New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-24
Annuni Festival Of the North Woods Walton
lluh.

The sixth anniversary of the North Woods Wal
ton Club was held last evening, at the Asior House
After u snmptuOus supper, Major Scholield TIE
Secretary, read the regular toasts. In resposo to
the first sentiment, Mr.. Dodge, the President, gave
"a blef history OF the Club referred 10 the luxurious
enjoyment Of life the sylvan solitude. where the
philosopher finds tongues IN trees" &c. While
The clo.b was being removed, MAJOR Sch0lield sang
a spirited song, the rest OF the company joining ia
the chorus.
Mr.. Schailer responded 10 the second sentiment.
He said the pri Deyal wilderness occupied about
fifth Of the State OF New-Yorx. He spoke Of the
geography of the woods, and the beauty Of the
scenery. Northern NewYork, he said, i.
Switzerland. lie liked the woods Of the North. No
SecessioDisis there, except tue Wild beasts, aud
lie expected they had gone South. The mountains
are the homes OF patriotism, where like Moses on
the mountain, the patriot looks from nature up TO
natures God. The speaker WIS frequently cheered.
Mr. Spencer being called 10 his feet said he desired
10 say nothing offensive to the conservative element
present. John Browns Tract had been widely cir
cul4ted and had walked up whole menageric OF
wild beasts at the South-he old not know but the
entire South would become John Browns Tract.
lCheers. Il,
While Mr.. Spencer was speaking one gentleman
IRE sent 10 the once Of all who heard himl ex
pressed his fears that the speaker would become
political
Councilman Wild said lie could not fluid language
to press his emotions. He alluded To the condition
Of Zoe county, and the efforts mado 10 suppress the
Rebellion. He spoke with great enthusiasm and was
loudly appauded.
Mr.. Thomas Jones, editor Of The Monitor, spoke
to the sentiment, OF 1.-The Press' lie raid he was
not al Aboiionist nor "a Copperbead, but II be
could have his way he would hang the TWO gentle.
men who preceded him. Laughter and cheers.
lie came fisherman. He was hooker. We
must all be lockers. If that remark offensive
to any Copperhead, no would take il all back
Cheers Mr.. Jones was exceeding ly fseetious, and
really happy in bis w.t. and patriotic in bis sent-
ments.
Mr. Whitehead made neat and carefully .worded
speech. He expressed his dislike TO everything
harsh and bitter, and, strain Of cbasIe eoquenco
spoke of the charms aud attractions Of life IN tho
Forest
Gen. Cook of Saratoga being invited to speak,
said he was delighted to be present. lie was
solitary kind OF fisherman. For quarter OF
century 10 had annually dropped tho hook into the
unpiue waters of the North Woods. lie remarked
that a lew weeks in the woods could not inil TO
benefit all who enjoy the sport OF iishing. They
would DO better prepared 10 wage the battle 0f liie
Cheers =,
Mr. Stewart and several other gentlemen fol-
lowed AR. +. +. Underhill sang d stirring cong,
which brought down the house. lie also presided
at the piano when Major Scholfeld sang his second
song An exquisite picture, painted by Rockwell,
IN. artist Of Buffalo adorned the wall Ut the foot OF
the table. This gem of art Is liie-liko sketch OF
Cunp Dedge, and the figures ia the picture are true
port rits The folio wing the officers OF tho CLUB
for the ensui Y year:
President H. ". Dodge; Vice-ffesdents, David BANK,
IT, and W Is. Taylor; Secretary, &. NJ. Schohed RECORD
in Sc cntmy, w. Loonlsi ComwssTy, sslfofd FS'toT
Mar bs, Richard u. O~suA