The daily union., 1854-01-11

thoughts at ouee frightening along the links ia that
cham OF memory which binds the present 10 the past
we are insensibly carried back 10 review OF the
oi tnat man who has given Immortality 10 the day we
celebrate We dwell with increased prot upon the early
iras and suferngs. and the enlarged patriotism OF him
who was dedicated to the service OF his country in boy
hood by The baptism OF fire. and by the shedding OF pa
tefnai and iralerna blood Cheers II well to assem-
Bile. as we do tonight. TO recount these services is
hitting to rehearse the awful virtues OF patriotic faith
ers Affection prompts IT, duty demands il. common pa
triolsm compels it Next in thanksgiving to that good
God who Is the author OF all good. should be aec
onate reverence for those who have BEEN and are the
instruments here in working out the blessings which
nave peen, and are, continually showered upon
nation.
la the long and crowded catalogue which records the
distinguished acts which mark the career of General
jackson, the achievements at New Orleans. which we
are here to commemorate. and by which tho superior
numbers and veteran determination OF foreign foe
driven back from the spoil and dshonor Of a rich and
populous territory, and whereby our glorious flag was
again flung out, all unstaned that day when ree-
dom
" Tore the azure robe OF night,
And set the stars OF glory there
stand with unquesoDed pre-eminence. But my friend
IRON kentucky, with an eOQuence such as seldom falls
from the lips OF man, has reminded you that these
achievements do not constitute Jackson's only claim
glory With him, "peaah hath indeed her victories no
less renowned than war"
The administration OF the federal government by Gen.
Jackson fortunately for his country, fortunately for him
self and for those who after him. uanspred in stir
ring and momentous times The high purpose the firm re-
sove against which the s opposition only dashed
to break themselves in scattered oam were 10 be tested
under new and untred circumstances Most OF the meas
ures OF the administration which bears his name pre-
sen'ed topics OF serious and excited differences Of opinion
You, sir know full well how important were the issues
involved. The two great elements of State, labor and
wealth. had become strong enough TO contend together
for the rights of the elder born The reserved rights OF
the States were endangered The greatest minds in
America engaged In the discussions American eloQuenos
then achieved trumphs in the Senate, second only
lhnsA n1 the rsvolu.onarv sDoch jackson was yclo-
ous HIS enemies were compelled to adopt what they
had been pleased to call the chief Of his heresies and
to this day there has not arisen from among them one
strong enough, bold enough, to lay one stone upon
another OF that which he threw down into ruins He
was called upon 10 meet depecang friends and open
emies. There were not wanting those who denounced
his political integrity and assaled his private character
There were TO be found those who continually and per-
sistently look bafkpGd to crticse and condemn, but
never orosd 10 lead in the responsibility OF the ncep-
on OF great movements But Jackson had so long been
accustomed to look his conscience and to the
elgence OF the masses OF his counhymen, for an APP
prova OF his acts and to acknowledge no other authority
upon earth, that in all his trials and perpexites no
hoarse murmur of disapprobation could turn him from
his great purpose-the permanent good of his country
and the perpetuy of the great organization which he be-
eved, and we all believe, is at the conservator
Of our liberties and the element OF our national growth
am aware, Mr.. Chairman, that | am OBTAINING you
much TOO long. [Cries of "No" $50 on !"] But while
am upon my feet. the memory OF another epoch in
American history comes 10 my mind An allusion to ii
may Ho be inopPortune at this me when the hosls of
democracy throug the republic arc again
upon the high table land OF the Union The constitution
and the reserved rights of the Staesat this tme when
the North gives up, and the South holds not back. al
ude OF COURSE 10 that dayperhaps The darkest in our
bistosy-wheA dscord shook with omnous meaning her
gorgon locks The suhmi,y with which the President
on that occasion announced and the steady determination
with which he maintained that doctrine sacred az he
name OF Washingon--"Tae Unon i. must be prerrvsd,
will be held in grateful m the las, mage ot
your couniys history has been turned Nor does il de
tract any from the glory of Jackson that the democracy
on that occasion awarded praise 10 another American
statesman, who sleeps by The side OF the pilgrims
fit companions of the mighty sleepern The modes, tomb
OF his own New England,
Again, thank you, MIR Chairman and gentlemen. for
the sentiment you have proposes 10 New Hampshire.
She deserves it, She deserves all ana more than Won en-
say OF her. Her intelligent citizens for nearly quar-
ter of century, in every crsis OF your party or your
country, with but one brief exception have on each re-
turning election day. brought and laid at your fee, clear
and overwhelming democratic majori,es Whenever
your country has been in danger from foreign foe.
whenever you wanted to fight your battles. when.
ever the Cause OF democracy, the rights Of any OF the
States OF the republic have been in danger New Hamn
shire has been found always upon the peous ridges of
battle.
Mr.. Webster cosed amid repeated cheers, and loud
cries OF Go on" by proposing the following sentiment,
which was received with great applause
South Carolina Rich in revolutionary merit: rich in
the memory of those who hungered and ihrs,ed er
suuona liberty rich in The literary scientific accom-
phmen Of he sons-but richer far in having been the
birth place of such $ Jackson
supreme Court OF the United states
TUESDAY, January 10, 1854.
William g. M. Davis, esq, Of Florida. was admitted