The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-10

THE UNITED DEMOCRACY or NEW YoRK.-GRAED
CELEBRATION on THE FOURTH BY TIE TAM.
| MANY SOCIETY.
The celebration of the last anniversary Of national
independence by the Tammany Society will long be
membered by the democracy OF New York with unmngd
feelings Of heartfelt satisfaction We indebted 10 the
Journal of Commerce for the suboned report of the pro-
ceedugs on this truly suspicious occasion;
The next prominent feature in the festivities OF the day
the celebration BY the Society of TammaDy Couu-
ban Order in accordance with its me-honored usage
The democracy of the city felt great interest In the OBJ
of the custom this year in the hope that might
both 10 bring together all sections OF the party ntos
closer bond OF fraternity and also to impress upon them
tho necessity OF harmonious action 10 preserve the
Institutions Of which Washington was the noblest de-
tender.
Accordingly at o'clock great number Of the lead
ing democrats and other conservative OF the city
sembled by invitation at Old Tammany. The hall was
beautifully dressed with flags suspended from the ceilings
and covering the walls conveying the idea OF massive
tent of star-spaugled banners The Grand Saohem Lo-
hrpara es occupied the chair supported by tho
officers Of the order
a. ahepalu IA opening the exercises, said that the
Brothers had 20 join their with those which
rise in every portion of this broad country TO celebrate the
national anniversary IL was always pleasant and In
rucIive reflect upon the tolls and sutrngs OF those
who had yindicated the principles upon which TINS gov
eminent was established; but 80 than upon
this occasion when the constitution and the Union were
beset with pers 1t only by turning valiantly upon
the ASSISTANTS of constitutional freedom come from what
quarter they may doing all In their power to
throw the dangerous heresies which are now abroad
sparing exerons keep the glorious Union OF these
States compact and invincibe--it was only by such
that democrats could discharge their duty to them
selves and 10 future generations.
Hon. Josiah Sutherland Of Pennsylvania, read the Dec
laration of Independence
Hon. Horace r. Clarke, OF this city then delivered the
annual address.
After preliminary remarks upon the nature Of the
anniversary Mr. Clarke proceeded discuss the topics In
volved in the present political crisis The great question
of the day he said whether the constitution be
preserved--wheher Washington and Jefferson lived in
vainwhether the toll treasure, and blood ayshed to
maintain institutions to have been wasted in vain
For the first time since the establishment of this govern
general alarm pervades the country that the repub
lie in danger The strength Of the constitution is to be
tested the result ascertaned upon the questions
issue before the country The speaker conrasted the
distracted of the nation at the present time with its
peaceful condition when this democratic administration
into power The principles of ihe'democatc party
the as then but different political oppo
| nent arrayed against them Instead OF the old
tiona wing party with Clay and Webster for its leaders
we had party solely upon sectional platform and
living by agitation alone He characterized the
conduct Of Massachusetts, as reasonable to the constitution
and thought that if she intended pursue her present
multiplying course she should first deliver the ashes Of
Warren and other patriots of the revolution who slumbe
within her borders To- the safe keeping Of those who are
still faithful the Union The speaker reflected upon the
action those people of Connecticut who out Shapes
rifles Kansas instead of their incompatible axes
and put percussion caps instead Of Bibles into the saddle
bags of emigrants.
The speaker passed to consider the OF affairs in
Kansas and urged that the violations OF law in that Ter
rtory had resulted from the application of democratic
principles bat the natural consequence of the efforts
of northern men, who at the nsugaton OF the clergy were
attempting their southern brethren in Kansas by
the force OF He regarded the assault of Mr. Brooks
upon Senator Sumner purely personal Affair." for which
the democratic party in nowise responsble for that
party had always yndeated the principle OF free speech
Mr. Clarke concluded by appealing to the democracy Of
New York work with unity and zeal for the preserya
ZION of the constitution and the Union Let us remember
The said) that obedience law is the first duty Of Ame
can citizens and it by such obedience alone that
entitled enjoy the blessings OF our free institutions lie
trusted that the time would when the hated
word dsunion would be lost to the language which ash
| ington spoke
Mr. Clarkes discourse constantly interrupted with
| cheers.
written for the occasion, the air OF Hail Columbia after
which they dourned the hall below to partake OF the
Waters of the Great Spring" the Grand Sachem hui
\ morousy announced. After the company had regaled
themselves with ample collation. and slaked their h
the Waters of the Great Spring aforesaid the follow
| ing toasts read
| lst The Day we Celebrate
I'd. The President Of the United States.
Sd. The Governor of New York.
4h. Our Democratic Brethren, East and West North and
| South.
(Responded to by Ex-Governor McDougall, Of Cali
| fornia
9Th. The National Constitution
tResponded to by Hon. Josiah Randall, Of Pcnnsy
| 9Th. The Union Of the States.
(Responded 10 by ex-Goy. Heberd, OF Louisiaua)
9TH. The Resolutions Of 'e8-The State-Rights Doc
| rine.
Responded to by General Hiram walbridge, Of New
York;
sth. Civil and Religious Liberty.
(Responded 10 by Hon. John McKeon)
9th. The Nominees OF the Cincinnati Convention.
Responded to by Josiah Randall OF Pennsylvana1
10th. The Society OF Tammany the Columbia Order
| (Responded to by Capt Rynders)
llth. The Equal Rights OF Citizens whether Of Ma
\ tive or Foreign Birth.
| Responded TO by DR.. Merkle.)
18th. The Press.
| (Responded 10 by Mr. Eastman, Of Tennessce)
The democracy will doubtless remember their delightful
reunion with pleasure.
very large number Of letters were read from we'll
known democrats in every section Of the Union Owing
to the crowded state Of columns, only find
to-day for the following Letter from Mr. Buchanan;
! wurArtlEp, near Laneaster)
1 Pennsylvania July 2, 1856.
GENTLEMEN have been honorcd by the receipt Of your
invitation, Ia behalf Of the Tammany Society TO attend
the celebration Of the approaching anniversary of
tonal independence at Tammany Hall Would that Il
should, indeed, esteem II high privilege At period
when the national democratic party Of the country arc
everywhere rallyng defend The constitution and the
Union against the sectional party who would outlaw IT.
teen Of sister States from the confederacy cheer
the heart Of every patriot know that the democracy
/ the Empire State in solid and united column, rushing
to the rescue. Acting upon your motto that Past
they must prove nvineibe Most gladly would be with
you this suspicious day and sincerely do regret that
| this Is impossible.
With sentiments OF high respect remain yours truly