The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-19

contributed much to the hilariy Of the evening
In fact, the presence OF the fair each of our
festive gatherings, may be taken as an evidence OF
the approved taste and spirit OF the age The band
played several airs during the dinner.
The Society has been formed but two months
and its members consist Of the young and most in
telligent classes OF the Irish In tins city.
The presentation of magnificent silk banner by
the ladies', gave increased interest to the ceebra-
ton, and altogether more enthusiastic or spirited
demonstration among lreland's TRENDS, mas not Ia
ken place upon any similar occasion In this city,
Another new feature marked this celebration, the
exclusion OF ardent beverages OF wines and spirits
from the dinner. This too, gave additional char,
acter the meeting, and kept alive that spirit OF
harmony and cordlalty which marked their pro-
ceedings throughout.
The Apollo rooms were tastefully decorated with
appropriate banners on which were painted the
emblems. AT either side ranged along the full
length OF the room, were placed a row OF tables
which actually groaned beneath the festive
cheer that had been provided A row Of tables,
placed horizontally, al the top OF the room, were
also provided with the most substantial fare. A
magnificent band were placed in the orchestra.
AT O'Clock the company, consisting OF about
| three hundred ladies' and gentlemen, sat down 10
dinner, and discussed the merits OF the best roast
beet and turkey, with numerous other appendages,
in the shape OF the choicest solids. An excellent
dessert was subsequently served w, and coffee con-
Guided this part OF the ceremony.
order at about 8 O'Clock The guests of the eve
ming were the Rev. John N. Smith, r. p of st.
James, Horace Greeley, Eugene A. Casserly and
John Augustus Shea.
The following list OF toasts of the Young Friends OF
ireland then put from the Char and drunk with az
|. st. Patricks Day-Honored for ages May every
turn Of it find the people of Ireland increasing in virtue
happiness and prosperity. (Air-st Palrioks Day)
Ode by Mr.. j. A. SHEA.
= The land we live in-May the country tor which
ympahise have laws and institutions as
md qfraa thOSpv n n
Coumbia)
lreland-Our father land-(The green little sland)
May libertys banner triumphantly streaming,
Soon float DER thy turrets green isle OF the wave
And the full moon Of freedom respendenty beaning,
liurnine more the land Of the brave.
4. The memory Of Washington and the Patrota Of the
men which has been happy home to the exles OF every
CLINE, Dirge)
The President Of the United States. (Air-Yankee
6. Daniel O'Connell- (see the conquerng hero)
He needs eulogies wreathed around his name;
His acts, alone, mmortalize his fame
l. Father Matthewlrelands apostle Of the 10Th cen
tuIys in improving the social condition oil his
country will stand an enduring monument OF his phan
| thropy. (Air-The meeting Oh the waters)
3. Grafton and the men oil 81. (lrish Volunteer)
| Oh, for the swords Of former times;
Oh, for the men who bore them.
0. The Patriots Of Ds. Dirge)
TO- The Repeal Of the Unlon-A nations demand Tor
justice cannot long be refused. air Garryown)
H. Hierarchy oil lreand-Hon0r to them for all the
wealth OF the richest nation OF the earth could not induce
them sanction the union OF church and state Alr
Cooleen.
H. The Press-When well conducted the strongest
of justice, and the terror of tyrans. AirThe Star
H. Woman Heavens last and best gilt to Air
| Ladies' eyes around u.s.
The CHAIRMAN, the cloth being removed, sad-La.
dies and gentlemen are assembled here this evening
celebrate the anniversary Of the Patron Saint Of Ireland
and the first Annual Dinner of the young friends of Ire
| and-U. choerng) Some centuries ago, stranger
came t0 the land Of fathers assembled here
tonight my friends to do honor to the memory Of that
usious Saint and Patron OF Ireland in this land we live
| in At this moment, millions Of brave and patriotic
/ people grooming beneath the yoke Of foreign
despotic power and though we live in strange land
love Ireland warmly and enthusiastically, as II we
were at this moment conferred i'll her bosom Loud
cheers) This should be- because il the home
our fathers (Che r Tho savage leaves his home and
his resting place. and this should be. There an in
stnct in that attaches to the brthcpot from
which first drew the breath Of existence, and the
claims OF Ireland sympathes need nothing among
such assembly a. sec around me-Qoud cheering) I,
and gentlemen, has been organized for the purpose
awakening the sympathes OF every friend Of popular
bery. (Cheers) We make no distinction as to climate
orto creed now. Every man can join our
friend Of freedom is welcomed to our Standard and tn
ladies Of New York have done the honor this evening
their presence testify their appreciation Of the form
alton Of our society loud cheers Their eyes spark
with delghttheir cheeks tinged with the languag
Of their hcars-with the deep carnaon Of that lovelnes
for which they proverbia and when they smile upo
us, why should not feel encouraged loud cheering
When the Republics of South America were struggling
in the Of freedom-when Greece was strug
Cling for her rights we aided them-when Poland wa
struggling for her freedom, we extended to her our sy
pahes, and Ireland foremost the struggle for tn
liberation OF these respective countries but when WI
look to the history of our own revolution how numerou
the Irshmen that hocked forward to join in
struggles (Cheers) Many distinguished rishmen sign
ed the Declaration Of Independence and the same sPri
Justice that dictated such the part oil tn
Irish people who focked to our national standard shoul
actuae us in our sympahies. loud cheers) lrean
been oppressed for agesher children have been DR.
ven to ruin-their parents have been prosecuted 70
ages and the fell spirit Of the oppessor has pursue
them at the latest date when they were dispersed
mean at CiSna p earaer
oppressoTs needs commentary from but eight mi
lions Of people cannot long remain in bondage. Lou
cheers) The cause Of temperance too, is working
0 magic change in the minds Of the people. ireland
be nation, and must have the privilege Of ruling hersel
Hoping that day is not far distant trust shall
her redeemed, regenerated and Standardization
cheers)
the ladies ofNew York, which was duly ackno
by the President
proposing the health OF the Hierarchy of Ireland tn
Rev Mr. SMITH said he felt it kind Of duty to respond
the toast lie was the first priest in New York that
for repesl he assailed by paper in Canada he
asked what had the Catholic clergy to do with repea
and he told him take blister OF Spanish fies and tie
round his neck to take the bad humor from it - (Ir
mense laughter) The Catholic clergy have ever mai
tanned their high character for love Of country and
ways were the shepherds Of the people The Irish clerg
have always stood high and England has been obliged
send over her clergy to get them educated in lrean
we tell England 10 t0uch upon the veneraD
head of that excellent and worthy man, Bishop Higgin
loud cheering) In the annals Of Irish history is oun
there has been less than II 900 people shot dead c
thes alone and here the OF agitation for
i peal Let the government Of England then cohvit
oConnell If they dare, and shall up spirit fro
Florida to Maine that will convince Sir Robert Pel IN,
he has made egregious blunder. The Rev gentleman
after pronouncing high eulogy the Catholic cierg!
concluded very excellent speech, which receive
I; with marked enthusiasm.
I; HoRAcE GHrELEy returned thanks for tho press.
the course of the evening tho meeting was addressed
Messrs Eugene and Casserley, John Shea, John Doy
and In I'm