The Sun.
London, England, 1859-01-27 00:00:00

of Scotland to seek their fortunes in the wilds of
America—(hear, hear)—and I am the first of that
family that has ever made its appearance in its
fatherland—(cheers)—and the reception that you
have been so good as to accord to me to-night over-
powers me in a way that I cannot well express
what I feel on the occasion. I have been honoured
by being requested to propose a toast which, I am
sure, every one who hears me will receive with a
most cordial and affectionate response—" The
Clergy of Scotland." When it was first proposed
to me to give this toast, I confess that I was con-

siderably embarrassed. (Laughter.) It did not
appear to me particularly appropriate that so vene-
rable, so pious, so zealous, and so learned a body as
the Church of Scotland should be given to the
humble author of Sam Slick. (Roars of laughter.)
I thought, perhaps, that it might more appropri-
ately have been given by one nearer home, and one
better able to do justice to such a subject; but a
moment's reflection taught me that nothing was
required of me but to propose it, for it was a toast
that spoke for itself, as the clergy had their bond
of union with the country in the feelings, in the
sympathies, and in the hearts of the people. (Hear,
and cheers.) Nothing, therefore, remained for me
but to propose it, for, like the sublime inscription
in St. Paul's Cathedral to the immortal architect—

"Si monumentum, qua3ris circumspice,"

their eulogium is to be found in the character of the
people, in the institutions they, have fostered, and in
that comprehensive system of education which they
encourage that has made Scotland pre-eminent
among the nations. (Cheers.) Having said this much
I should feel that I had done all that was required
of me ; but the clergy of Scotland are not the whole
Scottish Church, and there is a very large body of
Scottish clergymen whom they have sent abroad as
learned as those that are resident, as pious, as
laborious, as self denying, and as useful, in British
North America. (Cheers.) It is easy to talk of North
America as a place that is brought to our borders
by the advantage of steam ; but it is so large a
country, and so widely spread, that it is impossible
to estimate these venerable pioneers in the cause of
civilisation without looking at the map—without
recalling to mind that these vast possessions cover
one-ninth part of the superficial surface of the whole
globe. The hon. judge commented at some length
on the labours of the Scottish clergy in that distant
and wide-spread region, and the high estimation in
which they were held y the people, characterising
them as a body of men distinguished for their reli-
Fious integrity, frugality, industry, and general
respectability. He referred to the delusive pictures
which were drawn in connexion with the subject
of emigration to America; and, in regard to the
object of their meeting, expressed his regard for the
memory of Burns, remarking that he himself liked
human nature, that he had studied it, and liked the
simplicity with which Burns had written. Before
concluding his observations, he alluded to the Rev.
Dr. M'Leod, whom he had had the high honour and
pleasure of making acquaintance with on the other
side of the Atlantic, and remarked that the amenity
of his manner and the eloquence of his pulpit ora-
tory would long be remembered by the populations
through whom he had passed. (Cheers.) He was
glad also to see that at the end of a century there
had been time to weave that cloak of charity which
covereth a multitude of sins. (Cheers.) If that
cloak had not been woven within that period, he for
one should have thought little of the clergy or
laymen of Scotland. He called upon them to give
the " Clergy of Scotland—resident and absent—
those here and in North America." (Applause.)
Organ—" Luther's Hymn."
Rev. Dr. M‘LEOD, of the Barony, replied to the
toast.

Mr. S. F. TROTTER proposed the health of "
Burns and the other existing relatives of the poet,"
which was warmly responded to.
Colonel BURNS and Mr. ROBERT BURNS BEGG
acknowledged the compliment.
Mr. Wm. BURNS proposed " The Centenary
Celebrations all over the World."

Mr. BUCHANANAN, M.P., proposed "Our Guests,"
coupled with the names of several of the gentlemen
on the platform.
The toast was drunk with all the honours.

Bailie HOULDSWORTIT, proposed " The Festival
Committee," which was received with loud applause.
Mr. C. It. BROWN, in reply, said—Mr. Chairman,
were I to use the ordinary stereotyped phraseology,
and say that the committee never expected such a
pleasing recognition of their services, I would sim-
ply be .committing great injustice. I have been
connected with many committes, but never expe•
rienced such zealous and cordial co-operation.
(Applause.) But, sir, had the toast been entirely,
overlooked in the programme, yet the glorious suc-
cess which has crowned our efforts would, of itself,
have been esteemed a fitting reward. Being the
first centenary festival, the correspondence may
truly be characterised-as immense ; yet, all through-
out, we indeed felt that " the labour we delight in
physics pain." (Loud cheers.) In conclusion, sir,
the committeejovgy Re,„wgpici..yotynteleT;
minate in a; mere ovation to the memory of the
mighty dead, but that, sooner or later, the embodi-
ment of some such monumental structure as is sha-
dowed forth in the tableaux to my right may soon
grace the metropolis of western Scotland—a struc-
ture really worthy of Glasgow and of Scotland.
(Prolonged cheering.)
The Rev. CHAS. ROGERS, LL.D., proposed "The
Press."

Mr. LOWE (editor of the Critic)-replied.
Mr. SAAI. LOVER proposed "The Lasses" in a
humorous and happy speech.
Mr. DAVID MARSHALL LANG gave • " The Land
of Burns and the Glasgow Ayrshire Society.",
Mr. R. B. BEGG proposed " The Chair," which
was received with great cordiality.
The CHAIRMAN acknowledged the toast, and
stated that the recollection of that night would
never be effaced from his mind.
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Mr. M'CIII3BIN proposed " The health of the
Croupiers, coupled with that of Mr. Dalglish."
Mr. DALGLISII, M.P., briefly replied.
The proceedings were brou;ht to a close about 20
minutes past 11, by the singing of " Auld Lang-
syne," accompanied by the band and organ, and the
company joining in the chorus standing.