The national Republican., 1868-12-01

one OF tho twelve hpostlest occurred ysster-
yerssry,. This society, was Instituted on the
f,ss q August, lsss yi,s nsn %smss1,hip mum
president. and Mr. James, Mcwilliams as
Secretary, both now deceased.
,n The ,;OSis,y on Friday night lat selected
WIN. R. Smith, president; Fred. b. Mcclure,
asn; dso,ss W. Bsll0sh, y5ss ss,S Prs.lasnts Sna.
secretary Fred. u. Stuart, John Cameron,
hss 5Gsa Rffy os%s: John Small
The annual dinner was served up at Aman's,
on Ninth street, in his usual highly ,palatsble
@ sSs as nsPRy Il. sss T:HSc Sc.IY n
with the best relish imaginable, the choice
liquors and Accomplishments.
The following regular tossts were then an
!. The day We celebrate. and q who honor 1t.
Song. BY John Parsons-"within a Mile OF
4. Aud scotia-Has name ave gladdens our
hearts.
8 song n G By General Bsllock--"oa' the Youe' to
3. .Americs-our adopted countryside last
nation on the scroll OF time, but hrst In the
annals Of progress.
and "McIlregor's Gathering.n
I. The Queen OF Great Britain and ireland
and the President Of the United States
SosI S sna Ss ay o S
The following was received from the Prcsi-
dent Of the United States:
w..n,,pros. B. BsSS,TISE RSE. SHtYissS5ss''} y. isSs'
Rilliap, SMALL. Esq, S.crstdrv eJ ST. Indrsp's
Sir; wish to acknowledge. and to express
for the annual supper Of your society this
SSes Sss Sna to orS
compliance.
Accept my best wishes for the succe" of
| your entertainment.
WY e'p''' '' ANDREW JOHNSON.
Song by Albert woOdlcy-"a God save our
| noble queen"
wm Small seepsiGr" g. .zzGaTS znare: Soeicis G 1855
Sin; ! have just received the invitation
which the washinston s.. Andrews Society
beg you to express to the society my great
regret that cannot accept this Invitation,
having previous engagement, which prevents
remain, sir, your humble servant,
EDWARD THORNTON.
The Army and Navy-the defenders Of our
honor and protectors Of our liberties. In
peace or war-wherever they carry the old
has-it comes back to US emblazoned with now
honors.
Song by Mr., John Msllias-"willIo brew'd
chaplain Elliott here delivered a spicy
ssa !. ss ss sad i'Ria a &. nS
high credit to Commodore Stewart.
Q. The City Of Washington-May the grace
our organized nationality, abide with It for,
The following was received from his honor
the Mayor, in response to Sva,eI the sSSye S,r,
DEAN SIN: Gss:ret p e. s.a.sdsslH sS
anniversary Of your society this evening, my
official engagements preventing.
to ;sss ;asssR fS, Ina and ySs,
tion, and my best wishes for tho success Of tho
society, and for their individual welfare and
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
wM. SMALL, ESQ, Secretary st. Andrews So
ciety washington, D: o. A..
health Of the Mayor; after which Mr.. Davit
Knox sang, with fno effect, "Bonnie Bessie
Here the following, written for the st. An
spectfully subriitted to the worthy president
Wm. X, Smith, ESQ., November 90, 1853, by II
; Here's . health to St. Andrew, the patriO,
OF Scotland, how dear is his nsme
7 In the land where the heather and thistle en-
Q Der mountain and valley the same.
Here's a health to the land where our fore
a The land Of the brave and the free,
h The names OF your heroes to Us ever dear;
Although we have left thee, fond memory still
Il clings.
s Our Infancy days we adore;
We will honor and praise thee, and patrio
c Saint Andrew, all hail evermorc.
}, May prosperity reign In the land ofcakes,
8 We Scots have no hatred for thee.
The land we've adopted we'll never disgrace
!, Here's health to the land OF the free.
c The Star'SPangled Banner we are bound t
Every stripe, every star, we hold dear,
d The banner we've adopted we'll support I
q Her title shall ever wave clear.
n The proud hearts and strong arms OF Scotia
Ir sons,
IS with a will that ever shall last,
a Are sworn to protect thee from every foe,
Il In the future, as well as the past.
" Here's a health to st. Andrew, the patri'
Al Three cheers for the little Scotch band,
(, That tonight are gathered to honor his nam
r. In this and far distant lands:
Captain R. T. shilIinSlsw-The health az
y, 'e good fellow" was sung standing.
The pressMA mighty engine stamping
= Of men. Let those who control 1t never forg'
,e that its life is Independence, its strength Vi
"a Response by Mr.. James II. sPrigmau, OF tn
n Cdroaieie, who said, on behalf ofthe press
n Washington, he would thank the society fc
|
10 heartily reeiprocnte their good feeling. II
wished tae society success and many reeu
rences Of their Interesting anniversarl lei
O. Song BY Mr. Parsons-"Mary Of Argyle.
ol Capt. +. d. Stewart, late of the Navy, san
8, Kindred 5ocieties-May their ability to dii
5. pense charity be abundant, and may they eve
3; Response by Simon wolLwho said he did no
9 know but that his friend across the way wa
h making fun OF him by calling for a new tige
when he knew the Wolf was coming. 1t a
ways afforded him great pleasure to meet wit
r. Scotchman and German would hereafter b
10 forgotten, when all would stand on one con
0. mon platform Of humanity.
e. Song by John Parsons; "Lament of the Iris
n Emigrant."
ii .. The Lasses-God's last and loveliest gil
to man-the inspirers OF our first hopes-th
bearers of our latest wishes.
8. Song By General Balloch' "Jennie with tn
~ Atthe suggestion Of the president, the healt
~ of Miss Williamson, who so kindly furnishG
te the badges for the officers Of the association
'e was here drank and an appropriate song WI
sung BY the society.
" NJ y: made an appropriate reply in bcha
" A toast was here drank to Mr.. Kennedy. III
~ ~ halladist, and to 1t an appropriate reply wa
~ "a made by Alexander Gardner, ESQ.
we poeed' others; ths
Elliott. once Of the navy; VIM. Small, seer
u, tary; Simon Wolf, esql Col. Samo, Gap
,r Stewart, Gen. Bsllochl J. y: Mcclure, esq
James Clephane, esq,, Rev. Mr.. Sharman, ID
IN Parsons, Alexander Gardner, treasurer.
Tho health Of absent friends was here prt
posed and drank.
n. Response by Mr.. q. Middleton In song.
he "Have faith in one another"
ly The regular and few impromptu toast
having been disposed of, tho Jovial party b,