The national Republican., 1860-12-01

chronicle adds to the conviction we have here.
tofore felt, that for real social enjoyment for
friendly and brotherly interchange Of sentiment
and joviality, We know of no class Of people
with whom We would sooner spend festive
evening than our Scottish. American citizens.
Throughout the entire proceedings last night
we were grstified 70 perceive the prevalence Of |
a strong Union feelinr-a feeling Of love for
the Union Of the States, and devotion to its in.
terests-which would put to shame many Of |
those who were born beneath the stars and the
stripes, that are the emblem Of our country's
greatness and glory.
Gilbert Cameron, Esq, presided, with the
Mayor and James NJ. Carlisle, Esq, on his
right and Rev. Mr.. Elliot chaplain 10 the So.
ciety) and Professor Donald Mcleod on the
left.
Letters were read from his Exceency the
President, and from Mr.. Seston, Of the Ma.
tional Inteuigencer, expressing their regrets at
being unable to attend.
The following tossts, prepared by the com.
mittee Of arrangements, were duly honored:
i l. The day we celebrate, and a. who honor
it. When placed on the roll of the future, may
it be one Of the pleasing recollections Of the
past. .,,a5.g ,....-
Responded 10 by song from the President.
2. The President Of the United States. In
the full conviction Of the excellency of our in.
stitutions, may he ever cultivate those virtues
which render them permanent.
Song by the President, Mr.. John NJ Young.
8. Her Majesty Queen Victoria Endeared
to her people by her many virtues, long may
she reign. ggyt, H q
Song by Mr.. Henry B. Todd.
4. The memory of Washington.
Drank in silence.
s. The land We left, and the land we live in.
Responded to in q brief but eloquent ad.
dress By Professor Donald Mcleod.
6. The army and navy The two great pro.
tectors Of nations dignity and honor.
Song by Mr.. John Brown.
I. The Mayor and Corporation of Washing.
ton: May we bask In security under their los-
tering care, and may their united efforts ever
further the interests Of this community.
Mr.. Berrst, the Mayor, made some neat and
appropriate remarks, which brought to his feet
James M. Carlisle, city attorney, who,in very
| humorous manner, described the duties of his
office in connection with the corporation. He
said that, in giving his opinion, when request.
| ed, he sometimes gave 1t in favor of the cor
poration, and sometimes against it. He said
that Mayor Berret had performed the duties Of
| his Office as we If not better, than many of
his predecessors; but that the members Of the
corporation were not all Solomons, etc.
In the course of the evening, Mr.. Carlisle in
response to q toast 10 the memory Of the late
Joseph Gales, Esq, made feeling allusion to
his public and private character. He seemed
to feel what he said, which, for while, threw
gloom over the company. Prof Mcleod fol.
lowed in the sumo strain, and eulogized him
ss both philanthropist and statesman, whom
he had known from his earliest years.
8. The Lasses: The cherished idols Of our
hearts, and the gems Of our family circles.
Song by Mr.. John Reekie.
The President in few remarks, proposed
1 as toast
James Clephane, President of the Burns
Club, now present.
Mr.. @. returned thanks for the kind manner
in which this toast had been received by the
company. He remarked that he was a Scots
man born, had left his country early in life,
and had been in this city 43 years. In allu-
sion TO what Mr.. Carlisle and Mr.. Nc.
Leod had said, expressive Of the worth of the
late Joseph Gales, he had known him since he
came to the city, and endorsed all that had
been said to his memory. He said Scotsmen
were not politicians, nor did they congregate
. from the fact that few Scotsmen held Offices
under Govcrnment-that they were a reading
people, and could judge each for himself; and
when they had fixed their minds, you may as
we'll attempt to turn the Potomac back to its
source, as attempt to alter their preconceptions
, He also pointed out the benefits America had
, received from his countrymen, and under q
, silent influence, perseverance, and skill, they
had made themselves known and apprecia
ted, &c.
Other volunteer toasts were then announced
in order, and they flowed in thick and fast
lnterspersed with short speeches, jovial and
sentimental songs flashes of wit, &C., &C., BY
r various gentlemen, the proceedings became &C
. interesting that it was with difficulty we pre-
!. vailed upon ourselves to depart at the earl,
. hour of midnight, at which time the prospect
!. were fair for an "all night session."
q Much credit is due to the host for the cspi
o tai manner in which everything was arranged
b SUDDEN DEATH.-0n Thursday morning
Mr.. Hall Nelson, for many years resident o
Washington, and a gentleman widely know
=, and highly esteemed, fell dead in the office @
Mr.. Lewis, on Seventh street, while conversin
!, with some gentlemen. The cause of his deaf
!. was believed to be disease of the heart. MI
J, N. was agent of the Great Falls Manufacturin
4 Company, and in former life successful mel
!, chant in Richmond.
J, WArcn REpoRT.-Adam Voltee, a French
D, man, was brought up for being drunk and dis
n orderly, and for breaking open the door of M
'r M. White, the latter having decided objection
y to such q proceeding, and the Justice regard
u ing the offence as rather serious one, Adar
2. was fined $6.l5, and required to give 500 Sc
s curity to keep the peace. Robert Fenwicl
at having an idea that Thanksgiving lasted fo
t. several days. kept up the. old drunk, got yer
'e disorderly, and was sent to the workhouse fo
ninety days. John Coster was brought up q
drunken vagrant and sent to the workhous
e for ninety days.
n. CENTRE MARKEr.-Owingt to the chilly weatf
/. er, the attendance was not large, but enough
n, keep the sellers, who were quite numerous
IS. pretty busy. We suppose that by next wee
e. both sellers and buyers will be kept more busy
-. ~, nnnnnnt nft tho m aaiinn Of Cnnnrass and th