The New York herald., 1864-03-18

lreand-Ceaa appiauss).an should she ever dare 70
sssaii tho land OF tner adoption million ssawart men
they had sworn 70 protect.
Colonel nAnosv, response 70 the nfth toast said
evss 70 the Independence Of Ireland be would mot then
- present., and looked upon the festive gatherings
ns sons q En :. one q the many 9. .ns
ireland.
Al tns point Mayor Gunsher entered she ROOM and
Knights Of 81 Patrick Afier inc cheering had suosidod
response 10 the toast OF the "Cily OF New York."
sooner made his amongst Them thai evening
They might well feel proud OF the manner in which 81
PalTcks Day had been celebrated. and which IS oecom
ting more or national holiday He IN common with
most Of the citizens Of New York could say that much Of
the prosperity they pow enjoy was attributable 70 tns
irish element and the Irish character cloud applause
His Honor concluded with ocular remarks relative
70 drinking with the Knights OF 81. Patrick.
The MAYOR then offered as toast, General Mon.gom n
cry and Commodore Barry, two OF tho heroes OF .ne
American Revolution the gallant soldier and the brave
sailor both sons OF old lrsland.n
during the Intervals Mr. Gusavus eary sang "And doth
not Meeting like this mako Amends" "The Death o.!
Sarshed ""Ts mol tho lear a. shis Moment Shed ana
Volunteer toas,s and other festivities were iheo In
dulged in.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN BROOKLYN.
There public parade in Brooklyn yesterday, the
societies, whose ranks have been considerably deci-
mated by the war; having decided to form part Of the
procession this CITY, Their will be found 10 the
programme Of the march, The various organizations as
sembled ~ their respective headquarters and marched
the ferries by nearest routes The display thus
Afforded however, very creditable 70 both them.
and the city. portions Of which quite
gala with Gags OF the two nations Work was generally
suspended by the working classes.
THE ST. PArRICK's SOCIETY
held their fifteenth annual dinner last evening at Mon
tague Hall in Court street, Montague, Brooklyn.
The rooms tasefully decorated with flags OF ma
tiona and International character, the red white and
blue aud the green OF course predomnang About two
hundred guests sat down TO four richly laden tables at
half past eight O'Clock Among those present Judge
Lott OF the United states Supreme Court; exAdermen
Ternan and Franks, h NJ Hooley, and others Mayor
Wood was invited TO be present. bur did not attend An
excellent band was 10 attendance the edibles we're deli
clous the wines admirable and the hours passed swiftly
until daylight, when the party dispersed.
The President, Mr.. John 7. Greggson presided
We have only room tor the toasis, which we give
5s1 Patrisk's Day M and who honor Music. Pa
ancient home and custodian Of virtue and
s@TSe Uni,ed states Of Amey,ea Mssic Han coum
ola" Rev. Nj. Fried,
S-fhe Empire sa,e-Peeess in progress an patriotism
sf rs fsns rights
Fe@sey Thomas sis Dlss
a "a oi ssse fns
EoAldeiman Franks
Fellows" Judge Lott and others
@S%Saya as'hssssp true Irish
Il-woman-ln gloom or in gadness always the
shine OF life. Music, Here's Health" Mr. Gilmore.
The PressAs the champion OF constitutional rights
II deserves admiration and support the sycophaD
OF power and contempt Mr. J. McCosky.
Committees and messages and received from
the Young Mems ST. Patrcks Society OF Brooklyn and
the Knights OF st Patrick and the ST. Patrcks society
OF this city.
GOTHIC HALL.
This place was occupied by the Young Mems ST. Pat
rck's Society, who held grand ball there.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL soc TETY.
This association held their annual lecture for the benefit
OF the poor OF the church Of st. May Star Of the Sea-
corner or Court ana Luqueer streets south Brooklyn The
Rev Father Hannery was the lecturer The subjecs
"Ireapd's Patron saint"