The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-01

no selfish aims 10 serve-po battle Of kings 10 maintain
no No'nne 1ut the delverence Of his country rom
loIeen INVASION, which had spread desoston over sns
noble nd Wallace led the van, and his maryrdem
30 nered Scotland that up the present time IL eon
Abbey, on the tomb Of King Sd ward engraved, "rhn
was the hammer OF Scotland but II I'd ward was the
hammer Of Scotland, the noble Wallace wM the ro,k
he laid the foundation OF freedom and independenoe
which was 20 noby fought for and won by the glorious
= dear to the memory Of every Scottish heart
The people OF such . country may well DO proud OF
guardian Champions Of their hsertssfOr they planted
that standard OF freedom-tha standard which William
Tell and George Washington rallied around for the ires
dom Of great and glorious people, Gentlemen, 40 NOT
recall those OF bye gone days. those times Of AMI
mostly and boodshed between England and Scotland for
any other motive than that OF doing honor to the memo
res CT those great heroes Yes, II there any Scotch
that has any anmosity against EngishmAn, or
q, n n any - % ns down oSr 's
morally insane for such feeling would not be in keep
ing with those lines by Robert Barns
For a. that an a. that
It's coming yet for a. that,
Thai Thai man p.d,to 70 man an the the w ard DER
will conclude by giving the ffthtoet:-
The memory of Wallace and Bruce the heroes Of the plans
van-hey maintained the Independence integrity freedom
and nationality Of their native and-Aud Scotland
Mr. PfrnR KENNEDY play ed in response bag ppe,,
"Scota VIVA haze W.T. Wallace bled, which was received
with great enthusiasm.
song-"Auld scotias Sons. ~. LANG.
The Memory of the Immortal washngtonA man, Chris
"househoid words and his integrity as man his humility
as and sagaey as win Dc
vcres him as the Father of his Country.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen-N would be unmeet,
upon occasion like this 70 forget in the midst Of
festivities, dear q name Washington. No mau VII,
holds the memory of Robert Burns dear to his heart
fail TO see in the noble virtues Of Washington the same
pure spirit and natural impulse which inspired the psn
Of scotas bard Mr. President not for to utter
country; hs deeds are beyon ali praise for his name is
the immortal watchword OF the nation. would ask what
Scot there among US who can think over the history OF
his counry-thnk OF her Wallace her Bruce her Doug
las and other paots-thDk OF those true hearts who In
times past have made their homes among tue gers and
Of her highIants-thnk OF those whose bosd,
split in hbertys cause, has given frosh beauty and
strength to blooming heAther-who among u.s. say,
can think Of these things without turning with grateful
memory to that noble spirit whose name is the living
synonym Of freedom The adopted sous Of America
have most cause to that name for not only has
s influence given the advantages of adopted
try, but In Atherand It's peaceful pc fingers,
dear the memories of our childhood. In conclusion,
OF the Immortal Washington. He sleeps-the magic OF a
peoples Efe-the spel that keeps them free.
Mr.. ALEXANDRA FRASER then rang Hail TO the Chief"
in q spirited manner.
The seventh toast was delivered from the chair
The LsssesGod bless them bright jewes-though absent
not forgotten
several extra When the enthusiasm had subsidized, Mr.
William Thompson sang screen Grow The Rushss o." in
HAPPY m6nner
Mr.. YorSG, OF the Albion, cent the following senti-
ment, which was heartily responded TO by the COM
psDy:-
Scoichmep the world overwbose souls appreciate the
poetic genius OF Burns, whose good Initiate his
steady Independence, and whose socaly gathers them to-
gether in honor of the day ri his birth.
The health Of VAR Clrehush, Esq proposed by Mr.
j. Laing, and that Of James Inin Esq by Mr. David Ru
therford both Of which responded to With spirit
and feeling. Both Of the above named gentlemen had
acted former Presidents Of the Club. 0ne Of them s
now in California and the other In Europe,
note was received from Mr. John kasor, Chirmsu
of the Brooklyn Association, and replied to by depua
ton.
dcputaton from Constitution Hall were welcomed
with great cordially deputaton consisting Of hessrs
Burntt, Fraser and Glluy, proceeded TO express sen
ments Of fellowship Ard sympathy with the association
at the above named place
Volunteer songs auc sentiments Continued u afford
enjoy ment 10 the company until late hour The follow
ing few OF the songs MIR. Alexander Fraser gave
"HcGrs gor's Gathering - Mr.. Charles Burns-"Kan
brose o. AUD Scotland - Mr.. VIM Clirenugh, comic
song, which Afforded great amusement; Mr.. Vim. Burns
"A lad was born In Kyle" and The Brks Of Aocrtedy;"
Mr.. Neil" John Anderson, my 10 ,; Mr.. Richard Coch
rane-"scotias Thistle - Mr.. Vim. Thsmpson-recita.
ton Waite and Meg !" Mr.. George Gluly-" Why left
/ nv hame" Mr.. A. Mclean - Bonnie Charlie" and
" Annie Laurie" Numerous other songs and sentiments
they usperrsa "hn lne ususi good old sons u AUD
Lang syne," highly rrsiined with the entertainment,
some expressing q wish that Robbie" had two birth
days in the year instead OF one.