Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-12-01

70. The Lassss-Charmine embodiment, of
rock Of the cradle, and illumine our path way
to the grave. tSong-"Green G Nv the Rushes,
o. by MIR. Knox.1
The regular toasts having been concluded.
me PRESIDENT gave "Glascow bodies. May
GLASGOW flourish" which was drank with ap-
plause.
This brought out BaiIie Rutherford, who
SAID 1t was remarkable that he was here In the
capital OF this great nation, and still more that
ne W as among his countrymen. He had trav-
eled considerable, and had found Scotchmen
observation-disclosures Clubs an. st. Andrew
societies. He noticed the growth of GLASGOW,
and In behalf OF that city returned its thanks
for the honor they had done it in drinking to
its prosperity
The following letter was read by the PreSi-
dent:
WASHINGTON, Nov Both, l36l.-My Dear Sir:
Of the festive occasions to which am by the
kindness Of friends often tempted, there is not
one which foTego with so mach reluctance as
the periodical gathering Of the sons Of Scot
land, the country Of my forbears on the annual
commemoration Of their patron Saint. It is,
however, one of the privations OF age, tOwhich
/ must submit without repining, and find
what compensation 1 may in the more quiet
and fitting comfort of the fireside.
Your association which was originally so
small as TO be merely experimental has now
lived through its first decade, gathering
strength and stability with every added year,
and thatit may with the happiness of its in
divdual members contin ue to flourish as an
hopored society, "till Birnam wood do move
to Dunsinane," or Cation Hill kiss Ben Lo-
mond, is with many thanks tor your kind in
yitation, the sincere wish Of
\ our obliged and most respectful friend,
w. w. SEATON.
To W. r. SMITH,
President St. Andrews Society.
The health OF NV. w. Seaton, long may he
wave," was drank with applause.
Mr.. Guild sung "The Darling Old Stick" in
q manner which drought down the house,"
aS m CU We
the company in the height Of enjoyment, sing
ing, toasting, speech making, and story telling.
DEAD.-Mr VIM Dalton, a much respected
citizen, one of the oldest hackmen in the Dis
trict, died at his residence, on f street north,
between 9Th and eth streets, last evening, after
a prolonged illness. Mr.. Dalton was native
of England, but had resided in this country
nearly his entire life, the last thirty years of
which were spent in this city in the hacking
business; and in that business he was well and
by the travelling community. He was mem
Der of Columbia Lodge, L. o. o. F., which
Lodge will attend his funeral to morrow after
noon.
MR.. BENSON Of the National Hotel, came
up from the Lower Potomac on Tuesday with
one hundred and seventy seven wild ducks,
the fourth instaIment for this season, which
has thus far given six hundred against two
thousand five hundred for the entire season
last year. In this last remittance there is 8
becoming numerous up to the commencement
Of the present Indian summer days, when they
suddenly disappeared.
GRAND LARENCY.-IIast night Mary Miller,
q girl who resides at the house on 18th, near
street, known to the police as Castle Thuu.
der, and kept by Madam Koener, was arrested
by officer Carraher upon charge of stealing
SOS from q soldier named Andrew Faultz The
soldier occupied room with the girl, and when
he came out his money was gone. Justice
Boswell held her to bail for court
PLAYING HIGHwAYMAN. Maggie Kirby
was arrested last night by officer Franklin for
assault and battery on Annie Reynolds, and
robbng her of neck-tie on the highway.
he case was taken before Justice Boswell,
but the prosecuting witness not having been
notified, the prisoner was held for further
hearing.
TIE CONCERT to take place to morrow eve
ming at Wesley Chapel, we understand is to
be fine musical entertainment, and that
several distinguished persons are expected TO
attend. Mayor Wallach, with his usual liber-
ality, is aiding the cause Of philan throphy, and
he and President Lincoln and lady are ex-
pected to be present.
JUICE BATES FURNITU KE.-The household
furniture OF Attorney General Bates was sold
yesterday morning, at public auction, by
Messrs. Mcclure IL Co, at his residence on
street between Sixth and Seventh. Judge
Bates will remove his family to the West some
time during the present week.
GRAND CoNCKRT-Den't forget the grand
concert on Friday evening next by the young
ladies of the public schools of the second dis
trict, for the beneft OF the Protestant Orphan
Asylum, to be held at Wesley Chapel, corner
4 and 5th streets north.
FKsT1vAL.-The ladies will hold their festi-
val and supper at Odd Fellows, Hall, Navy
Yard, to- night, for the benefit Of Rev. VIM. w.
Reese, who has been drafted. Let all attend,
as this is the closing night
GRAND SACRED CONCERT.-The choir OF st
Matthew's Church, assisted by excellent vocal
and instrumental talent. will give grand sa.
cred concert in the basement hall OF their
church on Sabbath evening next.
NJ BANNoN, as agent, sold at public sale,
on Thursday last. farm within one mile OF
Beltsville, for $500. Edward Larman, Of
Washington, purchaser.
NOT THE PROPER TITLE.-In our notice of
the arrival OF the Currituck, the name of Pay
master +. Clark inadvertently appeared as
Paymaster's Clerk Clark.
CHANGE OF RKsIDENCE-Professor WoloW-
ski, the distinguished Pianist and Vocalist,
continues his Piano Forte and Singing Glasses
by his entirely new system, at his new resi-
dence, 1853 9th treet, between II and streets.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
WHEN YOU FEBL A Couch or bronchial affection
creeping the lungs, take yers Cherry PectOrGt,
and cure it before it becomes incurable. de l-Iw
SPECIAL EoTICE.-The old and well established
srm of Weisenfeld q Co., Odeon Hall: corner of
fa street and Pennsylvania avenue, invite the es.
pecisl attention Of the citizens and strangers of
" sshngton TO their superb assortment of Clio
thing comprising every style of garment, cut By
the IN, st celebrated modistes. We are selling
goods at the very lowest marg ms; and as We have
always had eur goods made equal to custom work,
we hope the public win favor with call. and
we will guarantee every article as recommended.
We invite attention 10 very large stock of Fur