Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-13


IN which was sincerely mourned by his
E. many friends throughout the country,
recalls some pleasant incidents connected
U16D with his life in Washington. The NOM
DRY Of them all would occupy more space than
can ask even for 80 genial and SO well-krown
friend. The one now record deserves to be
embalmed in your columns, as it in some meas
ure portrays the mode of life prevailing here
in those past days am, thanks to your kind
ness, rescuing from forgetfulness. The name
OF Beverly Tucker is associated with SO many
scenes Of enjoyment here and elsewhere tina,
the more stable characteristics of his nature
have in some measure been overlooked. He
was a born diplomat and as such had gained a
reputation before the war, and during that IN
pleasantness no was one among the ENJOYS sent
abroad by the confederate government. He
had previously represented the United States
as consul ut Liverpool under Mr.. Buchanan,
and while there his generous remembrance of
the friends he left here was the occasion of the
delightful dinners which propose to tell of in
the language in which We conveyed our thanks
and kindly greeting to our absent friend.
just about Christmas. 1851, l received two
huge hampers, one for myself and the other for
the Hon. Reverdy johnson, from the United
States consul at Liverpool. MIR. johnson was at
baltimore and sent his hamper there, and open
ing mine found a supply of English pheasants 8,
hares. Southdown mutton. Yorkshire hams,
grouse and everything else his knowledge Of
the good things of life could suggest The
quantity some what astounded me and has
tened to consult my old friend Gen. Albert
Pike, then my near neighber, who. after look
ing them over, expressed his admiration for SO
abundant and so rare a present. What shall
do with them, Pike?" l asked. do with
them. do with them! Why, give q dinner. Of
course" Well in those days u dinner was
given ION the slightest provocation," and
acqulcsced at once to the suggestion OF my
friend and went Immediately to Gen. Pike =
room and made up the list of Bev's immed iate
friends who would be accommodated in my
small dining room. The invitations were sent
out. and on this occasion jim Wormley took
charge OF the feast The guests. whose names
occur in the accompanying verses, nav need
an introduction to the present generation of
The STARS readers, though am sure to many
OF those who were here at that time they will
awaken pleasant memories.
oooDLY COMPANY.
The Hon. VIM. Hunter was for many years the
able assistant secretary Of state, whose NOM
DRY is connected with so many Of the negotia-
tIons of the department. Mr. Kngman, Ion
my article OF last week tells of him. and his
presence on this occasion as necessary az
Hamlet to the play. Glenn Hill; who did not know
him? One of the ''od regime" Walter Lcnnox
duced. He had held the position of mayor and
district attorney and othor positions OF honor.
Col. Jas. Il. Berret, ''our genial mayor" who is
with us yet and Of us. Hugh Caperton. whose
valedictory at Georgetown College 1 have
never forgotten. and whose brilliant talents
would have won for him a lasting fame had he
been obliged to exercise them. Jack Savage.
one of the men Of '4S and one Of the brightest
OF them. Poet, painter. historian. His name
invokes memories filed with enjoyment.
Arnold Harris, a graduate Of West Point, who
had served with honor in Mexico. Gen. Pixies
estimate of him in The Wake" should be en-
craven OH his tomb-"Good soldier. gallant
gentleman. frank foeman, loyal friend"
Charles W. BOteler, one of Washington's we'll
known merchants and as genial . companion
as ever lived. Buckner Bayliss, another old
standby, whom every one knew. His toast
given from personal experience of years OF the
same painful visitant he begs for Bev exemp-
ton. Hon. Robt. W. johnson, Senator from
Arkansas, who for years had represented
his state in both houses of Congress-. Charley
WInder, one Of the brightest and most accom-
plished men in a very brilliant set who at that
day made up the social life here. James c.
Mcclure, one of Washington's old citizens
whose memory will long remain with us in con-
nection with art and kindly hospitality. Knox
Walker, the private secretary of MIR. Polk when
President and nephew of Mrs. Polk, whose ca
reer during the administration Of Mr.. Polk and
for years afterward has left host Of the most
charming memories. Jonah Hoover needs no
introduction. Marshal OF the District under
Mr. Pierce and a universal favOrite. he was one
of those rare men from whose lips never
heard o word of unkindness expressed toward
any human being. E. III. Tidball was one of
Bev's nearest friends and a gentleman OF 1.-The
old school" Maj. Thomas Donoho, the 'Tim
Linkingwater' of America who for hfty.seyen
years Of his life was book keeper of tho Nd
GOrdi Intelligencer under those American repre-
sen tatives Of THE Cheerible Brothers" Messrs.
Gales and Seaton. Robt. Ould, one of the
most talented and accomplished as he was one
OF the most genial OF men. A thousand memo
ries linger round his name. He was commits
sioner for the exchange of prisoners during the
| war Of the rebellion and won encomiums from
| all who came under his charge for his kindly
exercise OF that important duty. Gen. Albert
Pike! who does not know him, and who, know
ing him. does not love him? These verses are
his and they voice his kindly nature. We are
the twenty who met to discuss the generous
gft-the viands spread before us. or those
who thronged the table only three remain to
be reminded Of that event-Col. Berret, Gen.
Pike and your correspondent. With this intro
names of the guests appear they were signed at
the table.
TRIBUTE PROM EVERY GUEST.
AFTER DINNER
To Beverley Tucker. esq, Greeting:
Dear Bey. this greeting goes to you across the At
lantic brine.
From the little room at Johnny Coyle's, where we
were used to dine,
| And whore We met today to eat your mutton and
Which lately over that same brine q welcome
present came.
OF course. our host himself presides, this memoir
With lion" kinsman on his left, viii Hunter OF
At the foo. our genial mayor. better known a.
Jem Berret,