The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-03

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another. still, sir, ! am happy to say that We
are not LETT without proper and appropriate response
the more proper and appropriate. nasmucl it has
been bestowed by another of Scolands Jewels thai
response to be found in Bruces address to his army nj
BannocEburn, and will he given by gentleman who
on many occasions has contributed largely the pleasure
and harmony Of this yearly meeting although in conse
qnence OF the choice gifts Of it is his peculiar pri
Eiege tt the noble words and melodous sounds should
be repeated from Lis lips it is also the privilege Of every
man here present silently but from his inmost soul to
sympaihiSe in the glorious strain.
After the conclusion of Cant. WaIaca's rornorl,s
which were received with much favor bv the com,
pany, Mr.. Mellen was called on for a song, when
that gentleman arose, and sang with much spirit
ana enect-''Scots whn hae lrP Wallace bleed"
g. Scodpd-The Underwriting advocate of civil and reI
glous liberty AS nlexble in her faith her soldiers
are nyinGiDie IN arms Song, by mem6er-"Thc oon ).
The Schools and Universities of Seotlqnd-The rich in
herance of patriotic wisdom and the pure source from
whence flows her classic literature and national virtue
Tie BeaeroeH Societies Of BqItimore-Founded 1pon
ie ot principles 9i our natnre May their means to
In response to this toast, Hugh Jenkins ESD
President of the Hibernian Society, arose and
said
Mr. President in the absence of our friend Mr.. Sebu
mache OF the German Society," who expected to see here
tonight am extremely happy be able to saw a few
words IN reply to the sentiment just offered as the rep
resentativc Of the bernan Society can only saw that
the most cordial feeling exists between the Hi6ernian ST
Andrews and German Societies; together in our
field of charity. assisting and aiding our comntrroen
When IN distress and by benevolence tighten
ing the hearts of poor unfortunate fellow beings AMONGST
the members of other Society may venture to say
there to be found more real charity than among hos of
ST. Andrews And now, Mr.. President to use a cor6rnon
phrase, unaccustomed as am public speaking " beg
to offer 40
The St. Andrews Society of Baltimore-mav it con.
hnuc to flourish and bestow its blessings of
and brothery love on their fellow counymen under the
present executive officers it has done for the ast half
century under their predecessors.
After the conclusion of Mr.. Jenkins remarks.
Col: johnson, in compliment to the speaker, sang
with much feeling, "Nora WcShane"
Before giving the next regular toast the Prcsi-
dent observed that the City, being person in the
eye OF the law, was personally present. on this oc-
casion, in the Mayor who was by his side. the in
vited guest of the Society. They would look.
therefore to that quarter for response to the
sentiment.
.. The City Of Baltimore
That neer a town surpasses,
For honest men and bonnie asses.n
In response to this toast, the Hon. Thomas
Swami arose and addressed the company as fol-
lows:
Mr. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF The ST. ANDREWS
SocIETY-I return you my sincere Acknowledgements for
the sentiment just proposed take it. sir not aS comn
ment to myself but to the city of Baltimore You have
been pleased to remark that this an association de-
voted to the purposes of extending charity your unfor
tunate countrymen when found worthy Cf it. benevo
lent society You need not have apprscd of that fact
In all my experience as municipal officer have yet TO
meet with an INDECENT ScOchmau 1t my misfortune
10 nave Dee prevented from meeting the Society upon
former occasion, but happy be with you a This
ume neither IN my private official capacity am al
ways proud 70 meet te descendants of that gallant peO
pie you here to represent It the privilege of the
men of this Republic, descended from the great Anglo
Saxon to welcome shores men of all classes
but 1t is incumbent upon preserve that orious ma
tonalty which has been handed down us by our fore
fathers In the history of that great struggle which
ell to US our liberties the names of Scotcmen and descend
ants OF Scotchmen stand pre-eminent Their deeds point
us to the past as the best of the future Men
BIRTH know full well value and necessity of perDcfn
ting those free Institutions under which it has been their
good fortune TO have been placed From the invasion Of
the Romans to tha eventul period which determined
fate of Scotland Independent power her history has
peen h!ed with stirring events Among the which
sahd foremost upon the pages of the country history are
those Of Wallace and of Bruce which have been so
eloquenty referred to here tonight. There are many
events in the history of Scotland which pleasure in
contemplating; her gallant deeds have become great in
Mr. President some years ago it was nv good fortune
to stand upon the soil of your faherand as school bow
was familiar with her history; stood and admired
her bold scenery, her hills, valleys lakes and castle.
ruined monuments. orsaken reviewed the history
of the past full of stirring and noble deeds and
thought with pride of the race of noble men who acted
such prominent parts in their countrys history Land of
the brown heath and craggy rock How happily may she
eNclaim-
Breathcs there man
With soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own my native land
will detain you no longer. Mr.. President but offer
The 81 Andreos Society. May it long endure to per
petuate the memory of brave and gallant people.
After the Mayor had taken his seat Col johnson
and Mr.. Mellen favored the company with the sonr
-" Deserted by the ,cdting moop.''
The President then announced the 10th and last
regular toast follows:
10. UOmap-Ier love greatest bliss and her yrtue
the greatest source of human happiness.
Song, by Col. johnson, Mr.. Meen and a mem
ber-"Here's heath to all good tassies.''
At this stage of the festivities, the President
arose and said:
Gentlemen before throw open the scene to the free
Df tl. 7 l,g
pause for few moments and the events which have
occurred during the fytwO years that band has con
stnty met but of the band of 1906 single one is
left You have all heard the tale gentlemen of the sso-
citation of twelve who joined together for the purpose of
meeting once until there should be one left to
occupy the reSaent accustomed seat and how the last
man when visiting the old familiar room was so stricken
Dy grlel when medlatng over the Of the past
tat MS once strong heart sank into the grave with
row This Is undoubtedly fable, gentlemen but it is
scene of every day life. 1t is sad thing that
though we are here tonight in the full tide of those
Joyments OF which we have been wont partake that
many, before another anniversary rolls round may be
laid low in the grave. Before proceeding further in or
estvi les let recall you the memory of Judge Nes
bit, whom you all knew firm and fast friend-one
who filled the judicial chair with dinnv and frnnase
who had led such life that he able to bequeath
to the world an honest | would recall the memory
of another of departed brothers-Aexander Smith
frmer, ruer better and honester never trod the
earth 1t is fitting We should remember them-I there
fore propose
The memory ofJudge Nesbt and Alexander Smith.
This sentiment was drank standing
Then followed song from Mr.. Wildev.
Mr.. j. Cairns then offered the following volun-
teer toast
Gilbert Cameron, Esq, President of the St Andrews
Society noble Scot whose heart is ave
in the right place and his hand ever open to the dis
tressed.
The President here remarked that Lord Napier
had been invited to join the festivities of the occa
sion, but the following letter had been received
from that gentleman stating his inability to be
present:
WASHINGTON Nov 18TH 1855
Sr:-l have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter under date of the 18th instant conveying
an invitation to attend the anniversary dinner of the
ST. Andrews Society of Baltimore, on the 3Oth inst
beg you will express to the Society my thanks for
this mark of attention and regret that circumstances
will prevent my having the pleasure of being present
the occasion referred to.
I am, sir,
your obedient serv't
The President of the St. andrews Society Baltimore
The President then proposed the health of Lord
Napier.
Mr.. Farquharson arose and said
Mr.. President you have referred to the year 1906
to those who founded our Society, would it not be
most appropriate to drink to their memory, | pro-
pose, Sir
The memory of the founders of the St Andrews So
cety.
Song, by Col. johnson.
Mr.. John Boyd
Oluo'
Mr.. Stirrat arose and addressed the Company as
follows:
Mr. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN We have had the
Hihernia Society toasted and properly responded The
German Society would also have been cOmpimented its
worthy President had been present These Societies have
been instituted for the benevolent purposes the
St Andrews. The Burns Club although different in its
organization is still less national in its character than
the St. Andrews; and have always considered it
honor, not only be President but member
Burns Club of Baltimore Robert Burns though differ
ing in character from St Andrew, was | have
no doubt equally good in a small
party as the Saint; and my love of Burns and
his poems is great that entertain for St Andrew
and his Cross l cannot help saying, with Campbell
'Soui of the Poet whereSce'er.
Reclaimed from earth thy MUS plume
Her wings of Immortality;
Suspend thy harp in happier sphere,
And with thine influence illume
The gladness Of our Jubilee.
1t is the muse that consecrates
The native banner of the brave
Cnfurling, at the trumpet's breath,
Rose, thistle harp: It's she elates.
To sweep the field or ride the wave;
a sunburst in the storm of death"
am proud to tell you that Club strong and pros
porous, and anxious to work with you that the
land Of our fathers be fully represented in this
city There need be rivalry between us exert that of
cord exist where St. Andrew and Robert Burns are the
presiding genii. St Andrew honorable the
lists of fame and chivary The order of the Knights of
St Andrew was instituted by Achaus King of Scots in
memory OF appearance in the Heavens Of a bright
resembling that which ST Andrew suffered mar.
tyrdam. This Order after having much declined was re-
vived by James the Second, of England and again by
Queen Ann, and the motto is ''EemO imIU1e LGceS
S' NO one Injuries me with impunity" or. literally
translated, Come my good fellows you will get