-
ana whom YOU represent for the favorable and Kind
feelings OF coo6dencs and regard which they have
beeb pleased express, personally, towards myself
beg gentlemen, that you will present TO them my
sincere acknowledgements for the honor done me by
their invitation and you will accept Tor yourselves
my thanks for Tho kind manner in which you have
commun caled II to me.
am, with sentiments OF high respect,
Your fellows itixen,
JAMES X. POLK.
To Messrs. Felix Bosworth, j. Y Dsshieil, j. b.
Crockett J. y. Mcfarland j. M T. Richardson,
A. ID. Green, Committee.
WAsHmoros, Dec. 30th, 1874.
Geuilemer,--I deeply regret my inability to ac-
cept the invitation rendered through you, by INC
Democrats Invinclble Legion OF Philadelphia to
unite with them ia the celebration Of the approach
ing anniversary Of the battle aud victory OF New Or
Leans battle which gave evidence Of the most con
summae military talent aud bravery-a victory
achieved by uodiscipned militia over the "Conque-
rors Of the Conquerers' Of Europe. The brave Cap
tain under whose command that battle was fought,
and thai victory won has been permitted ny Piov-
dence larry 10 the present time among US, 10 ie-
ceiye the renewed expressions Of a peoples graft
tude and the assurance Is thus continued 10 him,
that the light OF his example will IN future days DC
reflected ~ tho noble and devoted patriotism OF the
American People, when occasion shall call forth their
array.
For the kind and hstter,ng manner in which you
have been pleased TO speak VI my administration oil
public affairs, accept my sincere thanks. The Trials
through which have passed have been most severe
but the harbor Is now IN sight, and hail with plea
sure the repose which il promises. The invinciole
Democratic Legion will nevertheless have my best
wishes for their exertions TO preserve the
Constitution, handed down by our fathers as the
richest legacy untouched and holy and to render
the great principles of popular liberty firm and abb
ding
I tender to you, gentlemen, my most cordial sslu.
tations and wishes for your health and hapPi-
MSS.
CALVIN BLYTHE, Chairman,
J. o. BRAproRD, Secretary,
Of the Dem. Irwin. Legion. }
When the applause had subsidized, the President Of
the Legion announced the following sentiment which
Of course drank without abatement in the en-
thusiasm, and followed by thrilling national air
from the band;
JoBs TYLER, President Of the United Ststes-Jus-
tice though sometimes tardy, is always sure and
the Democracy Of the Union stand pledged to see Il
done.
The following from the Hon. George M. Dallas,
Vice President elect Of the United States, was next
read and elected great applause
Gentlemen:-It is undoubtedly true, apart from all
but public and patriotic consider atoms, that the
cent political success of the Democratic party cannot
be appreciated too highly Certainly different
suit must have led al once to abandonment Of all
idea Of re-anneIng Texas, and TO an indefinite post
ponement Of the progress Of territorial government IN
Oregon. Even now, when the loud and distinct lam
guage of the ballot boz yet rolling on doubts and
difficulties are permitted to intervene, and the ascer
tanned wish Of the American people is INSTRUCTED and
lis iufment may possibly be postponed. II, instead
Of being urged forward perempory to the restoration
Of kindred Com monweabh; to the enlargement Of
the boundaries of constitutional freedom; to the anne
Iteration and gradual fading away Of a Of
tonal dsquiei ude and content; to the fixing of the
safest and strongest bulwark of defence; our vast
Southwestern region have to the frank and fear
less maintenance Of our continental rights Congress
had heard the order to be STILL TO recede to let Tex
as 60 and Oregon TO remain savage, could single
hope have survived so fatal a sound1 | think not
The restrictive system have prevailed; an embar-
go would have been laid upon principles and in
slitulions, prohibiting their excursions beyond the
Sabine or other known limits; and the great Repub
lcan movement Of the age, whose handspring IS our
Constitution, must have been stopped.
In coupling in commemoration, therefore, the re
suit OF our late political battle with the glories Of the
Eighth of January the Democratic Invncibe Legion
which you represent, make just and appropriate ar
rangement. The herosm of Jackson in 1915 defend
ed this very Texas as part Of Louisiana it passed by
an unfortunate treaty of President Monroe in the
hands of Spain; it is now independent, gallant
and free State; and the solicitude to undo the mis-
chiefs of diplomacy by getting again what jackson
fought 10 keep, incontesably proclaimed to be per-
vadng by the election. 1t would give pleasure to
be present at your celebration, and have TO thank
you warmly for the kind terms in which yeu have
asked me to it, but engagement elsewhere prevents
my joining you. May beg, however, that the fol-
lowing toast will be accept d:
The Day aud the Eieetion-Both signalized by an
overwhelming Texas triumph
am, gentlemen, most truly,
Your obliged friend and fcllow-citizen,
IN