Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-18

THE rENIAN CELEBRATION
A SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION.

tons ia Shelby vile, Colu moos. ID fdson. ierre
| Hauie. and other surrounding towns, arrived to
! participate ia the ceremonies, and they were
duty and Hospitality welcomed by the Brother
4 hood Of the capital city According TO pro-
1 eram-ae. at O'Clock the Brotherhood assembled
4 in their hall, and soon after. each member wear
| ing an appropriate end distinguishing badge, the
order formed il procession. upon Washington
street.
A military escort wEs furnished for the coca
sion By Gen. Darlington and Col Frybarger,
consisting of three companies of veteran soldiers,
mostly. ii not entirely composed OF lrishmen and
members Of the order. finer body of men.
exhibiting every evidence Of thorough discipline
aud soldieriy bearing. never appesred upon our
streets. The escort under com m-nd OF Col.
K r. Stewart, and there is no Drawer or more
gallant officer in the service. aided by the fol-
loving officers - his staff, viz:
Major Haunum, Major Shewalter. Acting
Masters Mate Roberts, Of the L 5. steamer
Mist; Capt Q. ID FenIon aud Lieut. I'd. Stan
ford
The band from the Soldiers Home, most ac-
complisbed musicians. led the procession, play
| ing o. che line Of march the national airs
OF America aud Ireland The Stars and Stripes
and the Green Flag OF Erin were appropriately
borne together at the head Of the procession. and
each was respected b. the members of the order,
one az representing the land Of their
! Uson ore side Of tho Irish flag was
the motto. Well free the land that bore u. /"
ard upon The other the senti gent OF the eloquent
| Patrick Henry, Give Us liberty or give u
death The following gentlemen were the
| officers of the day.
/ Thomas Redmond. chief marshal, and Thorn
as \ ,-h assistant; marshais-James Ross. Jer
emsh Mcnamara. Morris Welsh, Thomas Swee
ley. WIN Phtien and John Carney
/ fnu cd of ba orfar
reared in the procession. all stsIwsrt men,
/ each locking as though they had the heart as
we'll the ability II occasion offered. TO strike
/ successful blow in the cause 10 which they sre
earnestly devoted. The procession moved
| through our principal streets, aud throughout its
| line of march il was welcomed and cheered with
most enthu- astic demonstrations. When the pre-
reached It's starting point, in front OF the
ball. it formed in open line. the mil
itary marching through. aud then
the Brotherhood eountermtrehed, cheering
most enthusiastically the military escort the
band PLAYING the meanwhile the patriotic air OF
- The Red, White and Blue" The Brother
hood then retired to the hall, where An able and
eloquent address was delivered by Brother Flu
merry. OF Chicago This closed the proceedings
of the day.
At.l0 o'clock in the evening the members Of
the order. with their guests, sat down to ele-
giant supper 1t tho Palmer House the tables be-
ing spread aith viahds adapted 10 the ecous
observances of the year. The following toasls
were then drank:
lreland-the land Of our birth Ere another
autumn sun sets NAV the Feniun Brotherhood
place her free and happy nation
Music" Erin my Country"
The sentiment was responded to, in an e,e-
CANT speech detailing the expressions of ireland,
by Mr. 4 +. Kane
! 2 The United States OF merica-the home
of the exile. May il ever be the land of the free
and the home of the brave.
Music" Exile OF Erin
Colonel Stewart was called upon, but not be
ing an orator. as was Brutus. and only claiming
to be soldier, he called upon Mr. Bingham OF
| The Sentinel, as a substitute Mr. Bingham
| spoke follows:
| My friend. Col Stewart, desires me To respond
TO the patriotic toast Just received with SO much
enthusiasm The services OF Col Stewart are
| known TO the country, and appreciated by
the people OF the state proud to own him as her
son lndisna has no more gallant or meritOrious
soldier. Before battery of the enemy Col
Stewart has the courage of lion, but oc-
casion like the present he is too modest TO say a
word On his behalf offer the following senti-
nent:
The union of the states-united we stand. d.
vided we fall.
3 Our Chef-John O'Mahoney. May he live
10 see his foudest hopes realixed-the nationality
of Ireland
Music" Hail to the Chief"
Mr. Fennerty responded in an eloquent tribute
to this gifted son OF LELAND
Our Brothers in Ireland Though ground
and oppressed By English tyranny and subdued
for time, they cannot be conquered
Music Irish Volunteers
Mr. Thomas Redmond, the Centre OF Indiana
on being called out. said he was not a talking,
but working man. A hundred thousand men
-tood ready in ireland 20 strike the blow for the
freedom OF their native land. and it the Irishmen
OF America proved true, the object of the Broth
erhood would be accomplished
5 The Fenian Sisterhoo1 OF America While
dear and soacing 10 man in bis worldly cares.
do Not forget that they are ever ready to lid in
he restoration OF Irish nationality
Music" Dark haired girl .
6 The memory of Rober, Emmett May the
Fenian Brotherhood be the first 10 write BIS cpl
tsph
! Music-Dirge.
This sentiment wss responded TO ia an elo
quent tribute TO this Irish patriot and Statesman
who sacrificed his life for his country
7 The press of the United States May it
ever continue TO use lis enlighten M influence in
the cause of liberty and union.
: Mu-ie-"Siar Spingled Banner"
Dir Farnssorih of The Gsze'ie, in feS brief
ute 10 The press and concluded by Offering the
following sentimen:
The pen. mghtier than the sword. ma. il
ever be welded in the cause of truth and Justice
heers
). The memory of Reverend EIssrd OLA
heriy.
Mu<ic--Diree
I'-h patriots OF 81
Music" March OF Irish Volunteer
This sentiment responded to by Mr.
Rnss:
I'D The memory Of General Corcoran
Mu-'c-Drce
Mr. Dennis Coll spoke briefly in eulogy of the
charsc,er and services Of this gallan, soldier aud
patriot
II The Second Annual Congress of the Fen
ian oiherhood
Music
NJ Fetnsrty gave brief review of the Gin
elm III Congress. and spoke with feelsg and
torcs in regard 10 the duty OF lrishmen in the
. present crisis OF their nstive land
II TIE Irish ladies of Indi4uapoiis Who pre-
scented Us With our banner
Music
! NJ Remington Was again called on and b,
spoSe few words IN compliment 70 the LOYALTY
ani sel-deui4l Of The daughters Of Ireland il
behsf OF their native land
Col. Stewart sAii. although TO talker he could
! not refrain from saying few words los ,ired by
the occasion. Upon looking at the batoual aae.
! i IL