New Orleans Republican., 1873-03-18
ST. PATRICK's DAY
THE HIBERNIA ASSOCIATIONS
THE PROCESSION YESTERDAY
1RrsH.AN1ERICAN CITIZENS

days, ceie bTateQ by coeLhopoiitaH pOpula-
ton, English. Scotch. French. German,
Italian. Portuguese, American. Irish and
other nationalities have theiS particular
days, and our citizens take sn interest IN
ali Of them. Our streets, on eacn occasion,
are crowded with al, kinds Ot people who
anxious!y look for tie expected display.
Naturally those mos: immediately IN
terested are abroad On .he occasion
Of national celebrations. 20 see reia-
tves and friends who participate. II
the dav be one for Americans, Americans
predominate in numbers; the same for ma
t!ves and descendants Of other countries.
Yesterday was given up TO the Irish
wearing Of the green, ani well did that
people observe the occasion. From ar
early hour in the morning untn iate las,
night our Milesian friends enjoyed the per
feet liberty of passing She hours as best
suited them, and they asked the right from
no source TO 90 their gait. No permit. no
license. no favor was demanded or needed.
come az :heir pleasure. This blessing OF a
great republic is fully appreciated by the
Irish residents Of this city.
The celebration of the birthday OF tie
patron saint of Ireland was all that our
Irish fellow citizens could have desired
God favored the event with propitious,
spring-like weather, and whatever may be
tie feeling IN ireland against tie wearing
of the green, there is evidently nothing i'll
the animal or vegetable kingdom that pro-
scr;bes il in this land Of rational freedom.
L0rg before the time for the assembling
Of the procession on Canal street, the note
OF preparation was heard in various parts
Of our city. and when the hour of ten
O'clock had been reached. our grand bust
ness centre and most fashionable prone
rade began ts present far more gay and
lively appearance than usual.
The large Assem- bla ge of feminine beauty
and neatly attired children was sufficient
20 admonish strangers that something more
than usual was about to transpire, and
when, on inquiry. they were informed that
our Irish .ellow-citizens were abou: 10
celebrate the birthday of the patron saint
OF Ireland, they must have been sensibly
impressed with the importance OF This ele-
mtnt of society in New Orleans. When the
organization of the procession was per-
fected, each division being properly brought
into line, headed by beautiful banners anG
marching 10 the sound Of sou!-stirring
music. the array Of stalwart men was suffi.
cieutiy impressive to crafty the most
arden. admirers of the sons Of Erin. The
number thus congregated could not have
been less than several thousand neatly
dressed men. each man wearing d green
scarf and presenting a dignifeG and order
ly appearance.
The procession was under the control Of
NJ. James Grant, grand marshal, with the
following aids: John McCafrey. Patrick
Barron, Daniel Mahoney. Patrick Quinn.
William Hannon. Patrick Glennon. William
Sheridan, P. Comfort, John c. Murray,
Thomas Moran, II. N. O'Mealiie Henry
Gormley. Thomas Gafney. J. j. Dowling.
i. j. B. Flynn. Jr.. Andrew Leo. Patrick
John Ruth, ". H. Manning.
Michael McCarty.
The procession vas accompanied by a
large number Of distinguished Catholic
clergymen of this city seated in carriages.
The whole line Of the procession was
with people anxious 20 see il and
do donors TO :he day. Tie scene, as j,
passed along Camp street, was particularly
impressive from the fact tha: the printing
1ftiees located there were each embellished |
with the ensign Of our country. floating |
gently but significantly in the balmy breeze |
If bright spring day. TIE route of the |
procession was up Camp street. passing ST.
Patricks Church, 20 Calliope. down Cal
lope 20 AnnunciatiCn, through Annuncia- |
ion to Felicity. through Felicity to Maga- |
line. up Magazine 20 First. through |
Firs: 10 Carondele'. down Carondelet |
o Julia. through Julia to s.. Charles.
St. Charles 20 Canal. through Canal TO
loyal, down Roya! to Espianade. through
1splande 70 the Levee, down Leyee to
handev!lie. through Vaudeville 20 Bur
;undy. down burgundy 20 EsplanaGe.
hrough Esplanade 20 Rampant. NJ Rampant
o Canal. where il was reviewed end dis
missed.
Through all this Gong line Of march the
recession was greeted by thousands OF
nxlous spectators in the most respectful
nd attentive manner, nothing occurring to |
nterrHpt Its progress or mar the celebra-
ion of the annual return of ST. Pa:rick's
irthday in New Orleans.
The programme finished. each branch re.
lred. having engagements TO fulfill. Some
rent to private residences. others to places
1ore enited TO their tastes and numbers.
After the procession disbanded several OF
ne branches gave us the attention TO seve-
ade the REPUBLICAS office. and we mr5:
lake especial mention of Nos. !. :, ). 8. s.
and H"3e.; Emmet tor :hei. :Eeush.fu.-
eSs.
When Grand Marsha! James Grant. "a
sted by his aids. reviewed the associations
Cana! street, each branch. with sues:s.
ound is own path.
-hls reporter was taken W ~ 40. =,
resident Barley and Marshal- Grayer.
EIllD and Griffin taking drec. charge OF
IN. E0lng down town the branch could
OF possibly pass Mr.. Murphy. Postoffice'
n dust had accumulated il thirsty throa:s.
his over and bottles recorked. the process.
on moved on down until the Fire Proof o.
r. Swan was reached at Marignv street
hat place could NOT possibly be passed. for
ore dust had found lodgmea:.
Captalh Dyer, of the good -hip Baden.
early opposite Mr.. Swans hoase. rad nis
esse! prettily decorated in honor g: tie
AZ, consequently No. .. headed hy Dun
sld's great military band, wen: ever 70 :he
up and gave i hearty salute. This was