The New York herald., 1871-11-30
THE ANDREW JACKSON CLUB.
Opening Of the New Club House on Lexiug-
ton AvenMe-A Grand Palace for the solid

Opening Of the New Club House on Lexiug.
ton AvenMe-A Grand Palace for the solid
Men.
Surrounded by all the circumstances that could
possibly contribute to the successful Inauguration
OF nandscnc mouse. the ..opcning' OF the new
establishment last evening, al the corner OF lhir-
ticth street and Lexington avenue. was marked by
a large attendance OF prominent gentlemen, un.
bounded hospitality ana characteristic harmony OF
feeling IL was altogether very socIable AFFAIR and
agreeable induction OF luxurious and powerful
institution. The Andrew Jackson Club had
It's birth some four years ago, the build
ing then secured being situate at the corner
OF Thirty second street ana Second avenue. Mr..
James OBrien, Senator elect, was the moving,
energetic spirit of the association, and to his In
domitaple perseverance and praiseworthy eXertions
may pc attributed the standard OF the club to-day.
Starting with only few staunch members, the club
gradually rose In Importance, not simply in
political point OF view, but rather account
or its many social attractions The limited
dimensions Of the old club house finally compelled
the members 10 SHIFT their quarters TO the we'll
known building at the corner OF Thirty.third street
and Lexington avenue. Since lhat period the
Andrew Jackson CLUB has figured prominently III
numerous aspects, particularly by reason OF its
many entertaining leatures the genality oil its mem
bers ana the substantial course they were generally
known 10 adopt IN all matters appertalning TO
public aifairs
Although not strictly speaking political institu-
ton, the Andrew Jackson Club has not been IN
different 10 the numerous campaigns which OF late
years have marked the progress Of the metropolis
since It has always been composed Of those who,
identified with the advance OF the city, have care
fully watched and to some extent protected the in
terests ol the people al large Many stirring
has been enacted III the old Cub house, out truth
politics were ever suDscrvent 10 the main objects
OF the institution socability friendly converse and
recreation The members OF the club have pur-
chased their new house, which extends over
loi, measuring one hundred feet by twenty-five. 1t
Is elegantly furnished throughout, and possesses all
the agreeable elements OF attraction wnicn It's
owners could desire-readng and billiard rooms
o choice restaurant library, parors, private saloons
and in TACT all the requirements OF first class
The inauguration last night, as already mentioned,
was quite brilliant In Its way, and the immense
throng Of visitors were by reticent their
expressions OF appreciation al the general surround
ings rue officers OF the club were exceedingly
courteous and hosptable towards their numerous
guests aud, every thing considered, the AFFAIR was
one OF the most harmonious tliat could have marked
the opening OF a similar establishment. Admirable
arrangemeilts a sumptuous COLLATION. and the
assembling together OF many genial friend, com
blned 10 render the event an important era In the
history OF the club. The rooms were brilliantly
lighted, and the building was aglow with cordially
and good feeling, Senator O'Brien received his
warmth. Poliucal matters were but slightly
alluded 10, although the Senator eject came
and praise. Among those present were Abraham
Tilden, RUFUS E. sterns Thomas J. Cammins Judge
Bixby, George Mclean, q. D. Clover, J. Nc.
Govern, Orlando II. Moore. y. NJ Koehler, 7. PIT
man, J. Van scnask, John ., Brlen, Henry Mcrrl-
The officers OF the club are-Leander
Buek President; Thomas Boese ana Herman
Koehler. Vice Presidents; Solomon Melrnaoh,
Treasurer, and NJ r. Daly, secretarY There are over
two hundred members IN the cub, nearly al OF
whom were present; aud what with lhe hundreds
OF guests the buiiung was tbroDgel IN every part.
The reception was altogether very craii ying, ana
AFFORDED great pleasure TO those who participated
Andrew Jackson Club Is destined 10 become one Of
the leading institutions OF It's KIND In the metropolis.