The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-01
Saint Andrews 6ocisty-CeIsbratiOn 1t
the 81. Nicholas Hotel.

Of New York, assisted BY their riends csebra,ca thar
loSd appvessry festival last night a.the 81 Nicholas
Hotel The company WAS not very large, bu, was az
cedingly select There were on an syerA about two
hundred persons present.
Tho ball IN which the celebration took place was very
tasteiuy decorated Tho walls and doors we're draped
With bags and banners gathered up graceful festoons
Over the principal table the north Of the room WAS
De painting OF st. Andrew supporting his TINS
SUI mounted BY The American ano Enghsh naxs, The
painting bore the inscription, "Reheve tho Distressed,
and The motto Memo me- impune laossit the accom-
modatons tor the guests iull compe.s and all
The arrangements Tor The orderly celebration the fest
val were made with due regard " the comfort Of The
company Two large tables ran Iongi udinaiy through
the hall, supported BY several side and the
table, which placed ransversely. Tho quantity Of
soids liquids and other good laid these
ceptacles measured nor s.nted. Although the
tables did not exactly "groann beneath toe heavy
weight which pressed them down, still
without hyperbole be said that their leg
we're pretty fairly tried in supporting thei
Dodts. The ornaments various and beautiful
Among the most prominent we're figure OF 81 Andr.w
he paJon Of Scotland, clothed ne gaIb Of HIS order
with halo Of glory encnchng his venerable head; Mar
stuart, the Mountain MAID, Temple dc Ia Lbare, Sco,ch
Village Scene, the Indian Chief and the Dying Dser
amour ana by men, the American Eagle, Couruer o
Henry the Eighth, SWISS Winter landscape, Fontnne al
h maine The koyai Bengal Tiger North Pole Ex .eduon
Ia trofb glamour, DC, &c.
The hall brilliantly lumin ated by ave large chan
deeis besides humber Of gas lamps. very excellent
band N atenoanCe, ana during the evening ptyed
variety d the V popular Scott sh airs with great pahos
ano effect
A, seven O'Clock, the company having been assembled
ID The receIuon the dining room
the shrih Iauunai music d the Highland bagppe.
III. Ky. hasiy UP their pIacee, grace before
SAID by the Rev. d. mcleod.
AGAIN Norrie, Esq, presided over The proceedings He
supported Oh he night ana ie,t BY Cuban O. Yer
nanck, Pr, ieni 81 the st. Nicholas Society w. Jeling
naus, ier'u-ht OF the German society NJ Archibald,
ni,l,sb Consul; William n Evaits President the Now
iairicks society; pr C. Besies Presrent OF tho ~.
Georges socuty Rev. DR.. Mcleod, Rev. James h.
cam b,, and Richard iIvin, exreadens Of the - An
tIeWb spclety.
I,s amos needless 10 say that the fullest justice was
done the cu,s,nene oi Tho ST Nicholas Numerous
hoysse were msGe he various dishes aud way IN
bcb VI. attack Kept up showed THAI the meats
and that the guests Knew how 70 appreciate culinary
n.rit.
The cloth having been removed, the Rev. Mr. Camp
bell very ,Npr-ss,yely sai1 grace after meat
The CHAIRMAN then proceeded To welcome the members
oi the society Oh inns The 1870 anniversary OF their ex
society he alluded to the ntercstny fact that
prosperity oi he society steadily the Increase,
whe distress ni,ng the Scotch lot now great as
Il iofmer tunes lApplause) There was, however, a
very ia, &c class t.eran. people, great
oi The society These people went from
ty 70 CITY seeking employ aud their necessities fire.
the whole, were, however, ycty favorable. Tho fresi
dent concluded by thanking members Of the society
the confidence they had long reposed in him. and
pledged himself 10 continue as heretofore, doing all he
couo tho welfare OF the society aud its interests He
hen proposed the rDt regular toast Of the evening
1.-THE day, and a. VIDA bonorit'
Drunk WITH three times three. husic-"Should aud
acquaintance be forg8s.o
The second "The land o. cakes" Appropriate
music frm the band and song from Mr.. r. McCroskey:
'sit ,e down here, my Crones.
3 The Land we live in Misic--Hal, colu mbia-
10 fsp.t has,
ibis toast received with tremendous cheeriug
pcateu again and After the applause had some
aha sIbsldeo, the British national anthem sung
due by MeRsrs. Simpson ana Gordon the whole CON-
JaDy standing and accompany ing
The pr, sident oi the United States. Received with
great applause. Music-oHa.i 10 the Chef.n
The representatives Of the British governmental this
country. Music-"Rule Britannia
Br ARCHIBALD, the British Consul, returned thanks in
beat responsive the health Of her Mastys representa-
ves in this land The noble LORD, who the chief repre-
sentative Of the Queen in this country will thank them
sincerely for the honor done him. Mr.. Archibald then
thanked the meeting for the manner in which his health
the great Of Scotland He applauded Bdrns
Of the greatest Scotland and epoke Of Lord
Btougnam of Scotland most lusrious sons; who
taken ali in ALL one Of the greatest of living scholars
who, when he shall quit this rapsitory scene, will
leave behind him blank not easily filed (Grea,
cheer ing Mr. Archibald continued TO point the
advantage Of the Association ana concluded by offering
tht m the best wishes for their success.
Mayor. In the absence the Mayor, Mr. G. vKRIASK
returned thanks On behalf OF the city
8. Our Sister Charitable Societies, and Honored
Guests who represent them.
me PRESIDENT Of the St Georges Society first in
noduced and returned thanks for his associates aud
hlmse. He had idea Of Dfctng speech on the gen
temen lie had gone over all his compliments so often
that he could say nothing new. Sometimes, indeed,
when The whiakey was very strong ne mad gone 30 far
much reasonable man could expect but he did not
intend to do that occasion. HIS evidence
required behalf Of the bravery OF Scotland The names
of her in all time have been famous for their nvnc
bic courage. Even during the last war in which they
engaged, wherever the Scot appeared, victory
followed their banners. (Cheers.) And as 70 tho
great fuss which was being made on side Of the
water about certain invasion. all he had 10 say was,
tina. If it took place. there was not caymore In
Scotland thai would remain In its sheath-hefe was not
Scottish heart in all scotland that would not rush TO the
side OF his Queen to drive the invader from the soil.
{Cheers They may talk Of their petcoated Zonaves but
he would ask II there were not pe'caed Scotchmen who
would sweep away every shadow Of these ZoHavesp
(cheers.) He concluded by proposing: Scotland ever
brave and heroic-as she was to her Bruce and her
Suarts she will be ready to spill the last drop OF
blood for Victoria" Mosic God save the Qaeen"-the
whole company rising and joining in the chorus.
Mr. O1oRsAy followed on behalf Of the Society of st.
Patrick and concluded by proposing rho pen Of Scot
land, as long as it IS true TO scotland Drunk with en-
thusiasm
Mr. JxIINGHAus spoke on behalf of the German socie-
ties.
Mr. JoHN c. MONTGOMERY presented cross Of st. An.
drew made from the coffin Of Washington. Received with
thanks and applause
land societies
0. Scottish Schools and Scottish Hresde-Tbe true
Of the intellectual distinction ard domestic virtues
Of the Scottish people.
10 Honest men and bonny lasses.
H. May care and trouble fash and mrth and joy
be wi US a..
great number Of volunteer songs sung; among
others "Beres health 70 ould Scotland, y rhe Lard u
Cockpen, and variety Of other Scottish airs.
Highland piper ADDED TO The enjoy nent OF the
ing by occasionally play national songs his bagppe
Dr. Gr1lMETR, after considerable persuasion sang the
noble Scottish scng, "Scots wha haze VII Wallace bed =
in The finished style Of art This song in fact
one the greatest though about the latest vocal contr
buttons Of the evening The Doctors deep, fex
BILE and sonorous ana may be compared TO diamond Of
the first water.
Several volunteer oasts drunk and speeches made
the proceedings Of the meeting terminated in the most
genial manner @, a late hour.
Jersey City News.
RAILROAD SMASH rP-NARROw ESCAPE OF PASsES-
GERS.
About half past five O'Clock Wednesday morning,
o Norris and Essex passenger and freight train