The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-01
long be aversed by many slegraphc cables, and the
time will when by means Of these agencies, in the

time win when BY means Of thoee agencies, in the
Man % man the ward Ger,
Shall brothers be for a. that
tval You will be enabled TO Interchange congratulations
not only with your sister societies Of Ednhurg and Gias
Scotchmen with the st. Andrews sociees Of Jeddo and
Of Canton Mr. President, thank you for the kind and
too fatering manner in which you have associated my
name with this toast esteem II both an honor and
pleasure 10 be once more your guest the festa day
Of your patron saint have listened with great satisfac
ton 70 the recital this evening OF the benencent deeds Of
your society and trust that with increased demands upon
your charity you may be blessed with abundaniy in.
creased means OF dispensing them.
In conclusion tho speaker proposed the health of Mr.
Norrie President Of the st. Andrews Society The toast
was received with loud applause. Mr. Norrie briefly
responded
Mayor TExAsS responded the seventh city
Of New York and our honored gues the Mayor-n elo
was glad to be able to say to scotchmen, Englshmcn,
lrshmen and Germans, American, that he welcomed
them as fellow citizens He proud TO hear that com
pany drink the health Of the Queen FOR every one
respects her as woman and sovereign. Mr. Archibald,
the representative of the Queen said that they had
had burned the City Hall and Quarantine; but
he did not want 10 such another celebration.
Iaughter) His Honor continued TO relate several
anecdotes--among others one Of Scotchman, Robert
Pettigrcw, who when his (the Mayors) property
destroyed by fire in ls4o generously offered him sum
made Scotchmen very dear to him In conclusion, the
Mayor offered the toast Of
The memory Of Robert Peaigrew.
which drank with much feeling.
DR. BEALEs Of the st. Georges Society, responded To
the Of "0ur Sister Societies. and in the Of
his remarks alluded 10 the Bamora peticoat which he
said, surrounds and all that men love and ad
mire in the world. In conclusion he gavo-
sco,land-1n art science and ersure she may proud
ly challenge the world.
Mr. PARK sang Scotland, love thee," in excellent
style, which was loudly applauded.
Mr.. SLOANE, OF the Friendly Sons OF st. Patrick, fol-
lowed in few happy remarks, and gave
St. Andrews Society New York-Its founders have IN
their sons those who initiate their virtues
Mr.. vERrANcK, behalf OF the 81. Nicholas Society,
then spoke aludng TO the contributions of Scochmen To
the literature Of America, and concluded by giving the
toast Of
The Ministers OF Scotland
which was drank with great enthusiasm.
Mr. EyARrs Vice President OF the New England Society,
lberaty towards citizens Of foreign birth, and landing
the Scottish portion of adopted citizens and those
Scotchmen who occupied conspicuous position in the
history Of England, illustrating the latter point by tho
Of Lord Mansfield. He great analogy between
Scotland and New England. In conclusion he offered the
sentiment
scohmenwheever they 60 they love the land Of their
origin; wherever they the land Of their residence honors
and respects them.
The other oasts duly responded to- and the meet
ing broke up at a late hour.