The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-03-31
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WEDNESDAY 11qeS1Ne. MAacH 81.


Fos - Aiiner.' Express
The proceedings e sAe r.srishs Day Gel
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Long before the hour which had been dos ig
mated, he different ante rooms preparedf for the
abovdrnecasioa werescfnw led TO everdowipg
Atr O'Clock supper was announced, and the
d ,ors lead:n. into the supper room we're throw n
open, and .beus one hundred and fifty ladies,
and no hpadred g~ntlemen were seat
ed at sshs respective tables. The tables were
three in number, running nearly the whole
lengthofthe hail. and were. set out in, a style
That woald have reflected credit upon any city
in the Union. The devices on some of the
large cakes were as appropriate as they were
highly attractive. Those Of the eagle and the
harp were amongst the most prominent. The
pyramid lent finish and taste to the centre
tables, which gave to the whole a harmony and
prepoflion that could not bnt be observed The
side walls Of the hall were ornamented with
wreaths add rooess of Green, and the windows
were hung with white and damask curtains
The rostrum from which the Grafton was to be
delivered, was arranged SO as to seat the Presi-
dent, the Orator, aud the invited guests I'm
mediately behind the chair, hung beautifully
paistcd banner, bearing tn. inscription, sE Plu.
ribus Unnm" and .'Ern Go Bragh,' between
which were represented two hands Sclasped in
bands of fellowship. <els
On either side, and inclining little forward
n nd turaP ri b,r ~ 1,
stars and stripes of happy Columbia. The sp-
pearance of the whole was reflected with fine
affect, by chandelier suspended from the cell.
ing in the centre of the room, two lamps upon
the rostruni, and numerous lamps and candles
upon the tables. The whole was enlivened
BY superior band. who Mt happy intervals,
struck up their appropriate air. After supper,
the Chairman and invited guests withdrew to
tn. places prepared for them on the rostrum.-
The cloth having been removed, the Chairman
arose and offered the following sentiment the
nrst on the list OF the regular toasts.
The day ace celebrate Established to COM
memorate the conversion Of whole people
from Pagan darkness to the light of christian
faith and morals, and in honor Of the Man of
- -
God who was the instrument in the hands of
his Divine master to accomplish sudden and
wonderful regeneration.
Upon the conclusion of s'Patrick's Day" by
the band, John d. Jennings rose and addressed,
the audience. His speech occupied about one
hour, during which he was repeatedly interrupt
ed by the loud plandits of the whole compa-
ny.
AT the request Of the Committee Of arrange
mcnts Gas viii be secnby our to morrows paper,
Eds) Mr.. Jennings has kindly furnished US his
remarks for publication.
AsA.ss'o Ati DuBUoUE, March 18th 90
JsHs D. JEsslSGs, Esq, 1Is fYa4a
DEAxS,a:-.The' undersigned committee Of al.
engagements for',he celebration of st. Patrick :
Day, beg leave to return you our, most sincere
thanks, and to congratulate you on the evident
manifestations Of delight produced on our large
and respectable company by yonr excellent and
eloquent Grafton Of last evening. rsaa
It's . matter OF interest to ourselves, our
children, and our friends, that this Grafton
should be placed before the public in durable
form and we will therefore esteem i, a great ia.
vor if you willfurnish us with a copy for pub.
LEGATION. And much obligc,
Your Friends,
CaAs. CoRkERr, EUc,xE SmrsE.
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VIZ. NEwxAS, p. c. BonLAsD.
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