The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-03-24

The death storm. their own ranks. Here
you have u mina;ure Of the patriotism OF
the true Iri~hman.
BIT i, may he that am in some degree
drcressinC from the essence Of the subject
which more Intimately concerns our meet
ING here At all times in the history CT
rhe world and among nj! nations of even
martial civilization, certain anniversary
DAYS have been set apar. for observance
bv The reopIe--davs commemorative OF
GREAT events, or Of grea! men Events
thus com,nenora'ed have almost unlver-
satlv been those which have been Imports
ant in the history Of the people VIII" ob
served tbem-even which have beer sin'-
nently important to the welfare, The hap
pinss.. the prosperity Of the ration, and
when a people can look back upon sone
circum.;snce in their history from which
thev may date An improvement in their
moral. physical, or political condition
Associated with the felrngs Of patriotism
and jry with which the people greet Their
national holiday, Is a sense Of gratitude
and admiration towards those whose prb-
brought about the event which the na-
ZION celebrates Thus it is that love Of
virtue md love Of country is Kept Up be-
fore the ewes. and warm in the hearts OF
The people sud thus il is iha: The i've
and the actions Of :he good and great men
Of earth are kept ever before the Youth Of
The nation. affordng him high standard
examples 10 inspire the energies, the 1lr
tues. and the intellect Of rising genera
ti0ns
Chief among the anniversary days com
memorated in :he world, is that kc"wn a.
CHRISTMAS nAY-the day which saw the
birth of our Lord nnd Savior, neatly nine
teen centuries ago, anl irom .hat time y"
the present celebrated with joy ana thar Ks
giving by millions of woi>hipping hearts
not confined 10 one nation, bnt covering
every land found in every cline, and
Speaking thonsand tongnes-yet all
knowing the history Of Him hose tender
ness and mercy led Him tron the 1'oly
which surrounds hlm who stands at the
right hand OF the Father, 10 become even
one of us-,o walk the world man Of
many SORROWS, and finally to shed lli-
blood, to die S cruel ri-a;!::. l;esriSed and
per.ecu,e,-ss a sacrifice for the SINS Of
the people Of the world, How sublime
and inspiring i. the ttiec; and iluence o
The example found in he life Of our Savior
this most universal comInernorAtlou Of
His nats. day---ihe tribute Of praise and
alteration from the hearts Of all CE!isteu
dom.
Every nation has It's snn;versary-Io.h
p ll!ical and religious. Beloved Erin
c, unlry Of our clIidhood--"i "i.ho9t the
God sch, privileges Of the sanc'Uary--
without true chrietianity-w w"u'd-i
ihou--w What cOullSt ,hou lave been -
PATRICK is 10 as second Christ. v h!la
our Savior brought hapry religious truths
into lhe world, s.. i'a'rick scattered Their
seeds INTO the pure heari- Of the IrjSh Ma
ton and they took root, ssd Lave been
ex'eudei 10 ,his land where ;hey no"
bloom ia ali their peFieciions and glory.
As We are here in celebration tf q day
which has for its 81 eci not only the retig-
ion Of our native land, bul also onr ua:ioD-
atty as people, j, may be amsS 10 en-
tiraIy devote this address to the vindica,
tlun Of the religion SO soiemnIv revvred
and earnestly taught bg It. Patrick. BuI
It is historical fact that Eng land with
ter blood stained tayonels AID tyranical
power, Threw down il, dIsdain the bright
est star in her coronet when ehe tan;>hed
catholicism from her midst. Dpi no"
return to other scenes.
To day is The naiorai anniversary Of
irshmen--a race as ancient and pure "a
any in ope-uilll strong ard decided
national characters. ics, which have c'ung
to them with hu, slight notifications
through many cel.1rles. In that lovely,
far-uH island, where innocent purity and
natDoual fidelity abide, the sous o. our
athers are celebrating this same sacred
day in y manner which betrays ,heir anxi-
ely and religious cunstancy. Let ouI
heart, unite wIlh lheirs.
The Irish character at home ls a sealed
book to AL bn. lrishmen. Coming III
contact with fe~ foreigners on their native
soll, excepr their national oppressors, vino
for geheraiions back have sought thetr
confidence out to telrsy them. Extremely
sensitive to wrong, Yet grateful for kind
ness, Trey have received so l.ule of The
latter and so much of The former, from
their cold hearted RI they have found
themselves 80 pow er.ss To cat Of she Yoke
that tyranny he's put upon th"ri. that hey
have been taught the necessity OF conceal
uent, and the hiding of the hear, from lhe
d-secraung eyes cf tie raracions who
would reuelrale its secrets Only - outrage
il, hoIlest syn psihies and aspirations
Bu, 10 the ltishnan whose sympa,iIe-
are with his country feels her
wrougs-lameuts her tolles-and shares
in the common ntfcclions and preiudices
of her chiidsen, the I.ish character has no
concealments
Industrious, ye: not covetous for our
most bi.teI foes will never claim that indo
ence and avarice are among our national
vices. Frugal. Yet lmprovdeut-fo for the
!nshman's quick S, mpathies aud inpul-ive
generosity leads hin fre Juentlv 10 give
away TO day What be earned yesterday by
the sweat Of lis brow. and what Tomorrow
he r.sy require for his own wants. He
is gaae7s!ly better friehd to Others than
10 himself
4 universally recognized strong trait OF
The Irsh character is fiial love and duty,
and strong ties Of affection for kindred.
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