New-York daily tribune., 1844-03-20
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,.,,,at,on of ST. patrick,s Day.

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ce,ebration Of ST. Patrick's Day.
Monday was quite heart-iestival among our
..,ns of Irish birth or origin. THE FRIENDLY
OF Sr. PArR1cK celebrated the Anniversary
S.he;r ~ Patron Saint at the City Hotel. Among
!. uests were NJ. sroUcHTos, the Spanish Con
y. Rev. Mr.. HUDDART, Judge INGLls, w. V.
,r,,,,cg J. W. GlRARD, J. McKEoN, w. F.
p.orcH. w. L. M'KENzIE, sc. sc. JAS. REY-
,rss ESQ. President OF the Society, occupied the
char. The following are the regular Toasts:
srs. Dsy we celebrate aud alt who honor it''
/. is panick-We revere the memory Of him who first
., he Banner of thz ross on the Green lse of the
0s'ag ag,,snd-e, history full Of her bsishtes, page
naGJySst GJSt sp,e,idsnfoftse B. sidtsS United atcs.
nsa.a OConnet-The crownias sofy Of insh eloQuencs
Peu1en Vic,oriaay all the of her sign con-
GaIh he happiness o, Ireland Justice 10 Ireland WI
soaf g 1 e he EI2sSy T semsa ans1 Lord, and
's'T The cy If Ncw YorhHer publc works last
w mopunents OF her mighty enterprise, and true guaisu-
- - Of her eudunns prosperity.
The President then gave
aEsasd-the senlus, eGerIse and bravery OF her sons,
.,. mali aued and defended the hts Of without
sao,i dncton Justice and gratitude require worlds
aoraI influence 70 be EHtsnded TO sht her "r"nss
SISTER So tmnsl,on Without st'te
Ctbcc their atnotiSm, ioyal 20 the cfown, yet
srsslles and the peopiettiai5 imaess aud unalmi;y
.t,ysd their cou0t:yS Independence without sh,Cd,ug
dos Of blood Shsl lflSe ever cease TO their
W sT and initiate their example!
asss-Lke lh immortal Wdshlnston rebels to ther KING
sg nauiots their country
Educaii0n-le guarantee Of Peoples Virtue, the ba
moi their Cylllzaon-aay its blessings be extended to
every corner OF our nat1ye ieid
u Father MGheU-Ihe moral regeneration Of reland-We
sill nail his arrival IN this couatTy with the heartfelt
IAe Daughters Of Erin-Their virtue and their charms
sadelr them to their counryInen.
The meeting was addressed during the even
ing by RICHARD IRWIN, Esq. on behalf of the ST
Andrews Society, c. w. FADER, Esq. Prcsi.
dent of the German Society, d. c. GOLDEN,
Esq. President of the st. David's Society, Dr.
MANLY, President of st. Nicholas Society, and
several other gentlemen.
The health of Mr.. Jno. M'Keon was then
given. He briefly returned thanks and gave
The bar of Ireland.
The President then gave
The bar Of New Yorknot dis,anced By the bar Of Ire
land
which was responded to by Mr.. GRARD.
Sentiment, Song, Eloquence, Wit and Humor
characterized the proceedings Of the evening, and
Kept to a late hour, on bright continual wing,
the spirit of enjoyment.
The YOUNG F'RIENbs OF IRELAND, in the same
spirit, met in the Apollo Saloon, in the evening,
where the festivitles(were of the most agreeable
klnd-the scene being graced and its delights
enhanced by the presence Of the ladies. There
Fere about $50 ladies and gentlemen present
The presentation of a splendid silk banner to the
society by the ladies was one Of the most inte-
esting ceremonies of the evening. The room
'as tastcfullv decorated and the tables bounti-
lilly provided with every thing-cxcept wines
nd alcohol. On the removal of the clSth, the
resident Philip A. Roche, ESQ rose and deli
cred an eloquent and animated address, which
e regret we cannot give entire. The following
owcvcr, is a correct report of the leading por-
on
Ladies and Gentlemen: We meet this evening
or the first time as Society, for the purpose OF ce
ebrating day that for ages has been honored by
ur sires and which hope<tor ages TO come will
e honored by our descendants.
Centuries ago stranger came to the Land OF our
7athers-he learned their language in order TO
reach to them the truth-they received mm with
,pen arms and they hailed him their Patron Saint
assemble this evening for the purpose OF honor
ing the memory of lreland's first adopted Son; and
hope that on every return OF this anniversary his
blessing may unite us in friendship and good will.
In the land we love, at this moment eightmilIions
hail the return of this festival with JOY and thank
alness. And although we are distant from that
land more than 5000 miles-although heavnS
ocean separates us from that beloved Island, yet
our hearts beat with the same lmpulses-we have
The same sympathies and the same hopes.
For ages Hope has been the consoling angel OF
Ireland, and she now points with JOY 10 the future
The struggle going tells us the people have
determined to be free, and may the blessing OF uou
enable them TO accomplish II
The Land in which we live has set noble exam
pie 10 the world. When the States OF South ame-
rca were Cling for their rghts,the eloquence OF
AMERICAN Statesmen encouraged them 10 perse'er-
snce. When suffering Greece appealed Tor sympa-
thy and assistance, Americans, recolecung where
their form of oGoyernment originated, promptly gran
ted II, When Poland put forth her claim, Amen
cans remembered that in the Revolutionary Wal,
Pulaski and koskiuzsco ioughtFde by side with their
athers aud the debt OF gratitude was promptly and
Willingly paid. Ireland has strong claims on A
nerica as any land. When the American colonlSls
Penloned for redress, the Irish members OF The BIZ
Gsh Parliament were their advocates. Previous 10
lhe revolutionary War, thousands OF Irish emlgra-
led 10 the Southern Colonies and Russell tells us III
nus History OF Modern Europe that !" hen the War OF
independence broke out the Irish, who had always
oeen dissatisfied al home, Immediately took part
WIN IN the American Rebels.
lhe Declaration of this Countrys Independence
IS signed by Irishmen-and history tells Us that
hundreds shed their LIES blood maintain It's prn-
clpes.
This is as it ought to bc.-Nlany OF us love Ire
aAa, because 1t is our birth place-many OF Us take
an interest IN Ireland because we have friends or re-
aaons LIVING there, and most OF US respect and re-
T Tse Ireland because ii is the Land OF our Fathers
aeir ashes have mingled with its soil, and Ireland
Tagat therefore be to u.s. sacred and holy ground
ne Indian loves the resting place of his race, and
afe we less sensitive or refined in feeling than the