The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-23
THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY.

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The anniversary dinner Of this time-honored
organization was given. last evening at. the
Charleston Hotel, and in all respects was q decid
| ed success. A large number OF the representa-.
tive men Of the North, who have resided in
Charleston for many years, were present, besides
not few invited guests, who have learned to re-
gard the annual celebration of the New England
Society as an episode to be remembered.
The dinner Itself was very handsome affair,
and provided by ''mine host" Jackson-in his best
STYLE The tables we're elaborately' decorated
| with MOVERS and pieces OF confectionery, appro:
prIately designed for the occasion, and were IN
themselves calculated to provoke the appetite OF
dyspeptic. Conspicuous among these designs
was very, beautiful representation OF the Land
ing Of the Pilgrims, the rock, the boats, water
and figures, being as faithful copies Of the well
known picture OF the scene as most accom-
plished German artist could make them. In fact,
we venture to say that that historic piece ofstone-
work never looked more sweetly poetcal, or-less
suggestive OF uncompromising sterftty than On
the present occasion. 1t was especially worthy
of notice, and commanded 1t freely from all
present.
The Ladies' Ordinary, in which the dinner was
given, was also 1astetully arrsyed for the pur-
pose. The sides and ends Of the room were
draped with the State, United States, English,
Irish, Prusslan and French nags, and between
these were portraits In oil OF the former presl-
dents Of the society. -
At eight O'Clock, to the music Of Muller's Band,
the assembled guests marched In and took their
tohl r RnttH
Esq., presided in the absence OF the president,
and, after blessing by the Rev. Mr.. Cutler, the
company fell bravely to the evenings task.
|, The following are the regular toasss announced:
/ I. The Day We Celebrate Dear to the hearts OF
be, May this return Of 1t strengthen the ties
which should bind US as fellows OF this society,
and citizens Of common country.
This was responded to by Rev. Mr.. Cutler In an
eloquent ana charming ven-such as might be
|! expected from one who has made SO eminent
reputation as divine.
I Q. Our Sister Societles-Colaborers In the cause
of Charity, may we all be successful IN the great
work so much needed at this time.
4 Hon. James Simons made the response to the
above acquittlng himself in that happy manner
which always characterizes his efforts on similar
occasions.
/ 8. The Press-The palladium Of human liberty.
When properly conducted, the organ or pubic
happiness, wealth and security.
/. Barrett Cohen, Esq, always prompt and grace
fol answered for the "Fourth Estate" =
q. Woman-when properly set, the crowning
Jewel OF humanity.
Response by R. S. Bruns. ESQ.,, who paid tribute
to the sex la "words that breathe and thoughts
that burn.n The following letter from Judge Car.
ipenter was reads
LETTER FROM hon. B. ,; CARPENTER.
CHARLESTON, s.. G., December q.
J. r. Read, J. B. Steele, ana H. H. Wt1'anas,
Esqs. - =:
your favor or this date, inviting me to be present
at the anniversary OF the New England Society
on the 22d instant. AT the same timeI am pained
that professional engagements out OF Lhe Guy VIII
deprive me OF the pleasure l should certainly
enjoy on such an occasion; for 1t is one which
suggests topics OF vast interest historical and
speculative. New England, since It's nrst settle
meut, notwithstanding some pecullarites OF re-
ligions and political character, which do not com.
mand the assent 0f my judgment, has ever been
fruitful ned for the philosopher, philanthropist
and statesman. With small territory, steIlis
soil and inhospitable climate, she has and snn
continues to exercise a commanding influence In
the affairs OF the nation. The eloquence OF ner
sons has been heard in the most Important de
Lucrative assemblies In the United States. And
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The Olymplan massiveness or Webster, the tro;
pIcal luxurlance Of Prerilss, and the oriental
nagniacence OF Choate | The Eeels OF her ships
have ploughed every ocean, and her Inventions
try. Her commercial, manufacturing, agricultu-
ral and financial systems are models lor lmita-
ton. Her educational and benevolent institu.
tlons have been produced from no other soil, and
are pecniar In Their origin to tsa s Moro inn
portant to the life OF tho State has been ner rev.
eren,ia love Of and obedience TO Law. MOI the
hassv ose9sSsnsn.s that J@aaaeneq
without reference to the lights or regard
for the sentiments OF .he nnGos l. 9Ss }Se ,na
tlce and enlightened By the reason or the STATE.
In this latter quality; South Carolina has more re.
semblcd New England than the otner SISTER
States The thrnes OF tne nign i Ser Sontn.
ern sisters has passed, and the train OF soclal anu
political evils that lave followed the transfer OF tne
control VI her educational and charltanle lnstlso-
tIons In many cases, to the rapacloas anu unsctu'
pulous. placing the governmental the nands OF lg-
norance. and the finances In those Of mendicancg,
have, to some extent, ecllpsed the steaay HeuS
of law and social order. Let 1t, hoWev T, ne our
part in common with all good citizens, TO renew
and replenish this affection for law engrave It
deeply in the hearts OF our people, strengthen
it by example and private virtue. ana teacn our
children that, whatever attracts TO ilie HI Eiat 10
charming In the social or useful In the polltlSal
sphere, we owe to the incircling presence OF tne
Law. -. .N,a,
have the honor, gentlemen; to BE- your Ooed
ent servant, H. b. oAhfh'fhN
After the regular toasts, "volunteersh became
theorder ofthe night. and many good things were
said thereon, which We regret the Christmas
pressure on our columns compels US to omit The
evening was delightfully."- occupied, the pleasures
were thoroughly refined, and the happiness OF all
who participated in them viii doubtless be among
the most agreeable "reminiscences OF these closing
hours Of the year.