Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-28

Of scotia's great bard In spirited style indeed at
the Russell House, Seventh street
ture comforts desirable, even Including substan-
tal Great Brittainous plum pudding, and OF course
presenting that wonderful national compound Of
Scotland, the "Haggis." Mrs. r. sell, we be-
Of Baltimore, and has evidently bad experience
In catering for the tastes Of kindred gathe ings
The rooms and passageswere handsomell draped
with the American flag, and the stars an stripes
dial embrace to encircle a portrait Of Burns, "a
spirited copy by Lamb or Nasmyth's fine picture
Of the poet,( conspicuous over the table.
The head Of the table was occupied by the
venerable and much respected president Of the
Burns Club, Mr. James Clephane, who was sup
ported on his right by Gilbert Cameron, Esq,
president Of the st. Andrews Society.
Mr.. Fred. ID. Stuart, Vice President Of tbe Burns
Club, presided at the other end OF the tatle, and
with some kindred kindly spirits, there and
Whereabouts, kept the mirth and good cheer Of the
occasion well afoat.
The fullest Justice having been done 10 Mrs.
Russell's superb spread Of substantials-
THE HAssTs was escorted to the head Of the
table with becoming honos, and Mr. Cameron
was called upon for the "grace, ~ which he de-
livered with telling effect.
The Haggis was then sent round the table by
plateful instalments, and duly tasted The cloth
was then removed, and President Clephane made
few apropos remarks, after which the following
regular toasts were read by st-master ohm NJ
Ramsey, and drank with the fullest honors.
L. IDe lay we cele Drdte-A QaV winch 0rlnQs
together the admirers Of the genius Of Burns In
every land, and unites In common sympathy all
lovers of the bard.
II. The Memory Of Robert Burns-Tbe most
brilliant star In the galaxy Of Scottish poei5
Song, by Captain Laing, of the Seventy ninth,
Highlanders-''A mans man for a, that''
Ill The old Scottish Bards, whose songs and
music are still admired for their wild pithetic
sweetness; a Characteristic which disting uishes
them from the music Of o'her lands
Song, by Mr.. Henry Bruce Todd, dressed in
Highland costume)-"Many a man Of the old
w. Shakespeare and the Poets of England,
whose sfusions will forever perpetuate the Eng
lish language.
can forged the Belts Of love-"
" Moore, ana the poets and poetry Of Ireland,
whose plaintive melodies and cheering songs are
illustrative Of the genius and feelings Of other
times.
Song, by Mr.. wOOdlsy-"Kathleen Mavour-
vi. Bryant, and Americas Bards-Their songs
sweet cadence, the independence Of the Whole i
human family.
Song, by Mr.. x. woodley-"Red, White and
Blue -
VII The President of the United States.
Drank with nine cheers, and some extras thrown
In FOR Mrs. Lincoln and the little 'uns
VIII. The Queen Of Great Britannia noble
Queen. 90 beautifully portrayed In her language
on reading the draft Of the instructions to Lord
Lyons In the Trent affair: "But this is war-war
a ainst our flesh and bIood-war against those
who have so lately given their hospitality to my
boy. This must not be-"
Song, by Mr Knox-H Bonnie Bessie Lee.n
TX. The Kindred Clubs celebrating the day
Song, by Mr.. w. b. Todd-'Castles in the
Air" exquisitely sung.
Y. Our Native Homes.
" How strong each tie of the heart is thy cla m
And cold as the poles though thy climate may be
Yet colder the bosom that signs not for thee - .
:, Song, by Mr.. F. d. Stuart" Ny Highland
XII. The Land we live In.
EGheers al libitun7
XII. The Lasses,
song, by w. b. Todd-"My Nannie's Ava ,,
The regular toasts having been disposed Of
President Clephane offered a sentiment to the
memory Of Washington and Wallace which, by
reclamation was drunk with Highland honors,
1. 8. one foot in the chair and one on the table
Mr.. Stuart las born on American soil) folio wed
with sentiment to the admirers of Burns wher-
ever found.
Mr.. Simon Kerl (of school book renownl Of
fered "The Bands Of Friendship Burns saws.
"The more they are wet the tighter they grows
and In conclusion, recited poetic contribution
to the memory Of Burns
Mr.. John M. Ramsey offered toast to Winfield
Scott, and followed II by a feeling tribute TO
Americas great Soldier, who through his honor
| able career seems to have been actuatsd by the
sublime virtue Of duty.
In the course Of his remarks Mr.. Ramsey
mentioned an Interesting circumstance that came
under his own observation, illustrative of the
Kindness OF heart Of the old hero. An old soldier
came to the office some months ago with a little
slip Of paper In his hand, and all be wished was
to get his old commanders autograph. Care sat
heavy on the staunch old Warriors brow, but
when the simple request was told, the sternness of
that bold leonine front relaxed as he wrota can
old soldier asks me for my autograph; give IL
him with my blessing" Its meaning struck like
silver chord on the old heart-no smile passed
over his face, but the hot tears from his aged
eyes as he read. the great and the good mans
blessing. The speaker knew not who the petit
tioner was, nor whence he came, but he did know
from the fush on that withered cheek that life
itself would be parted with before he would give
away that little bit Of blanched and bIistered
paper.
Sir. A: Williamson gave" The memory of
Responded to by Prof Don,ld Mcleod. Asan
American, he would not hesitate to say that IL the
advocates Of hereditary monarchy could always
draw their arguments and their illustrations from
the career Of Victoria and her chosen lord 1T would
be with some plausibility they would urge those
arguments. This couple were models in public
and private life, and the character which has
deared them to the people Of the United States
He would offer
"The United Kingdom Of Great Britain and
Ireland and the Unitsd States Of America-May
their amity be perpetual 10
Song by Mr. Albert A. Woodley, "The Home
Of an Englishman."
A toast to Sir Walter Scott was responded to by
Col. Peck; and from thence followed, In rapid
that kept the company In genial intercourse till
the small hours had come and past, and well
nigh to the grey Of morning.
Among the sentiments offered were toasts to
Gen. Mcclellan; the American Flag the Burns
Club Of Baltimore, the parent association Of the
country; the Press of Washington; the mem.
DRY OF those Of the Goth and 18th who fell glori.
ously at Bull Run, defense Of the stars and
stripes the memory SVWashington, &c.
Time-honored, grand {" Aud Lang Syne'' was
Of course, the fitting &" amen" to the interesting
festival.
CENTRAL GUARDHoUsE.-BefoTs Justice Clark
Malcolm Morrison, drunk; fned 81 "a. Calvin
Beckwith suspicious circumstances; for hearing
7. Ganvary, disorderly; dismissed J. Oliver
and Emile Lemaile, do; do. John Shuster and
Louisa Frank, fagrante delictu; fined each IS 81
Jas Vaulk, assaultlng bis wife, security for peace
Felix snyder, larceny; jail. Thomas Monear, do
do. James Kan, sleeping In the market; dis.
missed. James McCarty, drunk; John McErany,
do; and w. II. Ellard, deserter; turned over to
the military.
ATTENTION is called to the advertisement of the
Army Express Company contained In another
column. The exigencies Of these war times are
rapidly developing the energies Of all who are
doing business connected with the army and
Washington city, among whom are the enterpris-
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