Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-11
VETERAN CELEBRATION.
On Monday last, January 8, tn

On Monday last, January 8, the
residue of the veterans who partici-
pated in the renowned battle of New
Orleans under General Jackson,
celebrated another anniversary in
the Economy Hall, by assembling
themselves and a number of friends
at dinner. The venerable forms of
the men, whose "fast thinning
ranks" is so visible, was calculated
to inspire that respect which every
one present paid them. The table
was bountifully supplied, and the
viands were delicious. But the po-
litical trials through which we are
passing exercised visibly dampen-
ing effect on that cheerfulness, ar
dor and vivacity which we have seen
characterize previous veteran as
semblages in the same hall.
After dinner was over, the pre-
siding veteran. Jordan B. Noble,
announced that since their last
meeting four of their number had
fallen by death, and the remaining
ones were being borne, by Time, to
that bourne whence no traveller re-
turns" He paid a touching
tribute to his old comrades in arms
which elected strong expressions of
regard. The speaker, passing on to
kindred topics, concluded with the
statement that several regular toasts
would be proposed, after which
volunteer toasts would be in order.
The regular toasts were:
l. The President of the United
States.
2. Vice President of the United
States-Colfax.
3. The Governor of Louisiana
H. G. Warmoth.
4. The Lieutenant Governor of
Louisiana-P. B. S. Pinchback.
The two latter toasts were re-
ceived with the greatest applause,
and drank in bumpers.
5. The memory of Andrew Jack
son. In silence.
6. A. Fernandez, one of the vet
Grams.
The regular toasts ended, Civil
Sheriff c. S. Sauvinet proposed The
VETERANS OF 181415, which was
received with unbounded applause.
Mr.. A. Thomas proposed Gap
tain Savary," the colored captain of
Jackson's army. This toast also
elected great applause.
Mr.. Duhart recited, in a clear |
voice, short. spirited poem to the
Goddess of Liberty.
An inclination to call for speeches
manifesting itself, Sheriff Sauyinet
proposed the security and prosperity
of Louisiana which was vociferously
Veteran Noble then announced
that in consequence of the unfor-
tunate occurrences transporting in
our city, and embarrassing the State
requiring the presence
elsewhere ofmany prominentfrien
a goodly number of gentlemen were
prevented from attending. He then
read to the guests the following
from Hon. E. H. Durell of the
United States Circuit Court.
New Orleans, Jan. s, 1872.
GENTLEMEN-I regret exceedingly
that 1 cannot await myself of your
kind invitation to dine, to-day, with
the Veterans of 1S14-15. Nothing
would afford me, more pleasure
than tojoin in the social reunion
Of the few remaining heroes Of that
period. As time in it's progress re-
moves us still further from the scene
Of those memorable days it but en-
ables us in the contemplation of re-
suits that have followed to appreci-
ate more keenly the services and sac
rifces of those who periled all for
owe of Country.
Please extend to the veterans my
thanks for their kind remembrances,
md my best wishes for their health
and happiness.
Very Respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,
E. H. DURELL.
B. Pascal,
J. De st. Armand Committee on