New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-19


lese,s from Governor Morgan aud the Commandment Of
the Broekbn Navy Yssd Tsaess we're alec exchanged
Nv teleg9anh with the Hibernsn Societies of Charles
ton, s. C., aud Philadelphia. Pie Pfeeiden, tbea ad
dressed the company, amid great enthusiasm lie
said
Gentlemen ofhe Society; II affords me great pleas
congratulate you the aeventy-sXth anniv
~ of our Society. There ia an American ssocation
in these words seventy six. They bring Us back TO
the period, TO the particular that commenced with
the struggle for American independence They re-
mil us, 'sO, that ancient Society commenced IN
the year 1884 the year after that struggle closed
the first year of the commencement OF the American
nanon. There is, therefore, double significance IN
the words upon The present oscaslop. During the long
period # time that has elapsed, embraced in seventy
six at the annual gathering OF the Friendly Sons
Of 81. Patrick, there never occasion in which
they could look the land Of their birth the land
of their origin with the feeling of satisfaction
that they a. the present moment. And wherever
the IrsEman be tonight whether it be in the city
of Dublin the base Of the Hnaaya mountains he
looks al spectacle Of rational prosperity IN Ireland
such has not been witnessed since the birth Of ~
Patrick. II is my grateful pleasure TO record as the
Teeut of the past year, the dmlnuton OF CRIME, the
extension of sducaon and the expansion of industry
The ciroumsancethat Ireland has now beeome depot
for four lines of steamships that she has extended her
railroads. presents such example as she never pre-
scented before OF national prosperity and success.
Gentlemen, have the first regular toast to pro-
pose / call upon you ali to unite heartily in drinking
]. s. Petrck'. DSy end 81 0AO homer ii Music" St.
? The United Siste Song, BY Mr. Mss'ett-" The Harp
thet through Tsrs's Halls"
The Hon. James T. Brady responded in his most
genial style. After IA tribute to the beauty of Erns
daughters, and humorous compilation OF stories Illus
tratDg the genuneness of native Irish wit, be entered
upon a serious strain, aud, in conclusion, used
the following language: Unless have read history
without any instTuctOn-uness i have deceived my.
self about the truths which ths practical philosophy
teaches there lie presented in this pleasant soil upon
which stand-this pleasant soil in which my two
parents repose waiting for the Judgment, and which
ought 10 elevate them it will those dear ones you
have lost, that your affection tells yon they deserve
there is thing about this land which ought to make
an American blush when he will tolerate for one
the idea that there shall ever be one star taken
out Of its flag or one constellation out Of ITS glory
While the North and the South are struggling and
qnarreling upon question relating TO another race
the heart of the American people broad aud generous
enough TO LET us lay hearts and heads upon it.
EedndThe home Of our mothers ever loved and honored
The CITY Of NesO-York-Tbe metropolis of the Western
NAV or Wood was to have responded to this toast,
but he having been compelled 70 leave on business, Mr.
Doyle spoke briefly in his stead.
s. Our Sister ocieesWe welcome their representatives to
our board with ce0d Mile Jdithe1
Responded to by the Presidents of the various other
societies mentioned rs being represented Mr. Evarts
of the New England Society was the last who spoke
and concluded by giving the following toast:
naton; tbs sentiment tla made Il shine toward which
the footsteps Of pilgrims from every land have tended and SUI
people nation: the sentiment that must and will
the Union which 1t created
4. Civa and Religious Liberty.
:. The PysSS
g. he Poes Orator. and D-aaatist Of ireland hass
By poice pen, done honoT TO fhety aatfre land
Responded 10 at some length by Mr. Richard OGor
man. In one of those brilliant speeches for which he
has become distinguished; which mark him az hav-
ing sprung from the soil that gave birth to Graf
tan CurraD Sheridan, and Emmett; soil 10 whose
sous poetry and eOquence no less blrihugh than
those sadder heirlooms Of misfortune and 5enegect
Other toasis and speeches ensued, and the company
broke up about midnight well pleased with this annual
recalling of the associations that so ardenty eDdear
them 10 their native land.
ST. PATRIcK'S DAY IN DRo0KLYs.
81. Pstrcks day was celebrated by several military
companies and by number Of benevolent associations
| on Saturday last A procession was formed on Park
| avenue which commenced moving about l0l o'clock
through number Of the streets of both sections of the
old city, passing in review before the Mayor at the
CITY Hall. The military consisted Of the Ringgold
Horse Guard Capt. Urban, and the Emmett Artillery,
Capt, johnson. The civic portion of the procession
comp1ised the Erin Fraterna Beneficial Association,
the Shamrock Beneficial Association, and the Labor
ers' Union Beneficial Association, in all numbering
several Thousand. Each organization preceded by
a band of music, aud number Of very fine banners
were displayed. The day being fine, the turn out was
large and with but one exception ali passed OIL ia
creditabe manner. The exception was disturbance
between the head Of the procession and some car
drivers in Court street. Blows were exchanged and
hard words passed. but by the timely interference of
the peaceably disposed members order and quiet
soon restored. The Ancient Order of Hibernsns OF
Brooklyn celebrated the day in New-York.