The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
Its Celebration by the Hibernian and
St. Patrick's Societies.


a dsagreeable day to be forthcoming. Nothing
daunted, however, by the cherries day, tn
faithful sons OF the Emerald Isle made every pre-
paration to celebrate the anniversary OF thet
Patron Saint in way worthy OF him and OF them
selves, which they did. The events and festivities
OF the day are duly chronicled below:
The Hibernian Society.
This ancient society celebrated its anniver
sary yesterday ut the Hibernian Hall. AT TIT
business meeting held In the morning, the follow
ing officers were elected to serve for the ensuing
year: John F. o'Nelll, president; General Jane:
Conner, ice.presil6Rt; Thomas O'Brien, treas
urer; James Armstrong, secretary; John Burns
hallkeeper; committee on finance, B. o'Neili,
p Caldwell, James McConkcy, 7. S. 0'Brlen, II. f
Baker; committee on relief, NJ. P. o'Connor, W.
Houston, G. A. Bowman. ]. N. Mulvany, G. q
Trumbo; committee on letters. James cantwell
J. L. Murrell, John Kenny, w. E. Rowland, W.
| Knox.
In the evening, at the same place. the anniver
sary dinner was served by the proprietors OF the
Mills House in the style so characteristic of that
splendid establishment. Messrs. Otto Pfaehler
and August Teladon, who were In charge OF the
culinary arrangements, deserve special mention
for the admirable manner in which they per
formed their duties.
John F. O'Neill, ESQ.,, president OF the society,
presided, and, after the removal OF the CLOTH an
nounced the first regular toast as follows:
The Day we Celebratc-Dear to the hearts OF
| Irshmen and the sons OF lrshmen. lts return
rekindles the 1ame of love- faith and patriotism
| we send our voice and cheer to our brethren,
scattered as they may be, VINO, like US, asscnoie
| this day 70 Go 1t honor.
This was responded to by General James Con-
ner, who, being loudly called for, acknowledged
the compliment in one Of those short, pithy and
brilliant speeches which make him welcome
guest at every festive gathering OF the men OF
Charleston. Paying handsome compliment TO
the memory OF St. Patrick, the Apostle OF Ire
land, General Conner dwelt In eloquent terms on
the glorious history OF the nation, first redeemed
from heathenism by the preaching OF the Saint.
Then, passing to more modern times, he spoke OF
the valuable contributions made by Irish blood
and Irish worth to the history OF our own State.
he ins.anced the heroic conduct Of Jasper, at
Fort Moultrie, an irish hero in the first scene OF
the first Revolution, and that Of the last Governor
OF South Carolina, q descendant OF Irish ances'
try, occupying prominent place In the last pic
ture OF the last Revolution. This alluslon to ex-
Governor Magrath elcited loud and prolonged
applause, and as soon as that subsided, General
Conner read the second regular toast, as follows:
Ireland-The land OF our sires, OF past glorles,
and OF great men, warriors and statesmen. May
the Eternal Providence so work for her deliver,
ance as to restore to her, In the future, all the
glOries OF the past.
1t was generally known that Hon. A. e. Ma
grath so pointedly alluded to by General Conner
in his concluding remarks, would respond to this
toast, and the silence OF deep attention awaited
the distinguished orator as he arose. modest
expression OF doubt as to his fitness for the task
imposed upon him; an eloquent tribute to the
founders OF the society with whom he had asso-
ciated in early life, and touching alluson to the
fact that he was the only survivor OF all the ex-
presidents Of the society whose portraits hung
upon the wall, formed fitting prelude to brief
but stirring speech which, alludlng to the simi
larity OF the condition Of Ireland and the South
ern United States reached the hearts OF his
audience and brought forth repeated rounds OF
applause. After paying deserved tribute to the
memory OF CAPITA In William Ryan, returning the
complement OF General Conner with interest, and
rendering o just need OF praise to the gallant
Captain Armstrong, Governor Magrath concluded
with the following sentiment:
Ireland-May Providence so work out her de-
liverance to restore to her In the future all the
glories OF the past
vice-presldent R. S. Bruins then announced the
third regular toast as follows:
The State OF South Carolna-Our home, though
still clad In sackcloth, and but slowly emerging
from her ruins Let 1t be ever present to our
minds as patriotic duty, to strive for her resto.
ration to power, prosperity and honor.
William E. Mikell, Esq, responded In spirited
and earnest address on the political situation OF
this State, which was loudly appauded, and
seemed to meet with the general approval OF his
hearers He called on the young men ofthe
to choose new leaders, and under their command
TO storm the walls OF power and authority and re-
deem the State from oppression and ruin.
The fourth regular toast was then read as fol-
lows:
The City OF Charleston-0ur City BY the Sea-
once mistress OF commerce on that grand do
main, it is still within the power Of her sons,
through WILL faith, energy anu Industry to recov-
or for her her former empire.
Hon. VIM. Wha ley, who was expected to re-
spond to this toast, having been unfortunately
prevented from attending. his place was taken by
A. T. Smythe, Esq, who did justice to the subject
In an extenpore address OF much tact and spirit.
The fifth regular toast:
The eJudlciary-Amcng the most noble securities
for free people, when confded to the pure,
the able, the just ard conscientious. With q pure
judiciary, free people, a responsible jury and
equal laws all the butwarks OF liberty are secure
was responded to by Hon. George S. Bryan, In
his usual highly finished and interesting style
rlvetlng the attention OF his audience and doing
honor to the important branch OF the govern
ment which he represented. Judge Bryan CON-
cluded with the following appropriate sentiment:
Irelaad-Her highest hope her best estate, TO
be an equal member OF the British Empire.
The sixth regular toast was as follows:
The Press-The most potent among oil the
voices OF the people. 1t needs only that people
and press shall be true to themselves, and to one
another, and they are both sure Of equal progress
and perpetuity.
Responded to by J. Barrett Cohen, Esq, in brief
resume orthe tremendous influence Of the press
on the history OF the world.
In announcing the seventh regular toast, W.
A. Courtenay, Esq, one Of the vicc.presidents OF
this brilliant gathering, arose, and said: Mr.
President and brother members OF the Hibernlan
Society--I have the honor to announce the
seventh regular toast embody'ng sentiment
which will find spontaneous response through
out this crowded assembly Of the loyal sons Of ST..
Patrick, as well as for the congratulations and
good wishes which 1t conveys to sister societies
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