New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-03-23
Celebration of St. Patrick's Day by the
Young Friends OF Ireland,

on the 18th inst, IN the Apollo Saloon, Broad way,
where the festivities were of the most agreeable
kind-the scene being graced and its delights
enhanced by the presence Of the ladies. There
were about go ladies and gentlemen present.
The presentation Of splendid SILK banner TO the
Society by the ladies was of the most lnte
resting ceremonies of the evening. The room
was tastefulv decorated and the tables bount-
fully provided with every thng-except wines
and alcohol. On tie removal of the cloth, the
President Philip A. Roche, Esq rose and deli
vercd an eloquent and animated address, which
we regret we cannot give entire. The following, |
however, is a correct report OF the leading por
ton
Ladies ami GenHemen: We meet this evening |
for the first time Society," for the purpose OF ce-
lebrating day that for ages has been houored by
our sires, and which | hope Tor ages 10 come Will
| be honorcd BY our descendants.
Centuries ago stranger came to the Land OF our
| Fathers-he learned their language IN order TO
preach to them the truih-they received him with
open arms and they hailed him as their Patron SAINT.
We assemble this evening for the purpose OF honor.
inc the nemor, of Ifeiands first adopted Son, and
hope that on every return OF this anniversary ms
blessing NAV unite lis in friendship and good Will
In the land We lovt, this moment eight mi. ions
hail the return Of tbs festival with JOY and thank
iulness. Aud although we are distant from that
| land more than .30Un mlles-a.though heavng
ocean separates us from that beloved Island yet
our hearts beat with the same lmpuises-we have
The same sylnpalhes and the same hopes.
For AGES Hope mas been the consoIing angel of
Ireland, and she points with JOY to the future.
The struggle now going on tells Us the people have
determined 10 be free, and may the blessing OF God
enable them to accomplish it
The Land in which we live has set noble exam
pie 10 the world. When the States OF South Ame-
rca were struggling for their hts the eloquence OF
American Statesmen encouraged item tol'erse'er-
ance When suffering Greece appealed Tor sImpa-
Inv and assistance, Americans, recollectmg where
their form of Government originated. promptly gran
ted il. When Poland put forth her clam, ameli-
cans remembered that in the Revolutionary War;
PuIaska and koskuzSco fought side by side with their
Fathers and the debt of gratitude was promptly ana
willingly paid. Ireland has strong claims on A
merica as any land When the American coonISS*s
pe,itioned Tor redress, the Irish members OF the Br-
sh Parliament were their advocates. Previous TO
the Revolutionary War, thousands OF lrlSh emlgra-
ted TO the Southern Colonies and Russell tells US in
his History OF Modern Europe, that hen the War OF
Independence broke out, the Irish who had always
been dissatisfied at home, immediately took part
with '.the American Rebels.
The Declaration OF this Country's independence
is signed by Irshmen-and history tells us that
hundreds shed their LIES blood to maintain lis prin-
ciples.
This is as it ought to bc-Many Of us love Ire
land. because il is our birth pace-nany OF us take
an interest in Ireland because we have friends or re-
lations living there, and most of Us respect and re-
we're Ireland because it is the Land OF our Fathers.
Their ashes have mingled with It's soil, and Ireland
ought therefore be to US, sacred and holy ground
The Indian loves rlc resting place OF bis race and
are we less sensitive refined in feeling than the
SAVAGE
Ladies and Gentlemen, this Society organized
for The purpose of annually celebrating the day that
revives ard twakens our synpalhles and love Tor
band long down trodden and oppressed. we make
no ,tnctiCn of cline creed ANY one can JON
us who can lay his hand his breast and say he Is
a friend of freedom The ladies honor us TO night
with their presence,-tleir eyes sparkle with de-
light-lhe impulses other hearts tnge their cheeks
with that full carEatiOn which Nature gives to her
LOWEST flowers land their smiles encourage us TO per-
severance.
Mr. ROCHE, in conclusion, said hope we
NAV long continue to meet us the Young Friends OF
Ireland. May we, on every anniversary OF the day
we honor find the land we love and the land we
live in increasing in happiness and prosperity La
dies and gentlemen, hope before many returns OF
this dav that we may be called upon 10 celebrate
the restoration of the National Parliament OF Ire
land"
The following regular toasts were then pro-
: posed
l. s Pat ick's Dlp-IIonored for ages. Nav every re-
turn OF it fad people of iceland Increasing In virtue hap
l,iess aud prosperity
7Lc I,,d in-Nlay the country tor which we
symu4ih Sc o. and Institutions enlightened and
d. fee winch protect VI rights
Here beautiful silk banner, the gift Of the
ladies, was presented to the Society by Mr. MI
cuAEL O'CoSNoR, who, in presenting 1t, spoke as
follows
In presenting the Banner, MIR. MICHAEL OCoN-
NOR, FRS, Vice President, said
M, President Of the Young Friends ef Ireiand-l have
had the houol eelDg selected by III. ACRES cur rehd to
present IN their behalf, The Young Friends OF LELAND
YOU have tken the midst of he American community
A" IG"r sn " . Ift@ o 1o ere Ss af
say your notto-ey entered INTO your
Ie I"i Banner ng' We GViL And RELIGIOUS FRED
Her for the banner unufied he com
Yos viii perceive that design is significant, and that
taste has display which peculiar 10 e female ch4Tac
which only beautiful but expressive he Eagle and
tn. A4rs-thv symbols the land We 1--we Ia .nd lie laHd OF
" ASH ngton whsl forth c"mb the slemrs Of his
cpuntry lead his united and 'n'inclbe leons to VIC
ry and applause let the Eagle aud the drp
o Frsd O. i,emd as eben4tic OF that COMMUNION
- ,ur when shou! always exs brweea Amv,.ca
Ireland he shamrock. also; recalls ~ cue col eeuUn tie
,roaavt days Leland. ilsto wI-n St Iack place,
aptaasr lie hte i=id you Will observe, is ign cant
OF lnnocenc and Virtue and indicates the puty Of your IN
teu'ion aud the JUS of cause IArpsuse The
border Is sre 1.-THE immortal s ss!-tte hue OF the Ma
tional Banner LELAND which thank God an rhman can
, blood, snilled with d'shonor. CLOUD APPLAUSE
half o the cety yen represent The have uli confidence
ia You They know WI pfsvt aud foty e. It not
Only sake nu' for Tie k OF - cause you adVoc ale
90 90, t4 glorious york you have rmeicsd stfug
for ing aq 20 i b T GSS' and t
sons o. The Emerald e who exes III anl-rica, ai al
and tie ersecoted OF creed Go and the God Of
justice viii aid you good work Prove yourselves
YORK but The LaCies of The civilized world b. raising
your oquent md -Nsrirs your yonnE nesirS and