New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-16
The Democratic Festival.

hall and wa very well attended by the leading
oers OF the Young Democracy Daniel B. Taylor pre-
SIDED assisted by the usual Vce-Presdents Gov Scy-
incur Senator Dix John Van Buren, D f. DclaTan.
James D. Libby, John Cochrane, Wright Hawkes., AMI
ot0eT magnates occupied the sests OF honor TIE
peny numbered about 800 in all Having disposed Of
The Wanda the company listened to a statement by Mr.
Taylor of the object Of the festival. The battle
over the victory won and they could now laugh scorn
all the opposition TO the Democratic principles. He
gave the first regular toast:
The PresideRf lof tie Uhibd SH,es-The Constitutional
Chief Of the model Republic OF the world
This toast received three hearty cheers The second
tonst WIS:
Our Prcsidentei,e.
Received with vocferous cheer which interrupted
toast- The whole toast reads as follows
Oar Prtside7t Eiee-In every respec; in which his
career may lie viewed and bis eminent services consi
cred they but Gugur well for the future His fame
suIed his integrity pure and ported his relations IN
private life unostentatous and kind and his steaifast
course a. Democrat of the old Jefersonian school,
afford us every indication Of one Of the most brilliant
administrations yet recorded in the history OF this
country.
MUsic-"H6il to the Chief"
1t was responded to by Augustus Schel Chairman Of
the Tanmany General Committee He was glad TO
meet his friends once more as victors; many years
have rolled around since he had enjoyed that honor
visit Franklin Pierce ct ceera ct cetera to the
su His speech prosy in the last degree and after
ten minutes lie was raped down, or nearly So lie
closed by prsising Gen Scott, and giving a toast
Bf0jorGezeyal HNfeld Scon-His eminent services
military Chelan entitle him to the grateful thanks Of
q free people.
This was hailed with three hearty cheers.
Mr.. Taylor then gave the mex. regular toast:
Chr Governor elect.
Very enthusiastic cheers here interrupted. The
toast was then read
or GorenOr Elect-Eis prominent abilities
ceasng devo0ns the best interests of the State the
sandard-bearer in our ranks give us every assurance
that bis term will be distinguished by the unparalleled
prosperity Of our citizens and the advancement OF their
best interests
Music" Hail Columbia"
The zeal Of the candidates for Harbor Masters was
most proiseworthy they shouted mlnfully.
Nj Taylor introduced Gov. Seymour He made his
appearance in Tsmmany Hall for the first time. He
thought indelicute for him to appear this
SION he had broken the old usage in the Canvass
and had spoken to the people himself during the
vsss. The triumph had been of principle they re-
joced not in victory the Wing party, but in
victory for thema victory for principles beneficial to
all parties For that reason he went forth address
tho people He believed we had never had a contest
involving many important principles. He believed
the Wing Administrations at Washington and Albany
had been corrupt; that Democratic rule would be bet
ter because Democrats better men, but that
they had better principles He regarded the result
triumph of principle The Governor returned his per-
senll thanks for the efforts of the party in his behalf
He did not deem it matter of much consequence
whether he or Washington Hunt elected Cover
nor of this State but the old lady said at the sight of
the head Of Charles the First after it had been cut of
it not much Of head after ALL but it sad loss
to him, poor Laughter He then referred to
the everlasting Baltimore Convention, to which he
a Delegate, and where ne promis cd NewYork for
Pierce That promise had been fully redeemed He
gave ns bis sentiment
Tie Democratic Union Club of the City of NewYork,
and their zeal and efficiency in behalf OF the Union aud
victory OF the party. Cheers.
Mr. Taylor returned thanks in behalf Of the Club.
The next toast was:
Oar Mayor El6ct-The architect of his own fortunes
BY untiriDg industry sterling integrity and unwayerng
patriotism, he Las the esteem and confidence OF the
citizens OF our City; evidenced by his election to the
highest Office in the gift of the citizens Of the Empire
City of the Western Hemisphere
Music" Star S.gnged Banner
Prof Henry member of the Club, responded, and
gave n sketch Of the life Of Mr. Westervet who, he
said the Of a widow. LLaughterl He was
also the master ohipbuilder of this great City His
life was n lesson Of encouragement for poor boy.
There is a rope Except tie ropes end) in any ono
Of Wcstervelt's vessels that lie not pledged to the
Union
The Chairman then gave next toast;
Olr late brilliant Tiotory-The result of union and
harmony of stern and unyiedng adherence to the Con
stuiit and its Compromises of the triumph of pinci
pie over manworthip and Of the OF those doc
irnes aving Jefferson for father, and Jackson for
doenG,r.
Music" Yankee Doodle
Gen. Dix responded He congratulated the party
upon the victory They had fought openly favor OF
strict construction economical government against Ma
tonal Banks high Protective Tariff &C. and in favor
of as little restraint possible by laws We have come
back to the standard Of Jefferson. lie oulogized Jefer
son as the father of their faith Then he spoke Of the
resolutions Of %, which Madison wrote and Jefferson
interpreted He thought JefEersons Inaugural OF lsOl
was as truly inspired the Declaration OF lndepen-
dence Three cheers were given for Gen. Dixs clear
statement Of Jefersons opinions The party had
generally lived up Jefersons principles when they
had departed they returned to their hrst love-
He said the Wings were for broad and loose construction
of the Constitution and were not to he entrusted with
government Gen Dix spoke Of Mr. Pierce as not alto
ceiher against River and Harbor Improvement hewas
decidedly against a Tariff for Protection only would !
cut of the abuses at Washington and give US an eco
nomical Government He only wished that the new
Administration would bring ba,k the Government to
the Jeferson standard lie believed it would, and
that the Democracy of the Union would stand by the
President in the work of reform He gave as senI-
ment:
Union-The Union of the Democratic party the secret
Of cur success: let il lie maintained and Il VIII be a
pledge Of safety in the Government OF our country.
lChoeTs.
The sixteenth regular toast was then given
Our LRion-Now and ioreyer-One ami In -eparable-
shoulder 10 shoulder cur Democratic brethren through
cut the country marched forward 10 the contest feeling
that upon the result depended the safety and psrInanency
OF cur Institutions Their eNcrons have cenented Sun
closer the bonds which unite in common brother.
hood May continue through the lapse Of years and
cur wlciword ever be The Union must and shall be
preserved
MUsIc-"The Flag of our Union Forever"
Lorcrzo T. Shepard replied stating that never in the
history OF the nations of the earth had there been such
a victory Of pure principle, that which they were
nn,v celehrnf,nr lie cnHe a histnrv Of the organiZa