Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-01-29
THE EIGHrH OF JANUARY.


A large number of citizens of the surrounding
country, assembled at Murphy Waggonner's, Esq,
celebrate the anniversary of the great victory gained
by Gen. Jackson below New Orleans in the year
1915; when on motion, Gen. Joseph Allison was Sc
lected as President, George w. Tate, Vice Presi-
dent. Warren Cooper, Secretary, Capt. John Paul,
Marshal, Maj. Compton, Assistant Marshal, Hardy
Horn and Stephen Mays, guRners.
The assembly being properly organized by the
Marshal of the day, the President arose, and in
few brief remarks explained the object of the meet
ton of the Battle of New Orleans, relating
eeent anecdotes connected with the Hero Of the day,
and wound up by saying that he was happy TO see
the spirit prevailing now that prevailed in our
forefathers this memorable occasion, and long
as such the case would have nothing to fear,
&c. After the President had taken his seat, the Vice
President read the following regular toasts, which
were responded to with guns and hearty cheers:
l. The Eighth Of January, the day we celebrate,
in commemOration of the great victory gained by
Gen. Jackson below New Orleans in the year 1915
May it be celebrated at its annual return until time
shall cease exist. 2 guns and cheers.
2. In memory of the illustrious dead, George
Washington. In silence.
8. The Constitution of the United States, framed
by the blood OF our forefaihers-May we, their sons,
forever protect and defend it. guns and cheers.
4. The Soldiers of the revolution, who gained for
our Liberlies-May they be remembered with graf
itute until time is 10 more. guns.
5. The battle.of New Oreans-Unexampled event
n the history of warfare. 2 guns and cheers.
6. Gen. Andrew Jackson, the Hero of the day
His military deeds have placed his countrymen under
obligations to him which their gratitude alone
repay. guns.
Z. The President elect of the United States-May
his administration prove honor and blessing to-
our country. guns and cheers.
8. Lafayette, the champion OF freedom-Time can
never blot out his glorious deeds from our memory.
guns.
Q. Baron de kab, the noble foreigner who lost
his lite in the defence of lberties-With graft
tude may he be forever remembered guns and
cheers.
10. Our glorious Union, model for the world
May it be perpetuated until the nations Of the earth
have passed away.
IL, The Congress of the United States, now in
session-May they administer the affairs OF the gov
eminent in manner that will honor and pros
2eTty to their country. guns and cheers.
IL. The star-spanged Banner-ln triumph and
honor, may it forever over wave. guns and
cheers.
Is. The ladies', the greatest gift to man-We will
forever be found ready protect and defend them.
guns and 10 cheers.
Mr. James Gill, the Orator of the day, was now
called the stand, who entertained the audience
with an interesting address the life of our Hero,
Andrew Jackson, from the commencement OF the last
war with Great britain down TO the memorable 9Th
of January, 1915, in manner that we will not at
tempt 10 describe; which responded TO with
guns and cheers.
VOLUNTEER TOAsTS.
BY the President of the day: No North, no South
East, est, but this ndissoluble Union foreV:
guns and cheers.
By the Vice President The good Old N oTth State
The first to declare Independence may she be the
last to desert it. guns and cheers.
By the Marshal: Success to the Orator of the day.
guns and cheers.
By the Secretary The American Eagle-Alay it
condescend to act unworthy of its former
fame 2 guns and chee.s.
By the Orator of the day:
" The vessels of navy, the girls of our land,
May the former be we'll rugged, the latter well mand"
2 guns and cheers,
BY VIM. ID. Fauce:t-To the Old North State:
" Our love is sincere, our affections are strong,
Our wines all old, and girls are all young;
Why then should for happiness roam,
When we've handsome ladies, with contentment at
home.'
BY the Assistant Marshal Success to the gunners
of the day.
The meeting now adjourned, without word being
spoken 10 the feelings of the most sensitive.
WARREN COOPER, Secretary.