The daily union., 1854-01-12
jackson Banquet.


70 the memory Of the hero OF that Andrew
Jackson Tbs banquet prepared for the occasion was
most elegant and sumpuoas affair. for which MIR. Fuer
deserves glest credit
The committee OF arrangements announced the follow
Ing gentlemen the officers TO preside and conduct
the banquet, viz
Prssidsn,-Col. William s.lden.
yics Presidents Thomas Ritchie Gen. r. Armstrong
Maies A. A Nicholson, Hon. John w. Maury. John c.
Rivsa. Hon Amos Kendall. +. p. Blair, Gen j. M. Me-
CaiIs George Parker James Mcguire, u Jones, John T.
Sullivan, Aaron w Miller Robert Oud, Peter M Pear
son. and Andrew Hancock.
ses--Wm. w. Cuuan. Daniel Radcliffe. John j.
Bsust. o. s. x, Peck, and Daniel Smith.
RsporteIs--Messrs. Hincks and McElhone. -
Col SELDEN took the chair at the head OF the centre
table. and returned in appropriate thanks for the
honor conferred upon him.
The guests having been seated, the other officers and
company present. numbering about two hundred took
their seats at the tables rAHu
Tho Chair. on behalf OF the committee OF arrange
msnts. submitted the following resolutions which, hav-
ing been read, were unanimously and enthusiastically
adopted :Bs4 l88
Rssossd Ths, upon this anniversary to the
glorious memory Of that great deed Of arms at New Or
leans the 9th Of January 1876 which still stands
hail with enthusiasm and vcneration the immortal
name Of Andrew Jackson-he hero whose sword the
glory Of democracy-, pnuio, whose lie devotion
his country, and example inspiration 10 the
Rs.osed That al il nociais. holding ls srea, prnc-
pes signaiy iln.hsted in the administration o Jackson
10 be inseparaby de isd with ighest
country, recognizes with pride and pleasure the
tion and renewed triumph OF those principles in The ad
icy, In the noble and fearless language OF his inaugural
address, in the wise a,emanshp and sound democratic
doctrine Of his first annual message, and ia the approving
voice Of the democracy which cheers him onward in his
patriotic career ws find full that the principles
and spirit Of Jefferson and Jackson, still ruling in the pre
dcntial chair and still living the hearts Of the people,
destined to lunine and protect the funrs advance
mont OF our country eyen as in past time they have guided
R.sovsa That n the we-lried and eminent statesmen
sf S.sn ad Without
,s s Il and a
great party which in It's convention the Just
iha. 10 each o those departments the public service has
been conducted under the direction OF the President with
tious OF harmony mutual which have char
acts0ed the oounse Of the President and his CONFIDENTIAL
nnion and ascendsncy Of the democradc party
Rssvsd That the repression Of sectional agation and
the compromise measures final adjustment OF the
relation slavery Cardinal point 10 the
pished by the cordial and united OF
all democrats sustain the administration in its scrupu-
ous Observance OF the rights ci tho States essential to
the prosperity perpeniy and OF our federal Union
Rss0psd That ia its conduc; of the foreign relations OF
great arms nauoaal power, The present admin
isIaon has conferred new elevation and dignity upon
Am0JlcAu
cation OF the privileges OF American nationality in the old
spirit has given new hope 10 the cause OF free
institutions, and challenged for our republic the adma-
ton and respec, of the world
R<soioed That porlant reforms achieved since
partrnents OF government, and especially in fiscal
administration, affect the fidelity and hrmness with which
msmbrance tho Jacksonian era commend the
principles and policy OF the democratic party to the conf
dence and support Of the people.
The company having partaken OF the elegant and more
sabs,anal pars of the banquet the following regular
toss.s were read consecu,vely by the president and
responded TO by the vice presidents at either end OF the
centre tables. viz
!. The day We celsbr.tss Its annual return bring,
joy 10 every democratic heart, associated as is with
The honor and glory OF our common oountry-lYankse
Tns oon.,Aason OF the United States Magui6cen, in
iu c6nception-g.orious in its resuls-[Haii Columbia
2 The President OF the United Sia,es-[President's
George Washington "Fi in war. first in peace. and
f@:s e .hs heart: Q, his eounuymsn pirge1
6usat d our national destny.-IAuld Lang syne
ssIysd ,hs consultation its purify added 'new beauty
and vIgor 10 our political yse pressed onward the
ns.len N s oares, Of prosperity aud goane'-iIhss Star
=. ANDREW Jackson, The who checked the progress,
pvSiicsn sim pcy. in accordance With the democratic
sssdmsn of the naiion.-[Hail 70 the chiefl
brotherhood, recognise mo North, South no
Esst no wsst"-l Washnsto toni Maich.l
land and hey have vndca,ed American rights
add hunoy, and crowned rcir deeds with mperishabe
gioey. Lei them be Increased and strengthened meet
the demands Of our growing national interestCoumba
the Gem OF the Ocean1
10. Our Foreign Policy Under the which has
dawned upon the American and character ha We
been, and will be- uiuInphsnly v'ndcaed abroad-tLb-
Ii. Commander Ingrsham His heroic conduct has
made Iuslous bis ard endeared IL 10 every repnb
oan bcAu Throughout The world Frigate Bold
-. The Demoofsnc Pren Difference OF opinion upon
minor details well be tolerated when great cardina al
prsssplss sacriaced.-[The American star.l
-W Woman Lat her ever revere the name and cherish
thD o( immortal hero who sienced with the
oauasos thunder than cry OF "eauy and Booty p
(Let shs Toast be Dear Woman
1ha whole OF the above were received with proper
dsnoaslvaens OF applause that "to the President Of the
UnIAd States" with three times three and tha, marked
nunbsS sgh, in the list, "The Union of the States
likewise, in very mraked manner. with repeated cheers
ThsSast. coupled with the name Of ANDREW Jack.
soaS We lkswiss received with similar extraordinary
~ IS .Ess VOLUNTEER T0ASTS.
Ths gular toass having been drunk, volunteer toast,
wase sssereA,
81 The Committee:
The Gallant Sls. Of South Caroina
Mr. ,OAa responded as follows:
Ithnnk you, MI. President and gentlemen, for the
veey Oosam reception which the sentiment lust offered
received at your hands The svening and the occasion
and e regular sentiments which have been read induce
- = veepoud with peculiar pleasure that seatment in
kAei a. tbe State which have the honor in rAxt to
reDosent On the reading OF the regular oasis Just con
eudsd have perceived that two OF the ilsstous and
esalanf nanss which YOU have seen 1T to remember and
knoog upon this occasion were natives of the State
vhftA xSve me birth, and my countrymen. alude
OF O06fse 70 tha world-renowned hero OF New Orleans