Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-01-15

GROWING PoEr AT THE Carrot "A COM
piimentarv dinner was given to Dr. Mackay a,
Gautier's last night, by a number of his friends
and admirers, i'm this CITY Among the company
were Gen. Shields, Gen. Aaron Ward, General
QuIman, Gen. Elijah Ward, Acns MIR. Burlin-
MT Morse of N Y. Lieut.. Woodruff, Captain
MeiSs, Hon. Mr.. Sherman Of Ohio, George r
Train, Esq, Gov Price of N J., Col. Fuller of
T.: l., non. Mr.. Parrot Of Kansas, Henry Bergh,
Esq OF ~. and Chas. l.anman, ESQ
Ten Shields presided at one end Of the table,
and Hon. Elijah Ward at the other
me dinner was excellent, and the most travel
ea OF the guests pronounced it equal to anything
VI the KIND they had ever seen In any city In the
world.
On the removal of the cloth, Gen Shields pro-
posed the health of the distinguished guest, in a
handsome speech, full Of poetical sympathy,
which broug bit DIR. Mackay to his feet, and who,
instead Of formal speech, after most felicitous
introduction, gave poem, prepared expressly
for the occasion. entitled "JOhn and Jonathan, -
and which II wonld not, perhaps, be too much to
say will do more towards linking England and
America together in good fellowship than even
the Atlantic cable.
ed upon in turn, and all made ad m rable speech
es, the inspiration of the OCCASION seeming to
bring out the brightest thoughts and the warm
est feelings.
Col. Fuller closed strain of poetical eIoouence
with the following beautiful original sentiment:
'Song: That little golden cup which most of
us have sometimes borrowed by which to convey
to the lips of woman the loving libations of our
hearts,
Letters were read from Lord Napier and Sir
w lillian Ousley, regrettng their inability to be
present, on account of previous engagements
Dr; Mackay, we learn, leaves Washington for
the West on to- morrow
APPRECIATED TALENT AND SkILL-It is GER
tainiy very gratifying for gentleman Of science,
Intelligence and experience to find that his merits
As professor, no matter to what science he NAV
have devoted his talents are fully appreciated by
a discerning public, and that his learning and
long years of study have not been spent i'm vain.
Dut that the community wherever his lot may be
cast may be the fortunate recipients of we'll di-
gested observation or practical knowledge, either
IN natural science, historical research, or the
study OF the human body, for the prevention or
alienation of disease.
we are prompted to these remarks after daily
nearing OF the immense success and public APP
probation by our citizens Of the renowned Doctor
schlosser, the scientific surgeon chiropOdist,
who, though a stranger In this part Of the world
a few months ago, is now as well known as
though he were one Of the influential natives OF
the United States.
We understand that the Doctor cannot receive
any patients after this week, as important profes.
sOnal appointments in the South compel him to
leave this city.
We may mention, for the benefit Of strangers
that his office Is No 22i street, between -Four.
teenth and Fifteenth streets, near the Treasury
Department. II
WATCH RRTURNs.-Andrew Chase, colored
ID. c., drunk and dsorderly; fine and costs S4 a
Seventeen lodgers-one from the District