Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-03-19


Gen: James shelds--On the battlefield and in
Tue w estern wiIdS he has 90 led the way" Nav
he long live 10 wear the honors won by his vaIor
and energy.
Gen. 3. acknowledged the compliment tp a
few brief but happy remarks
James Maher offered the following signifcan.
toast, which elected loud applause;
Neither bats nor bricks, without the best ce-
ment, eau build monument. Let every 5 ate
regulate its own affairs
The following were ANONYMOUS:
The memory OF Robert Emmrtt-ss Iet M man
write his rpitaph till Ireland il free
fhr lrlsh adopted citiZen-He has at times en-
aured the stripes, bet has ever been faithful to
Union.
BY James O'Donnoghup:
Ireland as she ought to be-
Great, glorious and free;
First flower of the earth
First gem of the sea
Bv Michael L. Laugh him The Young Irelanders
Or ao-PatTiotism prompted their endeavors; ne
cessity stimulated them to renewed exeriions
May they ever receive the commendatinn due to
2dtric. sympathy due to the unsuccessful
Ey Martin Rcnehan The Ark Of Irish Free
1om-drivcn from its land by a deluye of
OPPRESSION, it has found Ararat on the shores
Of America.
Mt Renehan-not the same who submitted the
ssntinent-being loudly called for, responded to
this sentiment. In the course of his re marks he
made some happy allusions to Irish history and
TO the characteristics of her people. He also
spoke in complimentary terms of Gen Shields
and the lamentSd Ex-President Polk
Bv Gregory Ennis: The Memory Of James Ho-
ban-still cherished with fondest affection by
those who knew and loved him during life
Mr.. Carey GwYnne read the following:
Mr.. PRESIDENT rise to propose the health
Of one of our distinguished guests which do
with the greater pleasure, as he is not only
countTyman, but d cOuntyman of mine by the acc
cident of birth. We, sir, have gathered the
shamrock In the same gladss and ylens, whilst
listening to the playful warbling of the lark as il
scared heayenward with the dews OF morning
upon its wings.
As patriot, equally true to the memories of
his native land, as he has been in unfolding the
country on the battle fields of Mexico and in the
imninent and deadly breach, I feel confident,
Sir, that you and every true patriot and American
present will join me in giving
Gen. Jas. Shields-The true Irishman and the
true American. May his future life be as pros
Porous and happy as his past has been honorable,
patriotic and glorious.
This elicited further remarks from Gen Shields
After dwelling on some peculiarities of the Irish
race, he urged that hey a great people-self-
reliant, m, and bgressive. They are not led
aside by every new-fangled doctrine which be-
comes current You never ind an Irishman be-
heving in spiritualism; he does not take his seat
at table A voice. Unless there's good li1uor on
IL, TO watch for the spirits to move il: unless az
myfrisnd remarks, there Is good liquor on II, and
then he expects the ''sperrits', to move him Go
TO your fTce-lOve circles and look at the crowds
there-there are no lrshmen there. IL is not be-
cause the Irishman does not love, but when he
does love, he wants a circle of his own to which
to devote his affections Irishnen canoot Inc
humbugged with these humbuggeries of the dsv
There are no Irishmen found among the Msrmons
either; such institutions compatible with
his taste. Gen. 5. continued at further length to
show the constancy and conservatism of the Irish
character, and that his progression was founded
only on practical and rational basis
Mayor Magruder was also called to the floor
again; and made very interesting and humorous
speech.
Mr. Donoghue then sang the popular Irish song
OF w idow Machree.
Mr.. Butler also amused the company with a
song.
The reading of volunteer toasts was again pro-
ceeded with. as follows
By MIR. VIM III Donoho: Irsland-The land
We have left the haven toward which we hope
fully turn our eyes.
By NJ Butler The Protestant Hierarchy who
have been true To irish liberty.
BY R : Davis James Buchanan-The great
est living statesman
BY the same: General Shields-The Irish hero
OF the Mexican war
Anonymous: The memory Of Tyrone Powers
When the last President goes down, his fame
will survive.
Anonymous: Civil and Religious Liberty
The basis laid by our Revolutionary sires upon
which their sons have reared the beautiful ten-
pie Of our Union.
Anonymous: The Union-Iis maintenance the
prlncip pal obJrct OF political solcitude: so long
must stand.
This was replied to by w D. wallacb, the
proprietor OF Tue star, in answer to the repeated
Anonymous: Adopted Citiz.ns-May they ever
prove true TO the constitution and its compro-
misses, uninnucnced bv sectional fungus or un.
h, althy poll al assocaiions
MI Renahdn responded very appropriately to
me latter sentiment, and urged that the fathers
OF the Know Nothing les ders would y generally he
found To have been bigots-oppo,ed To freedom
and free institutions. Their teachings are the
causes OF their sons Tecreancy to laws of the
country. and their bitterness against those who
differ from them In rsl gious sentiment
Mr.. Jones sang two capital Irish songs which
were loudly aPPlauded
Nj VIM. r. Bayley, In answer to repeated
calls, entertained the company with a speech
which was highly aPplauded Unfortunately for
~, gentleman NJ our elbow had by this time
become apparently oblyiOus To any thing trans.
P'ring beyond a radius Of ten feet from his per.
son. and unconscious, no doubt, that he was tres
passing hr amused himself by making some.
what humorous but slightly disconnected speech
tn those IN his immediate vicinity. Owing TO
his rhapsOdic efforts are unable TO give any
idea Of what MT Il said
The foilowing additional toasts were then read:
anonymous: The memory Of the late venerable
William Mathews
Anonymous: The Creed of Democracy-Ripb,.
equal, opinions free, knowledge widely DISSENT
hdted, ana the majority governed they Would
BY Thos. Thornley, Despots and d.,nayognes
adhere to first principles and fraiernize irrespec
tive Of birth and religion, the nag OF our IJpio,
will float triumphantfy ~
By Thomis COlgaI. X hard HontOo nerv ,na
Andrew Jacks1n-R0ih defenders OF Ame,ican
liberty. Irish returns for American hospitalitv
By J = EnBis: Oar Host He has our hearty
hanks for the sumPtuous entertainment he has
spread for H., with so much skill and good tas,e
Nay prosperity attend him
This was happily responded to by Mr.. Jas r
Roach
Several other songs were sung by Messr,
O'Beirne, Ryan, Ellis, and Ed Doan. We be-
Iieve that few speeches Were also made which
have escaped our attention, but We must confess
tnat alter witnessing 30 manv people indulge
agents and being for such length OF time eI-
posed 10 the fumes arising from various uns m ptt
goblets, our memory became slightly impaired
and we cannot now give their names
At twelve oclook the company separated The
best OF feeling prevailed throug houf the evening
and all went home highly satisfied.
The CLERKS PRoyIBEST ASSOCIATION. in
the Senate, yesterday, Mr. Brown called ND the !
bill further amend the act eniitIrd "AD act 70
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