The New York herald., 1845-03-26
Of the Asrnan society ~ the
AsfOr House, Last Evening.

4 6AHUsVtfsnFy 0l tnc SOxmau So9sety ~ SnS
Asfor House, Last Evening.
The German Society celebratedits sixty -iifrt an
| niyersary yesterday. In the evening, the members
| and large number OF invited guests sat down to
| dinner at the Astor House The dining saloon was
decorated IN the most superb and tasteful manner.
/ AT the head OF the room beautiful painting OF
| the goddess Liberty, with the motto underneath,
:. Elm Einigcs Ieutctlaad," and, on either side,
| portraits of Albert Durer and Gutenberg Then
around the room, between the windows, hung es
cutcheons bearing the names of "kant," "Her
den," "Haydn," "Jcan Paul. Klopstock," !"
"Schiller," and other distinguished men of Ger
many At the foot Of the room was full length
portrait Of Herman trampling on the Roman eagle,
and on either side portraits Of Goethe and Mozart
| The decorations, indeed, were of the most magni
| 6cent description, and the room looked more ele-
giant that we have ever seen 1t on any similar occa-
SON.
| to dinner.
Amongst the guests, we noticed Jas. Reyburn,
| Esq, President of the ST. Patrick's Society; =
Esq.. OF the New England; DR.. Manley. of the
ST. Nicholas; - Cuthbertson, OF The ST Georges (;
| X Irwin, Esq, Of the ST. Andrews; Rev. MIR
Stohlmann, and officers of the Society.
The Char was occupied by Mr. Sand, the Fresl-
dent OF the Society.
After the cloth was removed, the first toast was
given
"Our fatherland."-Drank with tremendous enthu.
siasm.
The sext toast was
"America. The land live in"-Drank with con-
adorable enthusiasm. Hail Columbia
"The President of the United states"- Great cheering
Star Spanged Banner,
The next toast was-a
The city Of New York."-Cheers Wakz.
Then came
Our Sister Societies. u Loud cheers.
"
the 81. Georges Society, and gave as N toast
Tho Of Germsny associated with the litera
ure OF England by the OF Schiller, Goethe. and
Scheg whose genius has cast fresh rays OF on the
pages Of ourown Shakespeare"
MIR. IRWIN returned thanks on behalf Of the st. An
"The German Universities, equally illustrious the
bodes Of learning and liberal principles loud cheers
Mr. REyBuRN replied on behalf of the St. Patricks So.
ciety He congratulated the Society on the enthusiasm
OF the Society," Mr. Faber had been accustomed to say
when present the festive board Of the st. Patrck 50
ciety that he almost felt himself an rishmsn He (Mr
Rtcognized in that assemblsge friends and he be-
eved he could saythat he felt him ealmost cousnge
been admonished by those who had gone before him.
to make long speech and he was very well aware that
he was not a Curran, Grattan, nor an Edmund
Burke He would therefore, after cordially thanking
Society for the in which the last toast had been
drank, give US q sentiment
"The German Merchants Of New YoIk-nnwearied in
their ndustry-knd and courteousin all the relations Of
has better votares and charity no be-.
ter aiics." (Cheers)
Mr. GOLDEN replied On behalf of the st Davids soce-
ty. He believed that almost every topic had been
haused himself and his associates in reply to that
timcnt But there were two topics that had not been
touched upon in his recollection. The hockthe
other sour k,out Uaughter) Hook was, he believed.
the genuine nectar and while it had been said Of
compounded by celebrated French artist that with it
might his grandmother he did believe that with
krout man might eat whole family Of his ancestry
daughter and cheers) Mr. C. then pronounced an eo
quent eulogum the household affections display ed
IN the German race and concluded by giving
"The glory conferred Germany by the achievements
Of her sons in arts arms and learning but not
subdued by cultivation Of the household affections"
Mr. GRISrELL responded on the part of the New Eng.
land Society and also DR. MArLEY behalf Of the st.
Nicholas Society.
The following additional regular toast were then
given:-
The German Colors black, red god-stern and noble
we behold hem the ymbol OF German unity reminding
of Fatnerands past greatness, promising its per-
The Free Press vain nation struggles for her
rights, while she lacks the weapons for the battle
Constitutional representation Of the people oil the
States Of Germany-such her Princes have promised
such the People demandadapted to the spirit of
Th Soon may the
barriers TALL which prevent the OF its limits
the German Ocean, Then only its influence will be felt
| Mr. WEBSTER, who had been invited to attend
the dinner, but declined in consequence of Inds.
position, had entered the room few moments be-
fore this toast was gwen, and loud calls were made
| upon him to respond. He rose and spoke for few
| minutes the mutual advantages which would
accrue TO Germany and the United States from an
enlargement OF their commercial relations. Mr..
| Webster then Immediately retired amid loud ap-
| plause.
| I he next regular toast was
The German in America-In the land of his choice
der the blessed influence OF its free institutions he thinks
with affection Of his native country and his dearest wish
is--May it soon behold the dawn Of Liberty.
The last regular toast
The Ladies-Not alone those of the Rhine, nor those
OF the Hudson, no ell who reign by sweetness by
beautys charms II is these OF whom Schiller sngs-
| - To them it is given,
To twne with our life the bright roses of Eeaveno
| The festivities were kept up till late hour, and
| the company seemed to enjoy themselves with a
degree OF enthusiasm characteristic of their "fath-
erland." The orchestra was exceedingly effective
and contributed greatly to the interest of the
| sion.