The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-11
rHIRTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE
DATTLB OF NEW o1Lx;HA1gx.
Its Celebration in the Capital and Metropolis
Of the Union.


special Report Tor the New York Herald.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 1858.
This affair came of last night at Jackson Hall
"lades tickets two dollars gentlemen tickets three
dollars" Extensive arrangements had been made
for large assembage; but, somehow either patriot
ism was under par, the fagues of the day, COCOA
stoned by participating in the ceremonies attending
the Inauguration Of the statue Of Jackson incapaci-
tated many of the "unterrifed" from an enjoyment
Of the festivities Perhaps the marshals and aids for
the most part who careered horseback in the pro-
cession, conceived that they had "gory enodgh for
one day." without running over their measure at
night Besides, few weeks only have elapsed since
the democracy had banquet at the United States
Hotel in honor Of their Presidential victory at which
feast it will be recolected, Messrs Douglas Weller
and Odds laid down the programme for the incoming
administration, both with regard to progress" and
expansion" and the severance of whg official heads
from offending bodies. But if General Pierce him
self, instead OF his picture, by Healy, had been at
jackson Hail. last night the crowd would have been
extremely dense-such is the relative effect of sub
stance and shadow.
A year since KOssuth was the star of the eighth
OF January banquet, and large was the number who
came to worship that eccentric light now no longer
visible in the republican heavens but notwithstand
ing the toasts then drank to his honor and the crazy
demonstrations Of joy in consequence Of his brilliant
oratorcal achievements, on this occasion his name
was not even breathed, perhaps not thought of, by
the ,, comparatively slim company Of ce!ebrators
Thus passes away the glory OF the world.n
Jackson Hall, on the eighth of January, 1853. was
beautifully and tastefully decorated with flags Of va
rious nations gaslight giving to the scene cheerful
aspect: The portrait Of General Pierce was set on
the "stars and Stripes" but as we all expect to see
the. gentleman himself in our midst ere long we
prefer waiting to pay our court to the original
especially when we crowd in for fat Offices
which, entire nous, is the great point with our Dis
trict of Columbia patriots, instead of bowling to
the artstically arranged paint upon the canvass.
At the south end Of the hall sat the President Of
the jackson Democratic Association, J. D. Hoover,
Col. G. W. Hughes, who figured in Mexico, and /.
gallant officer; Hon. Linn Boyd, Speaker of the
House OF Representatives,; Gen. Armstrong the pro-
pnetor OF the Union newspaper and the executor Of
the public printing, legislative and executives John
W. Maury, the Mayor Of Washington, and several in
vted guests.
The Rev. James Gallaher Chaplain of the House
OF representatives, an old and undertaking democrat
and uncompromising Jackson man, asked blessing
and then the choice things on the table were discussed
An hour was thus occupied. Nearly everybody had
been satisfied with the solids, when Judge Douglas
made his appearance at the door. Col. Hughes was
the first to perceive him. and proposed three cheers
for the orator of the day. They were given with
will. The Judge acknowledged the honor by making
repeated low bows; and by the time the last hurrah
was ended, he was in his place at the head of the
table, engaged in eating his supper.
Anon, Mr.. Hoover, the President of the Jackson
Democratic Association, announced the regular
toasts which were received with demonstrations of
delight, namely
l. The Day we acknowledgements in the annals of
America as the day which the conquering sword of
Andrew jackson desoated the invading host Of naughty
England, and consolidated our independence forever
?. The Memory Of George washington-"F First in war,
first in peace first in the hearts of his countrymen -
(Washington's March.)
g. The Memory of Andrew Jackson-His glorious deeds,
both as soldier and statesman constitute monument
to his honor.-(Dirge)
A. The President Of the United statcs.-P PRESIDENTS
SIarch)
s. The American Consttuton-sprung from the wis
dom OF our revolutionary sages and if not perfect the
nearest approximation to perfection that human intellect
devised Under its benign influence in less than
century We have become prosperous and mighty poo
pie: Let the nations follow Our example.-(starspan
6. The Union made by the Constitution-The mgis
our political liberty and national glory: blghted be the
intellect that would plan palsed the tongue that would
advise parayzed the arm that would strike for its dsso
l. The Army Navy, and Militia of the United States
Their past is guarantee of their future. On field and
flood they have indicated American rights and honor
Yankee Doodle)
Frank. Pierce, President Elect of the United States
The man for the democracy without anything of the
dcmagogue; His modesty could not conceal from the
American people the merits that made him of
mark and they have verified BY an unprecedented una
that he was destined to be President of the United States
Hail to the Chief)
0. VIM r. King Vice President Elect-His intellectual
accomplishments and matured experience combined with
his rotess purity Of character have made him the mete
associate of the usrious Pierce May returning health
realize the hopes of his friends and give back to the de-
nocracy their second choice in the administration of the
government (Aud Lang Syne)
10. The Democratic Party-Always iudomitable gene
rally successful now triumphant. They will turn the
sweeping current of just public opinion into the augean
stables and cleanse them OF the political corruptions
cumulated under wing misrule (Wait for the wagon)
IL. The Press-Ihe potent lever of public opinion
the naughty despot and to lift up his PROSTATE victim
giving to both their true relative positions in the political
and social state. Glarseilles Hymn)
II. The Triumph of Democratic Principe--We united
in battle to secure it, let us not divide in victory to lose
it, (0d Folks at honey
49, The Ladies' Heavens last best gift to man, Let
them ever the name and inst into the minds of the
rising generation the principles of the hero who shielded
them from brutal soldiery and silenced by the thun-
der of the cannon the ruan cry Of beauty and booty
(Stll so gently DER me stealing)
Judge Douglas, while some Of these toasts were
being drunk, went down each side of the tables
picking out and exchanging congratulations with his
friends.
just before the complimentary sentiments were
announced, three or four gentlemen were seen NOV
ing up to the table, one Of them lMr B Key, Esq.)
holding up beautiful rosewood walking stick, with
gold head. All eyes being now directed to that quar-
ter he addressed Mr.. Hoover as follows =
Mr. President-Will you permit me, an humble
representative Of the jackson Democratic Associa
ton, to thus interrupt your proceedings and to pre-
sent y0u in this interval Of the ceremonies slight
testimonial of their esteem We remember, and feel
and know how much efficient service you have rem
dered to the democracy the head Of this association
in the most arduous campaign through which we
have recently passed. In consideration of these SER
vices, have been selected as the honored and hum
bic representative to present to you this cane. Cap
plause)
The testimonial was handed over to Mr. Hoover
who, receiving it, said -
Gentlemen-With feelings of unbounded gratitude
/ accept the gift just presented. Whatever those
services were which / rendered, you the best
judges. If they had the least effect in securing the
triumph Of the party you the gallant members OF the
association, have sustained me. But realize that
have done nothing more than my duty-nothing more
than | would do again, and which every democrat
should do. ,lApplause) For the complimentary
this evidence of your friendly regards, return you
my sincere thanks; and, in conclusion, will merely
say accept the cane, with this proviso-when I
prove fahess to the great and glorious democracy,