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

Gus jackson, conceived and exc cutcd thrsugI
the genius OF Clark Mills, the American ar
fist.
The banquet gwen IN the upper room OF Jackson
Hail. which beautifully decorated by the Committee
of Arrangements for the occasion Flags OF all kinds
epfesenng the various nations OF the world, prominent
amongst which star. spangled Banner dis
played their graceful folds in every part OF the immense
room In the OF the west side OF the wac
the picture OF the President elect executed for the Jack
Democratic Association by that justly eminent artist
Mr. Heay. Opposite 10 this picture hung engraving
OF the picture of General Jackson, made by the cesbra
ted fully. which presented to the Jackson Demo
cratic Association by Mr., Robert King. the agent OF the
publishers. -EHaH
The banquet which was spread out on four rows OF
tables, decorated IN the most hands, manner go
up by Mr.. Walker.
A number of ladies present, who shed beautiful
effect upon the magnificent entertainment by their pres
ence.
Amongst the distinguished gentlemen present we no.
ticed the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas and the Hon Solo.
mon w Downs; Of the Senate the Speaker Of the
House Clark Mills, the artist of the statue; Colonel
George w. Hughes Chief Justice Legrand and the Hon
James M Buchanan, OF Maryland; the Hon David L.
seymour OF The House, Mr. carigan, Of PhiIadsphia
The most pleasing part of the whole affair the
presentation by Mr. Key behalf OF the memb ers OF the
Jackson Democratic Association, Of a splendid gold
headed cane to their worthy president Jonah Hoover
Mr. Key delivered short and beautiful address on
making the presentation, which responded TO in a
scarcely necessary 10 say to those who know the
thy recipient OF it, was well meriled; for man dis
played more pnrng energy IN the late coales than Nh
Hoover
At eight o'clock the company sat down and proceeded
to discuss the many good things that were placed before
them Ia the discharge OF this pleasing duty they were
enIvened every few moments with music from the Ma
rine band.
Al half past nine o'clock the cloth was removed when
the regular and complimentary tosss. az follows
read from each end Of the table by the president Of the
day. Mr. Jonah D. Hoover, and Mr.. Francis McNerhany
/, The Day celebrate. Memorable in the annals OF
nerca as the day on which the conquerng sword OF An
drew Jackson desoated the invading most OF hanghy EGG
land, end consolidated our Independence forever lack
sons March, II
2. Tho Memory of G,orge Washington, FRS. in war,
first In peace frs. in the hearts OF his counrymen.
Washing ton's march,
The Memory of Andrew Jackson: His glorious deeds
both soldier and statesman, constitute
moro enduring than the atchss statue this day erected 10
his honor. [6.rgeI
4 The President Of the United States. Presidents
March
g. The American Constitution. Sprung from the wisdom
of our revolutionary and if NOT peIsc the
approximation perfection that human intellect de-
vsed. Under its benign influence, in less a century
ss ow raa LEI
8 The Union as made by the Constitutions The ,egis Of
political liberty and national glory blsh,ed be the
wise, parayzed the arm that would strike for its dsoln
tim. Hail Columbia
The Army, Navy. and Militia of the United States
food they have INDICATED American rights and honor
Yankee DoodIe1
3 Frank Pierce, President elect Of the United staes
!" The man for the democracy, Without anything Of the
American people the merits that made him man OF
and they heye verified, by unprecedented
unity Of VOTE the prediction OF the immortal Jackson, that
he destined to be Pesden, OF the United States Hail
to the Chiefl
g. VILLAIN r. King Vice President elects His intellect
nal accomplishments and matured experience combined
with his sposss purity OF character, have made him
meet associate OF the lustrious Pierce May returning
democracy their second choice in the administration OF the
10 The Democratic Party Always indomabe. general
" successful. now Triumphant They will tafn the 'erp
ana cieanse ,bs,n Of uhs noa oo@.onons
under whg misrule [ Wait for the Wagon
II. The Press The po,en, lever of public opinion When
pure enlightened, and free, IL is to pail down the
haughy despo and TO lit up his Prosate victim. giving
to both their rue relative positions in the political and
cial state. tMascilles Hymn
IL The Triumph Of Democrats Principle We united in
bae to secure IL let rs not divide in victory lose H.
lOid Folks at Home
Is The LADIES' Heavens last best gift 10 man Let
them the and insti INTO the mind,
tom brutal sodlery and .eac ed, by thunder
OF the cannon, the rui,n OF beauty and body" tSi
so gently DER me stealing u
COMPLIMENTARY SENTIMENTS BY THE CON.
MITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS TO INVITED
GUESTS
Clark Mills. of South Carolina The artist whose in
ventve genius has gwen to i'm mortality tue form and sa
lures OF Andrew Jackson.
To this Mr.. Mills responded by saying:
wish merely 10 express my gratitude for the compli
ment you have Just paid me- Words cannot express nv
feelings because OF your appreciation OF my work I'm
accustomed public speaking must allow the Hero and
his charger TO speak Tor me.
General Lewis Cassf who has stood by his country
ia every vlcssitudea statesman Of enlarged yews-one
who identified with her greatness. and glory We honor
the man Tor his American heart Ia Teeratpg the word
that the American continents, by the free aud ndepend
condition which they have assumed and maintained
henceioh not TO be considered subjects for future
colonz by any European power" and which, II per-
sisted by Them, will be resisted by all the
power"
General Sem Houston The political creator OF a rspub.
lie brought into existence by his genius sustained by his
paotlsm, aud conso dated 10y his statesmnnship His
name and lame will endure Tong time shalt last
Hon James Buchanan. Pennsylvania's favorie An
able dIplous list and accom- Pushed statesman As de-
cning cast their shadows upon his brow the ahec
lions OF the people cluster around hifn.
Hon Stephen A. Douglass Faithful and fearless In the
cause oil the people The man who stands upon the broad
platform Of common county, aud proclaims the
world That tree aud independent nation Of the
earth, marching onward In the OF constitutional lib
eny, without netes bounds, from which course we wi
reeede unui national grandeur shn be proclaim
ed throughout the world
Judge DOUGLAS latter the applause with which he
was received had subsideJ) said You certainly do no,
expect speech from me tonight think | have per
formed my whole duty to-day in that respect | feel
grateful for the compliment which YOU have paid me,
and iruat that act OF my life shall render unworthy
of the good opinion you have formed OF my character
Yet cannot inlet you or myself speech to night
ed for The last lew days the history OF man. and 10
the examination of gfeat achievements, which will live
long republican principles shall be cherished and
heroism shall be admired. | have been tracing the i'm
mortal Jackson during his evenlu life and ma here
he permitted TO that portion OF his history made