The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-26
young the generous the chivsIrc will not too severely
censnre him for this for who among them

young tho generous the chivsro will not severely
censnre him for this for who among them
Hath not paused while beautys pensye ego
A Assed from his heart the homage OF a sigh
The power n 81 ,s WIN rapture 81 sn.ea ,se
Applause That he was a patriot and loved his
country with the enthusiasm of poet no one can doubt
that has read his beautiful lines -
o Scotia. my dear. my native soil
For whom "a, my war,ne.t wish TO heaven is sent
BE blest with health, ana peace and sweet confetti,
knd On may Heaven ,asr simple lives prevent
ihsn nowser sTS"as . ana . sos9ss be rent,
And stand a wall OF fire. around their muchloyed Isle
Applause) The crystal Of .Ronne Doom, NAV
cease TO sport amid the howery blanks and bres OF his
much-loyed native land: old Scota's hills NAV IN tho
desoating march Of time be crmbed into dust genera
tons may pass away into the silent land and me waves
on Gods bright earth solitary beng whose heart
the transports OF poetry Robert Burns will be he chosen
companion of his freside and home. Roll on, fair
river sweet Alton and sing his praises who rendered
thy name immortal in song Ye zephyrs OF morning
that once Kissed The blooming cheek Of lovely Highland
Mary whisper in each listening the name OF Burns
And oh. ye b,ho birds, whose wild notes chimod with
the ripple OF the waveiets and noated the morning
air chant ye requcm sad and sweet for the departed
child OF song In conclusion. MIR President. |
around me the representatives of an insrous people,
famous for their huency and knowledge several o.
whom to follow me, and you borne along upon
the tide OF their eoquenco beg you not TO that
one of these gentlemen 10 iineal descendant OF Gavin
Hamilton, the honored friend of Burns II tho breg
time allotted to me have contributed aught 10 this
intellectual entertainment or added single flower to
the memorial wreath that decks the poets brow am
content. loud applaise.t
The PRESIDENT next proposed "Amerca' in eloquent
terms, and observed that should all, mat ter
whence We came, honestly and conscentiously admire
the land we live 10. Applause. Sr Waiter Scott said
that the man who loved not the lard which gave him
birth should 20 into the grave unhonored At me same
time we must not carry with us into new land preju
diees that would would make US unworthy Of the tree
give "amsrca." t6hsersj - ~
The toast was received with all the honors
Mr.. HENRY j. Smith briefly replied in appropriate
terms.
The toast Of Scotland" was responded to by Mr.
COURTNEY and Mr. J. H Lyons
Mr. NICHOLSON then proposed 'rhe Literature Of Great
Britain and Ireland"
Inc toast warmly received.
Mr.. ROBERT CRAWFORD replied and returned thanks fer
the invitation which had been accorded him. After
aludng 10 many distinguished persons during the last
century connected with the literature of Great Britain
alluded TO those who In more recent times enjoyed ex
allied positions First IN age as in famo was the noble
humanity began with the present c1ury. Then there
ms whatever Of '.y the A%s
nature frank, brave, hospiiabie, ~kind and a1sc-
tomato There was Dsraeil great as an author
n politician. Lord Lyton equally renowned a.
an author, and orator and q statesman. raen there
his old college friend, DR.. Norman Macleod, who
sent out his .good words monthly TO all tie world
good words written by himself by the Duke OF Argyle,
William William. ES nsn aS oy Inc poet laurie
his mental vision table in Scotland surrounded by the
most eminent and distinguished men. paying thor
Lord Ardmelien, one Of the highest ouied judges
that the ermne; Chambors, the worthy Lord
Provost Of his town romantic town." aud VINO along
with his brother Robert the bogapher OF Burns has
been the pioneer OF cheap. useful aud eevaing era-
ture RUSSELL of the Scotsman, Of the ablest politi-
cal writer's of the day; Professors Mason ana Backe,
Peter Fraser tho unriralei VII and genial nunorist,
and James Ballantyne, the able editor and compiler
Of the "Chronce OF the Birth Day OF Robert Burns'
book which, 1850 will be almost worth ts weight IN
gold to the fortunate possessor In London too he saw
under the GENIAL presidency OF his friend H0gg, the
members OF the London taedonian Society including
among them band small numbers but large In lite
rary talent, lovingly and oyfuy drinking cup - tho
memory Of the bard And In my own little village in
Ayrshire can see Todd, poet In humble le, pro-
NOTED this night to supreme command, and dwelling
With enthusiasm the genius OF lho poet and whose
eloquent speech a. the CENTENARY OF 1859 Is duly re-
corded by Balantyne in his .Chron,cl o." And
let not omit ailuson 10 our British
authoresses Mrs Norton, Miss Mnloch Mss Ridley,
ngs known by every hrcs,dc circle the land He
coucuded by trusting that II shall DO endeavor to
maintain tho noble independence ana the same IN
flexible honesty scottish bafa did, despisne mean
things and refusing TO wink at base ones and hoping AZ
he did that corruption may over shrink at yonr
kndlipg indignant glance, and that tyranny in tho
ruler and RIGHTEOUSNESS in the people may ever nnd IN
you memorable foe.n (Applause.l
Several other toasts, including The Fress" "Our
Sister Societies." 1.-THE Lasses, &C., then pro-
posed and responded to- The pleasure OF the evening
considerably enhanced by the singing Of some line od
Scotch melodies, the productions OF the genius whose
memory they assembled 10 houor aud aftoT q most
agreeable reunion tho company sepaiatod