Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-27

.suohI a Sponse Is the sentiment deserved. HeA
h cdmhon With oil who had had an opportunity
ofswitneesing the philanthropy, the meaknesg the
deyoti6us withwhich these angels of Mercy devof
ted thdmselyss'to the labor of love andsoharity,
sllegiating he wants of the sick and distressed,
and alwass ready to 60 where dangers and ccnts-
gion are thickest, had learned to respect and rev.
erence an order whose motives, so widely different
from those which characterized the ordinary walks
of hamans life, were .Aictatsd alone
love of their Redeemer, and their fellow beings.
He trusted that No ioue who like himself bad
watched their course during the last summer,
when fearful contagion had visited our city, and
fear Of contracting tho cholera,' deferred the
bodest from visiting the sick bed of the stranger,
the Sisters were always to be found at the couch
of the sick and dying, whenever, or wherever they
were able to alleviate suffering or minister to the
comfort of a fellow creature, no matter what
his religious faith, his nation, or his circumstance
in life. 1t was peculiarly appropriate, that when
assembled around the festive board, we should
manifest the respect which such virtues elected,
and to give the response SO deserved from every
human heart. t-h ;s,a 4 ...t ..t-
IA. Woman-The Light that never fails to
beam over mans stormy course in life-the best,
the truest and the strongest friend of man clngng
closest when the clouds look darkest. Responded
to by Mr.. McGrorty. rd'
VOLUNTEER TOAsrs.
By j. O'Gorman-Gov. w. A. Gorman,--one of
the many heroes of the Mexican war, who by his
daring courage saved the right flank Of General
Iaylor's .1my at the bloody battle of Buena
VISTA from being cut to pieces, our brave little
army numbering about 1000 men that of the en-
envy 10000 rank and file.
By J. O. Germany. D. McGee, ESD. sen.
editor of the American Celt,-the accomplished
gentleman, the erudite historian, the unmatched
lecturer and the profound scholar,-he is at pres
ent by invitation, on lecturing tour in Father
Land. May he soon return safe to his adopted
country. o-e.
Erin Honor to her sons who nobly dared and
fought the yellow-pelts in Mexico. f.t
By Patrick Doyle-Gen.s Jane, Shields, who
in l849 rode triumphantly oyer the breeze of cal
jimmy, but in 1855 the Prairie Slate has proved
faithless to her faithful adopted son.
By w. B. McGRoRTY-His Excelency, the Gov
ernor of Observation-Disclosures alike for the
ability and patriotism which he has manifested in
defending the interests and honor Of his country,
in the field of battle, and the couneils of the
ton; and the frmness and fidelity with which he
has performed the duties Of chief magistrate of
this Territory, the citizens of Minnesota will not
the faithful guardian of their welfare. 70
By John Smith-The Hon. VIM. Smith O'Brien
"a worthy defendant of Brien the Brave, the
memorable hero of the bloody battle of Clontarf.
May he soon return in triumph to the home of, his
heart, and pile the barbados.
By Patrick Ryan-Our brave countrymen and
others of Australia who assisted the Irish Exiles
in escaping honorably from the claws of the hire
ling officials, of the blood thirsty denizen, the
periured Governor. May they soon declare their
independence, and Danish the tyrant from among
them. MOS --t;'A1 'ii7 .fa'H S@.i"
By Michael O'Rielly-May England never get
clear of her present difficulties until she acknowl
edges the independence of down-trodden Ire
land.
By L. Murphy-May the hinges of friendship
never rust nor the wings Of friendship never lose
feather until Americans and Irish are united
together. ..... . ..s.e....... ..... ,...,...
By John Doyle-May union and harmony al
ways exist between native and adopted citizens.
By Denis Doyle Irishmen at home and
abroad. =' ..rf
10 u ea' - ST.. PAUL, March II, 1855.
w. B. McGRoRTY, Esq.,-Dear Sir 81 have
delayed acknowledging the receipt Of your note Of
last evening, until this moment, hoping might
feel sufficiently well to participate in the supper
at Market Hall this evening l find myself but
slightly better, and am compelled therefore to
decline your very kind invitation. regret this
very much, hope that all present may enjoy the
happy occasion.
With many thanks for the kind terms of your
invitation-I remain, very respectfully, your ob't
servant, ~ ALEX. RAMSEY.
'> n ST. PAUL, March II, 1855.
W.B. McGRoRrY,-Dear Sir The duties in
cumbent upon me this evening, in Church, will
not permit me to answer your kind and honorable
invitation. hope that not one of your guests
will find strange my absence from your supper on
such day, 70 Saturday, and at such an hour
May st. Patrick obtain the most abundant graces
from all the Irishmen living in Minnesota.
lam, sir, with respect, your all devoted friend,
.. JOSEPH CRETIN, Bishop.