Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-12-01

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saw the light Of day. They rambie
about The wales, ''paidle in the burns
and pu' the gOwans fine as they did
( in the DAYS OF Aud Lang Syne." In
I spirit they climb the Ben LomOnd, and
[ look down on the beautifully mirrored
queen Of Scottish lakes, Loch LOmond :
the dark fringed Loeb Katrine, and
/ scamper through the Trossaohs rendered
historic by the pen Of the mighty
wizard OF the north, Sir Walter Sect,
until the grey towers OF old Stirling
castle come in view. From the battle
ment Of this grand keystone Of the
north they look over on the glorious
field OF BaunOekburn where the indie
pendenee of Scotland was won six hun
bred years ago by the immortal Robert
Bruce. Applause. Turning to the
west the busy hive Of Glasgow with its
half million OF people of all nations
guarding both sides Of the classic Clyde,
is reached, where to-day is TO be heard
the sounds Of thouS ands Of hammers
closing rivets up on the massive sides OF
msjestic steamships destined TO plow the
ocean and carry commerce into every
port thr0ug bout the world. After TAX
ing a peep into the ancient university
and still more ancient cathedral, Visit
is made to Paisley, the birthplace Of
those sweet singers, Taunahlll aud WI
son. The land Of Burns is near at hand
and the "auld clay biggin" where the
immortal bard of Scotland first breathed
the breath Of life, is seen IN the minds
eye. Turning again to the east the
ancient capital Edinburgh is seen
through the haze which has earned her
the name OF dAuld Reekie." The lofty
castle, like q second Gibraltar, rears its
proud head to the skies bidding defiance
70 the world, and overlooking the
grand Old university, John knOx's
house and the romantic Hollywood
palaces, the abode centuries ago Of
long line Of Scottish kings, and the resi-
denee before her captivity Of the beauti-
ful but unfortunate Mary Queen OF Scots.
After viewing the far-famed Cation hill,
with its bright galaxy of mountains
browning its summit TO the memory Of
celebrated ScOtchmen, the Firth OF
FrOth is crossed, and after q pleasant
run down the Fifeshire coast the shrine
Of our patron saint is reached under the
old red sandstone and granite walls of
the University of st. Andrews. APP
plause. Here he remains of the saint
were deposited after his crucifiXion, with
the legend over his tomb which appeals
to ever Scottish heart, and which encir-
cles his figure on our banner: "Relieve
the distressed" Il was at this grand
old university that q Chalmers, a Ma
pier, q Hume, a Carlysle, and a long
head-rol Of philosophers, poets, war
riOrs, historians, divines, and statesmen,
many OF them the sons Of poor c0tters,
received the higher branches OF educa-
ton, thanks to the admirable Bur
sary system that enabled them to
go forth to the world to lend additional
splendOr and glory to their native land.
Gentlemen, il is
"From scenes Ike these Aud Scotia's grand
That makes her loved at home. revered
abroad.
Time fails me to refer to AbbOttsford,
MelrOse and DunfOTnuline sbbeys, with
all their fond recOilections, as the warn
ing nod ofUur worthy president tells me
to observe the motto of the night,
"ShOrJ speeches and long drinks /
will therefore only say that while
ScOtchman ever enteavOr TO be good
and true citizens In the land of their
adoption, let them never forget the land
they left, the place Of their nativity. l
again thank you for the warm, hearty
aud enthusiastic manner in which you
nave just drank the toast of "The day
we celebrate, and a. wha honor it."
Prolonged applause
. Her Majesty, 1.-The Queen. an honor and
ornament % her sex Music, "GOd save the
Queen By ". W. Currie, ESQ. Response
by A. A. Patton, Esq.
Response by Mr.. A. A. Patton:
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN
[ feel myself utterly incompetent to full
ill tie position you have called upon
me to OccUpy-nOt from want Of Ian
guage, but because of the subject. 1t IL
an honor at all times to be called upon
TO respond 70 a toast, but the one you
have just pledged is to q name which l
feel ought to be responded to by some
one, perhaps not more loyal, bat more
to the duty. II you had
prince here, or a duke, theirs would be
the place, not mine. But still, Her
Majesty, the Queen" calls up to my
lips all the loyalty Of my soul, and l am
proud to find that here, on the banks Of
the Mississippi, Scotchmen and their
descendants can give from their hearts
. truly loyal toast. The queen is an
honor and an ornament to her sex. For
from the hour when first informed that
she was queen Of England, she has new
er faltered in her duty. Her empire has
gone on increasing in might under her
care. Science, art and litera.
tUre have hOurished. During her reign
the world has made the greatest CONNER
cial strides. The iron steed courses from
end to end of her dOminiOns, steamships
plough the oceans and the earth has
been girdled by the electric wire. Whilst
seated on the throne Der ear has ever
been ready to hear the cry of distress
and give relief. The bond have been
made free, aud today her empire stands
first in commerce, intelligence and free
3Om. Her court is an example to all
others, and whilst it is the puTest and
most dignifed, il is yet the most accessi- !
Die to all true and honorable men and
women. Not only as queen, but as
wife and mother, does she stand an Or
1ament TO her sex; one from whom all |
nay take pattern, and to-day, from an |
empire on which the sun never sets, |
.rumpet and drum proclaim without |
easing, the truth of your toast, ana at |
,est the constant loyalty of all her sub
ects.
. The President Of the United states" Mu- |
sic, star Spaugled Banner" BY W. W. |
Murray, Elq. Response by Hon. H. Casey |
Young.
Colonel Young, after alluding to the
devotion of the sons of other nations
md especially "Auld Scotia's1 sons-to
heir native land and government, said:
though the American people in their
OF national patriotism clOthe
be Office Of their chief magistrate
With regal dignity and invest it with
,ingly attributes, yet they worship 1t
with no slavish adulation, for they
NOV they are governed by a ruler OF
heir own choice, whose tenure of
,Ower and authority is dependent upon
heir own will. Chosen by the
Toice OF the people, and under
heir guidance, we have Outstrip-
)ed every government on earth in the
ace to wealth, greatness and prosper
", though yet in the infancy of our
ige, IN the morning Of our national life.
Nearly hundred years ago the patriots
Of the revolution unveiled the Goddess
IF Liberty in the American colonies, |
and though her fair face has sometimes
been Swallowed by the dark clouds Of DO
Iitical discussions, and even by civil |
war, she yet presides over our destinies |
and is still epthroned in the hearts |
Our people. Our illustTiOus Washington,
the first of our Presidents, ruled a gov |
eminent OF but three millions Of people. |
To-day Ulysses s. Grant holds lawful |
sway over a vast republic, composed of
half hundred million of freemen. Yet, |
IN the first century Of our existence, our |
power and influence is felt throughout |
The world. The lovers Of civil liberty |
and free government In every land do
e
the people, who give freedom, honor |
md American citizenship 10 the man Of |
every race and creed. Wherever our |
national banner spreads its starry folds, !
huttering from the sPlre of our
capitol, or near the court Of
kings, the American patriot sees in 1t
.ha am HAM a fran noOnlQ a frrest OOV- |