The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-14

have secured he approval Of tho American people ILL.,
noble sire Of worthy soathey are alike respected and Ia
loved by all.
Hon. David r. Atchlson A noble specimen Of III.
western democtaey-a worthy occupant OF Tho seat vacated
/ by the respected King
Hon. Linn BOYD [, The man OF the people-l,.nLn
ope9.hes,,ed and generous Long life and uninterrupted
/ [Mr Boyd was compelled TO leave the room al an ear
" hour, much to the regret OF the eoinpany.l
| Hon. John A. DIX, The dark clouds which lowered
around his path Ia 1913 have been dspeed by the spsn
dor OF bis services Ia the presidential campaign of 1852
The following letter. eegraphed by Mr.. Dix was then
| read uH#f INA
New Yosx. January 8, 1852
regret that could not apprize you until this late
hour OF my inability Ia attend the iDaug of H.
| equestrian statue of General jackson, whose military
services have shed immortal honor our country ana
whose civil administration will be perpetual index 10
the path OF prosperity and power The nobles equss
an statue Of the eastern hemisphere has stood seven
teen hundred years at the capital of Rome. May the
statue of Jackson, many years hence, stand al The
capital OF the United American republics to perpetoais
our couny's early gores, and 10 remind our descend
ants of their duties to themselves and TO the cause OF
free government throughout the world s I,
Your friend and fellow citizen.
JOHN A. DIX
To j. D HoovER. tsl
Chairman Of Jackson Association.
Governor Henry S. Foote OF Mississppi-ths pa,,io,
the gentleman His services in TIE public councils viii
always be appreciated bYa grateful people.
Joseph Johnson, governor of Virginia A man who
Old Dominion N''''''"''" AA' :" ''ohos 70 'h0
The following letter from Governor Johnson was read
In reply TO this sentiment FaHss4 ss.g v.[
RcHMosD, Va.,) Jan. 4. 1859.
GENTLEMEN: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt OF yours of the 9Th ultmo. inviting me 10 be
present with the jackson Democratic Association' NJ
the celebration of the approaching eighth Of January
For this fatterng mark OF the respect OF your ascot
atom be pleased 10 accept my sincere
and be assured that nothing would give more pleas.
ure than TO participate in the celebration OF achieve
ment which has reflected SO much honor upon America
and with which the name OF Andrew Jackson is 80 in
tma,ey associated and especially TO witness the inau.
gurahon OF statue TO perpsuate the lneaments and
commemorate the glorea OF this great CHIEF and illus,
trous statesman. ~sff Eth ]. E1.15T
A previous acceptance, however, OF an invita,ioo
which will require me 10 be absent from this c;,v IL,
several days alter the 10th pToxmo together with the
pressure OF executive duties at this tme copels me 10
deny myself the pleasure OF joining you the proposed
OCCASION nv a1 aa 4 M
~ JOS JOHNSON
P Hoover ESQ., and others. committee. Washington
Gov Louis Love, OF Maryland. A rising star in
the political dfmanent-one that has already shed usus
Hon; W@. 1 Marcy. Though the sword be mssi.,
s san ss hs has r. hs
Ponaenes wiz saand a. Historical witness to the
General John Z Wool: Tas accomplished soldier
man who has never been dazzed by military rsnown,
s's Of ss BSs . specimen. !. homes,
man he loved his country more than the party which
Hon Daniel $. Dickinson The noblest Roman Of them
Affirm as the granite hils--nue as s.eel-unrnovrd
and withood The tempest faction which howed around
him All honor to the noble patriot and honest man
The following letter fom Mr. Dickinson was then
read:
BINaHAMroH. Jan. S, 1853
GENTLEMEN Your compmen tary remembrance. in
wiling me to unite in the interesting ceremonies by which
the Jackson Democratic Association propose TO sxnalze
The approaching eighth OF January anniversary 10 most
eeiEsly appreciated, and regret my inability to accent
It, Everything which serves 10 remind u. OF the heroic
virtue virtues o. hum whose memory the uumphs Of an
about 10 perpeuate is replee with profitable interest
Great In war; he was far greater in peace terror 10
The armed enemies of his country the field Of battle
he was more feared in the cabinet by the voaries Of
privilege and monopoly. He combined with the true
courage OF the soldier the elevated courage OF tn.
statesman and furnished lessons in firm adherence 10
principle which may be contemplated with ADVANTAGE
he statue which you will 10 his name will appro.
pnaely commemorate mis- worth but it must Weld 10 the
influences OF hne before the benefits OF his noble
pie shall have passed away. ~ ---
have the honor to be, with sincere regard, your
fHend' d. s. DICKINSON
Messrs ]. d. HOOVER. and others. commitee. &c.
Governor William Bisler of Psnn.yvania. He b.,
yadlcated the people Of Pennsylvania from the charge
dsoyAly TO ,he Union, by giving practical effect
the tisitive-slave law. The democracy honor him.
Mr. CARDIGAN Of Philadelphia. responded in a happy
manner. Ue - H'II go 1870
Mr. Hoover said that he could not he,p. before read
ing The next complimentary toast making few remsrks
The subject Of II. said Mr. Hoover. next to Gen Ann
strong Was more closely allied with General Jackson
u
the Old Heros respect esteem. and friendship and up
TO the time OF the grea, mans death he renamed in terms
o. the closest personal intimacy with him II /, ,hecr
lore appropriate that he should have held conspicuous
position IN The ceremonies to-day, and ,a be should 10
night be present at this festive board Gentlemen read
you the sentment III '-1'--
, Colonel George w. Hughes Whilst his many pub.
nc works arc monuments of his science md skl and his
career In Mexico is evidence of his sode v,ioy hi,
neasng eretions in the late in of or csnd
ies stand f,uh in bold relief attest his true
IN MN Sayand IS well at this festive board
Colonel GEORGE w. HuGHrs rose and said /:
Mr. President and gentlemen. thank the committee
LOT the HateriDg sentiments towards myself contained in
Inc toast just read thank the company for The manner
N which they received 1t. and you, MI President for
ne complimentary remarks with which you were pleased
10 preface II. +s ~ E'#
II is true. sir that enjoyed the intimacy OF General
,Ackson and II there IS any thing my life which
esteem over another, is The fact that during the lite
y tha great man experienced the pleasure Of his per-
sonar friendship, And who, sir w0nld not esteem III
Is not something o! which has Just cause TO be
proud Have NOT the people OF this country this day
naugnrated a monument 10 commemorate his mighty
ore natural that one should be filled with pride !, The
bought OF having been once the friend o. man whose
leeds were so ilusrous, whose virtues were 90 great,
ma whose patriotism marked, that the people al
mighty country have erected statue TO perpetuate their
ecolection Gentlemen, do not aude TO the fact Of
ny being intimate with General Jackson in anv vain
pIrt OF Boosting, but only, sirs because your worthy
PRESIDENT was pleased to aude to il Allow me here
say, that though General Jackson may have bestowed
us distinguished consideration upon one more worthy
nan myself, yet that he could not have bestowed II