Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-26
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Bachelors," q club Of handsome and intelli
gent young gentlemen residing in the vicinity
of the navy yard, determined to celebrate bis
election TO the highest Office in the gift of the
people, by grand supper, which came of on
the evening of the 22d inst at their hall on
sth street east.
At Q o'clock, the company sat down to q
bountiful supply Of the good things of life, to
which they did ample justice, and which was
presided over with inimitabls grace and dig
nifty, by Mr.. Lem. Gaddis, the President OF
the Club
Having, with appetites shsrpened by the
keenness of the weather, speedily made away
with the solids, the CHATTER of knives and forks
was quickly succeeded by the jngling of glasses;
and the regular toasts being first in order, the
Chairman ofthe Committee, (Mr j ID. Brandy
under whose Immediate supervision the supper
was prepared, after few happy remarks in
sllusiOn to the gratifying occasion which had
called them together, offered the following:
James Buchanan and John G.. BTeckin-
ridge. President and Vice President elect o {
the United States q: The elevation of these
statesmen to the highest Offices within the gift
of free people is but a just reward of their
devotion to the principles and guarantees Of
the Constitution. In defence Of these they
bravely led on the democratic hosts to victory,
undismsyed by the storms Of faction, or the
willy snsres of q secret foe; and il is with Joy
and exultation that we gaze upon their glOri-
Gus banner, now proudly waving 'er the bat
tle-feld-a warrant TO mankind of the contir-
ustion of our republican institutions, and the
safety Of that priceless bOon-CtptL and Re
iigious Ltberty! May kind and ever watch
full Providence guide their councils, and pre-
tect their administration from the treachery
OF designing friends and the malice of secret
or open enemies; and may their names de-
scend TO posterity amid tho blessings of
people made happy by their wisdom, their
pstrio tism, and their love.
The Constitution: The glorious legacy of
our forefathsrs, shield Of our liberties and
bulTark Of our political faith: Its heaven
born precepts should DO graved deep into the
hearts of our countrymen. Withered be the
arm that dares TO assail IL,
The Star SPangied Banner: Flag Of the
free and the bravs-bright EN- blem of the COZ.
solidation of many States into one glorious Re-
public-may thy shining folds never be trailed
in the dust, nor one star Obliterated from thy
blue field by the suicidal hand of disunion.
The Democratic Party: Unsubdued by the
open attacks OF its enemies, the treachery of
friends, or the Vaccinations Of a secret foe, ii
must ever triumph if true to its principles.
These admirable sentiments were all drank
with three times three, showing that they
touched responsive chord Of patriotism in
the true hearts of all the ''Merrie Bachelors ("
At the conclusion OF the regular toasts, all
formal restraint being removed, the remainder
Of the night, until the wee small hours, was
spent in the interchange of friendly feelings,
sentiment, songs, and wit, which sparkled with
undimmed lustre to the end, and in the course
Of which many spicy and apropos volunteer
toasts were drank. The following having been
preserved among the many good things said
and sung:
By Jno. Brewers James Buchanan-We
esteem him as Prince Of Bachelors" and
honor him as the President elect Of q mighty
republic.
ByW. ". Browning: Our COuntry-Though
IT has been agitated for time by political
strife almost to a civil war, it has now re-
turned to its natural position, awaiting to re-
celve Franklin Pierce TO mingle with the null
utude IN quietness, and t. honor and rever-
ence the determined statesman James Buch-
anan. Song" Star Spangled Banner"
By Leml Gaddis The Presidential Chair
fortress, which the raging army Of fanati-
clsm were unable to penetrate while COM
manded by franklin Pierce, who will soon
evacuate that citadel 10 make room for an
other chieftain, who intends to fortify il with
. new description Of ordnance called Buck
cannon "a cannon which proved so efectual
IN the field st the great battle fought on the
4th Of November, 1855. Song by as. Boison-
The Flag of the Free -
By VIM. Gsddis: John w. Forney-The
vsr-horse Of Democracy although he has
been stripped Of his war equipsge by the
traitors Of his own State, yet they will never
be able TO curb that steed, always foremost in
the fight for the defence Of the Constitution
and the Democratic party.
By Lem. Gaddis: Woman-Rsr mans has
even made the stern and determined comb-
nation Of the Merrie Bachelors quail she has
sent her electric dart into their midst, and has
carried into captivity captive several Of their
brightest ornaments
By VIM. Gsddis Those who have patron
lied this humble celebration Of the Bachelors
Club Their presence has given eclat 10 the
occasion that will in future urge on the Bach
elors to greater deeds. Responded to by T.
Barry, Esq.
By Jno. Walk: To the Bachelors Club
When stranger, 1 was received by them with
that cordislity never to be forgotten; may
they continue t. exist, never to be dissolved,
except by the fascinating charms Of woman.
Responded to By L Gaddis
By W. W. Browning: The Merrie Bach
elors' Ball.-May 1t prove an occasion of un-
rlvalled pleasure, and should the charms to
which the Merrie Bachelors are about to sub
jet Themselves, lead of one of their number
prisoner Of war, may he be held in the con-
lines Of uoman's heart and laden with the
chains OF matTimony.
At an early hour the company separated,
individually and collectively satisfied with
themselves and the rest Of mankind.
They are glorious fellows, those "Merris
Bachelors, !" ever ready for genuine fun Of all
kinds, and vithsl true, sterling Democrats.
Their fidelity TO the cause, under persecution
OF the most severe kind, entities them to the
high consideration and esteem of every mem
Der OF the party; and this recherche supper of
theirs Is but another evidence of their fearless
devotion TO principle. Hurrah for tie "Merrie
Bachelors ~
NorIcE.-An adjourned meeting of the citi-
nens OF the Second w ard will be held at the
Foundry church, corner Of g and Fourteenth
streets, on Monday evening, at Z o'clock, to
make more general arrangements for the re-
lief Of the poor. The meeting called on Wed.
nesday night last By the Mayor, at Harmony
Hal, was very poorly attended, and 1t Is hoped
that those who are able and willing will re-
spond TO this call, while so many of their fel-
low creatures are suffering from privation and
want in their very midst. By order of the
Committee. VIM PErrIRoxv
TAG TwKLFTH WARDS BALL The preps-
rations that are being made for the half 20 Re-