The New York herald., 1850-05-15


place. The voice which will thence issue on the ap-
preaching anniversary will doubt not have sautsry
effect In barmonizng the democratic party arousing
1t into activity and indicating the course Of duty de-
mandod by the present critical condition OF our coun
try.
control obge TO decline your invitation and forego
the pleasure 1t would give to be present on the in
terestng occasion.
am. gentlemen, with great respect,
Your obedient servant w. L. MARCY.
WAsHiSoros, May TO- 1850.
Gentiemen-it would afford mo great pleasure to
accept your polite invitation to attend public dinner
in Tammany Hail. the 14th inst, did urgent
official duties here until after that period, forbid
The present critical state of the country to which
you refer is certainly calculated to excite the
Of all who appreciate the welfare Of that beloved
country above any triumphs Of mere party or Of alb
SO a. that critical condition may be supposed to
endapger the union of the states it is most deeply to
be deprecated It should in my view, DO obviated
overcome by all efforts and sacrifices consistent with
honor and sound principle.
What is chiefly wanted to effect this think, n
different temper from what actuates many
The salvation Of everything dear to AS inheritors
and parakers OF the gorcs Of that union
can be effected by administration of its affairs in
the true fatcrna and compromising spirit in which
was formed by our fathers But, without the cultva-
ton Of that spirit adherence forms and strict
rights will avail little and much less will it avail to
overstep them in some instances-or to repeat en-
croaehments running to the very verge of wrong,
To urge demands doubtful and derogatory to any por
tion of the country.
As well might expect the most holy union Of the
sexes in private life to flourish long with harmony and
usefulness, under daily taunts daily reproaches aud
daily invasions of domestic claims.
trust there will be increased in all to avert
the worst Of political calamities in cur system aud
hopes may certainly be cherished Of success K We seek
this not only by doing right but doing IL in friendly
and conciatory spirit, calculated to prevent those
whom God hath joined from being rent asunder by had
passions, fanatical rashness, any other
worthy OF the people in whom such high destnes.
this continent for ages TO come seem likely otherwise
LEVI WOODBURY.
WAsBIsGToN, May O. 1850.
Gentomen-I fear that it will be impossible for me
TO attend your celebration at Tamnany Hail. on next
Tuesday The Compromise Bill will be taken up in the
Senate on next Monday and feel 1t TO be my duty to
noble scheme Of paeiacation which it embodies.
should events to render II possible for be
with you on the I4th inst without criminal neglect
Of public duties, shall take great delight in avang
myself Of your polite and candid invitation.
With sentiments of high esteem and iraterna kind
ness, remain your friend and fellow citizen
IL A. FOoTE.
Volunteer toasts being next In order the following
wero given, and were all received with great sp
By Colonel Hart" Lieutenant Hunter; may he not
die shortly but when hedes may he be buried in Man
what L. brave.n
By JARrp W BriL, 1st Vice Pr sident-In politics as
In war, traitors more dangerous than open enemies.
Their just punishment is death. (Applausc)
"a Vice Presidents toast, u. ID. fREScn-The Union:
beautiful in the simplicity Of its organizations strong
cru to protect the liberties Of the people but weak
TO violate them with mpunity; invneible in its pro-
freedom has vorshpper, or humanity n friend.
8 by Gen sroRms-Democracy It's first object aims at
the elevation OF the masses Although many may
the garb Of friendship for IT, yet later,
time that inexorable exhorter Of truth and dcspocr
error, will prove to the world that they
overthrow the institutions Of our country the
Of freedom.
by GroEoE J. GnIaeErR--" The Council Fire of St.
Tammany-May IL continue TO be the watch fire of the
democracy Of New York No traitor shall stesl from
II hrctrand TO FIRE the temple Of American liberty.
Ey Doctor NscuE-" Our own Senator Dickinson -
The Abdie of democracy In the highest councils OF
the nation" faithful among the faithless.n
ry Es. srnaHaS--" Martin Van Buronn-Thc demo-
cracy him nothing, for treason cancels all debts
due 20 traitors. Great cbccring)
Ey WV. DrSwAN.-"1he democratic party Of tho
Union One in TAFT h. ono in family, aud in power.
! 10 lS5s.m (Loud cheers
| by Josrrm CoRs,ti The wilmot Proviso A hand
groIsds, thrown into the camp of democracy by mo-
dcrn AIbolds May thCy share the fate Of their illus
trious predecessor" Derisive shouts)
by Mss WaLsiI.-"Ihe deJnocratic party. IL has
been national one; may II always continue to be 80 -
Iy JoIsN L,ronror.--Gcn Cas- aud WIN, o. Butler
standard bearers ia 1875 OF the democracy. The do.
NJ ocfary will net forget them
By Mr DuAo> Seward auf N'u hnren the twin
lrothtre a. vhiggery and abolition The democratic
party win achicvc tho Victory in it2 che comb
Nation - both (shouts and ordinations Of tt
VIII 'J
nv TrA,,rs Roatr.--A HOT g. him or tho sou.h
and Him of thr North. 1t every mind hi own
bu-iusss-soue mou have got rich at it.-(Cries Of
Tho uunalo Platsorm-~A superace errcndcrel Nv
malice. -rectsd ~ cupsdty, exhibited by curiosity,
and destroyed ty ua,ou. when the pcopf want
man 60 ruh for rro-idcut they vn scnd Co. him
by Tuovts WuEriiN-Our wigwam. old Tammany
Hall. The brentwood and spHlJ ash have, for sca-
d.nret her council fires but the hickory parks
which dsGsTlon deposited tganft ber back Log are
tt alite. ard btr calumet will ere long b. fm'sed
TIE wreck 81 cicriism aud hc shattered bat c
mcuta - Ludcuwold'
The meeting broke up az halt past eleven, 20 good
sririts sr d on thc best uudcr,tnndlng passibc