The New York herald., 1845-03-18
Annlve, sa, y OF the st. Patrlcl.,s Society.

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Annive' say OF the 50. Patrick's Society.
The "Frendly Sons OF st. Patrick celebrated
the annlversary of their patron saint, at the City
Hotel last evening. About sixty gentlemen sat
down to sumptuous dinner at half past six o'clock
Amongst the guests we noticed the Presidents OF
the New England, the st. Nicholas, the st. Au
drews, and ihe German Societies; his Honor, the
Mayor; John Cauldwsll, ESQ.,, &c.
The Chair was occupied by Mr.. X. ]. DILLON,
one Of the Vice Presidents, in consequence Of the
ndspostion Of JAMES REYBURN, Esq, the wor-
thy and es Unable President.
After the cloth was removed, Mr.. Dillon rose
and apologized for the absence Of the President
He then gave the following regular toasis, which
were drank with the usual enthusiasm.
The Day Celebra.c--we bless the birthday Of him.
who first gave the words OF Divine Truth The Irish
people 81. Patrick's Day.
'Ireland"-Thc land of our BIRTH the home Of our ear
liest sffeciions.
Messrs Brough, Wilson, and an amatuer here
sung the beautiful gee-'rhe Harp that once o'er
Tara's Walls'
"The United States"-The land Of our adop.ion--we
cherish the principles and the title Of american CHI
zens"-May they be perpstual.-Haa Columbia
"The Queen, Lords, and Commons Of Ireland-Er,n 60
Bragh
This toast was received with the creates. enthu
siasm
Mr. CAUipwEL responded to it, attircd in the uniform
worn by the Irish volunteers Of l7S2 His appearance
was greeted with tremendous cheers. He said 1t may
perhaps appear strange of my years appearing
IN this country dressed in this fashion, but wanted to
show the Friendly Sons Of ST. Patrick the uniform in
which their orelathers successfully batted for the IL
berties OF their native country. (Cheers) The coat
now wear was made more than sixty years ago. by a
master tailor i'll the city Of Dublin, and member oil the
Dublin Loyal Volunteers (Checrs) II would apper
that st Patrick who ~ every body knows banhed the
toais from "Oud Ireland" has taken this garm' n
protection,
till this very hour daughter and cheeIs) Mr. Q. then
volunteers IN the Revolutionary War, many Of whom
we're members Of this very society (cheers w hich
waited on General Washington to congratulate him Oh
grauations the "Father OF his Country" made the fol
lowing reply:
termination OF the late contest and your indugen OPT
non Of my agency in it. affords singular pleasure and
merits my warmest acknowledgements Ithe example Of
the Americans successfully conending the OF free
dom be Of any to other nations, shall have
additional motive for rejoicing at SO prosperous an event
1t not unnterestpg consideration to learn that
the kingdom OF Ireond by bold and manly conduct had
obtained the redress Of many of its grievances and it
much to be wished that the blessings OF equal liberty and
unresraincd commerce may yet prevail more extensive
ly In the meantime you may be assured, gentlemen,
that the hospitality and bencence your c0untrymen
to brethren who had been prisoners of
ther unknown unregarded. The bosom OF America is
open TO receive not only the opulent and respectable
stranger but the oppressed and Of all nations
and religions and whom we shall welcome to p5rtic
patton Of all rights and privileges" loud and long
The CHAIRMAN rose propose the next regular toast
He said he extremely sorry that his Homer the Mayor
had been obliged to leave before the toast given His
regret he had doubt his Honor
would have been lgreaty delighted hearing the eo-
eughterS But the Mayor was Obliged to leave in
OF receiving ntimaton serious disturbance
IN some part OF the cityhe he chairmaD) was happy 10
had occurred amongst their brethren the Hebrews IRE
newed laughter) However he knew they would receive
with great enthusiasm the next regular toast
The city of New York, and its worthy Chief Mags.
trase."
The next regular toast was
sour Sister Societes-unted in the sumo object Of
doing good "father land J" hail with welcome their
representatives at oyr festive boardThe .angeps Wh
Mr.. GRNNELL, in returning thanks on the part Of the
New England Society, said that he was sorry
Parcks absent that occasion He had word TO say
to him iaugher aboutt that sentiment (Renewed laugh
that the sons Of ST. as ws 81 the son
Of st Patrick, had their share Of the barney Lsugh
er) He was serry however. that he had not chance
New England-prosperous New England can afford to
take joke While England had her rose France her
grass for trophy. Great laughter and cheers Besides
New Engand's "Blarney Stone" had real existence,
Ireland had to be content with sham rock He would,
"The Plymouth Rock of New England and the Sham
rock OF Ireland" -
l The toast was received with the greatest good
| humor and enthusiasm.
! Dr.. Manley, Mr.. Sand and Mr. Irwin also return
ed thanks in behaeofther Societies, the latter CIV
ing as q sentiment
"The health Of James Sheridan knowles-the best Of
living dramatists."
The next toast was
The National Schools Of Ireand-The fountains OF our
The next regular toast was
Woman-The last, yet first in the affections of Irish
/ men,
The CHAIRMAN then stated that he had received letters
Of apology from the Hon. John c. Calhoun and the Hop
Buchanan the latter Of whom a sentiment:
When we were weak Irshmenlnoby helped US; let Us
net forget the days Of lang sync" and which was drank
The CHArnMAw then gave the health Of the absent Pe
dent Mr.. Reyburn. Drank with all the henorg.
A, letter Of apology from Mr.. Reyburn was then
read, concluding with the toast
"The 's2 Club Of Ireland-May It's members prove
worthy scions of the Irish Volunteers OF l7s2"
Mr.. Dsouca IwhY had for few moments taken the
place Of Of the Vice Presidents at his rques here
rose and said MIR. Chairman, dignfed by my presen
position, make bold to say wsrd. There is poor
foreigner here who says he has always identified Irish
men and whskey punchbut not drop he has thii
day oars Of laughter He. therefore: requests me to
&c cssaM.S~certsinly- certainly, Mr.. sh Broush.
Mr.. BRouGH-Materias for two, if you please. Laugh
gave" Bunker Hill Of 75-vinegar Hill Of 7s-Irist
Blood has given eternal verdure to boh." Cbeers)
Mr. j. T. BRADY, the second Vice President after very
eloquent speech. gave" The Union OF Irishmen-wher
religious strife has ceased to agate Ireland, she wtak
her place sm0ns ~ the nations
| responded TO by Judge DAILY.
l "The Press' was then drank.
Dr. HousroN responded After returning thanks for hs
honorable mention OF the press" he sai5, he gladly
braced that opportunity Of expressing his delight
tanning the very important change in the policy OF III
| Honor the Mayor. which had been announced by tn
Chairman His Honor for nearly year had been ,ryni
to scatter the Irishhe had now it appeared engaged il
the much benevolent and feasible project trying
to gather in the Jews. (Laughter.) lie, DR.. IT,, mos
heartily wished his Honor success in his and
esting mission. After referring the patriotic and Iibc
raj sentiments OF Mr. Grinnell and Dr. Nlany, Dr. ous
/ ton gave:-
$50 long az st. Jonathan Is well represented hi
has been here tonight the Irish in America will
to utter word in defence Of their rights American c
zensthe intelligence and patriotism OF the Uued States
like the jokes the President the New England Society
| have no sting for the Irish.n Cheersj
IA gentemnn connected with hepress and well know
for his vocal talents and musical TASTE sung in beautu
style Lovers ballad" I'll seek four leaved
Mr.. BRoUGH then sang with characteristic spirit-"Th
| Sea'-accompanied by Mr.. Beames the pianoforlc.
| Dir A. q. CASTLE gave
| The Shamrock Of Ireland and the Rose Of Engani-
| May they, when the cloud passes away like Venu