Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-03-19

always as foe as was the weather Of last satur'
day, that would be the most delightful land OF
earth, other things being equal. The sun IhOn'
out brightly and warmly and the multitude oi
people upon the streets to witness the procession
of the Father Mathew Temperance Society, and
the parade Of the Hibsrnian Guards testified thsil
appreciation Of the day.
At 10 o'clock the Cathedral was hlled to reple-
ton with this Society and friends Of the cause
The church was hnsly decorated for the occasion.
MOIart's Grand Mass was performed and sermon
delivered. The Father Mathew Society then
formed In procession with two bands Of music
and marched through the principal streets. The
procession was very long and occupied twenty
minutes 10 passing given point The Hibsrnian
Guards, headed by Lslsnd'S Band, marched in
the rear.
THE, SUPER AT THK ATHENEUH.
Al half past six the Atheneum was opened to
the members Of the Society and the nine long Ia
blsS were quickly filed. At least one thousand
persons we're seated at the tables in the hall, re-
Ssnting perfse. see Of heads. The Speaker,
PrisssI, &C., occupied table upon the stage. The
supper, provided by EnSign, Of the American, was
speedily disposed Of and the company proceeded
to the confederation Oftbe tOasIs, read BY Father
HEnnin aI PrS'idsnt. They were as follows
]. TIE DAY We cELEBRArE.-MillionG of our
scattered cOuntrymsn hail Its annual return with
joy.
Music-"st Pstrick's Day in the Morning"
Rt Rev. Bishop Rape responded, referring to
the beauty Of the day and urging their thankful
ness for the blessings Of temperance a. uenleaisd
and enforced BY the Society to which they be-
lOngsd.
?. The President or TEE UnTED sTATEs.
Musio-Hail Columbia.
3. Plus THE IX.-His fortiluds will bravs ths
psrs Of the present and future Ss that Of bic pre-
dsosssOrs has battled with the dangers Of the past
Music.
4. WAsHIN0TOE-His sword carved through the
rank. Of the tyrant the glorious pathway of Amer,
lean liberty.
MuSic-Ysnkes Doodle.
5. DANIEL 0'CoNEELL-Ths lustro Of his glory
snlivens the silence Of his tomb.
Musio-"shs has gone to the land where her
loved HorO sleeps"
Maj. Edward Kinsman responded. He smoke
Of the birth of Irsland'I Libsrator, and Of Amsri-
can Independence, IS ooinoident events both oS-
curing the same year. The history and deeds of
the Hero Of the toast were reviewed and his efforts
in behalf Of his country sxtoIlsd
9. The Governor OF THa SrArs or OHIo.
Music.
Henry n. slade Esq. responded and spoke OF
the influence Of the foreign population in the de-
partment of labor, which had made this one Ufths
first States Of the Union.
7. IRHLIND-Her never falling shamrock Il a At
emblem Of her never falling faith, and her ever
lasting love OF liberty.
Music.
g. TIE FLTHEIs OF INDEPENpENc1-Msv THAR
sons prove worthy Of the inheritance bequeathed
them,for obtaining which they pledged their live.
tneiriortunes, and their sacred honors.
Ausic-HsiI Columbia.
Hon. r. P. Rsuney responded in brief speech,
looking back to the early days Of our country
when our Fathers and MOtharI committed them
selves to the care OF Providence for the sake Of
civil and religious liberty and noted the progress
OF the nation under the great principles Of self
government
9. RI. REV BmHOP RAPPn.
Music
10. The MLToR AND Council or CLEVELAND.
Music.
Mayor senter responded briefly and psrtinently,
speaking Of the good work which this Society had
done in quiet way in our city, against an evil
which carries desoation in its train. He express
ed lively hope for the success Of the Society.
II. TIE NATURALIzED CIrIzEN-An American
by choice, he will prove true to the country Of his
adoption. -.
Music.
l2 CoNNERcE-The daughter Of industry. the
companion OF peace. the parent Of prosperity her
prophetic eye penetrating the gloom OF the future,
has destined America as the centre aud seat Of her
empire
Music
A T. Slade responded with very happy speech,
painting in glowing and eloquent words, the results
Of free, universal commerce, and spread before
them glorious picture Of the future Of our coun-
try.
ID. TENPER1NcE-Pesce, Prosperity and Hap.
PinesS' her triple offspring, bespelk her existence
in our country.
Music.
J. N. COfinbsrry Esq, responded, drawing
fercibls contrast between the peace Of the ten.
Psrate man snd the warfare OF the intsnpsrate.
BE related some interesting fruits Of the temper
Anss reform in our city and elsewhere.
IA. TEE PRBss-Hay It express truth, impress
Virtue, suppress vice, and rsprsss disunion.
Music.
Is. FATHlH MATHHw-ThS apostle Of temper
aaee. Hi. labOrs in 50 holy cause are the best !
suiogies Of his fame.
Music.
J. 4. Harris was called upon to respond, which |
he did briefly, noting the prominent events in the
life Of Father Matthew, and the blessings which re.
suited to ell Of them from snlisting in the cold |
water army Of which he was noble captain.
l6. THH JUDICIARY PowER-Let its strong arm |
be ever raised to crush the kLaVe and free the In
nocent.
II, ANERIcA.
May the star spAngled banner sternalIy wave
O'sE the land Of the free and the home Of the |
brave"
With few parting remarks from Bishop Rsppe |
the assembly dispersed.
The Father Matthew Band furnished excellent
music during the evening.
THK HIBERNIAN GUARDS.
At the johnson House the Hibsrnian Guards sat /
down with their friends to q sumptuous supper
prepared in Mains bes. style Islands Band en-
liVensd the exercises by spirited music The COM
pany was large, Capt. saniord's Company Of Light
Guards being present among the guests. t
The following we're the regular toastq as read BY |
President Fitzgerald. The responsive speeches
were very COED.
REGULAR ToAsTB.
l. The day we celebrate-Its claims upon our
love and Venerahon are Irresistible
kir-'st. Patrick's Day."