The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-07
Preparations for 81. PAtr.cks Day.


In accordance with notice published in the morning
papers, the Irish Civic Societies Convention he meet
pg last evening at Montgomery Hail. Prince street. for
the purpose OF making arrangements for the celebration
of st. Patrick's dsyhe 18th Of March inst Delegates
from the following societies appeared
Ancient Order Of Hibernisns, Htbernisn Benevolsn.
Society Montgomery Benevolent Society," Irish American
Benevolent Society," Benevolent Society of the United Sens
of Erin. Longshorsmeos' Onion Protective Society
Qnarrynen Union Protective Society, Ancient Order Of
Mberrians Universal Society, Ancient Order of Williams
burg and Brooklyn, WorkDgmen's Society.
The meeting called to order by Mr.. Peter r. Gay
nor, who stated that the object OF the meeting
aiiar to all present. the invitation the irish
ocieties had been exterdsd through the press quite
extensively fhsy bad been called together to
make farther arrangements tor the celebration of St.
latlick's day, to e.ect Off sers and marshals aud
10 ioIm progI Ismme for the line OF He had
awsys avoided speech making and he cid not intent to
indulge ia it There friends from nsis hborug
cities ana towns present to whom they had rendered
viistsons join with them the celebration Of St. Pa
tricks day He had The pleasure of odncing the
Convention two gentlemen delegates from the Flush
pg Benevolent aad Burial Society, Messrs john Leonard
rid Patrick d, CHAN
After the minutes OF the last meeting by
Secretary Mr. james Sanford the Pro sdent then intro
Gnoed TO the meeting in aatteriBg ms, Colonel Ryan
and Lieutenant keatDg and Mr. Joyce OF the Goth Rcg
meht who severaiIy respon ed brief remarks express
cent.
Col Ryan said that in spite of ths attempts made by
0tEt anchaSe thsf1 the 0bsl8
oes thrown in their way yet when some little matter
happened to remind them of their natve lard they
suls to feel ,her hearts beats unison with each
other, ard they wandered back in thought TO the
green SOD OF their native land, where they induigsd In
ooyiFh sports (Appiause) 1t was pleasing to look
lack upon these scenes and they should ever keep in
mind recoectcns that eno so gy to keep them
united and harmonious 1t TO be hoped that here
after they would adopt their guidance and
gcye1nnent which would prevent all msua ierstanding
among themie YES. Fast experience had shown that
While they were amorg thenselyes
a. heir hsana AA an
individual he had much reason to be thankful for the
in which the Convention had received him. and
Tor one, he VAS detern ired, 30 long he the
bead OF the Goth Regiment, to parade the l7th Of
Asrch, If be had to 60 50 alone (Applause)
duah came forward and enrolled themselves menn-
bers Of the Convention
motion was made that delegates from societies in
ing places be excus' from paying any feea
Mir. LEONARD, OF Flushing, said that the society he
@ was tu prepared to celebrate tAs
the Of their patron saint In England the
bad their anniversaries ard in this country they had
Beneyol n Society Of Flushing fully determined
join the New York societies in celebrating the annvefsa
OF their patron saint aud They willing TO defray
their share OF the expenses. (Applause)
TIE Presi6 ent here introduced the meeting
Cox of he Emerald Gualos and Capt Mullipan Of the
nosf epdenl LuAr1s and stated that although they
at The he Of military companies, Jes they desired to
take cir places in the procession Of the l7h repie
enta!ives OF he civic societies to which the, beonged
The molten made and agreed to that they be in
viteo to join with the convention in their cele
Mr.. THOMAS CT sHIyG moved that the convention pro-
ceed to election of Grand Marshal Deputy which
sgrted to; snd his mcticn . nominating commit
to commit Of tue from each society appon to
present the Demts Of such officers.
1ne npUiuat pg committee, consisting of the following
named observation-disclosures. Joseph Murphy, Cushing
vim, BranIap, Kelly, Allen, Nichoson, Ca
vapsga Regin, Leonaid, Co1 snd Muliigaa-then re-
Ieo and sfer ia returned aud sente1 the
pames OF John Dogherty Peter r. Gaynor for Grand
Marshal, ano James Sai dford for Deputy.
AT stage c the great confusion
snd various conflicting noons were made, but the Pre-
siceDt finally succeeded in restoring order, and ths
qresti then put and calried that the convention
proceed to ballot for Grand Marshal and Deputy.
Teeis teiIg appointed the convention then proceeded
to election, with the following Iesut:F0r Grand
Ms 1sha John d gherty iCr deputy James SANFORD.
MY GocBER1Y then ach movie dyed the honor conferre
upon him speech OF length, but which late
Of the hour ut which il delivered (ll. o'clock
prevents from pubshrg.
II was generally understood, and such the express
OF ,he convention, manifested BY the members of
he various societies il conversaiion with each other.
that st. Patcbs day would lie generally observed BY
the Irish ciz,ns Of ibis snd other neighbotng cities
The line Of march ard the der in the
societies should take their place 1hs procession
to be ce,ermined ut future meeting Of the