Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-08

e was sure, that when the author OF Wsvefley
and Rob Roy dIinks 10 Nicol JTvie, 1t would be
recei, ed with that deges OF applause to which tbs,
gentiemsn has always be-u accus' omed, and that
they would take that. o. the present occa-
zion. Il .aould be PaoDIGIoUs! <Lons and We
hsmcnt applause
MIR. Mckay, who spoke with grea, humor in
the cbaiacie. of Babe Ja'pie- My conscience,
Ally s. or,hy father The Deacon could no, have be-
Iievea thai his son could haze had sic compliment
psid o him by the Great Uoknown.
Sir " alter Scott Not unknown new, Mr.
Ba,lie
Mr. Mackay-- lie hsd been long Identified with
the Baie and he now vain of the cognomen
which he had now woro for eight years, and he
ne,tone,l if any of bs brethren in the Council had
given such universal satisfaction. cloud laugh
ter and applause) Before he sat down he beg
yed 20 propose the Lord Provos; and the City
OF III bureh"
Sir Walter Scott apologized for the absence oil
the Lord Provost, who had gone TO London on
public business.
Tune" Within mile of Edinburgh town."
81, Waiter Scott gave, the Duke of Wei
inston and he Army" Glee- CHOW merriy we
live"
- Lord Melville and the Navy. that fought ill
they LET, nobody fight with, like an arch sports
man yyho clear, all aad goes after The game"
Mr.. parick Robertson They had heard his
e evening toast which had been received With in
tie delight; vhich viii be published in svety
! neysp,per and will be hailed svhjoy by all Eu
rome lie had one toast assigned him which he
( as great pleasure in giving. He hen gave,
9" ,ir.. Henry Siddons, and success to the Thea
TIRE Royai OF Eiirburgb"
Mr. Murray returned thanks FOR Mrs S;idons.
Sir Walier Scott here stated, that Mrs. Sildons
wanted the mesns, but not the WILL az beginning
the theatrical Fund lie here alluded to the
great merits of Mr. Murray's management, and OF
his mer its, which were OF the fir.i order and of
which every person who attends the Theatre mus'
be sensible; and after abiding to the embarIass-
nen,s .yiih which he Theatre threatened, lac
concluded by giving the health OF Mr.. Murray
which drunk with three times three.
Mr.. Murray Gentlemen, wish l could believe
that, in any degree, l merited the compliments
with which it has pleased Sir Waller Scott 10 pre-
face the proposals OF my health, or the very ster-
ing manner in which you have done me the honour
10 receive it, When upon the death of my dear
brother the late Mr.. Siddons, il was proposed,
that should undertake the management of the
Edinburgh Theatre, | confess drew back, doubt
ing my capabity 10 free il from the load of debt
and difficulty with which ii was sIFrou nded. Ia
this state of anxiety ! solicited tie advice of one
who had ever honored with his kindest regard,
and whose name no member OF my profession can
pronounce without feelings of the deepest respect
bic. (Grest applause To him applied and
with The repetition of his advice shall cease TO
transgress upon your time (Hedr, hear) My
dear William, fear not. integrity aud assdrity must
prove an overmatch for sll difficulty, and though
approve your not induging vain confidence in
your ability and viewing with respectful
apprehension the Judgment OF the audience you have
to beore,y be assured heir judgment will ever
be tempered by feeling that you acting for the
AMI ,.ha II \
Sir Walter Scott gave the health oil the Stew
ards.
Mr. Ysndenhoff returned thanks, and made a
forcible appeal to the meeting in behalf of the
charity.
Mr.. j. Maconochie gave " the health Of Mrs.
Siddons senior - Inc most dstin guished ornament
OF the Stage"
Sir W. Scot; said. that ifany thing could recon-
Gle him 10 old age, it the reflection that he
had see he rising wei the setting sun OF
Mrs Siidons. He remembered well their break
asting near to the theatre; waiting Tire whole
day the crushing at the doors at six O'Clock -
and their going ia and counting their fingers till Sc
ven o'clock. But the very first step the very
first word which she uttered, was sufficient 10
overpay him for his abours. The house was lite
rally electifed; and it was only from witnessing
the effects OF her genius, that he could guess TO
what pi;ch theatrical excellence could be carried
Those young fellows who have only seen the SET
ting OF ihis 6is;"gu'hed performer, beautiful
and serene as that was, must give old fellows,
who have seen its rise, leave 10 hold our heads
little higher
Mr.. MaclIay announced that the subscription
for the night amounted to $50 pounds; and he ex-
pressed gratitude Tor This substantial proof of their
kindness.
Mr. Mackay here entertained the company with
pathetic song.
SIR W. Scott spologized for having SO long for
gotten their native land. He would now give
Scotland, the Land OF Cakes. He would give
every river every loch, every hill, from Tweed TO
Johnnie GToat's house, every lass in her cottage
aud countess in her CASTLE and may her sons stand
Dy her, their fathers did before them, and he
who " ouId not drink bumper to this toast, may
he never drink whiskey more.
SIR w. ScottneHt gave Lord Meadowbanl, who
returned thanks.
Mr.. II. G. Bell proposed the health of James
Sheridan Knowles
Sir w Scott Gentlemen, I crave bumper all
over. The las toast reminds of neglect of
duty. Unaccustonel TO public duty of this
kind, errors in conducting the ceremonial OF it
may be excused, and omissions pardoned Per
baps have made or two omissions in the
course OF the evening, for which trust you will
giant me your pardon and indulgence. One thing
in psrticulsr | have omitted, and would now
wish to make amends for it by libaion of reve.
renee and Te-pect TO the memory Of Shakespeare
lie was a Of universal genius, aud from q pc
Tiod soon after BIS ON era to he present day, he
has been universally idoiized When / come 10
this honoured name, ! ain like the sick man who
hung up his cruchss al the shrine, and was oblig-
Ell 10 conf. he did not wall; better han before
& IS indeed difficult, gen'Iemen, TO compare him
l., any other Individual. The only one to whom
can at aIl compare him, is tie wonderful Arabian
dsryiss, who Owed INTO Tie body Of each, and in
ttat Lecau,e familiar tvith tI,. ff,oroLt. 4