The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-09
In front of the gallery suspended the banner Of tn,
1amn.any Society bearing Shield with the nationa
arms, surrounded by legend


WASHINGTON, (
ITO: FATHER COUNTY,. {
On the opposite side of the hail suspended fLe
paintings in ou of Washington, Jackson and Jefferson
At the end of the smaller sa{le dc dansonc large
presentation in OIL Of the battle of New Orleans was
hurg while all the walls ornamental with the ma
tona colors, handsome mirrors, and the Of the
fious StateR.
Slim enough, and pro gno-;icaons ndulged in
to the probable suctcss Of the celebration but by ten
o'clock there sufficient mum Der present ensure
its going off credably though the al tendance not
as large as on imer years, owing to the attractions
elsewhere and the cold weather.
Among the attractions of the evening committee
room where the braves indulged in fire water which
was served mp in the shape Of nice brandy punches
though the democratic young Tamma nyites found
their way to the baIlooms whore they ade away with
large quantity Of euriops compounds known as whis
key skins. Inm toddies and gin sllngs
By nine O'Clock sufficient number had arrived to
Justify The of nation sets or dancing viii ch then
commenced and continued with spirit for the rest Of
the evening.
The diversity Of the dancing programme was such that
the peculiar saorial procliyes Of all participating in
the festive could not but have been fully satis
fed The floor was under the attentive and judcious
management Of Douglas Taylor, isl assisted BY com
petent committee.
At ten O'Clock the floor manager announced that the
Iammany society intended TO march through the rooms
when the dancing suspended for that ceremony 10
10 gone through with. Tho doors then thrown
OPEN and the Sachems enteed headed by the Sycamore
Captain Niles. bearing liberty cap. and followed BY the
Grand Sachem. L. b. Shepard and the Council ami inys-
ed guests. On reaching the eentro Of the room the
Grand sachem was called upon and spoke follows
BWTrREs-t has been customary with this society 70
assemble together for the purpose of celebrating the pa
riotc memories which clster the heart or every
lever of his country from the organization Of the consi
nected with the developement Of goyernment-no
one single clement of republican insttutions-no single
rect application IN the business OF men, 10 pro
mulsate republican princpLs--whch has not re-
sany ans sppss hsts ss been s
hers Of this organization and in their day they
assembled to commemorate those historical iacts whicn
they deemed glorious to the country, and calculated
increase among the love of republican principles.
Here around us and above us, the Of the
sovereign States the portraits of living and dead patri
OTIS, the flag of country thing In short which
can inspire petriotic motives And, this eSenng-the
anniversary Of the Battle oi New 0rleansthat glorious
day on which the last foreign foe driven from
iand-t Is highly proper that we should meet again
(ATPause IL Is proper that should think somewhat
OF the immortal jackson, that great and good old
(loud cheers)-9reat A. general but still greater
apaiot and OF Madison, the author the immortal
,outions Of 1885, and OF Jefferson. the author Of
tenloraneous resolutions to .he pupor and which
passed under the anne general name Lot remember
them, Them and let their example impress upon tho
necessity of doing all TO unite the democratic ele
ment Of the country for the safety the welfare and per-
petuy Of The institutions of our Lave land Cloud ap
plause.J
D. TAYLOR Esq.-I rise az floor manager on hs OCCASION
to propose three cheers for the day celebrate (he
three cheers were then saiven dmore propose
three cheers for the PRESIDENT Of the United States he
response was exceedingly feeble) Mr. I. concluded by
demanding three cheers for the Grand sachem which
Hcro gwen WIN Hucn apparent gcOd
The Grand Sachem O. b. shepherd, Esq )--I propose
three cheers for our invited guests, who have hers
10 kindly to cheer tonight and also three cheers for
the fair ladies here present. (Great chcerng)
The ball having been thus formally opened the Sa.
chema, &C., retired to he commits room below where
any amount Of complimentary intercourse took place
Al about hale past twelve O'Clock the Grand Sachem.
accompanied by the members Of Ahc Council, together
With the invited guests proceeded to the saloon In the
basement whore plain but substantial and well cooked
supper, served In Browns best STYLE awaited the
appctes. About hundred and fifty down to the
table.
The Grand Sschem occupied the chair supported by 4
number OF officials too numerous TO mention.
IL was subject of some ment that John Co-hrane
Postmaster Fowler, Collector RedAeld and many OF the
supposed to be faithful, sa in,v7tis There
was much shaking of heads at the absence of John
Qochrane and Mr.. Fowler. They had ought to be
thar but they "warnt.n The Prince of course VIVA
al around during the evening, graceful and good hu
mored as ever
After tho viands had been disposed Of the following
toabts were introduced
REGULAR ToASTS.
Tbs President Of The United sates-Rased 10 hs high noe.
Of free people,, he has discharged his duties With sh
ability and worn the Donors which have been bestowed upon
him, win simplicity and dignity.
The Governor OF the State of New York
The MAY or OF the City Of New York His faithful and ensr
pntc administration Of The OF the metropolis oi
hmeca enulps hlin TO the respect OF all whose
m9nd good municipal government.
The Democratic Coiu mn-Fahfully represented by tse
"ho IN Tho present contest In te Houss VI Represenayes