The national Republican., 1861-12-02


try, they would probsbiy have been debafrod
the pleasure Of meeting together ut that time.
All knew In what imminent danger the city of
Washington was at one time Of being taken and
devastated BY, rebel hands, Their next door
neighbors could not be trusted, so thoroughly
was society tainted with treason. Then, how
thankful should they not DO to the brave voiuh.
teers who had driven back the traitor horde,
and Restored confidence and tranquility y in our
midst. Though they might for n time be re-
s,rioted in the enjoyment Of some Of their
former privileges, they should not complain:
for this restriction was necessary for the pub
lie good. He, however, believed the time was
not far distant whom the civil authority would
again assume control, and manage the affairs
Of the country as heretofore. The national
ensign Of the Union must unmoested wave
over the most central as we'll rs the most dis.
tant points Of the rebelous region. The Con.
siitution and the laws mnst he main aned and
obeyed. This the volunteers, ,Ameri ic ans, Scotch,
Irish, and Germans, had determined upon.
How grateful, then, should we not be to the
volunteers. who, having secured the safety of
the capital, are now marching forward to pre-.
servo the integrity and stability Of the Ameri.
can Union, and to hoist again the emblem Of
freedom and liberty, torn down by traitor
hands.
There had been trouble In Scotland; but peace
now prevailed; and he believed the three ooun.
tries-England, Ireland, and sootland-never
were more firmly united In the bonds Of broth
erly feeling and affection than at the present
time. They had forgotten their bitter AMI
mosities, and now dwelt together rs II differ.
countries. This he earnestly hoped would be
the case with this country which had ever
been the hope of all lovers Of liberty.
The Secretary, Mr.. Alexander Williamson,
proposed
1.-THE educational institutions of the ooun-
try-long may they flourish"
Song by Mr.. Stewart.
The Treasurer (Mr W. B. Todd) proposed
The pages Of Scottish history-Bright with
noble names, whose fame ia their oSuntry's
greatest glory, and her ohildrsn's richest In
hertanoe." '.a0
Song" Betty Martin, oh p-Mr. McFarlane.
Mr.: Pinkerton proposed ...-,.
The American NavyIRecent demonstra-
former lustre." q. .I
Received with enthusiasm. and responded to
in song, " The Lass Of Gowrie," by Mr.. Tenn
pleton. 20 a.
1.-THE entire United States, the adopted home
Of foreigners"
Mr. Lamb proposed
The health Of our most worthy President,
Mr.. Clephane."
The President responded in few happy re-
marks. at the close Of which he proposed, as a
sentiment %
1.-THE health of Capt. Lane. Of the Seventy.
nintb-A social companion and brave SOL
der"
Mr.. Stewart proposed.
"The health Of Com. Wilkes"
Mr.. G. W. Flood proposed
"The Seventy ninth Highlanders-May they
sustain the character whoh their countrymen
have long enioyed-lambs In the camp, but
lions In the field"
Mr.. Ramsay proposed
The President of the United States.
Mr.. A. F. Cunningham being called upon to
respond, remarked, that he would reply by re
latins little incident. Sometime since he was
present at one Of Dan Rice's exhibitions, when
| IN the course of the performance the American
flag was presented to the audience. Some one
in the crowd cried out" Dan, make 2 good joke
| Of our country, replied, "A joke-the Ameri.
can flag is too sacred subject. 1t Is like the
| Presidency of the United States,' no words
can add honor to the Office"
Mr.. Miller read the following toast:
'"The poets and historians Of Scotland
| bright, brilliant and numerous as the stars In
the blue vault above"
Mr.. A. F. Cunningham offered the following
| toast:
How sweet thy song, how bright thy charms,
Thou sacred birthplace of the free,
Thou land Of glorious deeds in arms
o! Scotland, here g a health to thee"
Song" Ger the heath the winds can blow
by Mr.. Todd.
Mr.. Newell, of the Third Infantry, recited, in
beautiful manner, a selection from Campbell.
Song" Each blade OF grass carries its ain
Mr.. Pinkerton offered the following toast
"Health of General Scott: When the last re-
yeille is called, may he be assigned position on
Toast BY NJ. CUNNINGHAM: The orator of
Responded to by Mr.. Ramsay.
Mr.. McFarlane recited An amusing parody on
the " Burial of Cir John Moore" which was re.
| ceived with roars Of laughter.
Song The Pride of K ldare," by Mr.. Miller.
Mr.. Lamb proposed the health of the Vice
| President of the Club, Mr.. Sword, and of the
| Secretary, Mr.. Williamson.
The compliment was acknowledged by those
gentlemen in neat and appropriate remarks.
The hoalths Of the President of the United
States, General Mcclellan, and Secretary Cam
erOn were drank.
sOngm"Ths a.. Tss% march of the Cameron men" by
Mr.. Lycett proposed the health of the Com.
mander.in Chief of the Anne rican army, General
Mcclellan, which was drunk with much enthu.
siasm.
Mr. Sword delivered a laughable parody on
On tho Grampian hills my father feeds bis
flock" The hero in the parody, instead OF
"Young Norval," is supposed to be a male
| specimen of the feline race, named Thomas
| The recitation occasioned much merriment.
| Mr.. Miller recited, in highly dramatic man
ner, that portion Of Sir Walter Soott's Lady
Of the Lake." descriptive of the meeting and
combat between Roderck Dhu, the Highland
| Chleftaln, ana F'ltZ James, the saxon.
/ A number of other toasts we're given, speech
es, made, and songs sung, which our limited
| space prevents publishing.
At a late hour, the meeting, after singing
The Days of Auld Lang Syne," adjourned
each member feeling the better for the re
union.
/ Fire ON Saturday Night.
Between the hours of seven and eight O'Clock
on Saturday evening, n two.story building OF
Tenth street, between G and H streets, ant
owned by Mr.. John Knowles, was discovered tt
be on fre. The first floor of the building wa.
occupied as stable and contained, at the time
of the FIRE, twenty horses, seven Of which per
ished in the flames. Five of the horses were
owned by Mr.. James L. Dayton, and the re-
mainder belonged to suffers of various regi-
ments. Mr.. Dayton had recently laid in larg.
lot of hay and other provender, all Of which
was destroyed. A number Of carriages ant
sets Of harness were also consumed, making
Mr.. Dayton's loss upwards Of $500. There