The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S BIRTHDAY.
THE FINEST TCELEBRATI0NEV EYER EN-
JOYED IN NEW YORK.

No Disturbance Anywhere to Mar the Fes-
Ivities-Forty Thousand Men In the New
York Precautionary Imposing Display In
Brooklyn-Thc Bay Elsewhere
The turnout yesterday exceeded in brilliancy
and numbers any previous st. Patrick's display.
The members Of the several societies appeared In
new reealia. At an early hour the sons and daugi.
ters OF st. Patrick lined the streets through which
their brothers, husbands, and fathers would pass.
These assembled In Second avenue and intersecting
streets, the right resting Tenth street, TO the
number at least Of 10000, with Asxs flying and bands
playing popular Irish and American airs Noon was
the hour appointed for the start but OF course no.
body moved before o'clock. Every street was
dcnsely crowded, and when the procession moved
the East side railroad ears were stopped. Every
Hagstan along tho route bore either the Emerald
sheen or the Stars and Stripes, and some had both
Mayor o'Hall had promised TO ride In the process
sion, and OF course he was late. that nearly an
hour was wasted In waiting for his arrival, which
at la55 noon was announced by the firing OF a can
non. Just then the distinguished Know-Nothing
Republican Tammany Rnsmaster appeared at the
head OF the column. seated In an open carriage with
the Rev. Fatl,er Corrigan OF Cork, Ireland. Police
The MAYOR did not wear bis entire suit Of green.
but he had flaming neck Tie Of the greenest green
Mayor and Marshals OF the day moved forward
and a. about i1 N. they entered the east
gate OF Tue tly Han whcro his Honor and his new
green necke, taking position In the centre OF the
Comm on Couneil, reviewed the procession. Lusty
cheers rang forth from a thousand throats; the
Wearing OF the Green I" and " st. Patrick's Day
| In the Morning" were played by the bands a. they
passed tile municipal green necktie.
At the City Hall, Police Commissioner Matthew
u. Brennan was received with cheers. The Hon
M.thew who wss.in bis merriest mood, was play
ing new card-thst OF superpsding the "Big
Judge" In the Affection. Of the Irish people. He
had received IN invitation and, contrary TO
all precedent, Michael had none Mr. Brennan,
while the band played The Wearing Of the Green"
displayed magnificent bouduet, 10 which the geru-
| Inc shamrock was conspicuous. n 10 said TO have
been sent BY John Francis Naguire, member OF
Parliament from Cork, for the OCCASION with view
/ Of advancing N. T. BIS chances for the Comptroller
| ship.
The headquarters OF the ladies OF the Cuban Jun,a
displayed the star and the Key" nag, emblematic
| Of their own loved isle, which was voeiferousiy
cheered as the procession passed Some OF the So
cietie. halted front OF the house while their bands
played patriotic airs.
"The Men OF Tippcrnry," q Fenian Regiment,
were greatly admired and applauded. The genial
and rubicund face Of Father Mooney, OF 81. Bridg
els Church. as he passed in his carriage, gained him
many smile OF recognition. The military appear
ance OF 81. Peters cadets, OF Barclay street, was
also much admired. The procession was dismissed
at about p. NJ.