The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-09
IN MEMORY OF JACKSON.
Dsmscrass Celebrate at City HaII-A Fair
Audieu ce Present


many vacant settees on the floor. The tone Of
the meeting was on the whole patriotic and
but little reference to things Of present poiti-
cal importance was.made.
Judging from the way they left after speak
ing had begun, the audience had come togeth.
or to hear music rather than orators.
The band played we'll, and as their music.
especially that interperSed during the speak.
ing, was of o patriotic character, their efforts
were appreciated. Only three or four Of the
list of speakers announced in the evening pap
ers we're present. and so the meeting was adj
journed at a sensible hour.
At twenty minutes after eight Mayor Deer
ing called the meeting to order and introduced
Rev. Asa. Dalton who asked the Divine bless
ing.
The chair then cordially welcomed the audi
ence and congratulated.them on coming togeth-
or to celebrate the anniversary of so famous a
battle. 1t was good sight to see SO many
young men present, it was = token OF their in
tsrest in what went to make patriotism and
obedience to duty. 1t was his fortune to visit
the scene of this New Orleans battle thirty
years ago, and learn from participant therein
the story of the fight. He dwelt for few me.
msnts on the Importance of the battle and the
rugged manhood and character Of the man wlo
won it, and excusing himself from speaking
longer, introduced the Hon. M. p. Frank. as
the first speaker.
Mr.. Frank touched upon the meaning Of the
battle, he spoke OF the bipartisan spirit with
which this meeting had assembled. It was fit
ting that the citizens Of Portland should meet
on such an occasion, for in the war during
which this battle was fought Maine furnished
larger quota OF men in proportion to her in
habitants than any other State. This war wit
| messed the capture of the Boxer in our own
Caseo bay; it was fought for the rights of some
| OF our humblest citizens, and England learned
we would defend our own. With commerce
now enfeebled and our navy myth, we may
well raise again the cry OF Free Trade and
| Sailors Rights Many maxms rose out of
this war; the dying words of Lawrence and
| the dispatch OF Perry announcing his victory
have become familiar to our ears.
The Kentucky regiments were among the
| bravest OF those who took part in the battle,
| and it is well for us at the present day to re-
member their work in behalf of the seafaring
men. They did not stop to question or ask il
American was enough for them, and they pur-
posed to protect him. Some Of the spirit then
rorsed would with profit be exercised now; it
| is our business to defend our citizens sailing
under this or any other flag. We should vigil
antly protect the rights OF our citizens to-
day, whether from domestic wealth, or
| power, or foreign foe. Doubtless, should occa-
sion call for tive would revive again the spirit
| of 1872
The band played selection which took
cspitally with the audience
The following telegram was then read by the
chair: ~
PARKER HOUSE, /
BOSTON, Jan. 8, 1884.
| To Hon. J. w. Deerinq, Portland:
The National jackson Democracy, with other pa.
triotic citizens now holding their annual dinner in
Boston, send fra,erna greetings to their brethren
assembled in Portland upon a similar patriotic oc-
| casion. jackson Democrats from all parts of the
country present., and their unity and enthusi-
| asm speaks volumes to all patriotic hearts.
lSigne1) A. w. BRADBURY.
| Hop. s. G. Andrews was then presented by
| the chair.
The speaker referred TO the memories which
this anniversary aroused. He was pleased to
recall the life Of jackson, and to remember
what this poor boy had done to show his love
for the land of his nativity. jackson willed to
have success, and il came, until he stood first
of all his counsrymen. But few men could
have accomplished his work; never was he
disobedent to the call OF his country,
ever ready TO do or die. We
may doubt It many names liDger 30
securely in the minds of the American people
| as that of Andrew jackson. He voted for the
| people, and row vies with the greatest of our
| ceuntrymen in public esteem. Patriotic
| thoughts cluster about the anniversary we cell
citrate, ar thrilling words strive for utterance
as we reflect on its meaning. The British Em-
| pire remembered well the loss of the brightest
| jewel Of her crown. and this war was to win
back what had been gained through devotion
| and blood. She believed her naval supremacy
| would sweep our shipping from the seas; that
the results of the revolutionary war fingered
| still, source OF weakness TO our country. In
| vain was the attempt of American statesmen
| to avert the war. Forbearance ceased to be a
/ virtue. Embargocs were laid, war was de-
| clared, and the results Of the war England has
| never forgotten 1t is worth our while to per-
| petnate the privileges this grand war gained,
| and strive to continue this union Of ours so
boundess In resources and amazing 10 destiny
Music followed by the band. and the Mayor
then introduced Col. Charles b. Merrill, say.
ing that even the noous homo Of the Portland
Press could rot object is his celebrating the
battle of New orleansit be wanted to-
| Col. Merrill referred to the different meet
ings which were being held throughout the
land to lay laurel wreaths on the grave 81 An
| drew jackson His first recollection Of poll
| tics was in connection with the "Hurrah for
| Jackson" which went up at the time of his
election. He Lurrahed with them, and had
followed in the same line ever since. Instances
10 the life of'Jackson and the great affection
the people had for him were alluded to. Con-
L.
| duce to the meeting q man who had
cast ballot for Jackson, a citizen of Portland.
MI. S. B. Brown, who had voted for jackson
| every time he was candidate, was presented
to the audience. The assemblage arose and
| gave the gentleman three cheers as he stepped
| to the front of the platform. Mr. Brown
| spoke for few moments on his memories in
| connection with the time of Jackson, and his
| remarks were received with much favor and
applause.
A piece made up of patriotic airs was played
| by the band, and at its conclusion His Honor
said, that after the close of the civil war he re-
turned to the city of Portland, and in the
rooms Of the Mercantile Library Association
| bad often heard praises of Jefferson and Jack
son, and the deeds of the patriots of our early
history, and he presented with pleasure, Mr..
@. NJ. Fling, ESQ.
Mr.. Film said he believed in celebrations
like this, for from the past we learn for the
! future, and he considered this battle was one
fraught with many useful lesson. We are
but little over century old; in 1872 the ma
tion was in its infancy; now we see full
| grown ma ton, the more than peer of any
which lies under the sun. rhe question of
this hour was one of commercial conflict and
| it would never be settled until the United
States should be in position to command the
| trade of the world. All need to unite in the
J promotion Of our own nationality and work for
| establishing the supremacy Of this country in
| the future as mistress of the seas.
The band played again and the meeting
| ended.