Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-19


On Thursday evening last large number
of the sons, and descendants of the "a Green
Isle" assembled for the purpose of C, lebrat-
ing the birth day of ST. PATRICK, once the
apostle or patron saint of Ireland. History
Informs us that st. Patrick, by some was sup
posed /" to have been a native of Cornwall,
whose zeal prompted him to cross the channel
for the conversion of the pagan Irish. By
others, however, he is said to have been a ma
tive of kirkpatrick, on the Clyde, and that his
name was Saccuthus, until changed by pope
Celestine. Others again assert that he was
born in Brittany. and carried by some free
hooters TO Ireland, where he was at first en-
ployed in keeping sheep. Be this as it may,
it is allowed by all, that his endeavors were
crowned with great success, and that he estab-
lished there number of schools and monas-
teries- Nennius states that his missions con-
tinued forty years. and various miracles are
attributed to him, particularly the often-re-
peated assertion of the absence of all veno-
nous creatures from Ireland, ascribed by the
superstitiOus to his holy benedction. We can
no more reconcile the conflicting testimonies
could determine the validity of his miracu-
lous powers; and perhaps for the sake of truth,
the least that is said of either the better 1t
would seem that the latter years of his life
were devoted to acts of piety and religious
meditation, and that he died ut an advanced
age about the year 1873"
The festive board was headed by Mr.. p
fha hi, 1
Mr.. J. Mcleod HEATING, and both receiving
the assistance of the energetic and attentive |
Secretary, Mr.. p. ii. MCDONNELL
After the removal of the cloth the follow |
ing regular toasts were read by the Vice Pres
ident:
lst St Patrick and the day we celebrate. |
Responded to by Hon. JAMES NJ. DAVIDSON.
End The United States-her Chief Magis-
trate and his cabinet Responded to by Hon
J. c. BURCH.
3rd- The State of Tennessee. Responded
to by Hon. J. KNOX WALKER.
4th. The city of Nashvile-we are interest
ed in her growth. Responded to by Record
er W. A. GLENN.
9th. Ireland
'First flower OF the earth
First gem OF the sea-
may her past history be the incentive TO great
er exertions by her sons for more glorious
future. Responded to by J. MCLEOD KEAT-
ING.
9th. Our guests-may their shadows never
be less Responded to by Hon. W. l.. McCoN-
ICo-
18th. The Press-free and unshackled Re
sponded to by BRowN, of the Patriot, Col.
MCMAHON of the Memphis Bulletin, BELL of the
Gazette, and A. A. Srur, Esq, of the Metho-
dist Publishing Concern.
Sth. Woman-the ornaments of our homes
Responded to by Hon. J. NJ DAVIDSON.
9th. Our Legislators Responded to by
Hon. W. l.. Polk
Many volunteer toas.s, sprinkling with wit
and humor. were called out together with
songs and speeches appropriate to the occa- ,
sion
The supper was gotten up in excellent style J
AS it could not otherwise behaving been
prepared by that prince of caterers, SAm. !
t,
Much credit is due the gentlemen having !
the matter in charge, for the encgy. zeal and ]
displayed in all matters pertain I
ing to the occasion, and are sure all pres s.
ent will long remember the social and pleas
ant meeting of which they were participants
The jubilant was kept up to late hour,
when the crowd, with deep regret took leave u
If tiger No. ], with the hope however, that =,
1859 would usher in tiger No. q"