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On January 8, 1827, in Abingdon, VA, gentlemen gathered for a dinner at Augustus Oury's tavern to celebrate the anniversary of Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans, with Col. David Campbell presiding and toasts honoring Jackson, American heroes, and institutions.
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ABINGDON, VA. 8th Jan. 1827.
VICTORY OF ORLEANS.
On this day a numerous assemblage of gentlemen partook of an elegant dinner at Mr. Augustus Oury's tavern: Col. David Campbell was called on to preside, supported by John H. Fulton, Esq. as Vice-President. After the cloth was removed, the following toasts were drunk:
1. The Victory we celebrate—"Wonderful interposition of Heaven! unexampled event in the history of war."
2. Andrew Jackson—The soldier who never faltered, the statesman who never swerved: As he defended his country in battle, so in the cabinet would he guard its liberties.
3. The Militia—"Their country's stay in the day and hour of danger."
4. Virginia—She slumbers not, when she ought to be at her post.
5. The American Navy—The bulwark of our country.
6. Our Naval Heroes—They shine midst the host of our political firmament bright, with the freedom of the ocean their country's Eagle adoring.
7. The hardy Sons of the West—Uniting in themselves the stern virtues of the forest, with all the glory of ancient chivalry.
8. Lawrence the brave—May the memory of the cause in which he perished, and the virtues which animated him while living, occupy the place where sorrow would claim to dwell.
9. The gallant Pike—His golden days were short and brilliant: he expired in the blaze of his fame.
10. The present Administration—Holding that liberty is power, they would usurp all power.
1. The People—May they, unpalsied by the will of the administration, convince it that their will is the fountain of all power.
2. The memory of Washington.
3. The American Fair.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Mr. Ch. C. Johnston. The Ides of March 1829—Their portents are too plain to need an augur; before they are past, not the first Caesar, but the last of another dynasty, will fall in the Senate House.
By the Vice-President. Our Republican Institutions—Monarchs hate them, but are compelled to respect them.
By the President. The thirteen Washington volunteers who fell at King's mountain—Fame has given them a name, as imperishable as their native iron-bound mountains.
By Mr. Stevens. General Andrew Jackson—May the evening of his days be as serene as his morning has been glorious.
Many other toasts were drank, which have not been furnished, and are not particularly recollected; all expressing high opinions of Gen. Jackson.
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Abingdon, Va
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8th Jan. 1827
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Gentlemen assembled for a dinner celebrating the Victory of Orleans, with toasts praising Andrew Jackson's heroism, divine intervention in the battle, American institutions, and historical figures like Lawrence and Pike.