Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-01-19

The Ole Soldiers, survivors Of the war Of
1872, residing in this district. with a large
number of prominent citizens, celebrated the
Anniversary Of the victory of New Orleans on
the 9Th inst. A grand dinner was served up
at the Washington House," James Covert,
proprietor. The dinner was o splendid affair,
and abuudantly appreciated. After the good
things, elegantly and bountifuily provided for
the comforts Of the inner man, had been satis-
factorily discussed. the meeting was organized
by calling the Hon. Ex-Governor JAMES
POLLOCK to preside; assisted by Col. JAS
Cameron, Henry Ellington, Esq, Gen. j. c.
Horton, and j. q. Fry Esq, q. J. Bruner,
Esq, and w. l.. Scott, Esq, were appointed
Secretaries.
On taking the chair Governor Pollock
said
This is National day. and should be ever
kept 10 grateful remembrance. The day and
the times are inspiring nevertheless be
thought he might better express bis feelings
aud sentiments if responding directly to some
patriotic toast, which would furnish theme
and text to head and heart. Gen. Jno. Kay
Clement, here begged to interrupt the Gov.
ernor for moment while he offered such a
sentiment for text. He would quote from
one Of our poets; he felt that every heart
would throb in harmony with the sentiment
and the music OF the lines, aud beat with q
quicker pnlse. 1t was this
"A union OF lakes uniin Of nds,
4 union that may sever;
A union uf hearts, and a union Of hands
Round the Flag Of our Union forever
The Governor adopted the sentiment and
proceeded 10 make one OF those mastery aud
eloquent speeches for which be is so justly
celebrated. He concluded by Offering, The
Judiciary of Northumberland County, repre-.
sented here in the person Of the President
Judge of this district, faithful eai nest, pro-
found, clear logical and honest,-an ornament
10 the profession, aud light upon the bench.
He called upon the Hon. Alexander Jor.
dan to respond.
Judge Jordan arose amidst universal ap-
piause. His speech was replete with earnest
patriotism, most eloquently conceived and
expressed.
The following resolutions were then read
! by the Secretary, and unanimously adopted.
| ReSolped, That reverencing aud loving our
Country, 10 this hour Of her peril, when
passion and madness seem to rule resting
[ 10 hope aud humble faith on the Divine NJ as
ter Of men and Nations, We fervently i'm.
plore Hin TO avert, by Almighty interposi-
lion, the calamities which threaten cur land
to put it once more into the hearts of our
| couutrymen universally and reciprocally to
support aud sustain each other to renew
their pledges of faithfulness TO the Constitu.
ton and in the management Of uuselish and
patriotic thought, once again to resolve tc
devote themselves through life and for death
TO the defence OF the Union aud the cause O
Liberty SO that the people OF this grea,
hepaoiic 10 every portion OF il may live il
brotherhood, hencefortb, for all time TO come
ResotOed That it is the duty Of those VIII,
participated 10 the war of 1872, as we'll q
OF ~ good citizens, TO celebrate the anniver
sary oil the great victory at New Orleans, an,
cberrishing the memory. aud emulatiug tb,
example of the Patriot Soldier and States
man Andrew jackson, the Captain on tbs
battle learn hollier love aud dsepar reyer
q eDce for our Country.
ResolUed, That We recommend to the tw
Houses Of Congress to pass a pension ac
for the benefit ~ IT, rr'r ,.l iufru al