The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-03-19


Thirty poicenpn. commanded by Captain
John Disney. and Sergeants Fowlkes, Gill
man, and Hall.
Catholic Beneficial Society, with the Papal
colors.
Flags Of Ireland, the State Of Virginia, and
the United States.
Delegations from various schools.
Mayor, Kelley, Justice White, and other
city officers. ......--,--.. ....,:. ...f .....a.
Hiberllian Society Of Richmond. ...s.a.
Ward delegations Of lrishmen. ...s, ID ~
German Societies OF st. Joseph, st. Bene-
dictus, and St. Bomafacius, with banners.
Citizens generally.
Boys wearing the shamrock or green ro-
scttes. a." '.
Smiths Band, Captain J. +. McCann
leader, marched .at the head of process
sion, and kessDich's Band. Professor Hess.
Mich leader, preceded the German socie-
ties. Captain English, the chief marshal,
and Messrs Higgins, Boyle, and Golden, bis
aids, were well mounted, and wore hand.
some green scarfs ornamented with the sprig
of shamrock. The other malshals were on
foot, and each carried baton. Perfect
! order was preserved, and the fine appearance
of the celebntors no less than the numerical
strength Of the procession was subject of
general remark. ...
After marching through the principal
streets, according to programme hitherto
| published at about O'Clock the procession
marched into the Capitol Square and halted
| in front of the Executive Mansion few
| minutes for "a breathing SPELL" In the
mean time the House of Delegates took re-
| cess, and many of the members of that body
and Of the Senate assembled in the Go
| .sr 70 no
| which took place Immediately afterwards.
At given signal from Chief Marshal Eng
lish, the procession moved again, and
marched through the grounds, the bands
playing wearing of the Green" and the
banners being successively dipped rs they
passed the porch upon which stood Governor
| Walker, his aid Colonel Owens, Messrs.
Thomas Ell. Wynne, William S. Gilman, and
William Lovenstein, of the Legislature, and
others. The Governor was several times
loudly cheered, the Catholic Beneficial So
ciety setting the example.
After the review there was military
dress parade Oh Broad street, the band
marching down the line and back again and
playing "St. Patrick's Day in the Morning" "
"Norah O'Neil," and other Irish airs. The
| Chief Marshall, Captain English, then dis.
missed the parade with few we'll timed
remarks. He congratulated all before him
upon the entire success of the celebration.
1t was worthy of them as Irishmen, and alike
credilable to the land from which they came
and the country Of which they were now citi-
zens. He felt proud Of the spectacle pre-
sented, and thought all must feel their pa
triotiSm and all the better emotions of their
nature revived and strengthened by such re-
unions. These remarks were received with
cheers and the procession then disbanded.
An hour later the German societies were
handsomely entertained by their brethren of
the Catholic Beneficial Society at the hall OF
the latter, OH Twelfth street. There was a
bolmtitul supply of refreshments, and ap-
propriate remarks were made, in response to
calls, by Mayor Kelley; John O'Connor,
Esq, of Portsmouth, Secretary of the State
Union of Catholic Beneficial Societies; Po-
lice-Justice White; and Mcssrs. Il. W. Nc
Mahon, Snellcnburg, Stukcnbcrg, William
Meyer, and others. The German societies
then returned to their headquarters. r..
AT night a splendid banquet was spread at
Virginia Hall under the skilful superintend-
ence Of" Mine Host " Dodson, of the Monu-
mental Hotel, and about two hundred Irish.
men and invited guests surrounded the
tables. General p. L. Moore, president OF
the Hibernian Society, presided, and Mayor
Kelley assisted in reading the sentiments.
The toasts were drunk in the following
order:
l. The Day we Celebrate Meetings like
these afford a recompense for all our wander
ings through long and dreary years. Music,
"St. Patrick's Day." ".f
2. St. Patrick our Patron Saint: The best
honors worn 10y man are those which virtue
gives. Music, "Garryowen."
3. Erin Ever and anon she strikes the
harp that vibrates with the pulse of liberty.
Music, "EXile of Erin"
| 4. Virginia and her Honored Son, our
Great Henry A. Wise: One the home of the
oppressed, and the other the champion of
our civil and religious freedom. Music,
"Dixic." Responded to by Justice j. j.
White.
5. The Orators and Bards of Erin: Their
minds roam free as soaring birds, and their
music charms the brave in every land. Music,
"The Harp of Tara" Responded to by MIR.
James II. Dooley.
8. The Memory of the Gallant Dead !:
Cnblest be the march Of that glory which
treads DER the hearts of the free. Music,
"Drge." ........... ......,. .-.a..,r....
I. The Shamrock 1t oft has graced fair
beauty's breast and manya brave and gallant
heart Music, "Sprig of Shillelah.", Re-
sponded to by Mr.. Z. W. Mcmahon.
8. The Irish Patriot at Home and Abroad !:
whether on the galows high,
! Or In the battles van,
The tttest place for man to die
| Is where he dies for man." ,
Music, "Wearing OF the Green" Responded
to by Mr.. O'Connor. ..s......r.--. a. ~
| 8, Our Governor: Let him be honored who
devotes his mind and soul to uphold the tn-
sulicd fame of Old Virginia. Music, !" Hail
to the Chief" Responded to by Colonel L.
+. Owens, aid-de-canap to the Governor.
10. Our Mayor, A. NJ. Kelley: He runs the
beautiful engine of Richmond with the Skill
of "a master engineer. Music, Believe me
of all these" Responded to by Mayor A.
NJ. Kelley. s-: -
II. The Press In some lands all engine of
oppression; i'm America the true palladium
of civil and religious freedom. Music. % The
Star-Spangled Banner" Responded to by
Colonel w. s. Gilman. |
12. John Mitchell. Music, Meeting Of the
Waters" Responded by General L. 1.
| Moore. taa
13. Woman: The inspiration and solace of
Ireland. For her and native land no dan
gers can appal US. Music, "Kathleen Ma
Voluneen." Responded to by DR.. j. S. D.
Cullen. -
After the above list was exhausted, numer-
GUS volunteer sentiments were entertained
and elected responses. The speeches were
rs a general thing short, and all well re-
ceived. Colonel Johnston exhibitor Of the
Art Tour Through Europe) sang several
Irish ballads during the evening, and con-
t,ibuted not q little to the entertainment OF
the company. The festivities were not
brought to close until long after midnight.
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