Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-19
ST. PAFRICK'S DAY.
Notes of the Irish Catholic Festival.
Grand Procession in Cork, Ireland.
A Stirring Protest against English
Oppression.


Oppression.
DUBLIN, March 1S.-The celebration of
st. Patricks Day at Cork yesterday, was
one of unusual proportions. A mass meet
ing was held in the City Park at which it is
estimated that near.y $1,000 persons were
present.
Mr.. Ronayne presided, and on taking the
chair made powerful speech. He said the
most despotic government in Europe would
not have allowed such an occasion as the
royal thanksgiving to pass without signall-
zing it by an amnesty to political prisoners.
The Queen of England should remember
that her dynasty oweds its existence to the
greatest perjurer ofmodern times, the Duke
of Marlborough. Providence seemed to in
terpOse TO remind her Of that, for in the
same carriage with the Queen when O'Con-
nor presented his pistol and petition, sat a
lady of honor who was descendant of the
Churchils. England had never granted
Ireland anything from motives Of justice.
Concessions had always been wrung from
her through fear.
The speakers bsld denunciations were
received with frequent and prolonged cheer
ing. The various organizations marched
to and from the park with. flags and bands
of music. Although there was much ex-
element, no disorder occurred, and the
police force, which had been largely in
creased for the day, found no occasion to
interfere.
The Day In New York.
New YORK, March 16.-The weather. Is
very pleasant and the streets are thronged
with people to witness the celebration Of
St. Patrick's Day. The buildings on Broad
way and the principal streets are decorated
with American and Irish flags and the dis
play is expected TO be very fine.
While some Irish societies were moving
in procession in Jersey City this morning,
police officer Bowe undertood to escort a
| number of ladies across the street through
| the procession. At this some of the process
sionists become indignant and attacked the
| afficer and beat them back. Some men,
bers of the society were arrested. The Off
| Ger is said to be seriously injured.
LATER-The celebration of st. Patrick's
| Day by the Irish residents in this vicinity
was,noteworthy for its enthusiasm and the
absence af disturbing elements. The Occa-
sion resembled a general holiday. The
procession in this city probably numbered
| $4,000. headed by the siXty-ninth New
| York and first New Jersey militia, and
severalo other military organizations. Among
the attractions were the
aGaIIOw Classes
| a body of men in the ancient costume of
! the Irish, the banner presented to the St.
| Patrick Alliance by the men of Kenmare,
| and a bust of O'Connell. The streets were
packed with sight-seers. The procession
was reviewed by the Mayor and other mem
| hers of the city government.
| RrOOklyn also had a fine procession Il,
| probably mile in length.
What was first reported riot in Jersey
| City proved an Insignificant affair. Two
men who attempted to cross the route OF
the procession were severely beaten. The
assailant in one case was arrested. There
was considerable excitement and once an
attempt was made to move against the pO-
lice, but it did not become serious and quiet
was quickly restored.
The banquets given tonight by promi-
nent societies passed of pleasantly.
Elsewhere.
| Dispatches from all the principal eastern
cities state st. Patrick's day was celebrated
| with the usual enthusiasm.
BALTIMORE, March 1S.-St. Patrick's
Day was celebrated by grand procession,
numbering ABOUT Ten ILOuSa1u' AHo udy
was beautiful, and there was no distTr-
bance. The sidewalks were jammed with
spectators, most of whom sported the
national colOrs. The procession was re-
viewed by the Mayor at City Hall Park.
Boston, March 18.-The celebration Of
St. Patrick was more general to-day than
1 on any previous occasion. 1t was favored
by pleasant weather. The procession en-
braced all the Irish Catholic charitable So
cieties of this city and vicinity, and was
very attractive. The Mayor and City
government reviewed the procession on it:
march.
LOWELL, March 1S.-The Catholic socie
ties had a grand procession.
CHICAGO, March 1S.-St. Patrick's
passed Off quiet. The Irish societies pa
raded through the South and West Divi
sions and were received by Bishoy Foley a
st. Ignatius College. The banquet anC
ball of the Irish Literary Society at Mar
tins Hail was a very pleasant affair ant
largely attended.