The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1860-02-03

our country is convulsed by internal strife
aud disunion, the conservative influence Of
Citizens of foreign birth will be one of the
most powerful supports to the Union and
tho country.
Mr. John Robinson favored the company
by singing
''c0me, let US be happy together"
tn Regular 7oast
Ths "lssse.."
Drank standing, with nine hearty
cheers, after which Mr.. Hodge, uttered
the following classic response;
Ar President and Gentlemen:
Having been requested to answer this
last toast, consider it my duty, as we'll as
pleasure, TO attempt to do so. ! arr well
aware ofny deficiencies" ITO heavenly
theme. subimer strains belong" and my
voice is insufficient for the task. Still, |
will do my best. | assure you, gentlemen,
am placed in very awkward position.
You will expect me (being in about the
lsst car Of his particular train on the jour
ney Of llfe,) 10 eulogize and express that
admiration of the fair sex" lassies so
seldom found wanting in young man.
1t IS an inspiring theme. Where is the
civilized individual who does not feel him
seli Talsed and enuobed in the human scale.
to think he is regarded with favor Nv one
OF these earthly angels, and when Cupid
has planted his arrow, does not consider
that this terrestrial sphere is too contract
ed for bis powers 2 In confidence gentle
men, | acknowledge my admiration of
them s'il | plead guilty to the soft i'm.
peacLuent, AM hope th- Indictment will
mold good against no always; but if ex-
pres. tbes- sentiments openly, may rend
e myself liable to q heavy penalty before
the domestic tribuEa--thers may arise an
iTrepfesstle coat ct in the household.
Therefore, IN justice to me, gentlemen, you
viii consider these ayoWas a. strictly con-
hdeutial
can yet distinctly remember, Mr. Pres
ident, the troubles and anxietes tending
my first attempts at down cas-. courtin,"
my many trip, TO that desolate, foreign
land New Jersey" and my furiye efforts
to be nice and agreeable, while snugly seat
Ell before tina, old fashioned open fire place
nothing between me and my happiness
but big tin pan full Of Jersey pippins.-
and these in her lap. That, gentlemen
vas very pleasant part of my life and |
think | then did justice to the lassies,n if
cannot now, for | never left until after
davbreak
thank you, Mr. President. for allowing
me the privilege Of laying this, mine hum.
bic tribute at the feet of youth and beau
ty-" The Lassies"
Mr. McGavin sang
Jeanette and Jeano."
sM Regular Toast
The Press-.hc cornerstone of civil and re-
gious liberty.
Drank with three cheers, and Gas no
member of the fraternity was presently
Hon. Temple Clark was called upon to
respond, which he did, in short but per
tinsnt address, showing the influence Of
the Press upon the public mind, its pow
or for good or evil, and setting forth the
causes which, in very many instances,
have debssed 1t to tho more organ Of par
ty or person.
Mr. sibree being called upon for song,
complied with
"ls there for honest poverty" &c.
9th Regular Toast
The brethren of the "Aystic Tie" who were
the frst 10 cknowledge and aid the lofty gem
ius of the struggling Poet.
Drank standing, and responded to By
Mr.. b. J. VanV akenburgh.
Mr Clark being called upon, sang
"The Star Spangled Banner"
sll uniting in the chorus.
The President announced that he was
now ready for the reception of volunteer
sentiments.
By Mr.. Johnston
The Star-Spangled Banner-may it ever con-
tinue TO wavo, the emblem Of our undivided Re-
public.
Drank with cheers, and responded to By
Mr. Clark
The President read communication
from Gen. Smith, enclosing the following
sentiment:
The future poets Of scotl.nd-may they new
sr hIch fame by RobbiuIgl Burns.
Drank with cheers.
Mr. Thos Robinson was called upon
and sang
'The wonderful crocodile"
By 1Hr. Hodges:
The memory of one who and 10 beloved
by al--whose works are authority everywhere
Wsshiug a. living th1 historian Of New York,
tie titgr.pher OF va hi gton.