The true Democrat., 1856-03-04
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 Wnsbin0t0n. Jan. 31 195e


 Washington, Jan. 31, 1856. SIR: have received your letter of the 2lst inst, addressed to me on behalf of Messrs. Joseph Walker, A. D. Crossman, J. B. Plauche. Joseph Genos, Jas H. Caldwell, Charles Cav arrc, and P. Seuzeneau, commissioners of the Jackson Monument Association and inviting me to attend the approaching inauguration of Clarke Mills Equestrian Statute of Andrew Jackson in the city of New Orleans, on Satur- day, the 9th day of February next.
 It is particularly fitting that such monu- ment to one among the most ilustrious men of our own or any other country be erected in the city which by his genius and courage and that of the gallant men under his command, was preserved from capture and rapine by foreign foes, and in view of the very battlefield ren- dered lllustrlous by one of the most glorious of the victories which mark the successive stages Tn the progress of our national greatness and strength.
 So long as the mighty Mississippi shall con- tlnue to flow on to the sea- and bear upon its bosom the continual tribute of commercial and agricultural wealth 80 long as the vast and fertile valley which 1t washes shall be the seat of powerful States and of thronging millions of men-so long will future generations make their pilgrimage of patriotism to the plains of Chalmette, and there will greatful and ad- mirng hearts dwell on the immorta memory of Jackson!
 The people of the State of Louisiana, and of New Orleans especially, do well, therefore, to testify their gratitude for services which gave security to their hearths and homes, and their veneratlon for the memory of the erection of such monument within sight of the very field n famn which utnaS sod tha crowpino n, ,l, of his military achievements.
 But let me not speak of the victory won there as mere local event In repelling inva- sion from the valley of the Mississippi the whole Union was delivered, and thrill of ex- ultng joy touched the hearts of the entire American people, from the remotest mountains of the west to the farthest headands of the east. With what emotions the brave defenders were received by the old and the young, by the strong men and fair women of the Crescent city, as they came from the field signalized by victory which has no parallel, you will find it more easy to remember than to express.
 While the pulse is stirred at the thought of sue page in our hstory's annals, 1t becomes us not the less to reflect on the civil virtues which throw still brig ghterradiance, if possible, | around the name of Jackson; and to remember that hls fame as soldier was equalled, If not surpassed, by hls fame as statesman. The courage, the devoted patriotism, the stern in tegrty, the sagaclous comprehensions which distinguished him In war, were subsequently so pre-emlnently conSpicuou sin peace as to se- cure for him place in the hearts of his coun trymen, second only to tha. of the great foun- der and father of the Republic.
 Nothing would give me more sincere grati- fication than to unite with you personally in celebrating such an occasion, but the obligations of public duty render this impossible, and con- pei me to content myself by expressing my cor dial sympathy with your object, and thus in heart cooperating with you in doing merted honor to the memory of the hero of New Or leans.
 I am, with the highest consideration, your obliged fellow-c citizen,
 FRANKLIN PIERCE.
 L. Heyliger, esq, Secretary of the Jackson Monument Association, New Orleans, La.
 The Democratic Nationa! Convention.
 In pursuance to a call regularly made the Democratic National Committee" consisting of one from each State, appointed by the de- mocratic national convention of 1852, to "pro- mote the democratic cause" and "deSi ignate the time of holding the next conventon,' met at the National Hotel, in the city of Washing ton, at l2 NJ. on the 8th day of January, 1856, and, with entire unanimity-
 ResoIued, That the democratic national con- vention of 1856 meet in the city of Cincinnati, at 12 o'clock M. on the first Monday of June next.
 The national convention of 1852 adopted the following resolution as to the number of delegates to be chosen:-
 "ResOIUed, That, in constituting future na- tional conventions of the democratic party, in order to secure the rights of the States to their relative representation in such conventions each State shall be entitled to twice the num- Der of delegates that 1t has votes in the elec- toral college, and no more; and that the demo- cratic national committee in making arrange meutS for the next national convention, provide such number of seats therein for each State, and secure the same to the delegates elect"
 It is requested, with a view to the proper arrangements of seats of members that the delegates from the several States Or districts of the United States to the next national conven- tion forward to Hon. A. F. Edgerton, Hicks vile, Ohio chairman of the committee of ar engagements, their respective names and post affices; and the democratic papers throughout the United States are requested to copy this call, and the proceedings of the democratic na tiona commmttee.
 By order ROB'r M. McLANE, Ch'm Attest:
 WILLIAM H. ENGLISH, ssc,us