The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-03-27
Festival OF the Friendly Sons OF saint
Patrick.

The festival Of the Society Of the Benevolent
Sons Of Erin, at the Market Hall on Monday
evening, passed of very pleasantly no crcum-
stance occurring during the evening to mar the
general good feeling which prevailed among
those present. The arrangements for the iestl-
val were happily conceived and carried out IN
a manner to secure all present. share in the
festivities Of the evening. The band Of the
tenth regiment, from Fort Smelling, was pres
ent, and added to the enjoyment of the occa-
sion.
After the supper provided had been disposed
Of, the President, Mr.. OGoRsAS, called the
assembly to order. The regular toasts. thlr
teen in number, were read by Mr.. MURPHY, and
responded to by Bishop CnErIs, Gov GoRNAS,
Ex.Gov RAMSEY, and other gentlemen The
Bishop, in reply TO toast complimentary TO
Prrs TX and the Catholic Hierarchy, spoke OF
the head OF the Catholic Church as most
smiable, gifted and affcctonate man-zealous
in the work propagatng the gospel in foreign
nations, and deserving, as prince, OF the admi-
ration of the liberal men Of the world, for his
1..:>sAEzss.. - La ps;ra;slsa. csll Liberty
The Bishop also referred to the duty OF the
Catholics of the United States to defend with
their lives. the Constitution of their country.
The following are the regular toasts >:
The day We c.,ebra,s--For Sacred In tho afse
lions 81 irshmen
Responded TO by Mr.. Golfer.
Piu. tho Ninth .ad the Hierarchy Of Amsr,ca-Ihs
children of 1t Patrick have ever been firmly attaehsdio
me Science of Religion aud iis noble defenders.
Responded to by Bishop CRErIs.
The Pre,ideat Of the United s,Ates-In the execution
Of the important truss connded TO his eharge-may he
emuiss the virtues Of his pieteeeso and maintsn IN
by the distinctive feature 81 equal rights
to all.
The Army and Navy Of the United s,aies-Evsr reudy
In the hour Of DANGER these ave defenders Of the pub
lie wca will uphold kaa psrpelza.s tie isurels "a BY
their glorious predecessors In the Revolutionary struggle
The third and fourth toast were responded
to by Gov. GoRNAS.
Ireland the Gas c Land Of Fsthers--our ymp,-
thies waited the Atlantic eilovs 10 encourage
her yet hopeful Sons 10 their efforts for Freedom.
Responded to by Mr.. WV. MURPHY
The Uuitei State. Of America, our ALLOTTED County
Nav the Fundamental Principles Of It's Glorious Charter
ever remain untsrni.hed transmitted by the vet.
ersns who lived in times that tired mems souls.
Responded to by Ex-Gov. RAMSEY.
| The Memory Of Washing ion--rhe boon e Providence
the Human Racetbe great Apostle and founder of The
Temple e liberty his mi sion esiabi bed the preroga
ves the reople the pr~udices Il hose who think
that the sccdea, 4 birth justify any attack upoo the
rights Of Others. to US he las given happy homes sni
Al srs free.
bune Of the Irish rsople-hs and services ~ n,
In the hearts OF hi, eounmen, and story record hi,
man fd AMI continued efforts for the arn OF
hts race and the whole human family from the thradon
| OF Civil and Religious Oppression.
The Governor Of Nnnesota-The fearless defender Of
the rights Of the people against tyranny an! oppression
Responded to by n. f. AsEs.
The Patriot. Of Ninety Eigh-Bold and faarless cham.
pons for the Independence Of their Native nc the "a
cred Cause bequsathed by them yet lives with instr de-
scendants.
Responded to by W. B. McGRoRIY
The Mayor Of 81 Psui-rhe worthy sentative Of
| Is citizens.
Responded to by |. V. d. HEARD
TIE Pr.sThs terror Of evil doe,. when Ly
edsrstri and bigh minded blessing 10 Society
and the fe Of Tyranny whether exercised by Caues or
by the mob.
Responded 10 by j. =. OwEss.
The Iadies--Msns gentle hsptna,e whose smile. and
aaeotirn cheer him on in the rugged pathway Of life
Responded to by W. VI. HAYWARD.
Alter the 'oasts bad been read and respond
ed TO- dancing was commenccd and kept up
until late hour