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Charles Tolcm Society.

young west Nlrglnlan- VINO have maui
their homes in Gotham. There were ovei
sixty persons present, the invited guests in
GLIDING Mr. Erastus Wiman, Mr. Charlie:
Broadway Rouss Rev J. r. Logic, former
ly rector Of the Church Of the Holy limo.
cents, Baltimore, bat now connected with
Trinity parish Of that city Mr.. DeshOn, q
prominent New York lawyer, formerly OIL
Alabama; Hon. John Harrigan, ex- Assem-
blyman Of Westchester county, aud Mr.. H
D. Beall, Of Baltimore. The menu includ-
ed good things from both land aud sea, and
was served in a most appetizing manner-
Il included
Blue Points.
Cream Of Asparagus aux CrOutOus.
Olives Celery, Radishes
Eseal0pes Of Striped Bass, Natelotte
NOrmande
Potatoes on CroqueLtes.
Eilet de Boeuf, Piqaes aux CePes;
Green Peas, Artichokes Farcis.
Roman Punch.
Soug-"Old Folks at Home.
Roast English Partridge On Toast.
Celery Salad, Moderne.
Iutti Frutti Ice Cream. Assorted Fruit.
Cheese Caie'n0ir.
After this tempting menu had been thor
oughly attended to tie oTatoricaI fusilade
was opened by a welcoming address from
the president Of the society, Mr.. E. P. Ken
nedy, who, in a we'll conceived and admir-
ably delivered address, set the ball in mo.
ton. He concluded by introducing, in
highly complimentary terms, Mr. Erastus
Wiman, who was received with warmth
which at once assured him that the recent
Overwhelming vindicaiion which he had re
ceiyed from the New York Supreme Court
Of Appeals met the hearty concurrence of
every member Of the Charles Town Society.
Mention has already been made ia The sun
Of Mr.. Wiman'- speech He spoke to the
toast, Men from Virginia" and it was a
carefully prepared aud eloquent address
His tribute TO Thomas Jefferson, the states
man to Robert T. Lee, the peerless soldier,
and Wm. l.. Wilson, the man who, after a
heroic struggle had finally beaten down the
walls Of protection sud set the American
people free, wrought the boys up to a high
state Of enthusiasm, which eliminated in q
great outburst when he placed his hand on
the shoulder of Mr. Charles 3. Rouss and
characterized him not only as merchant
prince, but "a prince among men," It will
be remembered that during his recent
troubles Mr.. Wiman had no friend who
stood BY him a did Mr. Rouss.
Mr.. 7. Ashby Beall, through whose ef-
forts the society was founded, followed in
capital address on "Our Hi-tory-Chapter
:" aud Mr.. Arson Gard then read poem
on The lie Of Poetry" frequently inter
spersed with desultory but capital hits at
the members. In the absence of Hon. W.
n. Travers, of Charles Town, Mr.. II. D
Beall. Of Baltimore, spoke to the toast, "a
Voice from Home, Hon William de H
Washington entertained the banqueters with
an excelleu, address, The Only Requisite
for success-Au Opportunity" Thing
in General" was responded to by Mr.. Har
rigan. Of Wss;chester. aud Mr. J. Harry
BesU. and both evolved some entertaining
though,. Among those who spoke to i'm
promp;u toasts was Rev. Nj Logic, who l.
a native ot Jefferson county. He spoke Of
the beautiful scenery, the fertile soil and
the noble character Of the people OF JeHer
son county. and said ne could best convey
his appreciation by relating a dream Of an
old colored man who lived in Charles Town.
One morning be met bis former master and
informed him that he had had a remarkable
dream the previous night He dreamed he
had died and gone to Heaven. Being asked
what sort Of a place it was the old man re-
piled Mars Harry. haven't language to
describe IL. To cut it short, it is Jefferson
county sort OF a place" Just before mid
night Mr. Logic withdrew from the room,
but before doing 80 be aud his brother, Dr..
Logic. were elected members Of the Charles
Town Society. Both made neat acknowl-
ments accepting membership.
Mr. J. Calvin Mcknight, member of the
New York bar, gave a logical exposition of
the Monroe doctrine, and Mr.. Ernest Jer-
rold author Of the Mickey Finn" papers,
gave some inimitable recitations. There
were selections from the guitar by Prof. Z.
Browuoll, aud during the evening number
Of familiar old songs, including The Old
Folk. at Home" and My Old Kentucky
Home. were sung with a zest by the COM
psuy.
Thea a business meeting was held st
which officers for the ensuing year were
elected a, follows President, VIM. de q.
Washington: vice president, ". Harvell
LsBoyteaux; secretary treasurer, A. Wells
stump. As the conclusion the company roe
10 It's feet. considerably after midnight, and
al ciasping hands sang Aud Lang Syue"
with = vim which has, perhaps, never been
surpassed BY the same number of people in
the Hotel Areua.-BqRinore Sun Corrss
poadsaL
All Of the New York papers had extended
notices Of this festive occasion, but the Sun :
report i be-t adopted to our purposes The
editor Of THE FREE PREss regretted that
circumstances couspired to prevent an &C
ceptance of cordial Invitations 20 be present.