Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-03-23
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The Rev York Herald prefaces IFS report Of
the celebration Of St.. Patnck's Day m that
city, with the following interesting sketch Of
the life and history Of The Saint
Hitherto, in whatever part Of the Old World
or the New lushmeu were found, thev were in
the habit Of celebrating the i7th If March as
ST. Patrick-s Dav. the festival Of the patron
saint Of ireland. The saint was not au Irish
man; but be isTeg7rded as the apostle Of Ire
land, the first who was successful IN introduc-
ing Christianity into the island. The day is
not so generally observed bv Irishmen as II
used 70 d.. No Doubt IL was y first a reli-
gious festival, but it afterwards became a ma
tiunsl holiday. Eithout regard 20 religion OF
politics, Ike 81. David's Day, Of Wales St.
Andrews Dav, IF scotland; s. Georges Dav,
Of England; and ST. Nicholas Day, Of the
HollaDdors. The air Of St. p7tTick's DaY Is
as much ihe irish national air as " God save
The Queen- in England. and Yankee Doodle
in he United States. The birthplace of the
Saint IS involved IN much obscuritv, and has
been warmly disputed, writers on behalf Of
England, Scotland, Wales and France respect
lively claiming his nativity Leiwich. and
some other aniguarians, dgnF his existence fu
toto. The generally received opinion IS that
DE WAS born iu Scotland, ar Fitzpatrick, near
Dumbarton: but the best authorities show that
be W6s born boz France, Cat Tours. ArmoHc
Gaul) His mothers name was Conchessa,
sister az 81 Martin, Bishop Of Tours. His
fathers name was C~alphurni1s. lie was car
ried captive into Ireland. In the latter end Of
the fourth century the celebrated Irish King.
Mai, called the hero Of the nine hostages
carried bis vciorious arms through Scotland
and England. defeating the Romans, who then
heli the latter country, and pursuing them into
Armoric Gaul. This Saint was captured al the
age Of siEteenyears, and sold as slave in Ire
land, which was the fate Of captives taken in
war iu those times. AT the end Of his cap
tvIty, (seyen years. he returned Co France,
being directed BIZ a Gream 10 do 80, say the an
Client writers. His father was a deacon. bis
grandfather o priest, and his uncle bishop
from which D. may Be observed that he came Of
a religious stock on both sides, also that the
clergy married in those times. Patrick. OF
Patucius, also became a priest, and at sixty
years of age, whether moved by a vision or a
strong Impulse, De set out on a mission to Ire
land. he passed through Wales and Corn
wall. and thence TO the " Green Is'e.- His
success WIS great. Tie preached on over the
country, and made numerous converts from
Druiiical idolairy 10 he Christian religion.
ne adopted a very sensible mode Of operations.
He addressed himself first 20 the princes and
chieftaiHs, knowing that If be succeeded with
hem the multiiuds would follow. Not only
did be preach against idol7trv, but the slavery
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fuence a native prince set free his slaves. He
founded the venerable old cathedrals Of Armagh
and s.. Patrick's IN Dublin, besides numerous
other churches and schools. He visited Scot
land, and after returning 90 Ireland died near
Downpatrick on The 1Tth Of March. al tie age
Of one hundred and twenty wears. Usher saws
be died A ID. fe3@ He was buried iu Down.
thence called DownpatIck The disputes
about his grave have been almost as vehement
as those about his cradle; but the evidence in
favor Of Down is decisive. At the time Of the
English invasion Of ireland On the twelfth
century bis remains were found and trans
ferrcl % the cathedral az Down.
Among the exploits related Of st. Patrick By
JocoHne vas his expulsion Oft several tribes
Of poisonous reptiles, which be collected al
Croagh Patrick, a mountain Of ConnauEht,
and drove into the sea. Certain n is there are
no snakes In Ireland.
The shamrock is worn by the Irish on the
anniversary of the Saint because when he
preached The doctrine Of ihe Trinity 10 the
Pagan Irish De illustrated 1t by showing them
the tIef0l or shamrock, three leaves with one
stalk, which operating 10 their conviction, a
bunch of this grass vas worn ever afterwards
upon the SAINTS anniversary to commemorate
the event