The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-13

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CONTINUATION
Col. BERREr proposed the following toast:
The Old Dominon .sThs mother of States and states
men u IL commonplace, but Is always drunk cordially
by the democracy,
The toast having been responded to,
Mr. McMuLLEs rose and said:
Mr. President and gentlemen, really regret that 1
have been called upon at this late period say word
in behalf Of the democracy OF Virginia Following, as
do the eloquent gentlemen from South Carolina and Ken
lucky, from The golden State Of California, and from
tennessee what IS there lett for in comSlem
grafton OF the day which have assembled to celebrate
Sir upon this day mind goes further back than either
OF me gentlemen have done who have addressed to-
night am reminded by the OF this anniver
sary not only OF the SURPRISING military and political
services OF the the man whose memory we are here TO
honor, but am also reminded OF the fact thai he was
"None the worse for that echo that sentiment None
the worse tor that. say l. remember also that whilst
still boy he was left an orphan in the State OF South
Carolina, but by his own genius and industry worked
his way upwards. ! am reminded, too, that when he
taken prisoner by the British the war OF the revo
luton and was called upon to perform the mental duty
OIL backing the boots OF proud British officer, though
but boy he showed his spirit and patriotism BY proudly
and Indignantly refusing to perform that service Cheers
Sir, the history OF Andrew Jackson is only familiar
TO every American cizen and especially TO every demo
GRAFT but il is known, and his memory honored across
the great in the land of his fathers nativtygood
old Ireland. [Cheers In my humble Judgment the char
acter OF Andrew jackson military cheftan is unsur
passed by that OF any military in ancient modern
times but is for his civil and political services to his
country that especially honor his memory. None but
Jackson could have checked the gigantic money power
OF the country which brought to bear by the Ma
tional Bank upon free institutions, while at the same
time he arrested the Unconstitutional movements of the
federal party by bis veto of the Maysvle road bill
Sir, was delighted 10 hear my young and eloquent
friend from Kentucky promise tonight brighter pros
psc n future oI his gaan, State am proud Of her as
her return to the democratic fold epenlng her political
sins, like the prodigal son OF old Loud cheers and
laughterl Give US 2 lew more young Breckenrdges.
md f1Ylr vu rain IN tina fnti
have paid to The Old Domnion-'the mother Of States
and statesmen" as she is calledand only regret that
she has not ADLER representative than myself speak
for her tonight, although may be permitted 10 add that
for the weny-one years that have been in public life,
have never once allered in my idey and devotion to
And ar my us 5f UnGa asu bs
son. and Madison, and Monroe. and host of other dis
tnglshed democratic statesmenhas faltered
in her attachment to that party and she had the honor
in the last Baltimore Convention of presenting the name
OF the present Chief Magistrate standard bearer
in that campaign which closed gloriousy. Loud
MIR. Chairman and gentlemen, did not intend when
rose, to say half much have now said, aud will
conclude by again cordially thanking you Tor the honor
you have paid to the State Of Virginia. and by Offering
the following sentiment:
The Democratic Party May ever be as formidable and
united as II was In the late Baltimore Convention.
[Cheersl
DESPATCH FROM TAMMANY.
AT this stage OF the proceedings telegraphc COM
munication was received from the Tammanv Society
celebrating the day at Tammany Hall. covering the fol-
lowing sentiment:
Gen. Robert Armstrong The personal friend and pu-
pill OF the ilus.ous hero whose gallant achievements
celebrate
This brought in by Mr. Key the district attorney,
who said that although sick, he could mol refrain from
coming down with it.
The Tammanytoa was responded to by telegraph. as
follows;
WAsHIsoToS, Jan 8, 1854
To the Tsmmany Society greeting We received your
sentiment with national feeling and respond as follows
Gen. Robert Armstrong: The 70 whom Gen. Jack
son beaueathed his sword Is so Intimately connected with
our national history that II ever the occasion should
qore It's services viii never be sheathcd with dshonor
Mr. Pool at this stage OF the proceedings and said
that the Old Keystone State tha, gave Andrew Jack.
son ty thousand majority, had yet been heard from
and proposed sentiment complimentary to Col. Forney
Mr.. FoRNEY rose and said
MIR. Chairman and gentlemen, am deeply ndebt-
ed TO you for the honor you have done me in con.
Meeting my with that OF my native State, Pennsyl
vana. We Pennsyvan have a modest old Common
wealth, and we are very proud Of her We are willing 10
wait till the tail end Of the feast but when the hour
comes in which the government is in peril, when The
hour comes in which democratic principles in danger
when the hour comes in which the counrys flag is as
sailed that glorious old State. with modest prompttode
that never has failed her. always found quickly in the
the keystone State Pennsylvania of all the northern
Siaies-l say II with due Difference TO New Hamp.
shire, the native State Of the up.
OF this republic can never abae and be un.
devalued-l mean the constitutional rights OF the States
has been first and foremost, and because she is
right with regard TO this question, she adheres to the
standard of democracy, and all the warmly when
il is borne by such chieftain Franklin Pierce I'm.
thusiastic applause
Sir. of those who are no, here TO approve uni
versaly Of every appointment, which this administration
has made and indeed what President or governor was
known 10 be satisfied with all bis selections for
Officer The President neither ubiq nfable
and tho errors OF patronage made by Jackson never dim
med the deathess gores OF his civil and military career
Loud cheers. Bat am proud to nv sincere at
iachment TO the administration, and especially its pol
icy, domestic and foreign, including fearless devotion
government, and those impershable principles a, the
foundation OF our free institutions taught the school
OF Jefferson and Jackson. Cheers Sir, the good old
State of which 4 most humble citizen has no
gries TO revenge; she has resenments to crafty
Cheers The attempt TO engra upon her the quarrel
OF another State has sgnally failed. Loud cheers No
matter what the distinguished auspices under which the
attempt made, matter what the means that were
resorled to- when the attempt made. she remembered
that in times past there had been another effort seduce
her from her allegiance 10 the democratic party upon
another question she remembered that this whom
she was now called upon TO assault aude TO President
Pieceduring long life and during honorable SER
vice in yonder Capitol, had gwen vote against
democratic prncples-had gwen a vote against
S,aterghs; and that, although representing OF the
EXTREMIST northern States, he had never given a vote
against the South. [Cheers1 Though assaed, and
though attempts were made to intmidate him, he
was always found true and seadfast loud cheers l
thank YOU gentlemen, for the honor you have paid TO
the State of Pennsylvania Three cheers were here
sentiment:
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