The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-11

From the account which gave in Fridays Hs
Of the festival a Tammany Hail. may be seen that
the democracy had fine time. There were dancing and
speaking enough TO satisfy the most ardent admirer OF
either. Al the ladies' however, and large share Of the
gentlemen In favor Of ssAatory exercise they
preferred the ballroom, where under the direction OF
that prince OF floor managers, Mr. Douglass Taylor they
enjoyed themselves immensely The politicians remain
cd In the supper room, clarifying themselves the
late democratic victory and the election Of Mr. BuchAnsu
When the more substantial part Of the programme had
been fully discussed the speaking commenced and IL
past O'Clock in the morning before was finished.
The Grand sachem, DANIEL e. DEIAvAN presided. and
opened the oraorca part Of the entertainment. the iol
lowing brief and appropriate remArks:-
GENTIxMEN-Tbe recurrence Of another anniversary OF
tb, glorious battle Of New Orleans sed us together
rammany has for many been in the hAbi, cele-
bratDg that glorious eventone that shed much
tire upon the annals Of our beloved country. Although
the great Captain Warrior and Statesman OF that day
has been taken from our midst still his spirit with u.s.
to cheer in the glorious Of democratic prinoi
say that this society, (o which he was one Of It's most
Cherished members) pride themselves In chefshing and
smulatns his brsb. example (Applau'el Gentlemen,
not deain you with long speech. SO, please Ill your
glasses for the first regular toast
gas Ds we s AZ tie
my tina, had set foot upon h-paced the volunteer soldier
citizen who reelected equal glory by
ysor and skill and upon American s.asesmAn'hp BY ais
Three cheers were given; AMER which Hon. WIN. b.
LUDLOW responded a. folows:-I am happy to have re.
ceved and accepted your kind invitation unite with the
ancient society OF Tammany in celebrating with the me-
morles OF the victory Of jackson, the election OF
Buchanan II Is, Dir, highly meet and proper that the
democi acy should upon this glorious here
assemble within the time honered walls of Old Tam many
and tender to each other their hearty and their joyful
congratulations on event glorious 10 Itself ana so
closely connected with the welfare (appause) yes sir
l might we'll add the perpetuity OF our Union. the
democracy OF Ola Tsmmany-the democracy Of the oity
and county OF New Yors-have indeed coy the a.
selves with glory and havo nobly discharged their duty
TO themselves and 10 the country at large Applause
There never, has been time when The democ ratio
party went into eedentia contest embar-
long series of unfortunate there been stirred
up al the North q bitter sectional feeling which,
strengthened and consolidated by powerful organization
threatened at one time 70 sweep every Northern state
Preudices OF every Kind appealed TO- united In
all their force against the democracy Every party
meni, which ho~ever originally antagonstic 10 each
otte, bad been Tor years 10 oppo to tho
we're ALL under various preiexs gathered together and
combn6d against It Every ism the day ard of former
daJe were concentrated under the single banner of
publicAnism. The pulpit active against Ths re-
publican press beched forth us thundes aud Hooded
fair land with tasenoods and foul bels upon tue
democratic party We mad no papers OF any great or
general circulation to aid The cheap daily press or
New York, win lis admitanoe into almost overy homo
stead at the North under republican control Bot, sir
Notwithstanding ali this the democracy achieved
We should the more highly prize and apprects party
organization which has shown Itself capable by the
esy Gs Standing the S00 INA ma AID 50
ing waves OF pre:udce and fAnaticism. repest
err, that notwithstanding the terrible disadvAu.
ns,, they have cone out OF Il victorious, and nave
proved themselves 10 be saviors Of con ,uton
and the Union. (Appiuse) There never, sir, was
time when had greater rekson 10 DO proud
bs party than ut this prerent period The whole history
Of The osmooraic party closely connected as ever ha
rlan nd A.larQ M d
long and glorious history OF successful battles with
all opposing partes-bsstes, sir, fought to sustain
aAd support right o. man TO govern himself GA
every question sprinspg up out OF foreign relations
o,mortauc party triumphant and am historically
rect when make the assertion that the democratic party
hss never taken any decided stand upon any great public
MEASURE. or upon any question OF great geperz
public interest," but that has been the end pumphaat
sustained by the sober second thoughts OF the people
nigh degree OF pride such patty and that de-
rnOcrats should here assemble within those walls TO ex.
sSsnss 1o0sT,1 ss over vo.e'y the sro.'s.
bali OF the constitution and the Union soctonasm
prejudice and fanaucism as represented by aud en-
ny view, sir, most brilliant future awaits
The democratic party. The wonderful success which
public arars-ihe application Of the ample and correct
principles OF government % laid down BY Jsncr.on-the
confidence exhibited by the pcop,t-an those furnish
guarantee OF cur future SUCCESS and strength Az
connected SIR with tho future OF tho democratic party
Tho fuluro Tor tho coming four years OF Mr Buchanan
sir, IN addition " the powerful and rolling Ia.
Lu,nces which must DO over our party by
u aeknc wiedged head ind that circumstances have put
within the very hollow his hand ito fortune In the
NORTH. remDle, not with fear, bat anxiety have,
cir the greatest confidence Ia the wisdom and 10 the
sound national Conservatism OF Mr.. Buchanan. Every
incident connected IN .ioo- bis election, sasnss
that the democracy have becr most fortunate In their
selection OF standard bearer. believe that 10 In tho
conservative and uoioous course 70 dl.srm all active
opposition TO himself and 10 the democratic party. be
eve that he wiz sx,rcise this power. believe, sir That
bis administration will furnish clear and istAkAble
rsutnion OF al the Ibes upon the democratic party
whicn 80 sisnay characterized the late campaign DO
Here that he wi within twelve months amer hs nsuGu
ration snnhilae re publican party by dsprivins Of
AL the capital upoo which has hercsofors existed be
reye en- Tbs. Mr. Buchanan VIII ss,sfy The peoPo Of THIS
country that the democratic party d no, a. has
been falsely CHARGED, pro slavery parry neither
10 an ana slavery pvty-but that
y e ertrc non interference with slavsry-(appause-
that the party which will IRON the Congres
WILL IN good faith and with honest motives transfer
e determination TO the people Of the Territories, 70
whom sound policy now de',,es properly belongs.
Amid, SIR, the many causes for oongratulslon which
have grovn out Of the late there IL
truly ssubect Of rejoicing among democrats than the
York Thai union, sir, viii be firm and lasting
II hes bcon made under such circumstances as
,uch there should be- % create any future division IN our
ranks. That union, sr has been made upon principle,
upon general sssimiAiios Of views, ~ 70 what IL aod
what not tvy cemocratc. That union hes been ale
under sense Of common danger and keen spprecls-
ton Of The folly end wrong Of hny feuds, and know
within thee walls when say that political ruin surely
awaits Thai man who, .osua.ed By any selnsh or smbl
unisa. CAppiasssl Bot, cir. am reminded by every
OF proprety that aer supper speech should be
brief Permit me- Grand sschem, before taxing my sat,
70 offer you toast give you. SIR
The brilliant future Of the democratic pn,y-rnsspersby
oonnected with The nearest and the dearest Interests Of our
Ia And hird al f,f.