New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
THE CELEBRATION IN THIS AND OTHER CITIES
--PARADEs, DINNERS, STRETCHES, ETC

merry makers returning honeward from the "Patrick's
eve" parties. Toward noon the sidewalks we're
packed with both sexes From many OF tho stores
on Broadway and other thoroughares. the Stars and
stripes were flying in close proximity to tho colors OF
Old Ireland. Had ST. Patrick himself been present he
could have helped beng delighted with the enthu-
siasm which everywhere prevailed.
The procession was regarded the main feature of the
celebration, and preparations for 1t were made extern
sivey Rosettes and Of silk were worn by
the young and children who were to make their
appearance IN public and the cherished Shamrock -four
shed in the hats OF thousands of men.
The societies formed In Secondaye. the right resting
on Tenth and the procession started shortly after ~
O'Clock. The military was commanded by Col. James
Cavanagh. All the Irish Volunteer organizations 10 the
city we're out In strong numbers, prominent among
which was the Goth Regiment newly uniformed
The usual salutes fired announcing the starting
OF the procession which moved in the following order
% S,s .nd Msr Sa D1sl
Ibore BsnevoeS soey Of The United sTss 81 h1 basst
Of Ne. Brisaon staten IsSd: Catholic
e .: S. y p Gs I. c S"5 s''a r.
So YsaHg Mea: St Jane 81 o on SaaSs D.
81 Msry, BTootyn ST. Vincent Father Msv sose
s Ess s s y ssss a s9tf ,:S'i
kesJey Father Mshsw No fHsI M no
Mathew Of Sev.Yort; Father Mathew, No oiSe''iOrk
Just before the first gun was fired, Mayor Hal np-
peared clad in suit Of green trimmed with gold lace.
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along the ne and when all ready. his Honor entered
barouche with Commissioner Brennan and the Rev.
Father Corrlgan. and accompanied tho procession
down the street. escorted socIa,ies m poSh aSe
display. BY o'clock fully 10000 people had con,
AZ Iis the procession entered the Park Mayor Hall
and other city officers stood at the foot OF the
City Hall steps and reviewed the as
the Fenan Cadets The procession occupied one e our
ana ana IN passing e sh croS Of pcope TO lJk On and
TO cheer. .,., .sa, .. "a
altogether the day passed off pleasantly enough in the
city excepting from those more intent on business han
on doing honor TO St Patrick and who interfered
with considerably by the stoppage Of the railroad cars
At iOl a solemn high mass was celebrated at ST Pat
reks Cathedral, by the Very Rev. William stars u,
and panegyrc delivered by the Rev. Father Far
rel. AT earlier hour, Michael Connolly, the county
Registrar gave reception TO the band from the Caho-
lie Proeeory in Westminster. entetantd them NJ break
fast and sent them on their way rejoicing 10 ION III tne
procession
The Arrnory Of the 9th Regiment y c. s. y. y, was
filed last ght Overlooking tine occasion OF flll
given by the officers OF the Regiment
Flags banners, and wie2ths OF flowers deeora,eu tn
hall The toilets of the ladies were costly ana IN good
The dancing music was OF the best kiLd put te
attendance was so large that 1t marred for time the
pleasure OF dancing. Daring the inernlssions iish
harmony and reminded the Sons OF Erin OF their own
Green Isle Until early hour the festivities were CON
nued and ST. Patrick no doubt has smilingiy looAed
down on his frOicklng children - -
The members OF the Society, willing Hands make
Hail. 2l4 Bowery. There was large attendanee. not
only Of The members but OF their guests from Brooklyn
and Jersey City and until an early hour the dancing aha
INC lecture Of George Francis Train Mt Cooper Inst
tute last evening" very SHINY attended During the
reading Of letter from Gov Holman IN fayor Of the
BILL Hes q traitor" &c. resOunded Oh al sizes
Warden Brennan, his friends the conrae Patients;
the medical STAFF workhouse people ana NE hospital
Bellevue Hospital, and enjoyed dancing ara sug.ng
until 10 y. H., when all retiIed
KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK.
Delmonico's spacious diningrOom, on the
Of the Ninth Annual Dinner Of the Knights Of
St. Patrick was tastefuly decorated with the flags Of
America and Ireland. Stretching across the hail. aud
over the chandeliers Of red willie, blue.
and green hung with wreaths OF green and roses grace
fully arranged, while the curtains Of green and git
constituted the appropriate color Of st. Patrick's
gerald Grattan Burke, Emnet, sarsfeld, aud Curran.
In the center Of the ROOM and directly over the Prcs-
paihed By Mr " H. Fowei from Photograph taken
S ana gnaGF N ns the Portrait RS Harp
constructed Of everereen with interminsed roses and
richly embazOned banner Of the Knights. Upon the das
lett st W. We're Mayor Hail. Horace Greeley the Hon
Cox, James W Girard, esd the Hon, yohn OK hlr: w.
Brennan. Sir. John Martin. Mr. W. II. Powell,
the Rev. James Barry. aud the Rev Or. BTtseI
Dunn. the President OF tic society, who opening
alluded very pleasantly to tbs prosperity which Lad
President and congratulated Ills feiiOwAIshts On the
increase in their numbers.
Mr. John Mitchell. the Secretary Of The Order, read
letters of regret from PresidenI Grant Gov n imam
senator Casserly, Francis keruan ~ Brougit!l ahd
number Of others President Grant letef was ne IO
RiEcr7rvE M,ysoS W.sHSGros. CDEAn siR; T5. very
cordial invitation Of i6 Krss q * rA's ga '5s l a.,
y gSS: s s, p P sas 70 he soc or 3 .ua
eha'T RE annIausa yiieh erected the reading Of this
/ ToAsTs AsD SPEECHES. Ut.
The toast OF the evening The American Republic AID
Chief Magistrate, the President Of the United States
| was read and enthusiastically IGNORED
| The second toast "Ihe Day We Celebrate was re-
spopded TO By the Hon Richard o'Gorman
MIR O'GorInan after abiding In complimentary terms
men whose number have reached $1,000 strong he
said knew that of fpplant tongue that talk win
as they call it, What would the United states, or the
City Of New-York, be today without ,he ioresn ere
nen" the German and lIish esnehL lAPpa,use ana
cries Of hear hear But the irish element OF America
net bT IOIs es Of Interest and ties Of kndred
million men and of the Irish race dwell upon this
Land now, and in the veins Of millions more beats the
strongest Irish blood Appiause The speaker tlen re-
viewed early history OF the colonies tending to show
Colonies had from the FIRST received from Irshmen; men
who distinguished themselves IN the cause OF humanity
and America. He then conrasted the Two nalohs the
prosperity which had attended the one; the utter des
tuition which surrounded the other. The sufengs OF the
latter were eloquently depicted, the wrongs whieh
they had endured at the hands Of their English oppres
sors, vehemently denounced. ireland pays siCOojVO
Stock &c She il. bleeding death. That's what tine
matter with her. and r. Gladstone with has ano
dynes his ininitesnal doses and expects 10 cure the
evil but hs little Land bill VIII settle the question
After aludng many other topics connected with this
question: the speaker closed with eloquent Tribute 10
| Ireland
REMARKS THE HON. S. g. cox
After number of toats had been announced Mr. Cox
responded to the sentiment american Citizenshlp"
He referred the instances former times when Wash
legion and others indicated the rights OF American c
zens. but he must tell them tonight and might danpen
their aror somewhat that the widely differ
ept There now, he said, twelve American oitizens
as rnuch citizens native TO the sotveye OF
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