The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-08


memories OF the "old times" i'll which
we disported ourselves few short years
ago. Tde anniversary of Gen. JACKsoN's
famous victory, which used to be cele-
brated all over the land with patriotic fer
vor, defiant speeches. militia displays,
and feasts and barbecues, has been so
generally neglected for some years that
now it can hardly be said to hold n
place in the brief list of American gala
days; and the popular hero Of our
second War of Independence has ceased to
be the subject OF that irrepressible glorlfica-
ton which woke the echoes upon every
recurrence of tho day which commence
rated the defeat OF PAKESnAM. Other
patriotic anniversaries that once were
celebrated have, In like manner, fallen
into decay; and we have left us only the
Fourth of July, which is likely to be kept
as long rs the freedom aud independence
then proclaimed are upheld by the Ameri-
can people.
This day, the Eighth Of January, has this
year been chosen as day for great popu-
lar demonstrations IN somo parts OF tho
country-more especially IN the Western
Statesmen directly in honor of Old
Hickory. though his name will be used as
spell that is yet full of power, but in
support OF the candidate for President
who was elected nine weeks ago, and who
represents the principles OF the party that
twice made Gen. JACKSON President. We
have no doubt that the demonstrations at
the capitals Of Indiana, Ohio, and other
States will be influential, rs well rs of vast
magnitude and that they will be felt ia
Washington as an encouragement to the
upholders of justice and IA warning to the
oonspraiors against liberty.
We cannot help thinking of the scenes
that will be witnessed in New Orleans, on
this anniversary of the battle of New Or
leans There is to be n conflict there.
though ii he not of the sanguinary kind
that has been apprchended. The ma
ohinery of two autagonistic state Govern
ments will be set up; two Governors VIII
be iuaugurated, one Of them elected by the
people, the other counted in by the Re
turning Board. 4 more disgIuccful in
cldcnt than the putting in of PACKARD
has never taken place. even in Louisiana;
but we trust that the outraged people will
be successful in maintaining their rights
! by peaceful means.
1t is "a long distance from New Orleans
to Constnntmople; but, in speaking about
| to-day, we cannot help thinking OF the
| tremendous importance to mankind of the
! decision TO be taken by Turkey. in the
| conference that will reassomble TO hear II.
| The plenipotentiarics of the great powers
of Europe have presented their de-
mands to the Sultan; and if to-
| day he reject them, the peace of
! the world will be imperlled. II will be
a momentous decision If war be precipi-
tated, it is not likely to end before other
powers than Russia and Turkey are IN
volved. 1t will probably extend far over
Asia rs well as IN Europe; it will deluge
many countries with blood, and bring
about changes nov entirely Unforeseen.
IL is Il long distance from COnstautinople
to Copenhagen; but in the capital OF Dem
mark there is Il critical state of thiugs full
of danger TO the Danish people. that Is
expected to reach its elimination to-
morrow. The King has for years been
in fierce conflict with the popular
branch OF the Parliament, tho Folks
thing, which is in control of the radi-
cal party, and winch, mt the adj
! jOurnment last mOnlL, seemed almost
ready for revolution az INST him. 1t re-
fused 10 furnish supplies COR the Govern
ment; II challenged his authority, and de-
fed his Ministry. 1t demands the surrcn-
der Of the Kings pretensions. while he is
urged by his supporters to disregard its
enactmcnts The Polishing takes up the
/ struggle when IT rcasscmblos tomorrow;
and It had reached point, at the time of
adjournment beyond which it cannot go
without revolution.
From Copenhagen we come to Albany.
whore our state Legislature VIII this week
begin work. There are stlll other things
OF interest 10 take place to-day, or in the
course of the wesk-not tho least grieVOus
| of which Is tho duel between two of our
! fellow citizens. We must also remind our
| religious readers that this week is the
"wock Of prayer" for the Protestant
| churchcs. Yesterday, Mr.. NANDERnur
was buried, aud our two other famous
millionaires, Sir STEWART aud Mr.. AsroR,
preceded him, within short time, to the
/ grave. But, though our three richest men
have passed away, thereare yet more than
million people left IN the city of New
| York.