The New York herald., 1862-03-18

Onion, rally the eountrymsn OF my ancestors and
their descendants generally For they march shoulder
70 shoulder with the native born Of other lineage 70 oa
and 20 de. The Unionwhou reference 10 sect OF geo
graphical lines IS their war cryths Union sringing Inc
North the SOUTH the East, tho wsst, like pears al
70 subugate 10 destroy but to the Union
the rebeng States 70 bring back the wandering psAdes
sttution. with territory undminshed and with rights
unimpared 70 preserve the Union, BY teaching the
lesson that the first and last duty Of an American citizen
s unwavering allegiance 10 that Union, and that no
State by physical resistance BY general or special
legislation, win be permitted to disnember H. " The
Union must and shall be preserved" For il everything
life, millions Of lives but for politicians, fanatics dema
gogues and schematics nothing One hour OF its exist
ence is worth whole hecatombs OF such things. Mr.
! have felt since I commenced, and ! feel now,
ss standing in the temple OF the Union, beneath the
served the relics Of departed patriots while within it's
walls gathered and gathering, myriads OF men
utterng their ervent prayers TO the great God OF the
universe for the preservation OF the Unon one ana nd
visible. Here leave you-more than overjoyed that
mine has been the blessed privilege under your auspces
Sope that ere ba AGAIN to the
the prodga sons will have returned. repentant, wiser
and determined forever more through veal and woe to
stand fast by our great and glorious country.
The speech Of Judge Brady met with very hearty re-
ception, and was appauded now and again.
Tho President next called on Mr.. SIMPSON, gentleman
connected with the st. Andrews Association, to sing
song. He complied and gave "The Minstrel Boy to the
War is Gone" with great effect. The piece was loudly
encored
The PRESIDENT next exhibited small box of Irish turf,
green and blooming with young shamrOcks, the present
Of Irish lady The sight was every way cheering
the Irish heart consequently elcted the warmest
and most genuine applause.
Mr. JonN SAVAGE was called on TO celebrate the gift
and very beautifully sung. 1.-THE Green Immortal sham
rock"
Mr.. Geary Uhe well-known Irish melodist) then
fully gave The Harp that Once thro Taras Halls" On
the piece being encored he sung song which, in
the parance OF the theatres "brought down
the housen
The next speaker was Mr. Richard O'Gorman, whose
address would be next 10 impossible 70 epitomise Il
was fact mastery analysis OF the Of Ireland
for years past and the facts and figures produced did
honor To England The speaker showed the great ad
vantagcs which had sprung out Of Irish emigration TO
this continent and spoke in the strongest language OF
praise Of the ishmen and other foreigners now march
ing the front of battle It is scarcely necessary to say
that his speech was greeted with tremendous applause
1.-THE Army and Navy of the United States"
Colonel NICHOLS, in responding TO the toast, declared
CYSTIC terms of that class OF men who stand foremost in
the ranks Of the army the sons OF Ireland and In con-
cuson the Colonel gave a sentiment "Three cheers
for the Irish soldiers, who have no biographers."
(Cheere.)
Mr. RICHARD BusxsD next spoke at considerable length
The President announced message from Captain Mead
from the Navy Yard
May the North crush secession as 81. Patrick did
the toads and snakes Of Ireland.
Other patriotic sentiments read from sister So
cieties, including one from st. Louis
May patrons next anniversary see from the great
lakes 70 the Gulf united in patriotic brotherhood and
only intent purpose to humble the natural enemy
Of all republics-Engand. (Cheers.)
To the toast Of the City Of New York in the absence Of
the Mayor, District Attorney Hall returned thanks.
Mr.. ODonncll, in the absence OF Judge Hearne
called on for song, and gave in the most numerous and
exquisite STYLE the song the "Macs Os which
kept the audience in of laughter.
The other toasts were Woman, Our Sister SocIetes
The Bench and the bar and The Press which were ap
proprlately responded to.
The festive board was deserted at IN early hour on the
morning Of the 18th.
Reunion OF the Non-Commissioned ON
GERS OF the Sixty.ninth Regiment. New
York State Militia.
The non-commssioned officers Of the sixty ninth reg
ment, s. NJ, gave grand ball last evening, at
their armory, over Essex market. The regiment not
withstandiug the fatigue Of the long march which they
went through during the day, turned out we'll, and
seemed as spry young deers The bcauii-
fully decorated with colors and banners and the rsec-
tion Of the light upon the bright muskets the armory
gave most brilliant appearance to the scene. Among
the military personages present noticed several
the officers Of Les Enxnts Perdus and Of the Eleventh
regiment, N VI n The dancing commenced about
ten O'Clock, and up to the time left, which ap
preaching the small hours, they tripping on the
light fantastic in the spirit for which the Irish portion Of
community universally celebrated in CON-
memoratng the birth Of Ireland Patron Saint. shell
toms Band discoursed almost all the Irish national meo-
dies n good style, and each seemed 70 with the
other for the general happiness Of all. Indeed. it
long time since had the pleasure of witnessing 30
large and happy reunion Of Erins lovely daughters and
trusty sons.
Dinner OF the Sc. Patrick Society OF
Brooklyn.
Tho 81. Patrick Society Of Brooklyn celebrated the
birthday Of the PatronSant Of Ireland in becoming
last evening large number Of the society as-
sembed At Montague Hall about hafpast eight O'Clock,
and after they had discussed the various exciting topics
Of the day. they adjourned into the large and spenddy
arranged dining room Of Captain Hopkins where every
thing necessary spread for the rsgalsmsnt Of the
inner Alderman Franks presided this occasion
with the dignity OF an Irish gentleman and the patriot.
ism OF an lrish-ARerican citizen.
After the viands had been done ample justice TO- the
Rev. Father Hagar introduced by Alderman Franks
and long and eloquent speech in support Of the
Irish ssSractsr.
Speeches. toasts and sentiments followed in quick sue
cession. nn6i the "sma' hours ayant the twalp'
mopsd the jewellers to their quiet home.