Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-03-28
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Friday being the Anniversary Of Ire-
/ lands apostle, was celebrated by numerous
Catholic congregations at Milwaukee, in
manner that reflected great credit on the
Rev. MARTIN kUNDIG, the Jealous pastor
of St. Peters Church, through whose indie
| tatIgable exertlons about hree thousand
Catholics have been brought together to
celebrate the first Anniversary of the Wis
consin Catholic Total Abstinence Society.
For several days previous to tho 18th,
crowds continued 10 pour into the village,
| from different, sections Of The Territory.
and were received vita a "G ceaS mile
fd!ts." by the Catholics Of this place, who
chsertu'lv extended 10 them that hospiiai
~ for which they were proverbial.
ST. PATRICK's EVE.
Atebout FIVE o'clock in the evening,and
while a number Of persons were busily en-
gagged in the erection Of a platform, &c.
for the procession, the nail brought US the
| news of the passage Of the Milwaukee
Harbor Bill; which happy event was an
| nounced by the roar Of artillery, and filled
the breast Of every citizen with enthusi-
| asm.
About I o'clock, the congregation Of
outhPortarrived in SPLENDID sleighs under
the ample folds of flags and banners and
accompanied by martial music playing,
"Garry Owen" and were received amidst
the cheers Of the populace and the roars of
artillery.
The Church, although spacious bull
| ding, was found 10 be too small to contain
OT, IL
! tly advantage was taken to convert the
timber intended for the new stone Church
! into seats, on the outside Of the building
and in front Of an altar which was also
erected on the outside
The altar, which was tastefully decora-
ted, stood on an elevated platform under
| the canopy Of Heaven, and encirced with
the cedsrs Of the wild wood, and having
for an altar piece full length portrait Of
ST. Patrick, in striking Transparency. Over
the altar were suspended two beautifully
executed flags bearing the stars and stripes
Of our adopted country.
ST. PATRICKS DAY.
At four O'Clock in the morning, and 10
! pursuance Of the order of the Grand Mar
tial the day was ushered in by the band
playing 81" Hail Columbia" and "Patrick's
Day." answered by the roar of artillery
which was stationed in front OF the Church
on Prospect Hill"
| From an early hour, deta chmen,s Of the
uIHerenl congrtgatIoHs were 10 De seen pas
sing along the streets to the place of rem
devious in front Of ST. Peters Church; the
greater par, Of them decorated with green
| ribons and rosettes, and many Of them wear
| ing medals, 10 honor Of the Total Abstin-
ence Cause. The parties, as they reached
the church, took their places around the al
tar under their respective banners. and
about l l O'Clock, the deep toneing of the
| church bell, followed by the report Of the
| signal gun, announcing the arrival Of the
hour for the commencement Of the solemn
sacrifice Of the Mass.
The Rev. Mr.. Morrisey's Mass arrang-
ed in rich vestments embroidered with gold
while tn, Rev. Mr.. Kundig (who is a nat
ural musician. condac:ed his we'll instruc-
ted choir, which sen, forth its many mel
odious voices in praise Of the God OF the
| Universe. The services were altogether
august and attractive, presenting as it did
the most moral and sublime spectacle per-
| hans ever witnessed wcs; Of the Great
| Lakes.
Immediately after mass, some l or 200
persons were enlisted in the Temperance
Cause. by taking the pledge at the foot of
| the altar, and in presence Of the assembled
multitude.
AT II o'clock, the officers of the day
proceeded TO form the procession agreea-
bly, to the order Of the Head Martial.
NAMES OF THE OFFICERS.
Head NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. juneau.
Assistant Head Martiaks--JoAn Rock
we'll; and Dr. E B Wocott.
Grand Martial -NichoIa. Hussey.
Assistant Grand Martials. Messrs. P.
juneau, Andrew J. Vieau, Elisha Starr,
". Gov of YorkviIle, Julus'P. B. M'Cabe
Of Madison. and Harvey Of Racine.
MarshaNs -Messrs. Patrick Rogan,
WATERFOWL; P. M'Cartv, Milwaukee; NJ.
LaughIin, PrairieviIe; Hugh Conoly, Min
eral Point; Winter, Milwaukee: John Fur
long. Greenfield: Mullen, Muskego; and
Harkins. Southport.
Committee Of Arrangements.-Mess
Solomon juneau, Richard Hackt. Tho. II.
Tanning, n. Hussey, James Delvin and R
Murphy.
Orators Of The Day--Messrs. w. P.
Lynde. c. Walworth, D. Fitzsimmons, J.
P. B. M'Cabe.
ORDER OF THE PROCESSION.
l. Head Martial, mounted on an ele-
gan'Iy caparisoned white charger. and
wearing a crimson sash, and splendid
sky blue satin scarf, ornamented with a
green badge and gilt harp, and surmounted
by white satin star, and beautiful green
rosette. and holding in his hand the baton
Of Office.
2. TIro Assistant Head Martials, noun
ted on white chargers, and equipped SINH
lar to the Grand Martial.
Grand 1fortinI mounted on a white