The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-18

not done much In aid Of the United States,
but rather hal furnished many enemies He
psiety of ssndsg aid 70 the friends q those who
had fought and blcA for this country and whose bones
were now nanurme the soil o. Virginia Now that tho
Chief Magistrate Of the City Of New York present be
thought that the Common Council might do something
charter and send ship to Ireland He proposed to give
benefit at tho Academy Music furnishing the theatre,
the lights and the orchestra the
services Of his wife and himself (Cheers) And should
that benefit fa to realize one thousand dollars he would
cheerfully make up the difference. (Cheers.)
Mr.. J. j. STUART stated that II any subscription 60
ing to % taken up for that purpose he was authorized on
hundred dollars O nucleus. (Cheers.)
Then Mr. Rarrey Williams sung, by special request,
The Limerick Races and {" Katy Mooney"
Mr. Bal, Vice President OF the society stated that
Irshman Ia the city Of New York had authorized ship
TO be chartered at his own expense and 70 be filed with
food s0r the starving sh To be forthwith from the
city OF New York. That gentlemans name has not often
been associated with our convvial meetings but they
would pardon him for that in view of his iberalty lilo
would give the name Of Mr. A. 7. Stewart (Choers.)
He was also authorized this moment. by one OF the
leaders q the S. Andrews Society Mr. Robert Aackay
Mr. g. b. BRowN Of Boston, one Of the guests rose and
raid that he bad recently won bet OF 500, and he
would gladly contribute IL TO this purpose
To the toast OF Woman-Man's FIRST, last and trucst
friend"
Judge BRADY responded. reminding his brothers that
was
Ever the ways Of the Bradys, as
He'd make most excellent Turk,
He's so fond II tobacco and ladies'.
Mr. p II CAREY responded to the toast Of the Press.
Mr. PHLL read letter from General Mcclellan propos
Ing as q sentiment
'The memory the brave Irshmen who have sacrificed
their lives Tor their adopted country Ia the present war
Nay their SUI viz Ing comrades foreign born and native,
lay aside their Until the rebellion crushed
and the nifty Of the nation restored CHEERS
Mr. HELL gave THO health Of Gen. Mcclellan Gene
Tousiy resp, nded to-
After another song from Mr.. Simpson, Judge DAILY
called upon to the result Of his mission to
the Society Of The knights OF - Patrick but the Judge
excused himself the ground that he was engaged IN
mixing glars Of whskey punch for an Irish soldier and
could not forego that natl nal work. daughter
In the meantime Mr.. Valentine gave amusing disser
tation chckenolgy ard ter he got through Judge
Daily muunisatcd the result OF his mssion-(whle no
was speaking, deputation from the Knights was an
nounced and introduced, consisting Of Messrs. VIM. r.
Lyons, I. DuDphy J. II Harnctt, and T. +. Hearne)-
and, in concusn proposed the health Of The Knights
Of St. Patrick"
frank will all the honors.
Mr.. WM + LYONS responded, behalf Of the knights
He said that the Kne had been anticipated In the act
Of courtesy for they had arranged to send population to
the Friendly Sons lie trusted that the young society
would follow III the Iah OF the old one, and returned
thanks for the mpahy and homer conferred upon them
The habeas corpus song was sung by Judge oCoDnor.
Mr. wv FuIgToy proposed the adoption Of measures TO
carry out tho suggestion OF Mr. Barney Williams Other
suggestions speeches and songs wedamong others,
by Mr.. James Lynch.