The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-15
INTELLIGENCE BY. THE MAILS.
FAIRS In WASHINGTON,

OF the battle of New Orleans came off last night.
The hour appointed for commencing knife and
fork operations was eight o'clock; but long be-
fore that time the lower story of Messrs Blair &
kives's splendid building, {" Jackson Hail." was
crowded with host of folks We noticed pro-
mlnenty amongst the multitude, the ioly-look-
ing lace OF our very good friend and prince of
stump orators, John Brough, of Cincinnati,
and a goodly sprinkling of Senators, members,
and officials. The hour drew near, and the
crowd waxed impatient. The hungry looks
darling forth on every side were beginning TO be
appalling; when, bark the gong sounded, and
"sich getting up stairs you never did sse."
The supper room presented splendid appear
ance. There were four tables, one across the
length of the building. To work in right good
earnest the company set, and for a long lime
nothing was heard but the clatter of plates, pop
ping ofcorks, sc.
The following - the order lii which the Chair
and guests were placed -
THOMAS RIrCHE, editor OF the Union in
the char, supported on his right by Mr. Jesse e.
Dow; Hon. Mr. Dickinson, OF New York; Hon.
Mr. Dallas, Wee President OF the United States;
Hon. Lewis Cass, of Michigan. On his left, by
Mr.. Sengstacks; Hon. Mr. Richardson, of Miss
Hon. Mr.. Venable, of North Carolina; Hon.
Charles Brown, and Hon. Richard Brodhead. Of
Pennsylvania w. Cling and Douglass Wallack,
Esq'rs, acted as Secretares-that is, they took
care that all the glasses were duly filled.
Ths Chairman, ats o'clock called the assemblsgs to
"Gsntlemsn charge your glssaes!" voice. in most
melancholy tone, We've no ammuhison;' cha! h.."
won't you have some whiskey," &c The Chairman
having dispatched supply, continued by saying, he
threw himself upon their indulgence that night he
the person first appointed to take the chair.
Csotain Blair was to have done So tut be was unvsl
and ne (ihs Chair obliged to throw aside bis mo-
desy ba! ha! ho ho for once, rs come one must al
the chair. H. had become the martyr ("Cood." well
done father Rnche," hold your gne, and don't in
terupt' 1t WAS long since he had filed the situation
he was in 1T present but of course) he felt nim
self half gratnsd at any previous tiuo he felt
(lmmsnse cheering They had met 70 csebrs ono
The memory Of the greatest man OF this or any sge
Cheers lie then referred to the War and It's glo-
weshinst. N vas burned, and which led them after
wards successfully TO repei tie British mt Baltimore,
where, said he lhe Monumental City drove back the
enemy from its cliffs, and our meteor flag waved trum
plant DER the On the iakes it the same; and
IL tho last great battle that fought and which
Gre now celebrating, where Jackson triumphantly
back the storm Cheers He review ed General
Jackson's tsking the ground that bis putting
down the United States Bank was rs great victory as
when he quersd at New Orleans Let US, said he,
stand upon principles and nothing more and leave
the huuieugsipg for our opponents ("Goodi" Lay 1t
thick" cheers) But let us Tecolect fighting
with countrymen, and never let give way to
i'll feeling (Cherrs) He concluded by giving
who has given the glorious maxim Of the Union, tho
glorious Union, it must be preserved
Now, gentlemen, fill your glasses
Here the music struck up Yankee Doodle
The CHArRmsS lin great agitation)-" Order, order"
"d1 stop that musiC.'
The music closed, and he then gave the FIRST regular
toast
l. ANDREW Jackson, the man of the Hermitage; his
name IL freedoms watchword nations heart bis Sc
puehre"
Vigorous calls for music" Bsnd-"washipgton's
March,
2nd-" Our country; patient in adversely, meek in
prosperity matchess in energy, and beautiful in sim
3D. The slain in battls-Liks stars that are set In
glory, their epitaph Is Immortality"
Here the hustle and confusion tremendous; pop
Tine CHArnMAs, igsstculatng violently -Gentlsmsn,
give notice. whilst Pm in the chair, IN give out no
tossts, except to an attentive audience
4th - The Army and Navy; the best negotiators Of
speedy peace" (Cheers)
5thThe President of the United States Order, Or
der. say that's devilish good brAndy.,D Gentle,
men will you be quiet! IN commence again e DO!
that's first rate T. The President Of ths United
States the constitution his sword, his body guard the
9th" Democracy-when the storm widest,
the rock that butets tho bllow shelters the eagle"
The rS',V CmA,SMAs"6rdsr order order! should b.
Of In n sstl sd pas ;n
out you please but whilst l'm here will have order
III The administration; It has faithfully ozrrisd
the great principles aud OF hs parity the
people will sustain t." (Grsat chssring)
LONG so all the evsning0
sls-~Ths Area OF Ffeedom-Ths American CONT
eth"Ths judiciary of the United States; i..v.n.d
by democracy IL grows better Is it grows older.n
for We sss sOpS TO- dnk to IN. SusSrI Of cur
freedom. Here Mr.. Wssck, Who by the way, was
seated at the foot Of the table and repeated each toast
in voice which would make his fortune a. . town
crsr hallooed the toast out, thinking the chair had
given it. This led to great ccnfasion and almost put
the poor chairman IN byserics Order At LENGTH hay
ing been obtained, he gave
10Th" The rights Of the States; the bulwark Of the
CHAIn-Order, gentlemen, order. GAsids to friend
=" Bless me, never saw such an turuly set"
llth-Pius the Ninth he has broken the letters Of
and thttnh HhprtU fYnr ha
Loud and prolonged chssrsl
CHAIR-Gsn.emen beg you for bumper. ] give
lath =" Woman; the mother Off" Hox's that
colonel %" What's that you say about women ~" Say
Toast repeated: " Womap-[Loud cheers and smash
ug OF glassssl- the mother 5u louder chssrs1-of
l.ross Here the applause was terridc the angel
# the hrarthstons" The cheers were, at this juno
ure truly sublime and continued notwithstsndl the
hairmsn's emotion, for long time
The CHAIRMAN then read letter from Mr.. Blair ex-
his reasons his absence and sccompsnsdby
Andrew Jaonson-His spirit still walks the earth,
battle" (Cheers)
The CHArsxAS gave, + T. Blair, the dearest cham.
ion Of democracy Though absent from u In eody, no
present in spirit"
Loud calls Tor Rives p blu. they like calling
,uring the excitement, General shields entered the
oom and was enthusiastically received all the
standing up till he was seated It the LETT Of
be chairman.
The CHAIRMAN then gave, " The orator OF the asy
he bold and eloquent expounder OF a nations WILL"
The Hon. Mr. DIcKfSsoN, being loudly called on rose
nd read his usual address lt was very long ana %
TO b. published 10y the Democratic Committee We VIII
ct do him the Injustice ofsketchiDg It. he enosd the
of .mocracy out boldly In favor OF the
Iar (of course) and was vudy cheered throughout
Having concluded the address, the chairman. said he
ouId not proceed till every gentleman was seated
Where ar. our seats :" Speak louder % order -
Shut upn SOY II YOU wieh to hear addresses or
,eeches- Order Ha! ha ! hal Who's that laugh
" Go out sir lila ha ha } Really gentlemen
more respectable company never beheld daughter
Orderly Where I cane from the cry Is " order :!
The old chap speaks drst-rate ~ Well, well, gentle
len, FL your glasses. e. Send down the powdef')
entlemen, give you. 80,
George vi. DsIa., Vice President Of the United
tssEndcared to the people by his promptitude In
issovir unholy ties in the Senate Z"
Amidst great cheering, Mr.. DALLAS rose and said
r President and fellow citizens-I have to thank you
th great cordialty for the compliment you have Just