The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-18
st. Patrlck's Day-7hs Cathsdral-The DIR
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
of the church turned out in procession, among
which were the Hibernlan Universal Benevolen
| Association, with their banners, with the inscrip
| tions, which were very pretty and appropriate
A large blue silk banner, with figure represent
ing the Good Samaritan administering to the
wants of the needy, with the inscription, &c
thou and do likewise" was most conspicuous
The Shamrock Association also turned out In
large numbers, and presented in their front 9
large banner, with a figure representing an ange
leaning upon a harp, with the inscription
"Weighed in the balance, and not found want.
ing"
The "Burial Benevolent Association" " La.
borers' Association" and Young Irelanders,''
cession was formed in the Bowery, and at once
moved to the Cathedral, through Prince street,
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.
Sumpuous dinners were prepared at the Shak-
speare Hotel and Apollo Saloon, which the as
sociations attended.
IRISH CONFEDERATION DINNER.
The Irish Confederation of the city, celebrated tbs
anniversary of So Patrick the patron Saiut OF Ireland
yesterday, at the Shakespeare Hotel At about eight
O'Clock the members Of the association numbering
seventy fve true and srdent Irshmeu, rat down to
noble repast, prepared specially for the OCCASION by
Messrs Bergen and Gsabrun In theI best style, which
IL saying good DEAL and after the cloth removed
the utmost hlarity snd good feeling prevailed The
celebrated Father Mathew oand was IN attendance and
during the dinner oiscoursed most eloquent and soul
stirring music.
Mr.. James Bergen presided as President and the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were Vice Presidents, viz
Thomas Brady, Dennis Lyon, John O'Rourke, NJ T
O'Connor, aud Eugene O'Sullivao.
After the cloth was removed these patriotic lrshmen
vent O n a w iprf
l. The day va celebrate, and all who honor it.
Air" st Patrick's Day."
?. The land live in Her present prosperity is an
evidence sS q , rranee Her example should be imita
ted, until granny should be no more.
Air" Hail Coumb. /"
3 The Land of our Nativity
Nors dear in her SORROW her gloom, and her showers,
Than the rest Of the world, in its suuniest hours
MAY she all her for her res
Air-a Erin Is ny Home"
d The Irish Confederation. We hail its institution,
msnt Of tn. repesl agitation towards the accomplish
ment of that easure nay 1t continue to receive the
confidence and support Of lshmen, until 1t has fitted
them for independence.
Air-"Minstrel Boy"
S. The President Of the United States. AZ good oi'
items we honor the chief magistrate of free people
Air-"The Star Spsnglsd Banner"
6 The memories of Connen and Davis the latest
stars that have passed from the Irish ftmsment
T. The Governor and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF the
Empire State.
s. Pope Plus tho Nnth-haed by the world as the
champion OF civil and religious liberty. May he live to
the triumph of the reform. so well begun by him.
Air-.Hail to the ChiefD
o Repeal-The great measure by which Ireland Is to
recover one Of the precious gifts conferred by Hea
ven to To secure it, she shoold shrink from no
Air--aLet Erin rememt er the days Of old"
10 The memory of Washington In his hands the
sword was sacred Instrument by which he established
the liberty of his country. -
"T6e greatest modest, and ths best
If fhs Vast
Air--"Ws Arlington March" 49,
IL Father Mathew. We hail his advent with sim
pleasure as the pioneer OF bis counrs regeneTa
Air-uMeeting of the wstersn
IL Tho Press aided by electricity and steam, spread,
feels it's revving influence
Air-@Mars,llois II ymn.n
l3 The afflicted women of Ireland--May they soon
point to their and confederad and say proud
", THESE our jswes."
Air--"Savourneen Dheeiish "
MIR O,Connor MIR. Davis, Mr. Bergen, and other gen
tsmou responded to toasts in eloquent
aud each and all of them supported the principles OF
steal means OF freeing Ireland from BRUSH
rule, in of the failure OF agitation
The dinner got up In style such as to reflect the
highest credit on Mr. Bergen and Mr. Gallabrun, and
the company separated late hour each we'll pleased
with the evenings entertainment
YOUNG FRIENDS OF IRELAND.
About four hundred ladies and gentlemen rat down
last night at oh O'Clock to an excellent entertain
msnt at the Apollo, Broadway provided by the above
society conssting of every variety OF temperance
aud the chocest decaces of tho sesson, among which
superior had a prepared py the proprietor
Of the Apollo in his best style.
The chair was occupied by the President Michael
O'Copner, E,q.
rable Thomas o. Conor, Horace Greeley Alderman Par
ser Eugens CasserIy, and others
Aftar the company had discussed the excellent fart
prepared for hs aston the Secretary, Mr. Mccarthy
Deany read letters Of apology from Henry Clay Cover
| nor Seward samuel Lover, koDert lyier IhurloN
Weed, and Henry Giles, when the following tosss were
proposed and sponied to without acclamasion -
| l. The Day celebrate.
| Air" Pstrick's Day
2 The President Of the United states.
| Air" PreridAnts March"
g. The United States Of America-the happy refuge o.
| the oppressed Of all classes.
| Air "a Hail Columtie.o
| 4. The Ca hoic Hierarchy of Ireland.
s. Irish Peoplo-stripp,d Of their nationality, deprived
of their SOIL robbed their resources and piundered
their daily bread by Br,h avaiics mruie ana SppIes
Sion we look with mistaken hope, for Just Goa u
avenge the ir manifold wrongs.
Air =" Garry Owen"
| 6 The State of New York-Her natural advantages
her wealth sud populate sntie her to the proud ds
tinc,ion Of the Empire STATE
| Air" The land we live in." -
T. Plus the 9Th The great modern re'ormer and lear
less CHI lmpion Of civil and religious libsrty.
Air" Sanctiesima"
Memory OF O'Connen.
"Djrgs.n
9. Memory of George Washington.
10 The prsss--The dread of the oppressor, the hop
OF the oppressed and the strength of the free. --s
Air--"Star Spsugled Banntr"
II Father MstheW--Ths apostle OF moral rsgenera
tion and freedom His philsnthropic labors have en-
dsared h1 the friend. OF humanity throughout tn
world
10 Patriots OF 05--lheic patriotism and valor ha
veil deserved better and moro happy results.
Air--'O, breathe not his nainep
"a woman Beaven's lAst aud best blessing.
gho Rev MIR McCARRAN, of St. Joseph's Church. re-
,non.a 10 the tot oposng the health OF tho Catho
~ uiystohv of Ireland in a very eloquent address, du
rg yiieb took occa'ion TO pasa high eulogy en- Tn
many virtues aud high qualities that distinguished ther
a. b,av No Glass OF men were more unJustiy ma
| iiz.al .Inn anrnh ard now they bad TO Wit