Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-18
BALTIMORE, March II, 1854

The anniversary of the patron Saint of Ire.
land has been celebrated in this city to-day in
a more than usually enthusiastic and patriotic
manner, aided no doubt, by the bright and
beautiful morning which dawned upon us. and
atfording happy contrast to the dark and
musky atmosphere which accompanied the
return of the day that all true Irishmen love
to honor. May we not hope that this is but the
forerunner to the dispelling of the clouds which
have so long hung over that unhappy and
oppressed land, and that " He who tempers the
wind to the shorn lamb may clip the talops
Of the British lion. and cause il. to loosen its
unnatural grasp upon the throat of its brother
Religious services were held in st. Patrick 8
Church at an early hour, and the tanegyric of
me Saint pronounced; and in the afternoon.
tnat useful and prosperous association. til g
IRISH Social and Benevolent Society,"" assem-
bled at Rechabite Hall, and listened to an
eloquent and mastery GRAFTON from r. c. Bar
ry, Esq, talented young member of the
Baltimore bar. The Society afterwards pro-
ceeded to the Assembly Rooms, where q most
sumptuous repast had been provided by that
prince OF caterers, W. P. Nell, and to which
the most ample justice was done by all. A
number of invited guests, including Ex-Gov
Lowe, Hon. Henry May, and others, partici-
pated. The toasts and sentiments breathed
the true Hibernian spirit. and amid the flash
lngs OF wit, the gushiugs of song, and the inter
change of social greetings, the festivities CO
tinued for several hours. To give sketch of
the sayings on the occasion is beyond the
limits of a letter. and the doings were Of a
character implying just discrimination of the
good taste on the part Of both puryeyor and
participants. The Hibernian Society also had
their anniversary dinner at the Eutaw House
but not being possessed of the powers of ubi-
qulty, so as to be in two places at one and the
same time, cannot speak knowingly of their
proceedings, but am informed that thew had n
g good time generally.
For some time time past. the propriety of
having "paid fire department, has been
entertained by several of our prominent citi-
liens, who think that by something of this sort
many Of the disturbances too often attendant
upon the present system may be averted The
project has been tried elsewhere and has, il is
SAID, produced good results A nice calcuIa
ton would probably show that much of the
heavy taxation which now falls upon our citi-
zens, might be materially lessencd, by provid-
ing plan by which the city would be saved
the expenses arising from prosecutions for
oHences committed during alarms of fires
For instance: the Criminal Court has been for
four days occupied in the trial Of a case for
murder, the parties being members of rival
companies, and the causes which deprived one
OF them OF life, and may consign the survivor
to an ignominious death or long confinement
in prison, probably growing out of differences
having their origin in matters pertaining to
their different companies. know not whether
you in Washington suffer under these evils
but all large cities are liable to them, and
thelr mitigation is matter Of deep concern
ment and should engage the attention of the
proper authorities.
No greater evidence of the increased and
growing prosperity of Baltimore could be
afforded than is given in the largely increased
exports which are sent forward daily to all parts
OF the world. The amount is nearly. if no,
quite, double what it was up to The same period
last year-the present week exceeding half q
million or dollars, our great staple breadstuffs
being the principal export. The imports. too
have increased in nearly proportionate ratio
and the greater facilities now afforded in giving
market for the interior dealers. have had the
effect OF drawing larger crowd of customer
to our city this season than in any former wear
With our great thGroughfare to the West com
pleted with double track and the establish
ment OF lines of steamers to Europe. which
nope to chronicle at no distant day, Baltimore
Will be able to compete with the greatest Of
| our commercial cities.
In the way or amnsements, we have the
Charles Street Theatre, and Woods exhibition
OF curiosities, all doing good business. The
Charles Street will be closed after this weel
tor renovation and improvement; and ON il
re-Opening, will present, if possible. greate
attractions than ever. '+ NORMAN