, 1862-03-18

American, Irish, and German names associated,
and bright with the noblest heroisu: have
had the honor to introduce into Congress
citizenship On ali Who shall have volunteered,
served, aud received an honorable discharge
in this war; This Is so just that do not an
ticipate any opposition to Its passage It will
Indicate to the foreign born volunteer thar
that the country for which be is willing to
shed bis blood recognizes him as one 81 he,.
children.
None will deny that he Who purchases citi-
ze1ship with his blood. holds 1t by + title as
honorable as he who claims 1t as his birthright..
Permit me to add the enclosed to the re-
ceipts Of your banquet, to express the hope
that it may be a success, and also to offer the
following sentiment:
"Citizenkhip to ali who serrc beneath our aag.''
have the honor to be
Very respectfully yours,
:IsA1c N. ARNOLD.
FROM THOMAS FRANCIS AEA6HER-
HEApeCARTEns IR1eH BRIeApE,1
SCHAERs DN1=IoS, CAsP CAL1FoEzls,
DEAR StR:-n answering your letter Of the
1st Inst, inviting me on the part Of the Irish
ing of St. PltricRs day, have to regret, for
many reasons, my inability to be with you and
with your friends On that OCCASION Ny duties
in the field at the head Of the Irish Brigade, In
wbese behalf you have been kind enough to
utter such words Of encouragement and enco-
enough for not accepting your Invitation.
/ hive said that regret this compulsory alb
sence for many reasons. Always lover Of
the grand country you have helped to build
up and beautify- an admirer Of the West,
II which, among .warm-hearted and true
friends, I have spent many Of the brightest
days Of my life, you will permit me at this
time to congratulate you. It has been favor
ite CRY and theo7y Of certain school to ex-
claim against commerce and enterpi1Se-tosay
that they emasculated the soul Of nations
You have, By your acts aimee, the beginning Of
this rebellion, given the lie to this assertion.
You have demonstrated that personal proTess
Of the truest and surest type, can and
does 60 hand in hand with progress the most
universal Those tlotillas, steering for that
noble valley, for the dominion Of which three
empires have struggled; the national flag
which this day floats over the r1mparts Of Fort
Donelson the wild shout OF victory which
Tung ont from the throats Of western men be-
meath its folds; the irresistihle advance OF your
friends and brothers toward the delta Of the
co the cheers, the salutations Of our Union
brethren Of those regions that greet your ad-
yancing column6-asl these Imay say the work
Of your hands, make me long for the compan-
ionship Of the West. Heretofore have sat
with them at the banquet. Hereafter, desire
their pluck and proves. Long before another
anniversary Of the day you celebrate, the peo-
pie Of the prairie even, if left to themselves,
will have caused the return of peace, the re-
construction and uniticatlon Of our country.
Then nc who are nor campaigning will be
happy to join with you IN IGNORING your
Patron Saint, and enjoy the fruits Of national
concord. Till then, patience. Till then must
put of my visit to your region, and the OK
preston in person, Of my esteem fer ysnr fel-
low citizens. You perceive that, although yon
have invited me 10 celebrate the birthday
another land, and the means and certainty
of dissipating them, have been uppermost
in NY mind. The country must again he
tranquil and united We, adopted citizens,
owe to her our first duty. Upon her destiny
depends the fate of Democracy, the world
t sured the American Nation will be entirely, as
| she is now almost, free from every internal
! trouble. In the meantime you do we'll to
commemorate St. Patrick's Day. American
| diecord will be and has been Of very short du-
| Ea1ion. Her future is certain and immense.
| The disasters Of ireland, bpre been long,
weary and soul.withcring. Her future be,
leveto be sure but uncertain as to time. To
foster and keep alive forever the patriotic
fervor, for which she has been famous are your
took to her ever as I shall, and do as the
Kind mother Other infancy. Teach her young
| generations that the sword is the only hope
Of nations; and future as radiant and reso'
nant as the noblest poets hare sung awaits
her. Hence is it decorous and we'll to ccle.
well, to be with you in heart and soul
THOMAS FRANCES s:SGis;.s MEaGliER,
| WIN. j. OS1uAE, Esq. Brig. General.
AT nine, preceded By the inspiring music d
the Great Western Band, the company marched
into the magnificent dining hall, and after {
benediction pronounced by Rev. Dr.. McMul
len, proceeded to demolish the viands with
zeal worthy of all commentator. Coyers
| were spread for two hundred persons, ant
fully that number were present. The tables
! we're tastefully and neatly ornamented, ani
| elected universal admiration. The President
| L. j. hin6clla, Esq, was supported on tht
right and left by the Rev Dr. McMullen ans
I B. F. Aver. At the tables We noticed scycra
Of the political, clerical aud military notabili
| tics Of our city: among others, Messrs. Robt
s. Blackwell, George Steele, Robert Heryey o
the st. Andrews Society, Rev. Father Rolls
E. G. Larned, U. s. District Attorney. judge
Scates, Thomas and Bradwel1, and Col. Multi
/ gan.
After the removal Of the cloth, the Presi
dent with appropriate remarks introduced tn
REGULAR ToAs7s.
/. The Day we celebrate-st. ratriclS's Day.
The , Rfe:iasat Il ss e5 tas United s.ates. Mnsis
3. The Hierarchy and the Clergy. Music: "Har
4. Ireland the Land Of our Natirity. i. Music Music
| The Harp that Once. &c.'a
DANIEL EcELno1
1hs 2 H9ss5 as'ss Ststfs S,a1t4 o America YaStei n
G. The kemofy Of Washington. pirge:
nd A5R &c., Navy Music 81; TSi;
$. Ths Fl|as nsneh and the Bar. Music: :"old Da
Q. The Prezz: Music: aJordan Is . lard Ros
ii. T!}s .s: s'ste OF Illinois: rhe 1sns Of II
Ii. The City Of Chicago. ''uome sweet Home.
IL 7ss s.Es Patriots Of IS and IS Mqsif; Sss;
49, The National Civic Societies. Music: I 1ni
a. wamsn Music 1aaes E;ss saa anag ,as1
Roy Dr.. DYER ard t,u4s. McDosSkL
Tic feast q reason was continued until
late hour, when the congiyiaiists adjourned I
participate in the may dance at Bryan Hall
Matters at Camp Douglas.
CoSroHTs.-Ycsterday being pleasant, tt
prisoners at camp were out enjoying the sui
: shine, A large amount Of clothing, just r
ceised from Kentucky, is now being distri
ntcd among them. Wit. which they seem 1igl
i lyp1eased. Some Of the Tennessee boys, hoE
ever, declare that they eau get along withos
; much clothing, but to be deprived Of sue
/ creature comforts as ,chisky and tobacco, is a
} most-uuendurable.
FALSE RrszoR.-1esttrday morning, son
t noisy ft1ow in the camp started the repo
!. that an order had been received from &c
; Ha]lsck for the Immediate release of all II
: prisoners now confined here, and that til,
we're to be forthwith sent back to their hom
; in Dixie. OF course this interesting bit
!, intelligence electrified the parties inte7este
, and for hours the commandant's headquatte
were throngcd with eager inquirers after t!
= truth. 1t is hardly necessary to add that Il
). report was. 3 "secession canard,' made out
$ the whole cloth.
! An AccEss1oS.-Eighty.two more priao
= c1s (under an escort Of the 1st Mounted RI
5 Regiment Of MissouriL) arrived at the can
1t yesterday morning, from St, Louis. The
, prisoners were taken at Fort Donclson, b
! being on the eick list or wounded, were lie
S, Temporarily, at the st, Louis Hospital. when