New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-01
ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE ST.
ANDREWS SOCIETY.
spppcurs SONGS AND SENTIMENTS.

pleisant recollectlon6 ana sociai reunloh hno V"i
many numbering about one hundred persons, were
seated about O'Clock. The sale was brilliantly
lighted and adorned with transparent representation
of the good st. Andrew, and the flags OF several M"
toni The following gentlemen were present as IN
yitei guests: Doctor Bates, President oil the 81.
Georges Society, Henry Hoguet of the Friendly Sons
| of st Patrick, VIM. NJ. Evarts, President New-En-
elanl Society, James T. Soutter, President Old
Dominion Society Mr.. Broadhead of the 81. Nicholas
Society, Capt. johnson of the ship Andrew jackson,
the Rev. DIR. s. John N. Mcleod and John Thomson,
and her British Maesty's Consul, K. M. Archibald,
esq. The scene was overlooked by bright bevy Of
Indies The bagpipes played the wild music Of
Scotia, and those familiar airs taken up and re-
peatel by fine band of stringed instruments.
Blessing from heaven was asked by the Rev. DR..
Mcleod before dinner and the Rev. Dr. Thomson
returned thanks at its close When the cloth had been
removed, the President of the Society, Adam NorTe,
esq. summoned the guests to join heart and hand in
another anniversary. During the last year, although
the demands for charitable aid have been greater than
ever before the funds have been equal to them. lie
invoked the Society in of the contingencies that
might possibly arise to neglect their poor benehcares
Hespoke warmly for Scotand-her children, her ira
ditbns, her enterprises, and her withstand this
patriotic sentiment found general vent in three cheers
and the tender music of " Aud Lang Syne."
Tie second regular toast was The Land Cakes"
which provoked a song from Mr.. Costar. 1.-The Land
We Live In" was honored next, and bumper was
then filed TO the Health of Her Majesty the President
taking occasion TO congratulate the Society upon the
recent visit of the Prince Of Wales evidence Of
the kindly feeling and good taste of the Queen, and
the hospitality of the American people-as also a
guaranty of good faith and peace between the two
nations. The guests and sang the anthem OF Old
England, with orchestral accompaniment.
The fifth toast was I" The President of the United
States" with the music of Hail to the Chief" aud
song from Mr.. Crukshank. The sixth toast was
The Representatives of the British Government in
this Country" to which Mr. Archibald responded with
thanks for himself and congratulations for the good
viii and fraternity which pervade and cement the So
cety He alluded feelngly to the demise during the
last wear Of two distinguished of Scotland, Napier
and Corcoran, the Earl of Dundonald reading an ex-
tract from The London Times in regard to the proweSs
of the latter in service He also mentioned the visit OF
the Prince of Wales visit that must be productive of
the best results to both countries He had the fullest
opportunities Of observing the profound and honest
impression produced upon the Prince and the statesmen
and gentlemen who composed his suite by the spon-
taneous and magnificent Inequalities OF the American
people. ,.,. DIM. n.
Of Scotlands departed Heroes, TO which Mr.. Simpson
sang with exquisite feeling sweet Scottlsh ballad
The next toas WAS The Representatives of Sister
Charitable Societies, in proposing which the President
alluded TO the presence Of the representative OF the
Old Dominion Society, new society, formed since
the last anniversary. DIR. Bates, President OF the st:
Georges Society responded to the toast with the usual
sincere thanks. He apologzed for speaking at all
with the usual gracious compliments to others who
might follow him and spoke Of the strife that is brew
ing in the Old Worldthe preparations for It by Eng
land and the Volunteer Movement, and offered as a
sentiment, 1.-THE Volunteers of Scotland Henry
Hoguet esq. Of The Friendly Sons of st. Patrick,
turned few gTatulatory sentences, and proposed,
Charity the Daughter OF Faith, the Mother OF
Uopeb MrBroadhead, NiCe-Pesdent of the nicholas
Society returned thanks for that Society and proposed
1.-The Health, Prosperity and Happiness of the Mem
bers of the st. Nicholas Society"
VIM. NJ. Eyarts esq, President of the New England
Society gracefully addressed the company, and refer
red to the trials and qualities of character which
held in common by Scochmen and New Enganders
In honest thrift and patient industry in all the simple
domestic duties, in the higher region of patriotism and
Christianity, who more alike than they : Whose
records read 30 much alike those Of the Puritan and
the COvenanterl Upon whom can the country more
depend in all its trials and dangers than in the Scotch
and English settlers 1t is when the two nations
matched that the question of difference arises He
amused before dinner TO hear the President of the
Society anxiously debating what canny Scotchman
most capable OF taking the New-Englander in
but put the finishing stroke 10 that reign of
tyranny in Central Italy which the public sentiment of
Great Britain Lad already put an end to- This sent-
ment common to all Christian nationalities, ia the
ruling power of the world. The trumphal progress of
the British Prince evoked the homage of free people
Who but free people could, without oss OF loyalty
have shown such loyalty TO foreign sovereign
condition of politics has occurred in this country
precedented in our history. The result OF the late
election is followed with more discomfort than in the
course of politics is 10 be expected However it
may be protracted doubt not, said Mr.. Evarts that
a solution will be found between the love of sections
and the love of the whole country. Mr.. Evarts con-
cuded with the toast The people Of Scotland and
the people Of New -England-nature formed them of
blood and zeal for religion education and liberty,
has made them Of the same spirit The Presi-
dent of the Old Dominion Society, James Il.
Soter, esq, was the next speaker. He would
drink at the gushing fountains of charity and good will
Ii peculiar pleasure TO him to stand at q
Scotchman and NiTginian. Virginia is much indebted
to Scotland Seotchmen went there early and still
10 he found there the hills of the Blue
Ridge, and owned by Virginia AZ her best blood. The
daughters Of Virginia, however, the very best part
of her population, and to them would Mr. Soutter pay
tribute The Homes and Firesdes of Scotland; the
cause and bulwark of their virtue, the Bible their
chief ornament the family altar was his closing
timent That which followed il was Scottish Schools
and Scottish Firesdes; the true of the intel
lectus distinctions and social virtues Of the Scottish
IeOyle." The Rev. DIR. Thomson responded In
Scotland schools and resides intimately connected
ls tribute 10 John Knox, the founder of the edu-
caona system Of the land In all the arts Of war and
peace her and daughters have always maintained
prominent place. The home of the Queen of England
il both school and ireside. Not long since, the
Archbishop of Canterbury was called upon to cate
chise the children of the Royal household When he
DONE be expressed his thankulness that their
eious education committed to such teachers. The
Queen and said that she committed it to but
herseh Applause.
"Horest Men and Bonnie Lasses" was indorsed
with repeated cheers. Mr.. Simpson sang again. The