New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-26
BIRTHDAY or BURNS.

The evergreen Anniversary of the Birthday of ROB-
EFT Burns celebrated by the Burns Club of thu.
civ. at the Metropolitan Hotel, last evening. The
guests entered the dining-hal preceded by piper in
Highland costume playing a stirring march. Proui-
nent among the decorations of the hall were several
portrats Of the Poet, around which were draped the
flags of st. Andrew, st. George and st. Jonathan.
When the guests were seated, Mr.. ROBERT Bur.
NETT. the LIST Vice-Presdent by way OF grace be.
fore meat recited the famous address TO the Haggis
Mr.. JOSEPH CUSsISGHAN, the President of the Club,
sst at the head of the table and discharged his onerous
duties with distinguished ability; Messrs. ROBERT
BURNETT and JosEPH LAISG ofhciated "a Vice-Presi-
dents. During the evening Robertson's Band per-
formed variety of Scottish airs, and the pipes now
and then gave some choice specimens of Caedon;an
music. When ample justice had been done to the e1.
ceent dinner the President introduced the toasts by
reading letters from several distinguished persons who
had been invited. but could not attend
DIR. John w. FRANCIS wrote that family bereave-
nent had kept him away from all festive assemblies
for some years past; 40 years ago he sat down in
Marlborough to celebrate the birthday of Burns with
Sir Walter Scott to preside, and host of the since
famous men of Scotland in the company. In con
Guiding he paid high compliment to the poet, and
the people.
DR.. MAcKAY wrote from Cincinnati tina, he was en-.
gagged to dine with the Burns Club in that city.
Lord NAPIER wrote:
H. b. NJ LEGATION Washington. Jan H. 1853.
Sir: have the acknowledge the receipt your letter
90 o,y Dime Of the Bum. Club OF EewYork on Monday jan
% regret tina, avail myself OF this OCCASION TO meet
quence of ensasements a; home on the day Indicated
have the honor to be Sir, ,,,,
Kour ohadie
Mr.. YouSG Cd Tie Albion suggested that his Lord
ship had made extensive preparations for celebrating
the marriage of the Princess Royal and hence his
inability to accept the invitation
Short speeches. toass and capital songs followed the
letters, and the evening passed pleasantly away. We
can only give the outline.
In announcing the first regular toast the CHAIRMAN
said he hoped by next year. when they should meet to
celebrate the centennial anniversary of the birth of
Burns, they would be able to exchange sentiments
with their feow-countrymen on the other side of the
Atlantic. He proposed
The Day oe Ceerate-The birthday Of Natures poet
genius and true nobility OF soul have won tor his memory
perpetual abiding place in the hearts OF his fellow ueu
Music" Aud Lang Syne," followed by a song
"There was a lad was born in Kyle" by Mr.. WV.
PARK.
The CHArRNAS gave as the second tOast
The qenin Of Burs.-Is is felt in every land and
SS cstbs the power Of Hns psrsyaes the hand Of opps
sion inspires the soul with ennobng emotions aud fills the
heart with tenderness and love.
Music" A mans man for q that" and the song
Eye banks and braes o Bonnie Doom, mr.. Maclean
Mr.. ROBERT Burnett, First Vice-President, offered
the third toast, prefacing it with few pertinent
remarks;
her sons she the wealth OF nation, and
genius children has added luser the literature of the
world
Musie-"Heres Health, Bonnie Scotland, to thee"
and
Song" Scotland Yet" by Mr. Gourlay.
The Chairman announced as the fourth toast:
mero. the Land we Lire inForemost among the nations tor
the Grandeur ard masnlcegce ., rs exr ana s
Music" Hoil Columbia
Mr.. Z. J. SULLIVAN responded.
Mr.. De Lacy sang The Star Spangled Banner"
Mr.. JOSEPH LANG, the Second Nice-Presdent
spoke to the Heroes of Scotland paying full need of
praise to the brave warriors of his native land, from
Wallace 70 Colin Campbell. In conclusion he gave
The Heroes of Sooond-ike the motto OF the thistle Memo
mpgne lscesset None shall touch me with imPuniyl;
Liberty their patriotism and love for their nsye land have been
bright example the heroes Of the present aud their Hemoe
are dear in the hearts OF the sons OF Aud scotia
Music" Scots wha ha' wi Wallace bled on the
pipes. by VIM. Clelland, and the song Field of Ban
nockburn," BY Mr.. Alex. Fraser.
G. The Memory Of Ea&iHgtoH. Drank standing in silence
by the names Of pure and noble thoughts have
spread the earth and constantly contribute to the refine
Music-'C Cheer, boys, Cheer"
Mr.. T. C.. LArrA responded, and was followed by
Mr.. NELSON with the song, Sally in our Alley"
The Poet, and Poetry of AmeyeoThs intellectual kindred
Of Burns; their noble thoughts MAKE heH ~
author. of noble deeds
Music-"The American Boy" and song, wood
man, Spare that Tree" by Mr.. George Marshall.
The Lasses-Heayeus best gift better quail
fed appreciate their aud virtues than the countryIen
and admirers OF Burns other poet than be brahed
purer admiration in the manly tenderness oil MS
songs.
Music" Comm thro' the rye" and song, " Green
grow the PUSHES, o." by Mr.. VIM Clirehugh.
Song, "The Name of Burns air, lie Petit
Tambour."
An original song, written for the occasion by T. e.
Latto, esq.,, was sung by Mr.. Joe. Laing, and voun-
teer toasts and songs followed until a late hour
The ninety ninth birthday of Burns the Scottish bard
was celebrated last evening at Mozart Hall, No. DOB
Broadway by the Burns Anniversary Association, with
appropriate festivities.
About one hundred and fifty of Scotias sons aud IN
vted guests Eat down about o'clock to table laden
with good things of this life. p. b. ScoTT esq, occu
pied the chair. DR.. HIsLoP and Mr.. WM MILLER
ofiiciated as Vce-Presidents.
Having sat efed the demands of the inner man, tue
President elOquenty set forth the objects for when
they had assembled. He then gave the first regular
ioast follows
The Birthday Of Bnn't came Ike other days ,as
end Unattended but genius has halowed it with iao. .S
poetry and song that separates It from all O'H
days in Scotss calendar.
Responded to by Mr. JAMES GIBSON, with the song
"Rantin Royn Robin" which was follOwedby another
" A Mans Man for a That. from Mr.. WILLiAA
MILLER.