The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-29
NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVALS.
ANNIVERSARY or WASHINGTON CHAPTER, 0. u.A
sIsNER TO AssEMBLYMAN RHODES.
Speeches Of Daniel Ullman, James W. Barker,
and Others.
PATRIOTIC SENTIMENTS AND SONGS,
Na,,ve American Celebration.

OTHERS,
wasbingto. Chapter o. U A. celebrated the tenth
anniversary the organization of theocety by din
n.r and bah a. the Apollo Ro,ms. Monday evealng
Quite large company was present and among the
guests were Daniel Ulpsn and James W. Barker At
halpsst O'Clock the guests sat down to excellent
supper which duly discussed After tho cloth was
rsmovsd the tossts proceeded in the following ORDER
l. The day We celebrate.
Responded to by WIN. W. o. MOUNT, who gave
rapid sketch Of the chapter Since its organization,
they have received $1,000 ans expended 81 900, ard
have now large surplus In the treasury.
The meaory OF Washington.
s. statesmen Of the Rsvoluti on-Msn Of honesty Of
purp0se well worthy of emulation by the statesmen OF
the present cay.
To this Mr.. JAMES W. BARKER responded, as fol
lows
hR CHARxAs--lt Is alike an instructive and refresh.
ing task u the character aud OF revou
ti0nsry statesmen From the templa tic the cold
and impair otic heart may gather warmth
inspiration. America is proud OF hem Their history
i her history From its earliest infant struggles to its
present and widening power the OF their
msestc character has been stamped upon her insttu.
tons. 1t is peculiar characteristic Of our American
statesmen that they have each l.ft individual
press rpen 'he instt uons Of their country which It's
enlarged retources aod expanding territory cannot
ehace Otter countries can boast Of pos.
s.ssing aA conn anding talents. as exalted gs-
MUS, but with the age In wli;h they lived the
effects u their adm,nstration have passed away.
Other men bave arisen and other ideas have prevailed.
Phe lives however, of our Statesmen have been
secratcn grand idea. That dss found birth
in the bitter and relentless prosecutions which charac
terWed the reign OF tee big ,te, Pspst James II 1t
>grest suffering The May Hover bore hithar IL spirits
who dared TO put 1t in practice And this was tue
Of these american institutions and principles which
have made us what we are and watch IL Is duty to
protect and defend. From the landing Plymouth
Rock to the present day pout 10 unbroksa
lina Of statesmen, all tlendns their power conss-
Grating their energies to the advancement of their
wish TO rcuarze that H. their honesty purpose
There is, sir, deep significance in this Language,
this phcs above eysrythiug else, gave gave character
and immortality TO the statesmen Of the revolution.
Without IT, the statesman nsrro~s into the demasogue;
before IT. commanding TALENTS, tue lustre OF military
nown, fade ins,gn,fcanee. Washington receiving
the sword of Cornwails at Yorktown, sn,mat,ng
spectacle tut Washington in his farewell address,
signing his tonors Is sublimer spsc-
tace. There q teuden among statesmen OF the
our fathers The Introduction of foreign ssmsnts and
the immense immgrstio OF those OF advarss prinp
.ne current .. p 10 20 tnas o. per
his Individual power to rect It. What states
men 10 bxedress and honesty OF purposa-a pur. aud
steady cevoticn TO Am rican interests There those
among us who fearless and uocompromi.,nS
in their devotion to the prn dplas of true Aneicsns
AmoDg tn. early statesmss OF the country who part,ci
psted ts struggles ana sueiings, aad obly survived
70 zee Their hopes accomplished we're Washington tha
father OF bs country, Franklin left. rson, John Adams
: Hancock, Patrick Henry Madison, Jay, who vent to
their restnx places crowned with honor and their
years we baye teen blessed with u.mes alike immort.
John q. Adams, jsckton Clay, Calhoun, ClLton Web
ster-they have to lnu those kindred spirits
who hsd lef; the constitution for them To guard
the history Of the past A mulant 10 deend the 9lo
rors Union created. Thanks to them the constitution
has been assaled the Union - safe. We h.vs sr
amongst Who equal the smsrg .ncy Of the
time and the State Of New York holds her share OF
triote who will be found their posf, among
whom may with safety Pu tnsm, Brooks, Goaiwin
and Whitney statesmen all In their haDds the
party the State of New York Il CERTAIN OF success
Mr. Barker tfok hts am,d great applause.
s. 1hs Soldiers Of the Revouiiou-May they when the
last trump shall sound, muster uneer the sta ndsrd OF
To Ibis Juat W. Mason responded at some length
After Singing by the glee cluo the sixth toast was
aivep;-
American Nationality--Let IL ever be a living prnc-
pie, giving unity and character to the repaolic
Mr.. ULLkAs callac for and after great ch ser,ng.
succeeded IN making himself heard, He thanked tue
company for the honor they had done him and proceeded
marks lie G. .med to bs native Of the state of Dsla.
ware though The better part o. his life I'd beea ,snt
in Ne~Yo He dre~ picture OF America compared
with othtr batons ana hoped that IL voud be
Like Germsny. France, England Ireland. Mr. TN
men eloeed BY reterating the toast be responded TO
These rems,Ls important tdsomuch tais Is tue
frst time Nc Ulimsn has dsclamad being native OF
Hipdostau
7th The Defenders OF American interests AZ home
or sh-oad
responded TO by Jacob b. Bacon
s.n. Tie safe of New York Great IN Wealth, Agri.
culture. ar Commerce; well worthy OF her motto Ex.
ctlsior
Hon. p. BARROW responded in speech Of great
ability
9th. Our Invited Guests welcoms--t thrice vel .oue.
Mr.. BuTIs, Grand Ssch-m OF tie Order, responded
Just given iermt TO say that greet your wecoms;
but wt.D meet ir, the brethren the Order aud
pecisily the mbers OF Washington Chapter ia eg.s
there se.inf to be home rel.tios oetweeu US sast
prompts noe 20 forge. that ne an invei guest.
H. But Mr. Chairman, the greatest .njoy o. your
guests IL Dot osn nd in simply being present the
board o. the United Brehren-t ts 10 witnessing tae
harmony existing among them upon the tenth anedsl
return OF period first uniting them In the cause Of
their country. In the school II patriotism, sir, TO
which attached II Is kno that a love OF truth
"a
or pr, eaed h the three grea: charters OF our ,c,
)iesthe Htl. Writ Declaration Of Indspsaden and
<nstifuiion OF these untei ststss-snd white
lse ac' nowledgs upon the part Of your m,mosr
lrougbout this broad aud happy Uuou the liberties
fiured unsr those great charter, yet realize la
pr.ssnct of the iarer portion OF your invited gusts
lur chapter to embrace all fsvoea aole
Id down 20 post-rty the be'sings We eaioy.
exercise OF sound judsm smeut IN you body poli.
most heartily approve, In the school of patriot
from which proceeds the truthful American s.nti-
t, Il need Of many various teachers aud
capable, sir Of guidnx the youthful mina iu tbs
we, of Patriotism as she rho watches over ths
ago man with maternal solcttude, Tnersfore air,
ktb.s cherish and welcome u your social reunions
- halves and fou sisters Of the
"ssshirgton Aud, Mr. Chair oss oD behalf OF ta.t
ak you fer th- cou,te,is o. the evening rasr ap-
fovins smiles variant my assuring you tlat Trey ars
., enact sr. ss Psl .a -as M. 70 4.
disseminating the truthful Lessons of our patriotic
ssa trust, sir y may not be Gar oi.,sn, psioi
n conclusion permit m. TO offer you, sir
The Baptism OF Ts-the SACRED pie ,ss through wh eh
lndred spri's from various ciimes foun new nation
birth Abd broush, forth A. the chosen 81 God
sec'are the inahspsbe rights that their cal
Ten snd chiitrens children should maintain them inyi.
sts for ever.
10 The PuslIc press-pow.rful for the promotion ot
bod or evu. may ever be found IN the defence of
yht ana justice.
Responded 10 by John A. Smith, Of the Sunday xer.
~.
II. Our Sister Chapters, and American Organizations
psraiiy- may they prove our rivals only IN honest
Il for the promotion OF true American principles
soaFbout our lani.
sIsIDs BALDWIN. p. @ r., vas called upon and spoke
folc~s-G presume that sm in iehtsd for the nor
being invited 10 respond 10 the sentiment Just gtYea
The Circumstance Of my connsIion with Alpha Cap
,r No l. Tbs fact OF that chapter being tire po,s ser