The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-07-09
From the sylvanan.
DEMOCRATIC CITY CELEBRATION.
JULY 4rH, lS45.

The democrats of the city of Philadelphia cee-
brated the sixty-nnth anniversary of independence
by dinner at the Globe Hotel, opposite the State
House. At the hour appointed, the president Of
sisted BY vicepresidents DR.. D. c. Skerrett, James
Magee, James McAnall, Miles N. Carpenter, John
Horn, Theodore Coaday, George Smith, George
Taber and secretaries Geo. L. Ashmead, Robert
Brown, and John Hamilton, jr.
The spacious rooms Of Mr.. Mayer were filed to
overlooking with the sterling democracy of the city;
and the dinner and arrangements were in splendid
style, and gave universal satisfaction. fine por-
trait, by Sully, of the departed hero Andrew jack
son. was kindly loaned by the eminent artist to the
meeting, and was gazed upon by the company with
intense interest. Col. Jas. Page made spirited
toast and his speech elected frequent rounds of en-
thusiastic applause. The Hon. Henry Horn, col
lecor of the port present as an invited guest,
and participated in the festivities. John Horn esq
chairman of the committee, read the invitation sent
to various distinguished citizens, among whom were
James X. Polk, Geo. M. Dallas, Francis r. Skunk,
Martin Van Buren,, James Buchanan, VIM. l..
Marcy, Robert J. Walker, Daniel Sturgeon, and
Charles J. Ingersol The utmost good feeling and
harmony prevailed at the celebrations; sentiments
were exchanged with the democracy of the other
districts; and the desire and determination were inn
pressed upon all hearts to present firm and united
| front against all foes foreign and domestic
After the removal of the cloth, the following regu-
| lar toasts were given:
/. The DaySacred the advent Of o nations freedom
Americas latest posterity will commemorate In the spirit
of gratitude and rejoicing.--l3 cheers.
O. The Signers of the Declaration Of IndependenceA
patriot band whose worth transcends all Roman and al
| Spartan fame
o. George washington gin Of Providence. that tn,
world might behold man but little lower than the an
gels
Thomas Jeferson-D emocr champion and apostle
o. Andrew Jacksonville hero, the statesman, and the
patriots his bright example will forever inspire grateful
country TO preserve untarhed the institutions which hs
so noby defended and maintained
The President of the United States-Caled by the ap
proving voice Of the American people their
his administration viii signaly attest the wisdom Of Their
| choice=-26 cheers.
The Vice President of the United states-In public life
the able orator and satesman in private life the amiabe
and accomplished gentleman every worthy the dstin
gu,sh ned honor on conferred upon him-ls cheers,
q. The Cabinet of President PolkComposed of able and
distinguished statesmen who will faithfully stand by the
President In his manly determination nothing
not right and to submit to nothing TINT cheers
The Governor OF Pennsy vaniaAn honest fearless
exponent Of democratic principles and faithful advocate
Il of democratic measures cheers
10. The Surviving Soldiers Of the Reyoluton-Ike the
tabled leaves OF the syb they value as they d
minish innumheE-i3 cheers. :
ii. Texas-A star that will soon be numbered nuoprs,
our own bright confederoted consellation2e cheers
H. Oregon-Ours by every principle Of the law of ma
tons America will not yield an inch OF her soil foreign
menace aggression.-29 cheers.
| l3 Martin Van Buren-A Washington at Lindenwald
In public in private life. the courteous and
gentleman Postcry will rank him among the sbest q
Americas statesmen.-l3 cheers.
H. The Army and Navy in numbers but stout In
/ emulate the exploits of Orleans and Ere.-Is cheers
/ "a Woman---Nans hest nndt ruest lend ehe.rs