The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-13

DEMOCRATIC CELEBRATION AT COLUMBUS, OHIO.
The Ohio s.esman contains interesting report Of the
gland democratic celebration Columbus, the sih
instant the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans
Among the regular toasts, hnd the following;
The democratic delegate. Congress elect Destined to
increase and multiply In 1888.
Kansas Having dotted her crimson she stands dressed In
pure robe of democracy about 70 knock at her sisters
door; TO- light We efy her welcome
The Union: Formed BY forefathers It Is still presery
ed from the attacks Of the fanatics BY the patriotism OF their
descendants.
James Buchanan President elect of the United States
In principles democra in requirements statesman In
character man we believe him right lor ne win US IN
symp Ghy know bin true, for he has been tried.
AT the banquet il the evening, Hon. G. L. valandgham
presided Letters were read from Senators Glass; Weller,
pugb General Lane, and other distinguished democrat.
The crowded state of our columns will only permit
make room for the characterscay patriotic letter of Gen
eral Cass:
WASHINGTON January g. 1857.
DTxRs thank you for the invitation to attend the
celebration at Columbus of the approaching anniversary
of the victory of New Oreans and still more do thank
Won for the kind terms which you have been pleased 10
aude 10 my public services though am wen aware Una.
! in the appreciation owe iholo W jun seo P|
| than to their value. 50, mann
wish co. 70 :.h to tell the story Of tina. mem
orable day, not tits written in the cotenp~
not as it was told Id TIE ahdsing records Of sur
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chief who led his countrymen TO battle and to victory in
that memorable conflict 1t is among the interesting
events of my life that under his dictation
down his narrative OF the Progress and the results of the
invading operations which placed New Orleans in imii-
nent peril and finally relieved the devoted city from It's
Danger by of the most signal trumphs recorded in the
long annals of national warfare Brilliant IL was it has
still higher claims than its brliancy the favorable
sderauon Of mankind II defensive yictory-a vic
tory gained by undisepined but patriotic raot over
army of veteran soldiers taught their duty in the hard
fought battles of Europe and furnished with all the APP
planes necessary to the confidently anticipated
of their enterprise But the invaders driven back
and another impressive lesson taught the wordthat
loving their country and determined to defend it may look
forward fortunate result notwithstanding the dspari-
y ofnumbers and of military discipline and preparation.
great catastrophe like that at New Orleans while it
humbles the pride of power adds stability to the indie
pendence of nations and gives renewed confidence to the
lovers of freedom, whether enjoying or hoping for that
priceless All honor to him who bore stand
ard to victory upon that evenfu day and to the brave
men who partook Of his tolls and dangers and should
| partake of his renown
1t good time for the democracy to meet together and
to recall patriotism and the glores of the past 1t is
good time when we have Just come victorious in
other conflict upon the issue of which depended the fate
4 the Union. While rejoice together at what have
done let it stimulate to exerons in defence of
glorious heritage of freedom should perils again
sail it.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedent servant
II LEWIS CASS
VIM TpEvrrr ESQ., of the Democratic Central Committee
! Colttnbhs, Uhs,