The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-30
Monster Hibernian Festival at
jones' Wood.
immense Demonstration for the Relief
Of the Widows and Orphans OF
the Gallant Sixty-ntnth
who Fell i'm Battle.
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SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE EN- MASSE.
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Stirring and Patriotic Address Of Capt.
Thomas Francis Meagher.
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Melodies, Dancing, Piping, Feasting, Drinking
and Drilling.
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sEVENTY.FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE EN- MASSE.
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Dive preparations had been made by tho convention or
rish societies of this city came of yesterday at Jones'
Wood and without question: it the greatest demon
stration kind witnessed in New York.
Tho festival given under the auspices Of the Irish
cetes for the relief Of the widows and orphans Of that
portion of the gallant Sixty ninth who fell the battle
Aed when noby defending the flag Of their adopted coun
try.
No stronger appeal cold be made TO the sensitive and
warm affections of the Irish heart than the simple an
norncement that ovation to be given to the wives
AMI children of their countrymen who fell in defence Of
tho land Of their adoptohe land Of the free and the
home of the brave" The response spontane-
and enthusiastic than the most sangune Irshman
could have expectcd and while the ovation demonstrated
the proverba ardent affection Of the natives of the Eme
raid se also showed the intense devotion Of the Irish
American to the Stars and Stripes. 1t would be utterly i'm
possible give the reader approximate idea of the
which Jones' Wood presented yesterday. Our German
follow citizens have the reputation Of getting up "mon
ster festivals" but they small family gatherings
when compared to the "Grand Monster Festva of the
and daughters Of Erns ISLE In the classic language
Of tho City Hal "ring," il "bg thng'-a genuine
Irish lovefeast-a Denny brook Fair. From
carly hour in the morning until late in the afternoon the
railroad literally packed inside and out with
human beings and not only these public convey
Ances crowded. but a number of steamboats,, which ran
from New York and Brooklyn, arrived at the Wood
every hour. The Third Avenue Railroad Company may
have provided extra number of but whether they
did not, q load to be standing at every
block from the City Hall to the depot vanly hoping
b conveyed to the Wood.
At three o'clock in the afternoon there could not have
been less than seventy thousand people within the
enclosure great the pressure the various
entrances Throughout the day that the men deputed to
collect the tickets unable to take them fast enough
NJ humid of M lent md aor
81. Patrick fopciby Obtained abundance by climbing
over the fence, and the handful Of Metropolitan officers
could not prevent this OF the Celtic
element greatly predominated, for turn where you
would the rich Irish broge the cordial greetings Of old
aoquantances, and the witty repartee, all gave unnis-
sakeabe evidence Of the nationality of the monster
gathering Nevcrthet S. there sprinkliDg Of other
nationaitieshe Germans French and native Americans
evincng by their presence their cordial sympathy with
the benevolent and patriotic movement of their Celtic
brethren The most casual observer could not have failed
70 perceive tha the late struggle, in which 10y al Amer
cans were efgaget side by side in defence Of their
mon country has cemented them together in a bond
which can never be sundered and such clements must
prove nvncble when confronted with the enemies of the
republic. AS we have said. at an early hour in the
morning the Wood well filed particularly by the fc-
male and youthful portion Of the vsers who resolved
upon having few hours sport before their fathers and
brothers arrived The ample accommodate ons provided
by the proprieors Of jones' Wood, in the shape
Of swings hobby horses and other juvenile sports served
70 amUse Young America. circus company and an
tensve collection Of wild beasts also the ground
and Notwithstanding the unusual attractions Of the regu
lar programme, these establishments were literally pa
tronzed; and whenever the clown in the ring made
witty alusion to the bravery Of the Sxty-nnth the
held of conflict he 'brought down the house." The plat
Forms set apart for dancing occupied at noon,
each of which cornet band was placed, which dis
coursed appropriate music, while the merry company
tipped the light fantastic Their hearts content
Although the accommodations provided for this SPECIES of
amusement were sufficient to accommodate thousands
still SO anxious were the Irshmcn and women TO have
regular break down Irish jig, that various
small groups were formed, and thus the services
Of all the tnerant Irish dders that could be found
called into requisition. There abundant supply
Of provisions, solids and liquids sufficient would sup
pose to supply General Mcclellan 8 army for at least
week 1t is needless say that the dancing and prone
nading wheted the appecs of the crowd and that the
caterers to the almenve desires of the multitude
cd rich harvest The ho1r Of two having arrived Bry
ants Mnstres, who kindly volunteered their services
gave grand concert the south stand white faces
NJ. Ogden, the popular Irish comic singer, sang
riety Of Irish melodies and the Seventh wsd Glee Club
sang number OF appropriate songs includ
'Iong Live the Sixty -ninth' words by John Null.
laly, Esq, and 'Corcoran to his Regiment, or would
not take Parole" The words and music of this song
iishman. Mr. Charls Ferguson the popular Irish blind
piper contributed his valuable services, and the other
instrumental music was furnished by Connes celebrated
corDet and cotilon band But the great feature the
programme was the address TO be delivered by their
1vorte and almost doized orator Capt Thomas Francis
Meagher, who was announced to speak from the stand
where the late Senator Douglas spoke great barbe
held in Jones Wood during the last Presidential con.
test Long before four O'Clock the fixed for the de-
livery of the Grafton, vast OF people assem-
bed in front OF the west stand which was draped with
the American and Irish flags. We say that no
orator ever stood before such an immense multitude
as that which Mr. Meagher addressed yesterday
afternoon. The men, women and chldren-for there
children in the crowd-wcre densely packed together
that it was with the utmost difficulty that the officers
opened up passage for the the Committee of
Arrangements; but finally Mr. Meagher accompanied by
Judge Connolly and other prominent gentlemen reached
the stand amid tremendous cheering pther Mooney was
recognized on the platform and enthusiastically
Cheered Had it not been for the almost supcrhu
man Efforts of company Of Meaghers zouavcs,
been demolished, anxious the excited multitude
to get within hearing and seeing distance Of the popular
orator and soldier The mercura nature Of the Hberna
could not prevent the expression of Indignation when
select number were permitted tho speakers stand and
30 determined was strong and healthy Irishwoman
Cend the stand that she succeeded overpow ing two police
officers; but she subsequently removed No doubt
she entertained similar IDEAS Of equality to her two
fellow countrymen, one ol whom, on certain OCCASION
put this question to his companion:--'I saw Pat
isn't one man "a good as anotherS to which Patrick
Enthusiastically replied, Of coorse he u.s. am CRATE
dale bether.'
The assembage was called order by the Hon MIcnAE,
CONNOLLY, Chairman of the Committee Of Arrangements
who said he was about to introduce gentleman whose
patriotism aud abilities had gained him world wide re.
putation-Ihomas Francis Meagber, the patriot. the
statesman and the soldier.
Mr. MEAGIER, on presenting himself greeted
WIN a ceade mttle dc fauha "a hundred thou.
on "The National Cause, its Soldiers and its Martrs'
He had not spoken over FIVE minutes when the secthing
multiple beneath surged to and fro aud approached so
near hesand that the speaker assured them thai unless
they maintained order and silence they would destroy the
Platform, and thus prevent him from speaking The OK
citement at this juncture very great there was
one gentleman on the stand whose demeanor was so cool
and whose smile was so bland when all around him wero
IN frenzy OF excitement, TO attract attention HIS
Excelency the Mdyor!or he is the parsonage TO whom
reier-appeared much at ease as If he were sng
in his drawing room in Fifth avenue After while Tho
audience listened patiently the speaker and the onIy
interruption that given the plaudts of tho
harers, who were charmed with the eloquent periods
OF their favorite orator.
Mr.. MEAGIMR spoke as follows
SPEECH OF CAPTAIN THOMAS FRANCIS MFAGUrR
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memoratc the goodness, le rank tle achieved honors
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