The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-18

Celebration OF 81. Patriek's Day-The Pro-
cession and Dinners.
Yesterday was the anniversary OF the day en-
which the immortal patron Saint OF old Ireland Is
supposed to have been born was celebrated In this
city in an unusually patriotic and devotional man.
ner II was beautiful day, and with the exception
OF high wind, was all that could have been wished
for. The different societies celebrated the day In
various manners, some by giving dinners and others
by attending church. The green flag OF Enn was
waving throughout the day IN several parts OF the
city. At7A. NJ, mass was performed IN 81. Pc
ter's Church, Barclay street, where tremendous
crowd had assembled.
At9A. M, the Hibernlan Universal Benevolent
Society, the Shamrock Benevolent Society, and the
independent Sons of Erin, met Astor Square, and
marched in procession down Broadway to Cham
bers street, up Chambers street to TRANSPORTATION
Church, where divine service Was performed by
Rev. MIR. Hogan, of Brooklyn. An immense crowd,
in addition to the procession, attended this church,
and various banners were placed around the wall,
rendering the whole scene very interesting one.
After leaving the church, the procession moved up
Chambers to Chatham, up Chatham to Pearl, down
Pearl to Madison, up Madison to Goveneur, up
Governor to Grand, down Grand to the Bowery,
up the Bowery around Union Square, down Broadway
to Blocker street. through Blocker to Mulberry and
down Mulberry to Prince, where they dispersed. The
appearance of this procession was very imposing 1t
led by the ibernian Benevolent Society," dressed
with regass. and many Of them bearing imitation sprgs
Of shamrock in their hands. Some splendid banners
borne among them, on which we noticed several
appropriate inscriptions one was Fifty years free
the people rejoice"
After this magnificent harp borne alo and cir
ced with flowers After the FIRST society the SHAM
rock Benevolent Society in advance Of which borne
green flag with harp upon it, In this part Of the pro-
cession was borne large splendid banner several feet
in height with full length portrait Of Emmett upon IT.
and the immorts sentence wished 70 procure or ny
the other side full length portrait Of the hero OF
New Orleans. with the inscription, ireland, the land
After these followed the Independent Sons of Erin
bearing flags and regalias.
of an imposing spectacle. The Hibernian Benevolent
Burial Society the Laborers Society," and other Socie
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bay On arriving at the church. the doors thrown
OPEN and immediately every inch Of the capacous area
within occupied. The choir then performed some
of Mozarts beautiful sacred compositions, which added
the inspiration Of the The Rev. Mr. Curran
by the Rev. Mr. Burke celebrated high mass; after
which Mr. Burke delivered Grafton in the Irish lam
guage This Grafton all Greek us; but to Judge
from the breathless silence which prevailed during is
delivery, that the audience were delighted with
T. The same gentleman afterwards delivered an ora
which, for beauty of composition and elegance Of d4l
very, reflected the highest credit on MIR Burke The
interior the church beautifully decorated with
the banners of the different socees that marched there
in procession and the with the badges the co-
mass formed tout ensemble not often in this city,
and doubt gratifying to the feelings Of our Irish
citizens.
After leaving the church the societies marched down
the 9th avenue Greenwich ane thence through the
9Th avenue and Carmine to Hudson down Hudson to
Canal through Canal to Centre, through Centre and
Chambers to Chatham, up Chatham to Bowery, up Bow
cry to Bond, thence to Broadway, down Broadway to
Montgomery Hall, the head quarters OF the society,
The Vofv Reverend Doctor Power. after high
mass, preached at Saint Patrics's Church. deliver
ing q eulogy upon the patron Saint. 1t was q power
tul sermon and listened to by the vast audience
with great attention All the churches in which service
dark had all cleared the Streets and all
were ready for the evenings entertainments
ASsIvERsARY DINNER THE FsrENDLY Sous OF ST..
PATRcx, THE CRY HorEL.-This Society celebrated
City Hotel AT O'Clock the company took their seats
the sound Of mslodious and lively muuc. at the hand
soms is and s,dn
the way into the ROOM followed by number Of distn
gushed guests AID members of the Army the Navy the
Hono ant the MayoT IF the city Of New Yox. VIM Ha
vemeyer Esq; Gen. Sumner of Boston; the Hon. Chief
President with his company, had taken their seats
dinner served up consisting OF all that art and lux
ury combined could supply or desire at h. season Of
sit down to- and which would have fed thousand
moderate families month"; with abundance and ever
As soon as the cloth removed the President rose
and after neat and appropriate speech gave the follow.
The day, and all who honor it-Tune, st. Patrick's
The following toasts were then given in succession.
and drank with enthusiastic ardor, each toast being fol-
lowed by peal of loud and cheerful music:
Ireland the land Of birth, the home Of our earliest
affections.-Music, The srig OF shillsla.
The United States, the land Of adoption-Perpeu
ty to its free NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Doodle.
The President Of the United StaesMusc, Presidents
March.
This toast was received with than ordinary en-
thusasm, and loud and repeated huzzas.
The Queen, Lords and Commonsof Irelan'l-Musc,
Our Sister Societies Emulation without strife-Music
A. Norric Esq Vice President of the st. Andrews,
Society, returned thanks in behalfo his Society, in
neat and appropriate Speech and concluded BY Offering
the following toast which was drank with three times
"Union between Indian Corn and Irish Potatoes which
followed in behalf Of the Society which he represented
in neat address; and then gave the following which
"Our Patron Saints, Saint Patrick and Saint David
May for their memories lead US to emulate
G.E. KASHAspr, Esq, then addressed the company
the part Of the German Society Of which he is the
Vice President and concluded, by giving the following
toast
Health prosperity and everlasting fame to the Bard Of
Ireland-Thomas Moore.
CHEZ JusrIcE JONES' President of the St. Nicolas So
cety then addressed the chair the part Of his society
and concluded by giving the following toast
The memory Of Thomas Adds Emmett, the dstin
guished patriot, jurst and gentleman. Which was
drank standing, in solemn silence.
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