The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-19
CELEBRATION OF ST. PATRICkS DAY.
or THE HIBERNIAN SOCIETY.

On Saturday evening the annual dinner of the
Hibernian Society of Baltimore came off at the
Eutaw House. The dining-room was handsomely
and appropriately decorated for the occasion;
the south end was festooned with American Aaqs
over which appeared the banner of the Society,
bearing representation of the Patron Saint of
Ireland, in the robes of Bishop. At the north
end the national flags of the United States and
Ireland were gracefully entwined together On
the west wall hung well executed portrait of the
late John Oliver. Two tables extending from the
north to the south end of the hall, with a cross
table at one end were handsomely set off with
flowers and conlectons in abundance. The num-
Der OF persons who sat down at the table was be-
tween eighty and ninety.
The president Hugh jenkins, ESQ., presided
with the Rev. j. Dolan Chaplain of the Society, on
his right, and Albert Schumacher, Esq, President
of the German Society, ON his left Daniel F. Fo-
ley, Esq, lst Vice President, and Gen. James NJ
Anderson, did the honors at the other ends of the
tables. Lenhardts band was in attendance.
Alter the removal of the cloth the President an
nounced the regular tOasts, commencing with:
1st The day zoe celebrate.-May each recurrence in
crease our devotion to Patron Saint [Ar-St Pat.
ricks Day.
Drank standing.
Mr. James Herman responded to this toast by
singing ''The Irishman.
ID Ieldnd-Prolic in her fields in the virtue of her
daughters and in the genius and generosity of her
[Air-"Ern go bragh."l
Col. R. NJ. Johnson being called on, sang in
beautiful style, "Nora McShane''
Sd. The United States.-
''Great God, we thank thee for this home
The bounteous birthplace Of the free,
Where wanderers from afar may come
And breathe the air of Liberty"
loud cheering. Air-"Hail Columbia"l
Mr.. Thomas Wildey responded to this toast, by
singing "America, Commerce and Freedom"
4th. The Patriots Of IreIand-Ther devotion to their
country their best euogy. [Ar-'0h, for the sounds
of former tmes.'l
Song by Mr.. Calhoun-"Oh, Erin, nv country,
5th. The President of the United Stqtes-The delegated
Sovereign of free people. Loud and continued cheer
ing Air-"Presidents March,
The President called on F. B. Graf ESQ.,. to re-
spond to this tost in a song.
Mr. Graf sang-"It's all but DREAM
9th. The Memory Of Washington.
Drank standing a nd in silence. [Dirge.7
7th. The Constitution and the Unio1r-One and indiSso-
luue.-"What God hath Joined together let put
asunder.' [Air-We're a band of brothers
At the desire of the President, William p. Pres
ton, Esq, arose to respond to the above sentiment.
He said he felt much pleasure in being asked to re-
spond to such sentiment. The sentiment could
not but find warm response in the breast of every
man true to the integrity of this Union. He had
he said, for the past twenty five years met the Hi
bernian Society at its annual dinners and had never
known any contracted, sectional or bigoted senti-
ments promulgated by any of its members. He had
heard some OF the most eminent men of the land
UTTER before this Society, the truest and most ma
tional sentiments, breathing the utmost devotion
to this Constitution and Union, among them the
gallant "Harry of the West" Loud cheering for
several minutes. Mr.. Preston spoke for some
twenty minutes in a most patriotic strain, and was
loudly applauded during the continuance and at
the close of his remarks.
Sth. The Army and Nary Of the United States-At
home and abroad the ever faithful guardians of
countrys honor. [Air.-'Yankee Doodle'' and BOLD
Soldier Boy."l
This toast was responded to in a very happy
manner by Capt. G. w. Hadden, of the United
States Army.
9th. BaltimOre-The valor of her citizens in former
days. only equalled by their enterprise in the present.
[Air.-Star Spangled Banner.l
Mr.. George Reilly responded and sang the ''Star
Spangled Banner" and was followed by Col. John
son with a comic song, producing much merriment
among the company.
The Vice President, D. j. Foley, Esq, here an
nounced the following sentiment, just received by
telegraph from New York city:
METROPOLITAN HOTEL, New YORK,
St Patrick,s Day 1860 {
'TLe Friendly Sons of ST. Patrick in the city of New
York greet in brotherly kindness, wish you
the of old Ireland and her Patron Saint the full
enjoyment of the day"
At the request of the President, the following
toast was despatched by the Secretary of the
Society:
"EUTAw HOUSE, BALTIMORE
'St. Patrick S Day. 1860.
" To the Friendly Sons Of ST. Patrick, Neu York
1.-The Hibernian Society of Baltimore reciprocates your
aternal greeting and may your enjoyment of the day
| we celebrate be as unallOyed as We could wish"
The reading of the regular toasts was then con-
| tinued.
10th. The Memory of John Oper-Hs bequest to the
cause of education annually cultures votaries his
| ory. tAr-Roslin Castle.
Song by Mr. Calhoun.
1lth. The Memory Of our Departed Members. Air
| Forget thee-No, nevsrl
| Mr.. Bailey, by request, sang, in a beautiful man.
| ner, ''TLe Oak Table"
In response to this sentiment, S. F. StFeeter,
Esq, made some very appropriate rem arks, which
were much applauded.
18th. The ST. Andrel0's and German SocietieS-We
emulate them in their remembrance fatherand Air
| Auld Larg Syne.l
Albert Schumacher, Esq, president of. the Ger
man Society, responded to this sentiment in few
happy remarks, and concluded by offering the fol-
| owing toast
The Hsh.-To their muscle and their industry Ameri
largely indebted for its progress and power May
their energies always be devoted the advancement
Its greatness Applause