National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-09
OLD HICKORY'S VICTORY.
CELEBRATION BIZ THE DEMOCRATIC
JACKSON ASSOCLATION.

IMPEACHMENT OE THE fhES1DENI Db-
MANDED - LETTERS AND SPEECHES
LOUISIANA THE THEME OF DISCUSSION.
The celebration of Old Hfckory's victory over
the British at New Orleans, January 8, 1915, is
claimed by the Democracy Of this section as . le-
gal heritage, and the accorded right to celebrate
it in their own way has never been denied. When
Jonah d. Hoover was alfye, he used TO be the mo-
qisteT ceremo4fdTum Of the affair, andsn those days
$50 de war" 1t was thscustom to celebrate the
historical and brilliant event by Q grand banquet
at some principal hotel, though either the Ma
tienal or Metropolitan was selected. Such ban
Quet celebration was arranged, az Q usual thing,
for about one hundred and nfty Democrats Of the
better sort, all elegantly costumed in clawhan-
meTs, white chokers, &C., and no banquet was
complete without the presence Of jeremiah Black
and Francis P. Blair, ST. With the war, however,
this time honored custom fell into desuetude, and
OF late years jackson has been permitted to rest
in his grave in peace on the 18th Of January.
The late Democratic victories at the polls re-
vfved the slumbering fires OF the Democratic
Jackson Association, and with 1t the hopes OF
many Democratic fossil Of the past .pliOcene
period, while, at the same time, they scared sew
eral innocents, who for q long time have been
ipdustIiously sucking Government Dt pap, home to
the passage of q resolution to again
CELEBRATE THE DAYS,
and to raise three hundred dollars for the pa
triOtie purpose. 1t would not DO to make it an
exclusive affair. The "oi polio" the jewellers on
niger in the pie when 1t was opened to the music
Of the band. So Lincoln hall was engaged, and
by $50 O'Clock last evening every inch Of the
seating and standing room was engaged. The
president Of the association,
Mr. JOHN E. NORRIS,
q veteran and consistent Democrat. presided with
a good deal Of suaYity and as much dignity as the
aR. E@y Sa6
pink, blue and white cambria stripes, having at
its back, resting on an American flag, portrait
Association, organized 1897 Each side of the
stage and its arch were festooned with streamers
made of cambria. On the wall left OF the stage
was large shield bearing the inscription: Jan
uary s, 1915; Democracy; Andrew Jackson; Louis
lana saved by the valor of American soldiers;
Liberty, patriotism, justice home rule, hard
was the inscription: January s, 1875; Louisiana
oppressed by military despotism; Fraud, nepO-
tism. carpet-baggers, shin-plasters and prostra-
tiOn."
Seated on the stage with Mr.. Norris were Co.
lumbus Alexander, B. T. Swart, E p. Berry,
bury and Bogy, Representatives Harrison, Par
ker, Vance and Robbins, Thomas b. Kalbfus and
several other citizens.
The arrangements were under the charge of the
following committees, conspicuous with q red
and blue rosette and q silver star: DIR. Charles
Allen, DR.. Q; r. Culver, n. q; Sandersou, T. V.
committee was composed of Messrs. b. T. SWart
Thomas J. Allen, George E Kirk. This commit
tee laQ q ROlQ, instead OF silver SLAr.
On motion, President Norris appointed the
following committee to prepare resolutions:
DR.. Q. p. Culver, Judge J. W. Moore, Thomas B.
Kalbfus and Richard S. Smith.
The committee retired, and while absent MIR.
Norris made, from his standpoint, an eloquent
historical address appropriate to the occasion.
tonight to celebrate one of the grandest military
events in the history of our country. New Or
leans and Andrew jackson cannot fail to touch
all hearts when mentioned together. The sages
and heroes OF nations form a chief part OF their
excellence. In Andrew Jackson were cOncen.
trated all noble qualities. Never was a leader SO
enYirOned with difficulties as he on the day he
won immortal homage. The magnitude and i'm
portance Of his victory cannot be fully estimated
navy was vexing our coast, and our military had
not gained important victories. The capital Of
the nation had been laid in ashes. 1t was then
our hero appeared, and with an army imperfect
in organization and equipment he turned back
the tide Of disaster, and inspired the people with
renewed confidence.
one more important now than ever before.
Flushed with victory he submitted himself to an
2rIest from petty judge. See the contrast.
How is it in 1857 We see q little petty tyrant
down there, trampling upon the Constitution and
all law, and assaultinR Legislature and driving
it from its halls. 1t is the FIRST duty OF general
to yield to the law. Gen. Jackson had as much
power as this little poPpinjay General, but he
did not exercise it. The country was in a state
sist the court, but he did not, though he would
have been justified in doing so. 1t was several
years after that before JacAsons fine was re-
mitted.
This association has been forty-fve years in ex-
isteDce. 1t was organized in honor OF Jackson's
name, and it has been continuous. 1t has always
stood by Democratic Presidents when in power.
METROPOLITAN CLUB.
At this point the Metropolitan club headed by
William Dickson and Donch's band marched
into the hall and took the space reserved for
them, and then the committee on resolutions re-
turned and announced the following, which were
naSFeu amid much cheering and Anthusi.
asm:
ReSolred That in concentrating this day and
the deeds OF yalor Of Andrew jackson, the hero
Of that brilliant victory, we have not lost sight
Of the proves and daring of the American SOL
diers whom he commanded, and whose noble
deeds performed on that occasion will shine with
continued light adown our history.
Resolved, That we remember with lively salts
faction and pride the former prosperity OF our
common country, and to the principles of the
Democratic party, under the guidance of Jeffer-
son, Madison and Jackson as we'll as other i'm
mortal leaders, we owe all We possess Of glory
and success as Federal Union OF States.
RESOLVED, That the past and present depressed
condition Of the country its commercial, financial
agricultural and manufacturing interests, calls
for enlightened craftsmanship, and, as the Re-
publican party is responsible for the present state
Of affairs, and, by its policy incapable Of restor-
Of the country is in selecting men for oflee and
places Of tT1st who are in sympathy with the
people, and who will not become the plant tools
Of monOpoles such as are now, through Con-
gressional subsidies, expressing and robbing the
people, making the rich richer and the poor poorer
ReSolUed, That We hail with pleasure the re-
suits OF the late October elections, &C.
ReSoIred, That the cause OF one State is the
cause Of all, and If the Chief Executive of the
Federal Government can determine the rights
OF members Of one State Legislature to seats in
its respective legislative bodies, then may he de-
termine the political and partisan character Of
the Legislatures in all the States, and ere long
the great States Of New York and Pennsylvania,
like Louisiana, may lie PROSTATE at the feet Of a
military desPet, and constitutional liberty be
lost, and lost forever.
Resolved, That in view Of the alarming con-
dition of political affairs in our country, and
especially in the State Of Louisiana, the birth
place Of the scenes and military achieve
menis which we have met to commemorate,
we do most earnestly commend to the people
Of the Federal Union the words Of Gen. Jackson
Resolved, That the conduct OF General p. H.
Sheridan in stigmatiZinR his fellow countrymen
Of the state Of Louisiana and other Southern
States Of this Union assassin and bandits
he has disgraced and DETAINED the honorable
name Of the American soldier, and we unite with
all Hberty-loving American citizens in denounc-
ing his acts as the acts Of q petty tyrant,
prompted and approved by the present national
Administration.
Rs'OLpsd, That we cannot suppress the utter
snce Of our serious reflections to the good people
Of the United States that the same beautiful
State of Louisiana that was assaulted by an in
vsding sOldiery in the year 1885, under the orders
Of a British commander in time Of war, and was
defended by Andrew Jackson and his patriotic
forces, is now in the year 1875, in time Of peace
Of United States military officer, acting under
the behests Of the Executive Of the Federal G "
erDment, and that said conduct is revolutionary
unwaTTanted, tyrannieal and subverslve Of the
vital doctrines OF the Constitution, aRtagonistic
TO the genius Of Institutions and fatal to tue
liberty Of the people and the sovereignty Of the
stes.
speeches were made in support OF the resolu-
lions by Senators salisbury and Bogy, and Rep
resentAtiyes Whitehead and Harris, OF Virginia
Robbins and Vance, Of North Carolina, and Par
ker, Of New Hampshire
Hon. John p. Harris, Of Virginia, was intro
duced by the chairman as the last speaker. He
Government, but be did not wish to see its chief
officer perVert the privileges Of office 70 his per-
sonsl aggrandiZement. He thought that Grant
and Phil. Sheridan compared poorly with Gene
raj jackson. He said that General Jackson
would say to Phil Sheridan, IL he were present in
Louisiana to-day, "You little bob-tailed arIsto-
crat, I'll throw you into the Mississippi river"
ana when he should throw him in, he would make
no more nose than a second-class bullfroH.
He thanked God that the time was coming
when military desPotism would be overthrow,
as the old Democratic party had been resur-
rected.
Mr.. Norris then thanked the audience for their
patience and attention and adjourned the meet
Ing. Three cheers were given for the Jackson
Democratic Association, and they responded by
giving three cheers for the Metropolitan club.
Letters regretting inability to be present we're
read from Senators elect Eaton, Of Connecticut,
ana Withers, OF Virginia; Governor Garland, OF
ATkansas; Mr.. McEnery, Of New Orleans, and
others