The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-07

made those who advertise by year.
From the New York Globe. Jan. L.
.,onor to the Brsve--Danner to Gen. Houston.
c.,sra Of the prominent members of the democracy Of
Nsw York rendered TO Gen. Samuel Houston, Senator
nnst and Messrs Pisbury and Kaufman representa-
s IN Congress, from the State OF Texas, dinner at
h Westchester house. corner OF Broome street and Bow
n IN "Wednesday evening last. The notice OF the pro-
e ens.sS entertainment promptly responded to by the
Poo,lsmany proprieors Messrs Matthews, and, at five
CLOCK, The distinguished guests, together with some
;' citizens sat down to most excellent repast, which
as discussed in true democratic style The hall was
o beautifully decorated with banners and evergreens,
among the later Of which the clone Star" appeared
Snsncnous relief and the entire arrangement eynced
the utmost good taste and management
M honor Mayor AIicke, presided, assisted by Major
James Conner On the right Of the president was seated
1;sn Houston on his left Senator Rusk, with Messrs
Kaufman and Pillsbury and Mr. Lee, gentleman from
Tesas next in order. The utmost hilary and Joyous
ness marked the entire sitting, each one seeming epe
cialy pleased with his neghsor and the company gene
rally
After the cloth removed. Major Conner, rising In
his place requested the company TO fill Tor toast from
his honor the Mayor.
onnro,riaie remarks gave The Hon. Samuel Houston
The able representative in the Senate from the State OF
Texas.
This was received with three times three given too
with will that made the walls shake again. After the
applause had subsidized General Houston arose, and re-
sponded in very and powerful speech OF some fve
mini
account of the manifestations of enthusiastic approba
ton General Houston is apt and torcible speaker,
easy yet dgnied and his remarks were applauded to
the echo,
Alderman Purdy then gave General Rusk-May
health happiness and prosperity await that distinguished
son OF Texas [G cheers,]
To this General Rusk made very happy reply, and
reciprocated with the following The principles of the
constitution OF the United StatesNlay they be common
surate with the extent OF the American continent lVo-
ciferousy applauded.l
SAL I'LL,
inthe chain of the Union--and those whose courage,
energy and ability have made the link one OF the bright
est rs cheers, and an eytra]
By Robert B. Boyd. The principles of civil and regi-
Gus bertyEqua and exact justice to all men charac-
,eristic of the democracy of the Union, whether haing
from the east the west, the north, or the south
By Judge Pllsbury, from Texas: New York and
Teyas-As our acquaintance began with benefits upon
one hand and obligations upon the other, may il ever
continue to progress with mutual affinity
BY the Hon Mr. Kaufman The city of New York
of the Pacific railroad, the empire city of the world.
Mr. Smith, deputy street commissioner responded IN
behalf of the city, and then offered the following: The
progress of the age-se taught manufacture sell
made repubcs-the union of self-made republics will
revOlutionize the world.
By B. R. Connolly chairman of the young mems com
mittee: Samuel Houston--The wreath of glory which
his vaor and skill upon the plains OF San Jacnto
will gain unadng brilancy IN the council chamber
of the nation.
BY D. c. Broderick: The two representatives in Con,
gress from Texas now present, Messrs kaufman and
Pisbury. [Long and continued cheerng]
By John H. Bowie: The departed heroes OF TeSasr
Tanning, Crockett, Bowie, and the rest OF them drank
By Mr. Lee, of Texas: The democracy OF the city of
New York--Among the foremost to cheer the people OF
Texas in their struggle for libertyamong the foremost
to welcome them to the family of republics
By j. l.. Dickinson The Mexican naton-a CON-
pound Of villany, Chinese in principle. her heroes y-
rants her statesmen robbers and God and liberty her
watchword.
By Captain Mills: The Great Western Railroad-The
children now are born who will visit the Pacific by rail-
road.
By Eccles Gillender: The President of the United
StatesHs honest and manly determination to sustain the
rights and honor of our country, is regarded with pride
and pleasure by the democracy OF the Union
By Stephen Van Nostrand: The memory of Andrew
By Mr.. Boyd The health OF John r. peters-well
known at home and abroad as man OF intelligence, m
tegrity, and honor This sentiment called forth a re-
Spouse from Mr. Peters, which vocifcrously APP
pauded.
By VIM Mckee: Captain Walker of the Texan ran
gers-the hero of many skirmshes and battles, who
bavely faced danger and death in conveying to his COM
mander information OF the arrival OF the Mexican army
our soil, and who nobly assisted in driving them
back at the battles OF Pao Alto and Resaca de Ia Palma
By d. c. Broderick George Wilkes, the protector of
the Pacific railroad.
By Aid Purdy: The that makes little men big,
and large small.
This called up Dr. A. Ingraham, who made few APP
proprate remarks, and then offered:
The sacred tomb of the immortal Jackson IA glorious
.hiie lot ne pilgrimage u luure eehera.iohs Scicu
flame ascends from il TO Heaven and forms shining
light to brighten the glorious path of democratic liberty
By Col John +. Cairns: Mr. President W it'll all our
admiration OF distinguished soldiers and great statesmen
lei us not forget the man. who first in war, first in
peace, and first in the hearts of his contrymen George
Washington. drank in solemn silence.]
BY Moses h, Flanagan secretary to young mems
general committee The United Sates-Nlay she con-
iinue in the work OF annexation until the continent OF
America one republic.
By Judge Doughery: The Mexican provinces con-
quered by annsmay they soon be prepared to shine
IN the galaxy OF our American constellation.
By George S. Meserve: The memory OF Thomas JEFF
ierson. Drank in silence.]
by Jacob Nreeland: The memory OF Andrew Jack
Son-hIs epitaph written deep in the hearts OF his
countrymen beside that of Washington Time cannot
eface it, or the SANDER of foes change its character
Drank in sence.]
BY guest: Our mechanics and working men--the
bone and sinew Of the country in peace and
By Capt Jacob Caldwell Our navy--the pride OF the
American sailor and the terror of counry's foes
By VIM. j. Mckee, The tree, in whose branches the
representative OF God and liberty took refuge after the
glorious battle OF San Jacniomay its shoots be trans
planted throughout Union a warning 10 tyrants.
By Major James Reed Our country--sei apart by the
Almighty asylum for the down-trolden and OPP
pressed OF the Old World
BY Thos. Shankland Gen. sam Houson-the hero
Of two wars and the friend OF the hero of two wars
The son soldier OF one country and the father and general
of another-wlth the wisdom of WASHINGTON and the
patriotism OF Jackson he returns to us full of bonor,
thrice welcome Tremendous appausel
By :. Van Nosrand: Clerks in general and the conn
" clerk in particular,
This called up Major Conner, who, OF course made
the proper response.
Captain Mills then gave the health OF Elijah r Purdy
winch brought that gentleman instantly to his feet with
the request that Gen Houston would respond for him
This rpnups as acceded In with much grace by the hon.