Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-19
Observance of st. Patrick.s Dav.

BALTIMORE. March IS-St Patrick,s dav
was observed here with the usual religious
ceremonies. The distribution of prizes al the
Hibernian Free School took place as usual
NEW YORK, March 7.-Tke celebration of
st. Patrcks day passed off pleasantly with
out the least disturbance. The procession en-
braced four regiments of militia and a number
of Irish charitable societies, all gaiIy dressed
and each carrying appropriate banners, among 2
which in one instance was the dag OF the Irish
Republic. The procession was about two
hours passing given point, and was reviewed
at City Hall by Mayor Hoffman and others
After the procession meeting of the Fenians
was held in front of the headq quartsrs,at Union
Square. This evening a dinner of the knights
of ST. Patrick took place.
PHILADELPHIA, March 17.-No general de-
monstratlon was made by the Fenians in this
city to-d day, but the enthusiasm among them
is kept alive. In the afternoon. a flag prp-
sentation took place at National Guards Hall
and in the evening Rev. DIR. Moriarty delivered
an address Al the Academy OF Music, before an
immense audience, on " 1reland-the Apostle
the Nation, and the Faith" Intense enthu-
siasm was excited by his remarks on Irish
nationality. The grand series Of public meet
ings during the ensuing week in all parts OF
the city engross the attention of the Feniaus
tonight. social gathering assembled at Fe-
nian Hall, when John p. Neill, Esq, made
an eloquent address on The Irish Apostle
and the Hopes of the Irish People,
MONTREAL, March 1.-THE Irishmen turned
ont en- mdSse to-day and marched to St Law
renee Hall to pay their respects to the Cover
enthusiastic cheers. He said he accepted the
demonstration as an evidence on their part IF
loyalty TO their sovereign, OF attachments TO
the institutions of their land, and as a protest
against the purpose OF the wicked men who
would disgrace the name of Irshmen hy desc
Grating the day of Ireland's patron Saint by a
wanton attack on peaceful, prosperous, and
happy country. He felt assured that should
the necessity arise, which God forbid thew
would back. their principles of LOYALTY with
theIr sirong arms. The procession then
marched to the Hay Market, where speeches
were made by Thomas Darcy Mciee, Mayor
Sterns, and the presidents of several Irish
societies, all of loyal and national character
which were enthusiastically applauded.
TORONTO, March 17-St Patrick,s day passed
of here without any unusual disturbance
some attempt was made to cheer the O'Mahony
by Hlbernian who marched IN the procession,
but little attention was paid to il.
ST. JOHNS, March 17.-Ioy. Gordon yester-
DAY sent a message to the New Bi unswick
Legislature, in which he said, that although
the American Government had given satisfac-
Tory assurances that It's agents would prevent
all raldlng parties To cross into the Provinces,
yet their vigilance might be eluded; therefore
some portions of the provincial militia should
be called ont to protect the Proyince from
insult. Money would be required to support
the necessary forces. The House and Assembly
passed. unanimously, resolutions in reply to
the message. placing the whole revenue of the
Province Mt the disposal OF the Government for
the purpose of defense. All military stations,
warehouses, &c, in St Johns. are guarded by
regular troops and volunteers.