The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-15

In flashes Of hghtning and peAs OF thunder proclaimed
his true character TO astonished world The strife
party conflict hushed for the day. and Washington
presented the appearance of national holiday rest
from all public labor and general reunion Of all Sh
lovers Of tree institutions.
The 6rst meeting held in honor Of tho day was BY the
National Democratic Committee which convened at
noon, At the National Hotel pursuant to notice and an
account OF which gave you in my despatch of to-day
The meeting Of the committee entirely harmonious
and action had excepting what was strictly legti-
mate pursuant to the calthe fixing Of the day for
sembling the Democratic Convention at Cincinnati.
After the adjournment the veterans of the war Of
1925 formed in line, numbering about four hundred
and marched the executive mansion respects
the President of the United States. In the line
noticed Captain Peter Wilson, Saohem Of tho 0nedas,
and Captain Samuel George, Onondaga chief, both
gaudy painted and pumed ana the centre OF attraction.
The following was the
ORDER OF TIE LINE:
Military escort OF the Datrict Volunteers Col William
Hickey commanding il
American Flag.
Color Guard
Under command Of Major George McNeir, viz
Gen. G. W. p. Cus,is Capt Samuel Gesrge,
Nj jor Geo. Peter, Col Edward Brook,
Gen. Leslie Combs, Gen E. G. Carrigsn,
Judge Collsmer, Col J. +. Hamtranck,
Major Holman, Thos G. Broughton, ESQ.,,
Gen. Jacob MaIkA, Charles A. Grier, Esq,
Col. Harvey Baldwin. John s. Gallagher, Esq.,
Capt. Thomas Brownell, Jacob Gideon, Esq,
Col. L. 9. Judson, CM W. W. Seaton,
Gen. Hugh Ely, Col John S. Williams,
Hon. Thomas Franklin, Or. WIN. Jtnes,
Gen. b. G. Howard, Gen. Geo. Biscoe,
Capt Peter Wilson, Col j. L. Edwards.
With the formation this line Of gallant heroes that
which terminated gloriousy to the country and
so honoraby to themselves ON the dsy-the foryfrst
anniversary of which they had assembled to cee-
bratethe celebration really commenced The weather
beaten pumes arnished epauets battered swords and
ola fashioned cockRdes all spoke Of days gone blythe
days which tried mems souls"--and made the blood
course quick and strong through our more youthful
veins, as remembered the leading to the
1872 ana The toll prvaion and suffering it caused
fathers.
The thrilling Of martial music filed the air the
procession Veterans moved towards the Presidents
house, where upon their arrival they handsomely
received by President Pierce in neat and appropriate
speech in reply to from Judge Sutherland of Penn
sylvapia who spoke for the convention OF soldiers
Among these many who had never before greeted
his Exceency, and the comments of some amusing
ings tf admiration, exclaimed 'The folks up my way say
Frank Pierce is nobody but for my part should guess
he was some pumpkins; = and you know that tho
such occasions. The address OF Judge Suther-
land was also most happy effort and was listened to
with marked attention. After making an exploration OF
the Executive mansioninspecng les rich drapery and
the gorgeous !" east ROOM" with its magnificent carpet
and costly chandeliers mirrors and curtans-he Con-
venton took up the line of march, and returned to the
Odd Fellows Hall, where an
EVENING SESSION
was bad and where there much able and interest
ing debating series of resolutions offered by General
Leslie Combs Of Kentucky, the chairman OF the
m1tte0 appointed Tor the purpose.
The venerable Gusts the Hrst to occupy the stand
and the fact Of his having been member of General
Washpgton's family-his adopted chdsecured him the
undivided attention of the which nronged the hall
He welcomed the old soldiers to the national capital and
exclaimed
fSs Sssn eS Ss %s4di se sSs Il d. ..s
America-sad the old man eloquent-has been engaged
in several wars but always vast disadvantage 1t
wanted however, but day to make an American sol
der. Whence your heroes OF the Revolution From
any place but the military school; Where was your
m ha 9fh If Ian rpuda and
naughty foe who had been successful Europe invaded
our soil, but he demolished at New Orleans This
the anphilafon of the flower Of Weington's boasted
amy General Custs added he had the sunrise Of
this republic in benignant spendor-he had seen it in
its meridian spendor-should he it again sink In
bloody night to Here the old gen.
teman exhibited much feeling, and, quite overcome,
wep while the convention sent up six deaening cheers
Here General Combs being called for and intro
duced the following preamble and resolutions:-
SOLDIERS OF THE WAR OF 1928, IN CONVENTION AT
WASHINGTON, JANUARY 8, 1s56Another year has rolled
over our heads since last assemblage in this
city, and many of those who then participated with
us in our deliberations have since been numbered
with the dead. We mourn their loss and venerate
their memory. How many of us may live to see the
next anniversary of this glorious day. God only knows
We hope to be ready for destiny whenever 1t may
upon U.S. While live, it is duty
country whenever called on, and do everything in
power pepe,uate free institutions posert
as and as they were handed down to us
BY the father Of his country and his Industrious coaeor
to cherish in hearts and follow the faterna precepts
Of Washington contained in his address, In this
immortal document he inculcates the Indispensable
cessy Of our unsn, " under one general government
five hope to preserve our liberty.
ITO the efficacy and of your Union govern
ment for the whole Is indispensable.
Respect for its authority compliance with its laws,
quescence in it measures are duties enoined by the
cal system is the right of the people to make and to
alter their constitutions of government But the const-
tuition which at the time exists till changed by
oufh NJ of vkn1o
obligatory upon all The very idea Of the power and right
Of the people establish government prcsupposes the
duty Of every individual to obey the established govern
ment.
All distractions to the execution Of the laws all CON-
bnaons and associations, whatever plaus Die cha
racter with the real design TO directly control counter
act, the regular elaboration and action of the
constituted authorities, destructive OF this funda
mental principle, and of fatal tendency"
]. Resolved, That having solemny sworn, when We
first entered into the service of country to support
and sustain the Contribution of the United States, In the
hope and expectation TO enjoy the many blessings and ad
vansRes designed to secure, We will honestly per-
form the obligations It enjons and not shrink from the
2 Resolved That we have Witnessed with pleasure the
e:rs now making in Congress for the final settlement
that government Is under the most solemn obuga-
ons carry out the promises Of the Continental Con-
JAM 1884, and March 8, 1885, by allowing the officers
the revolutionary army the halt pay for % to which
they were entitled . Sndsr nose ion the pay
those Senators and members who have taken an active
interest in behalf of the officers Of the revolution their
WIDOWS and children, are entitled to the thanks and graft
tude of the country.
g. Resolved, That our grateful acknowledgements are
the last Congress for It's epactments in our be-
half although not cariad to the extent Of hopes and
expectations; and We earnestly petition the present
to supply the omissions Of the former by providing for
the declining OF the soldiers OF second
independence, done for those Of the revolutionary
war.
4. Resolved That all pensions for wounds injuries
avoIuv In - -
naval service of the United States instead of commencing
at the completion Of the proof practiced the
Pension Office ought upon every principle of justice to
commence At and from the date Of the disability and In
case OF the death Of the invalid any pension
Que him should be paid to his widow aud In Of her
death, TO the surviving children.
e. Resolved. That the subsequent marriage OF widow
who entitled to pension bounty land in virtue
Of any law of the United States should not prevent
from receiving such pension land, provided she be
otherwise entitled the same should the Law render
1t necessary that she be widow At the time Of her app