The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-03-19

CELEBRATION OF THE UNION SOCIAL 1SSO.
CATION.
The fifth anniversary of the organization of this
Association occurring on Sunday, 18th instant, it
was determined to have the annual dinner on Mon
day, at the Virginia House, Mercer street. kept by
Mr.. Robert Raney, and in accordance with this
determination a goodly number of the members O!
the Association, accompanied by friends assembled
at the above named place last night, about eight
O'Clock, for the purpose of participating in the fes-
tivities that usually characterize the reunions of
the Association. During the time intervening be-
tween the assembling CT the guests and the au-
nouncement that the good things prepared in such
abundance were ready for disposition, the party
en- ter tanned by some excellent music from an
amateur band which had volunteered for the occa-
sion, under the lead of Capt. Joseph Acomb.
About o'clock the host announced all things in
readiness, and the company were ushered into the
dining room, which was draped with American
flags, with here and there wreaths of evergreen
hanging on the walls. At the western end Of the
room was a representation eff harp with "Erin
60 bragh" inscribed upon it. the whole encirced
by wreath of shamrock and laurel At the east
ern end hung large picture of Washing ton, trim.
med with the same taste that characterized the
entire management OF the decorations of the ROOM
The blll-of-fare that spread was not only all
that could be desired, but evinced the canscitv of
the host to cater for such occasions The President
of the Association, DR.. E. j. Chaisty, presided,
assisted by VIM. chester, ESQ.,, Vice President
After ample justice had been done to the substan-
tias and delicacies provided, the cloth was re-
moved, when the President read the following
toasts:
REGULAR T0ASTs.
l. The Day ace Celebrate-Honored by the Christian
welcomed by the people of Ireland as their nations
and hailed the natal day Of the illustrous pa
iron OF their isle Musc-"St Patricks Day"
"a nefdhd-Famed the land of heroes, poets. orators
az a,ts Science yet dwes within her sacred halls;
iS - ~ ger on er yeriant hiiis liberty alone is
" Th h ane .tr Isle earth, lovelicst paradise. Music
Imsa;an 'ha az once through TaIa's halls :"
, o. AMeTicd-Ihe pride of the world and the aamira
ton OF mankind Within her confines her,v has reared
her noolest temple May Time forget 10 ia I;s ordsr
ing hand upon Its fair proportions Mnsic%nWou 70.
umbia." Siusic- han TO-
4 The Memory Of Wdshington-Na ,bo
otism that gl0wed within his breast stil nroIa q,
ring light to guide the footsteps of his tie uher
trymen. Drank in silence and standing Mns;n eouh
of Absence avs
s. The President Of the United States-Tbe F,,,o
common Country; like the sorrowing David let b;
mourn the absence of his favorite child seek to win
back his fond embrace the loved but wandering Abs
lom. Music-"W ashington's March,
9th. The Memory of E,nmett-Enshrined in the hearts
OF his countrymen his patriotic efforts for his native
land The pilgrim to his tomb he spreads the garland
on ms ab or pucks the shamrock from his grave signs
iop the honr when his epaph may be written Music
7th The Immortal Sgners of the Declaration of hide.
Pendence-Amerca still holds their names in sacred
membrance and the Genius of Liberty watches with
ceaseess vigilance DER the precious gift that their par
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