The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-15

he midst of these associations American could be as
cond be asronished at our Victories when he ecolec the
victory Of New Orleans ICheersl lie would not, mere
the emanation of that spirit OF American ecmen whlch
was living and readable the faces of all around hun
TTremendous cheeyings1 The next thing to the sPirt OIL
the bariieNfud was the spirit which he around him
now-hat very spirit which his honored friend me
of this had found difficult repfess this eve
ming under The rules this association. was the very spirit
which could never be repressed IN battle lCnesisi Inns
and strength to the Character of his counrymen both at
home and abroad His friend on the Left Mao, Hobble
he had desxnated the "Chid Of Destiny; but all that
had been handsomely said OF Napoleon, might DO truly
1iny we were such naon--created and controlled by
stny carry the will of destiny but. as he trusted
be crushed by destiny as that great man was crush
lie would not detain--but, he had made ansion to
the battle fields of Mexico, he begged indulgence only to
fer those with whom his good fortune TO be there
associated He mentioned, then, the indomable sons OF
The keystone State-and the gallant, splendid and
chivalrous Sons of the Palmetto State IChecrsl New
York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina(cheers] the very
names Of these great States always a guar,
anlee Of 10 his mind But what he desired ire
10 say was this There was moral In the tact thnt
the brave OF these three great States had mingled their
blood together in battle to sustain their coun!rys rag
lcheers1 He had said this was nation OF destiny ou'
racy Ho accorded all that could be claimed for his hi,
wing friends the OF talents and abify, bui
they had all along been wang against destiny lsona
and hey wsr. warning a s against ao d js
necessity; and in that they wonld be reserved
only TO be crushed as was bomapah e q
would strike for TRUTH honor, patriotism,
magnanimoas psopis-if New York, Psnnsylvania and
South Carolina would now mingIe their efforts Tor uie
he pledged his word that they could never be beaten
Chickering'S long and loud
Gen Shields then gave:
Tire vrion of the worthe aud southern democracy They
them be united maintaining the integrity and glory OF our
free institutions, and the democratic party will always be
triumphant. Tf
Col JSuyo~ Davis The point of the wedge upon which
the Mexican phalanxes split.
Prolonged cheering at the conclusion of which, the
Hon. Mr. vENABLE, of North Carolina, on behalf OF Col
Davis, said
The gallant colonel has requested to apologize for
his absence this occasion present his heartfelt thanks
for the kindness with which his name has been
is not restored he suffers still from the effects of his
The he
the fields OF Monterey and Buena VISTA names which
%So fought under Ii. 0 s chser Nong
can be more gratifying to his military spirit than the kind
Sn 6y
increased the efficiency Of the men under his command
hs ' Of a
health permit, 1t would be manifest in the enthusiasm
this cEse np Woa
most fully in sentiment which am about to offer in honor
and covered himself with gorysne which offer with the
greater pleasure as tribute due to brave and disn
Captai~ Bragg and his artillery at Busna Vista ga lit
tie more grape, Captain Bragg" CCheers
ca, Nm. s. Harvey: He charged up the steep of Cero
Gordo and met the enemy, and their columns melted be-
Col I'm. n. Richardson worthy representative of the
banner Saehs ardor will endear him the hearts Of his
fellow czens.
Col. RICHARDsoN here rose, and said:
State and myself ICheers In sentiment Offered the
m State hav the hOno in
to in war H and II peace truly the Ban
Union Be @ but n sos and
fact Of which she is Justly proud tina. she has
more soldiers 70 Mexico than any other STATE IN the Union
vices shall be needed GCheers] OF the conduct Of her
sons the glorious fields Of this she may well be
Sir we have met upon this occasion to talk of the
one Of the most sorons events in our history and to the
memory Of patriot whose galantry saved one Of the fair
Faithful history assure, that few brave troops under
Cen jackson at New Orleans thirty-hree nm
rope The English survivors Of that battle the foremost
of those who at Waterloo, conquered the conquerors of Eu
bosom the battles bolt is ready die for his
try under her flag, willing sacrifice himself in civil
eulogy that be paid to the memory of Gen Jackson,
that he always ready TO sacrifice himself if necessary
gaantry upon the battlefield he saved city but by his
Il nans i his ppG9n 70 bank he
The hero and statesman whose character is so bright
page history, full OF honors and years. has passed
among but his example and his spirit live and ami
those who have borne the flag trumphanty upon
every field in the that exists That example
the that bears alot that glorious flag
the ground which it is unfured freedoms
home the soldiers grave (Cheersl give you, sir
The Nth knapsacks Our liberty and honor safe
in their hands
Col arthur r. Hayme The friend and companion of An
drew Jackson [Chcers.]
Col. HAYNE being called out, said:
Mr. President thank you with all my heart for the dis
tnguished compliment just paid me.
Sir, my fortune have been the mrade arms
CT my departed friend and compatot, Andrew Jackson
1t my good fortune have been constantly his side
his inspector general during the of 1872 with Eng
land, and during his triumphant campaign in 1914 and
1915, the banks Of the noble Mississippi below New
Orleans.
Mr. President then it that he fought the battle of the
night of the 2sd December which saved New Orleans
Then was that he fought the glorious battle of the 9th
OF January which you nobly celebrate brave c
MIR. President, Andrew Jackson had iron wll-arge
moral and physical couragea large share of caution,
and still larger share OF sagacous forethought On
all occasions, the Man of Orleans" advanced with
dence. But when Jackson's mind made upland this
was never done till after mature reflection and debera
tion--he moved EDWARDS the battlefield with the swift
OF that noble birdour North American baldeagle
His motto ever was, that
On valor's side the odds Of combat lie;
The brave live glorious, or amented die;
The wretch that trembles n be field Of Fame,
Meets death-and worse than death-eternal shame"
Mr. President in the hour Of battle Andrew Jackson
found calm, unruffled, undslrbed summers
On the battlefield, Jackson's character stood forth in
all Its splendor There il in vision, per-
Mr.. President Andrew jackson in war was Sumter
known In 76 the game cock South Carolina-hc