The New York herald., 1850-05-15
DEMOCRACY AND THE UNION.
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ANNIV AIRY
OF THK
SOCIETY OF TAMMANT, OR COLUMBIAN ORDER.

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The sixty first anniversary of the Society os Tam
many, or Columbian Order, celebrated at Tammany
Hall last evening, by public dinner. The room was
well lighted on the occasion, and only ornamcn ted
by thirteen shields bearing the Of the original
States. The company entered the room at a quarter
past seven o'clock Dinge's band playing for the time
smarch. When all the company had entered, it was
found that there assembled about one hundred
and twenty five guests These took seats at four
tables three running through the length of the hall
one extending across the head of the room.
The officers of the meeting, at its opening, were
Francis b. Cutting, President, supported by Messrs
Jared W Bell Jacob Brush, General Storms, w. d.
French, and John McKeon, Vice Presidents The
company sat down, and for an hour enjoyed them
selves over first rate repast, furnished by the pro-
prietors Of Tsmmany Hall. At the expiration Of that
time, the President called to order for the following
| regular toasts:-
| THE Day we CeIebrate-The Anniversary of Tam
many Society, or Columbian Order"-A national in
sttuton consecrated to liberty and the rights
| (Music. Hail Coumbis)
THE Father Of the Council at Washingtonn-Msy
the Great Spirit give him wisdom and may he have
chiefs for his council but those who will speak the
words oftruth to direct him In the path Of duty (Ap-
plause Hail to the Chiefly
The Society fst Tammany, or Columbian Orderp
Estabfsbed at the advent of the revolution to pro-
tect the cause of American liberty and
alike against internal traitors and open foes 1t main
others to the present hour, knowing neither North
nor South. nor East nor West, in the bright and in
dlssolube chain OF our national brotherhood (Star
The Memory Of our Grand sachem wsshingtonn-
Equally the friend and protector Of the red and white
men the friend Of liberty, who knew the of
and the councils OF peace-he rests with the Great
spirit towards the setting of the sun Drank in 81
leDce, standing German uymn)
The Memories OF Sachems Jefferson, Madison and
Jackson'-Chiefs wise in council and pure in patri-
May we long keep their memories green in our souls
(0ft in the Silly Mighty
"California"-Ope Of the old hunting grounds of the
tribes tho borders of the blue waters of Pacific
the youngest sister in the commonwealth Of nations
she take her place the council board and
become bright star in the galaxy of states (Three
cheers, and one more. Carry me back)
Ihe cardinal Principles OF our society-Liberty,
true TO thete and to ourselves. shall be from
dissensons within, or hostility from without. ZAP
The Remnant % Of f. our Rp3 KY Brethren whose Hunting
Grounds are in the great West and south"-May they
continue to smoke the calumet Of peace with the pale
faces, bury the tomahaSk and soalping knife learn
war no more (The Days when went Gipsying)
Col. JosEPH c. HARr said he begged leave TO say
few words hy way Of response to the just read
To the memory Of our red brethren they learn
war ro more" 1t is hardly necessary for mo to re-
mind the junior members OF this society that our
name Is the of the early settlers-thc aborgnes
of this country need not go into the history st.
Tammany, but may well repeat, for the informa-
tion Of the younger members that 1t was established
before the revolution, and during that revolution
there were several societies called Of St George
At that time they meant everything loyal to the
king Of England, and nothing to liberty The
people. then, had nothing to do with the govern
ment-only few rascals held all power In tholr
hands The sun In the meridian was the king on
the throne and the prince his successor was always
the rising sun TO them Tammsny instituted to put
down these 81. George societies Prom that time,
this society has ever been srrayed the eide of de-
moeracy We have never been defeated under any cir
cumstnnces, when united. loud Chcers) IL is n
society of charity There many wings amongst us;
We cannot help a. they republicans at time
which wants 10 be beslod God grant thai Il may
be hesled tonight. Tho democratic party has never
been defeated except when divided; and in this hall
chief elevated 10 the head his tribe
by tho voice Of the people Cries Of Facts facts"
Some symptoms Of disapprobaton appearcdl
The CHAluMsS saidIiereafter he should feel Il hi.
duty 70 pursue the regular order Of the toasts and
not Go suffer any Interruption
Tic regular toasts were then proceeded with .--
Our Chain OF Union"-Nay IL continue pure.
bright, aud everlasting and may scetonai quar-
ser that hertage ccmcntCd by the blood of our VAR
riors aud fathers Of the revolution Crho span
! agriculture tho Plough, the Spade, the Axe aud
the noc' More valuable 10 the Red Men than the to-
mnhavk and the war song NIedlcy)
Tho state of Now York k"-Once the citadel of the
I hod Mans hrfhfth. nov the empire home Of wealth
inteilieenee and ci!il power dlaii TO the Chicf)
d" our 81 uawr aud ~ pooses'-Nay Manito smile on
tirm. Hone. Eveet H0me)
"0ur standard Bearer Ia the Contcst Of 1852. from
whatever section - tile country he may BE- selected -
Mny he receive the united support oi the whole bro
thuhood ard encounter no Judas among them (rrs.
Boodlcl
Judge moonooon said-rt (. more than FORT two
ycrTf siuco join this glorious society rtJace 10
been bold enough 90 cisobsy orders and make the
stars and stripes flourish. Whatever court martial
may fHy. a.. rccpu will sustain the who disobcys
orders ior he honor ~ his flag aud country ofer
the flioulnR toast -" Alvarado Ifuntar-et court
/ maiiials condemn him. the county will do him ius-
/ AL,ssauo Iirsrrn rose and ssid-I Thank the gen
ueman; indeed, h. haa done too much honor.
have but done ono thine-impcllcd ny feeling
\ alono-yiz thc honor cf my country That b. the
feeling Mi. guided me iu my small affair Of Alvsrad,
only trtt 20 pot lttlc plume in iaurois
navy had ven had no other f,tlinet-i q was alone
I for ny country acted. We had failed TO succeed
I contrary o. orders. loud cbccrs)
1le CnsIrwsS bore rose and said that ~ brother
yrnrs lC proposed he should take the chair THIS Tro.
To'it VS. received with loud cheers Judge
COOP here rose ard prorosed that George Lev. EsI
being iufoin "a that Mr. LaE was not a member the
Judgc gave up ne point ana soos The chat. amid
hearty cLtcrs in which t D. ncedca O. say he showed
I good blood, and highly promoted good humof.
hr g. q EoraHur offered the following toast ' The
remnants N tigsc black brtthrcn Who made the Bua
I ~ oNiEvsn-f tley learn war any more. muy thoy
carry h. var int Africa Great applause aui loud
/ Cn,nusv-Mr. Brady win respond TO ,Aii t,st
Nr lEsrr-M Mr.. Chairman let me inform you
rr Brady viii not. Nothing would girc mo greater
plea tut came here o. ii.ten not TO speak. aud
hope my Friends Mr. uoReon aad sr DELL there will
sTesl art IN order shah speak IN the of the
Mr. McEtos -Nottinr z but tho vnrd. of nav friend
! Mr Brady. would call me 10 my feet viii proceed
/ n order fr am engaged IN keeping he peace.
came hosc alro % ff'ak o. my fiends The words of
soisrrcss end truth say 10 With deep gratitude.
there r. not man Ia This assembly has received
fore ury be permitted % sreaf PLAINLY We are not
divided a. party bat betrayed Where u the do.