The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-09

tors Of their home to be t Of the
heroes Of Saratoga plattsburg, and champain
No. o.--TAMMAsr S0cfETY-Organized by the patriots
OF the revolution for the protection of civil and religions
liberty and the maintenance Of republican government
her sons have always fearlessy sustained me honor Of
our country in war; and in peace those which
were best adapted to peretuas the equality Of the
pie. And the doors of Tammany have ever been open
to those who love their country and to the oppressed
from every Cline
No. 7.-THy DAY WE CEIxaRA rE-Famous because on
that happy OCCASION body of American citizens, hastily
assembled from their homes, under the command Of
invncible ehieain drove from American soil the best
troops OF the British thus saving the valley of the
Mississippi from further invasonprotecting the beauty
ofNew Orleans from the outrages of an insolent and
relentless sodiery and affordiDg to history Illus
trous proof that the Republic secure upon the
! valor an skill of the citizen soldier
| No S-rhE MEMORY OF ANDREW JACKSONVILLE soldier,
No. 9.-TRARSY OF THE UNITED srArEs-The defenders
of the soil and the patriotic guardians OF national
honor. Their services in the Of the Revolution
gave independence to fathers in the Of 1872
they made apparent 10 the nations of the earth that
soldiers unsurpassed in steadness courage
by the disciplined forces OF Europe and in the with
Mexico they attracted universal admiration BY their
designed by Providence to be the sennes of this
tnent
No. 1o-TK NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES which hum.
bed the usoence Of the Barbary Powers and earlessy
met and overthrow the Mistress Of the Seas, wrestling
away her sceptre and dividing her sovereigny-t has
borne national flag triumph TO the remotest quar-
tiers Of the globe and asserted the rights of citizens
in foreign lands with such displays power and courage
have caused the oppressed to regard that flag the
symbol Of universal liberty amongst the nations of the
No. ll.-THE TENTH AMENDMENT TO TIE NATIONAL Con-
srTTuToN by which the powers not delegated to the
s nor t oy 1t to tine states are re-
ration OF State rights, upon the maintenance of which
in their integrity depends the perpetuaton of the Union
in its present happy condition and escape from the
dangers of consolidated government.
| No 1.-THE PREss-Enightened and patriotic, it is
the most potent defender of republican institutions and
popular rights and is indispensable to the education
OF the citizens of which is based upon the
| intelligence OF the people.
No. 13--WoMAN-As mother sister. wife or daughter
| the most charming soace of republican hearts
Speeches in response to these sentiments, made
| by Mr. Surveyor Cochrane, Lorenzo, B. Sheppard,
| Esq, William A. Ludlow Esq, and ether gentlemen
Reports of their speeches will be gwen hereafter.
The following letters received by the COMMITTEES
on Invitations
FROM non. g. NJ. DALLAS.
GEsTLEMEIn the letter of invitation with which you
have honored me, for the Eighth Of January, the
is given that the estivty will be marked by an
effort 'to maintain the ancient character of Tammany
rights, to the enforcement of all constitutional obga
ons to the honor OF our fag and the preservation of
democratic principles from all corruptng Influences"
Such purposes entitled to the respect and oper
alton OF every republican. They be traced to the
genial on the soil Of western Continent opened BY our
fathers TO the widest practicable human liberty. The
Declaration Of Independence contains them Every bat
lie Of the Revolution owned their inspiration. They
the rich staple of Mr. Jefersons philosophy and
sages and they constitute the spirit which breathed
| immortality into the stern incucatons and heroic
OF General Jackson. In truth and in a word,
they are An and pre- smineny son
American heart golden strands in the texture of the
| American polity.
brief clear and comprehensive political creed like
this is especially well placed in the Old wgwam of the
Columbian Order and harmonizes with the fame and
achievements of the patriot to whom the
be absent cordially repeating it while joining you in
brimfu cup TO ''the memory Of the sharp knife the
long arrow Of the HERMITAGE
lam gentlemen, very respectfully your fellow citizen
and friend, G. NJ DALLAS.
FROM HON. LEWIS cAss.
WASHINGTON, Jan 3, 1885.
DEAF SIR beg you to return my thanks the off,
Of the Tammany Society for their invitation to Join
lis members in the celebration OF the fortieh anniver-
sary Of the Battle of New Orleans, and to express my
regret that my public duties here will deprive of the
| pleasure Of accepting it.
But though absent, shall fully participate in all those
that glorious day can never fail to excite in the hearts Of
our country The remembrance of the day and the
deed and of the man who led US to victory, will live for
| ever in our history. am, dear sir,
With great respect, your obedient servant,
LEWIS CASS.
| FROM HOS. MR.. ORR, OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
WASHINGTON, January 2, 1875
GkSrIBES-I am in receipt of your kind invitation to
participate in the celebration OF the orteth anniversary
OF the Battle OF New Orleans
Other duties win preclude from accepting your in
ytation should be gratlied to be with you on the
| joyous occasion.
trust the interminging of democrats around the
social board will have the effect of dis patng that
ethargy aud those burnngs prejudcal 10 the
OF democratic principles For two years are,
hands Of the rhstines. How long before the men Of
the party viii rally under their ancient standards to
| deem the party
We have suffered defeatdisaster on nearly every field
| on which we have met enemies. We not van.
quished let then marshal forces anew, and those
principles which have for so many long years received
the appreciation OF the American people viii lead to
! victory
hawk and once more smoke the calumet of peace in the
| Old Wigwam
am, gentlemen, very truly yours, &c.
FROM HON. PHILIP ALLEN, OF RHODE ISLAND.
WAsuiyToy, Jan. /, 1855
DEAR SIR regret very much Il will not be in my
power accept the friendly invitation dine at Fam
many Hall the sth of January. sincerely hope the
meeting OF the ocratic party the anniversary
DAY celebrated in the history OF our country NAV re-
suit in lasting reunion of the party ] am, respect
| fully, your obedient servant, PHILIP ALLEN.
FROM GENERAL LANE, OF OREGON.
WASHINGTON CRY. Jan. Q 1855.
GESTLENES-Yours OF the 2lst ult, inviting me to par
ticipate in q festival to be given in To nmany Hall on
the sh instant is before The object of the festival
stated in note OF invitation to celebrate the
Next to the anniversary of the natal day Of
the ever memorable Fourth OF July-there is day in
the American calendar associated with pleasing
collections and more endeared to the heart Of the patriot
than the Sth OF January. What mighty memories crowd
upon the mind and thrill the bosom when roaring Of
cannon, the scar piercing fie and the spirit stirring
drum remind that the sth January the anniver,
say Of thatday which fought and the
tie say the last battle OF
for not Ehstandng the glorious achievements the Re-
vouon would ask what security had for the preser
walton OF our liberties until the great seal was pu to the
charter by the Hero OF New Orleans, the memorable
8th of January Our commerce had teen plundered,
our flag nsulted our seamen impressed, very exs
tence nation threatened until the undscipined va
Tor OF the citizen soldiers guided by the genius OF Jack
rolled back the tide OF invasion aud reared nag
triumphant over the carnage OF New orleans.
To meet With my fellow citizens of New York. to
memoraie an event so memorable in history, and
ofer incense 10 the memory OF Industrious
In our military and political annals Andrew Jackson
would afford me great pleasure at any time, and seems
dscord political and religious bigotry threaten to
obterate the landmarks Of the pact and make csaos