The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-11

cause Of the peoPthe who stands upon the broad
world that we are free and Independent nation Of the
earth marching onward in the Of constitutional
liberty without metes or bounds, from which
Will never recede until national grandeur shall be
proclaimed throughout the world"
The Little Giant Immediately mounted chair,
while the audience loudly cheered. Gentlemen be-
gan to crowd up in his neighborhOod, which caused
those at the tables to cry, down in 'front.'"
SENATOR DOUGLAS said-You certainly do not
expect speech from me tonight; I think l have
performed my whole duty this day.
V0lcE-That you have (The gentleman had
delivered the address at the Jackson statute naugu
rati0n)
feel grateful for the compliment you have just
PAID me- and trust that no act of my life shall make
me unworthy OF the good opinion you have formed
Oh DIN my character. Applause2 But cannot inhict
:" Go on" go on.'O My mind has been
turned for the last few days to the history
OF man and to the examination of great
events, which h will live as long as republican
principles shall be cherished and heroism shall be
admired. have been tracing the immortal Jackson
through most eventful life, and may here be per-
mltted to say that no portion OF his history has made
deeper impression upon my mind than that of his
celebrated Indian campaigns. | have been struck
with the examination Of that wonderful campaign on
the result of which depended the success of the war
and the safety Of New Orleans and the Mississippi
Valley there fnd according to history, that for
long time victory defeat wavered at the beam and
it was doubtful which scale would be turned. Panic
and despair seized on most of the little army and
there seemed to be no hope until the gallant Coffee
who lay wounded, rising on his ARM said, "Unless a
desperate effort is made all is lostw And, springng
from his litter, he put himself at the side Of the gal
liant Jackson The old hero at once raised the shout
Victory is certain, when men rise from the dead ~
tremendous cheering) The troops again rallied,
and an impetuous charge was made. The lost ground
was partially regained- everything still wavering
on hair-when ball passed through the lieutenant
who had charge Of the artillery. The enemy was
about to seize the guns when that lieutenant raising
the spsng to feet and y gained
OF the artillery, which decided the fate Of the battle
Immense cheerng) | find among the papers of
Congress the testimony Of Andrew Jackson that this
lieutenant saved his life and the fate Of the army.
give you, therefore,
General Robert Armstrong-The man who according to
the statement Of Jackson turned the fate OF the battle
and saved his army at Enotochopco.
This toast was drank with enthusiasm; and at the
suggestion OF the Hon. w. Ii. Polk, three cheers
were given for the man who saved Jackson's life"
General ARMSTRONG replied, returning his thanks
terms in which he had spoken of him, and
to the audience for the kind manner in which
they received the sentiment. He said he
made no claim to anything deserving of this high
relations with and high regard for the distinguished
deceased, concluding with toast in compliment to
the administration OF General jackson, and with re-
ference to the patratic designs Of that Of General
Pierce, which is shortly to succeed.
The next toast was then read, as follows:-
The Washington Union-An able champion of demo-
cratic principles, under the guidance Of gentleman
emnenty worthy to be intrusted as lie was with the
sword OF Andrew Jackson precious legacy.
Mr.. OvERToN responded, speaking of the struggle
from which the democracy have emerged, and re-
marking he could put his hand upon his heart and
say 1--WE have simply endeavored to do our duty in a
cause which every true democrat delights to honor
toast to Governor Bigler, Of Pa" called up G.
W. Carrgan, friend ofthe Governor who eloquently
spoke OF the patriotism Of the Keystone State.
Sentiments weredrunk in honor of Governor Dick
enson, General Lane, the two Dodges, Atchison,
Boyd, Dix, Foote, Governor Johnson of Va, Cover
nor Lowe, of Md, Marcy, General Wool Col. Hughes,
the Mayor Of Washington,a and John Tyler. The last
One Of the best specimens of honest man. He loves
country more than the party which elevated him.
Mr.. +. MCNAHERNY arose and said that one inn
porant and useful class had been neglected upon the
occasion. He alluded to the reportoral corps, some
OF whom had reared monuments to national legisla-
tors, and but for whom their eoquence would be lost
to history; but, by the services of those gentlemen
they are enabled to GO-bright. This latter word was
directed to
Mr.. l.. A. GoBRIGHT, who was, by the company,
called upon for response. He said that the gentle
man who had so pontedly referred to him, had, as
well as bmse often, i'll their former business of print
ing, reared many column to the statesman OF our
country. The army had been referred to, and its
exploits lauded. In this connection he would merely
remark, that during the Mexican campaign, whereve,
the American military column perpetrated, there the
column of the printer followed-there were leading
columns and loaded columns. Both dealt in the.
lines In conclusion, he gave as sentment:-
In all that can elevate morals and our national prospe
rity, let us press onward and upward
At few minutes after ten o'clock the ladies'
(about dozen in number) and two-thirds of the
guests retired leaving agreeable and sociable Cir
Gle OF about thirty spirited gentlemen in possession
ac.ln 4 L,,r. AZ
Benton, Cass, Houston, and the other big bugs
OF the party, were absent; for what reason we did
not inquire There were no set speeches, and those
that were let of were preliminary or replcatory
to, toasts.
The servants began to clear the tables, and the
noise thus occasoned somewhat interrupted the pro-
ceedings of the aforesaid little circle.
The PRESIDENT of the association trusted there
were gentlemen enough remaining to preserve order,
and called to the servants to cease the racket
Colonel g. w. HUGHES at that time was deliver
ing speech in laudaton of Clark Mills the artist.
An orator of the young democracy Uhe servants
still jerking about the chairs, and gathering up the
fragments shouted, Stop that knife and fork bust
ness" and we noticed that fat gentleman seized
plate, and about to hur it at the cleaners-up;
one OF whom, however, was struck on the head with
ball composed Of the long lists Of toasts. Colonel
Hughes finally concluded his speech, and, together
with the other gentlemen began to smoke his segar.
=. b. KEY, Esq, the. gentleman who presented
Mr.. Jonah D. Hoover with the rosewood and gold
headed walking stick, made a little speech. He re-
ferred to the fact that the party opposed to the de-
mocracy, long while ago, found fault with Jackson
because he could not speak. But" said the gen.
tleman, Z" OF what avail would it have been for the
old hero to have mounted cotton bale at New Or.
leans, and made a speech? l tell you what he did
do, gentlemen. He put an iron tongue into the can
non, and let that speak for him." This was most
welcomely received.
Major Stephens, (U. s. Army,) Mr. Ould, Judge
Legrand, (of Maryland,) Mr.. Spence, and other
guests, made eloquent speeches. At hafpast eleven
O'Clock gentleman remarked that it was now Sun
day morning, and there pious Mr.. j. c. Rives at
the door, desiring that the proceedings should be
brought to a close. However, the company re-
NAMED until midnight.
OLD TAMMANY In HONOR OF OLD HICKORY.
Celebration OF the Thirty-cighth Anniversary
of the Battle Of New Orlcans-Ball, Dancing,