Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-03-24
NEW YORK CoRREspoNpENcE.

NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.
New York, March II
This is 'Saint Patrick's Day in the morning, u
day longer than ordinary days by at least from
twelve to eighteen hours, reckoning by the time
the genius of the Shillaley begins and leaves of
his demonstrations of joy and "whaskcy." For
io-lay, if on no other every son of Erin is on
furlough from work, and esteeus himself huge
institution, man to be looked at, admired, but
by no means to be laughed at. The latter might
be Just o little too risky, and no Irishman was
ever .'out bate" on Saint Putrick's Day except by
all Irishman.
Early in the morning every son Of Erin mounts
the Shamrock iu his hat-bnnd or button-hole,
or on his lappelle, and woe to the man that would
try to remove it. All the Irish Societies benev-
olent as most of them are, assembled at given
point and marched thence, escorted by Irish Mil
itay, to the City Hail. where they were reviewed
by the Mayor and other diguitaries of the City.
From this point they marched through Broadway
and the principal streets, returning to be dis
missed beneath the shade of the statue of the
Father of his Country and under the surveillance
of the Metropolitan Police. From the dismissal
until an indefinite time, the enjoyment changes
its form to the more practical amusement Of drink
ing and eating and dancing, interlined with stri-
king illustrations with the national weapon. Clio.
rious oblivion of Saint Patrick and the snakes
generally, closes the delights of the day.
But in spite of the many short comings Of the
Irish, and they are renial too, they patriotic
people, and as n class Of citizens, every way su-
peror to the mad Frencbman and Italian and
German Revolutionists who disgrace the liberty Of
this free country. No matter what may be tie
opinions of the Irishman in regard to religion and
politics, whether he is Catholic or Protestant,
Democrat or what not he stands blythe stars and
stripes, and marches with a prouder step when
they are waving over his head.
The Democrats held q grand rally in the old
wigram, the headquarters of the party, Tam
many Hall, on Monday night. The meeting was
enthusiastic and endorsed the acquisition of Cuba
in strong terms. Senator Brown Of Mississippi
addressed the meeting at length, in speech red
olent with true Southern fire, advocating the ac
QUESTION of the "Queen of the Antilles" by fair
means or foul. He did not hesitate in saying.
although almost every man in his hearing was an
a5oItionist at heart, that lie wanted Cuba for the
extension of slavery. In conclusion, he forgot his
Senatorial dignity, and swore good round oath to
the purpose aforesaid. Hon. John Cochran, Of
this city. followed in chaste and digniied ad-
dress to the same effect. In the future councils
of the country, this man is destined to act dis
tnguished part. His talents ore of the first
order The notorious Capt. Rynders, who is al
ways on hand cooked and primed spoke with his
usual effect of making fun for the crowd, swear
ing by Cuba and the Democratic Party.
The Police Commissioners have been examin-
ing into the doings of their hirelings and exhibi
ting very satisfactory state Of police morals
Every Policeman, but one, swore he received no
money Us black mail, but at the same time aG-
hitting that it was very common thing All
coincide in the fact that the appointments had to
be bought from Commissioners. Other facts of
nature too disgusting to appear in print outside
of city, were also disclosed. The truth of the
matter is that almost every man you meet in this
city can he bought at price varying from bunch
of cigars to champagne supper. The exclama-
ton of Jugurtha on leaving Rome is peculiarly
fitting to the city of Gotham.
The "braw" sons Of Scotland, determined not
to be behind the rest of mankind in military glory,
have formed a Highland Regiment which will soon
be mustered into Militia Service. If they are
allowed to appear in full Highland Costume, and
there is some doubt it, the Military effect of
the uniform will be beautiful. The success of tie
Regiment is looked upon with no little envy by
the other Reg giments
The trial of Stephens for poisoning his life is
progressing slowly. His wife died With suspicious