The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-18

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| HOTELS AND HOTEL KREPrNs.-Of late years
there has been great deal said favorable to the
management Of the principal hotels in the large
| cities of the United States. The newspapers
| have praised them beyond all reason and mode
| alton.
| Is this correct! No doubt vast improvements
| have been made In the mode and system of
keeping hotels in the Atlantic States, to say no.
thing of the Western; but in point of real COM
| fort, neatness, and system, we doubt whether
we have made so much progress during the
last few years as many imagine. The sys-
tenn of cookery adopted by the large hotels is
peculiarly bad. The materials, the meats, fishes,
and other articles ARE bountiu and excellent in all
the large cities but the wholesale made of cook
ing all sorts of meats in the same place, destroys
their individuality of character, and almost
makes mutton, beef, duck, chicken, and fish taste
and smell alike Many improvements might be
adopted from the system followed in Pars, and
other large cities in Europe. We do not have re-
ference to the hotels in London, or other cities
in England, for although they are very expensive,
we don't think they are much superior to those
of the United States, except in some particulars;
| but we must say that the hotel system of Paris,
and the principal towns of Germany, is organi-
| zed and conducted in a mode far preferable to
| that which has called forth unstlnted, aud I'M
limited praise in this country. But we have
some curious sketches and descriptions Of those
matters to give at future day.
| st. Patrlck's Day-Ths Cathsdral-The Din
| ners, &c.
The birth day of St. Patrick was, as usual, ce-
LIBERATED yesterday, by the members of the Ro-
man Catholic Church
The various benevolent and other associations
Fol the church turned out in procession, among
winch were the Hibern,an Universal Benevo!en,
Association, with their banners, with the inscrip-
tons, which were very pretty and appropriate
large blue silk banner, with q figure represent
Ing tae Good Samaritan administering to the
wants Of the needy, with the inscription, SEQ
thou and do likewise" was most conspicuous.
The Shamrock Association also turned out in
large numbers, and presented in their front a
large banner, with figure representing an angel
leaning upon a harr, with the inscription,
Weighed in the balance, and not found want
ing"
The Burial Benevolent Association" :" La
borers' Association" and Young Irelanders,"
| also attended the celebration. The line of pro-
cession was formed in the Bowery. and at once
where the ceremonies of high mass were per-
| formed by the Right Rev. Bishop OF Ohio, and a
sermon by the Bishop of New York. After ser
vice, the associations retired until evening,
when the ceremonies of the day were concluded
Sumptuous dinners were prepared at the Shak-
speare Hotel and Apollo Saloon, which the as
soclatlons attended.
IRISH CONFEDERATION DINNER.
The Irish Confederation of tho city celebrated the
anniversary Of ST. Patrick the patron Saint of Ireland
yesterday, ct the Shakespeare Hotel At about eight
O'Clock the members Of tho some
noble rspast prepared specially for the occasion. by
Messrs Bergen and Gaabrun in their best style, which
ia saving good deal and after the cloth removed,
the utmost hilsrty and good feeling prevailed. The
cslebrated Father Mathew band in attendance and
during the dinner dscoursed most eloquent and soul
Mr. James Bergen presided President, and the fol-
lowing named gentlemen wsr' wee vice p p,esasns' TM
O'Conncr, and Eugene O'sulivan.
After the cloth removed these patriotic Irshmcn
gave vent to their feelings i'll the following toass:-
l. The day celebrate, and all who honor 1t.
Air" st Patricks Day"
evidence OF what may be STAINED BY perseverance,,
union and salt r.lianc. Her example should be imis-
ted until granny should be no mere.
Air" Hail Columbia +"
s. The Land of our Nativity
SHORE dear in her sorrow, her gloom, and her showers
Tnsu tho rest of The world, in its sunniest hours
May she all her sons for her res
cue
4 The irish Confederation. We hall It's institution
sshs first decided step In advance since the commence
ment Of IN. repeal agitation towards the accomplish
confidence and support Of Ishmen, until 1t has fitted
them for Independence
g. The President OF the United States. As good OIL
tzsns we honor the chief magistrate of free people
Air-"The Star Spsngled Banner"
8 The memories Of o Connell and Davis; the latest
stars that have passed from the Irish armament
Airm"Th. Harp that once through Isra's Hall" A.,
Empire State.
Air-"Gov.rnor's Msrohn
g. Pope Plus the Ninth--hailed BY the world as the
champion OF civil and religious liberty May he live to
tn. triumph Of the reforms so well begun by him.
Air-"Ifsil to the Chhfo
o Repeal-The great measure by which Ireland Is to
recover one Of the most precious gifts conferred by ea
ven to To secure 1t, she should shrink from no
Hir~aLet Erin rememt er the days Of oldn
10 The memory of Washington In his hands the
sword sacred instrument by which no established
''' n0 "Th. q greatest noSi,.. and tn. best
The Cinciunatus Of the Westo
Air--"W Washington March"
IL Father Mathew We hail his advent with sin
cere pleasure the pioneer OF his countrys rcgeners
Air-"Meeting ofths Waters
~ Thu Press aided By electricity aud steam spread
ing I-sroiug an liberty throughout the S!obelresnd
feels its revving influence.
Air--"Marssllos Hymn"
49, The afflicted women ofireland--Msy thsy soon
poipt to their aud concdertad and say proud
iy, These are our jewels"
Air" Sevourneen Dheeish"
smsn responded to these tossts eloquent manner
and each and all Of them supported the principles Of ply
sicsl for Of freeing iceland from British
rule In case OF the failure of agitation.
The dinner was got mp in asyo such A. to re,ct the
highest credit on Mir Bergen and MIR Gallabrun, and
the company separated a. late hour each well pleased
with the evenings entertainment
YOUNG FRIENDS OF IRELAND.
ABOUT four hundred ladies and gentlemen sat down
last night, at l0x o'clock, to excellent entertain
meut tho Apollo, Broadway, provided by the above
society copsstinc Of every variety Of fare
and tho choicest delicaces of the season among which
were superior sbad all prepared by the proprietor
of The Apollo in his beststyle
Tie chair was occupied By the rresident Michael
O'Conner, Esq
Among the guests the Rev. Mr. MoCarrop, vene-
rsbIs Thomas OConor Horace Greeley, Alderman Par