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our posterity. Mr. Evarts said that as there were only two members of Congress present, there would be no speech in response to this toast, but he would propose three cheers for the Constitution and the Union. The cheers were given, The seventh toast was, Our Common Schools.--They underlie the essential power and glory of New England and are everywhere the best nurseries of public and private virtue, enlightened liberty and true patriotism. To this toast the Rev, Dr. Lothrop responded in a humorous speech, pleading that after he was notified that he should be expected to speak to "Common Schools," he was asked to leave that toast to one of the members of Congress, and he consented, and was willing to give Common Schools to members of Congress. (Roars of laughter.) The eighth toast was, The Clergy.--As faithful teachers of divine wisdom their influence is universal; may it ever be exerted in behalf of the eternal sentiments of religion and virtue, f