The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-03-18

Inat atnlu I'LL tHelr iaulIs tney still remember
Zion.
So are the people of Ireland interesting to
the world, because in every Yicisstude they
kept the faith once delivered to the saints,
and because they displayed an enthusiastic
religious heroism worthy Of the primitive
days Of the Church.
Love, then, and cherish that faith which
the ministers of God preach, and for which
your fathers suffered and laid down their
lives.
Imagine you behold your martyred fore
fathers rising from their graves, exhibiting
their glorious wounds, which they received
for God and their country, and exhorting
you, like the mother Of the Maccabees, to
preserve intact that dear-bought Inheritance
of faith for which they died.
Here, thank God, you are free to worship
according to the dictates. of your conscience,
but perhaps in this very security lies your
greatest danger; for security begets indiffer-
ence, and indifference is the ruin of piety.
Hannibal and his army were unconquerabIe
as long as they were exposed to the rigors of
winter and had an enemy before them; but
the delicious climate and indolent luxury Of
Capua proved their ruin. Let us take care
that the peace we enjoy here create not in Us
q
try become Capua to US.
Be united together as a band OF brothers in
your societies. Associate with you, fpossible,
every worthy descendant of Ireland, and you
will enlarge the sphere ofyour usefulness and
"become tower Of strength against the face
of your enemies" Remember the words of
Washington: I" United we stand, divided we
we fall" Let these words be your motto !;
write them high on your banners. Let them
infuSe icto you spirit of union and brother
hood. All let me remind you Of an impor-
tant truth Ireland was subdued; she passed
under the yoke of foreign invader; but
tell you she was conquered not by the sword
of England, but by the dissensons of her
own people. Let us profit by the impru-
dencc of our ancestors.
Exhibit yourselves always as upright citi-
Zens. The strength and security of this great
Republic, Of this State and beautiful city,
does not depend, like China, upon the con-
sruction Of wall around its frontiers, but
| on the moral worth of its citizens. Be also
temperate and industrious practice picty
towards God and goodwill towards men of
every creed and nationality ; conscicntiollsly
adhere TO your own principles; be forbearing
to the opinions of others. BE ever true TO
the country of your adoption and faithful to
the land and religion of your ancestors, say
ing, in the language of the prophet If l
forget thee, oh Jerusalem, let my right hand
be forgotten let my tongue ceave to my
jaws, ii do not remember thee in the begin
hing Of my ways"
THE MUSIC.
The well-known and excellent choir ofthe
Cathedral were in attendance on the occasion
and added no little to the impressive services
in the superior rendition of the sacred music
of the day. The music Of Mozart's graGd
18th Mass was sung with fine effect. At
the Offertory, the beautiful duet and chorus,
so! GtorisSa Domini," by Lambiliottc WAS
rendered, and after tho conclusion of Mass a
beautiful hymn to st. Patrick was sung
while the societies left the church for the
CONTINUATION OF. THE MARCH.
The line being reformed, the right resting
OH Ninth street, the column moved up Ninth
to Broad, down Broad to Twcnty-tilth, down
Twenty fifth to Main, up Main to First,
across First to Marshall, down Marshall to
Fourth, along Fourth to Grace, down Grace
to the Ninth-street entrance of the Capitol
Square. The gates were at once thrown
open, and the procession filed gracefully into
the Capitol grounds, the bands playing lively
and stirring airs. When the head of the
column reached the gates opening into the
grounds Of the Executive mansion they were
thrown open, and the procession passed in
review before Governor Walker, who, with
IL number of friends, members of the Gene.
raj Assembly, aud others, stood upon the
steps of the Executive dwelling.
From this point the line of march was by
way of Twelfth to Broad and up Broad to
I'll hn1t
Chief Marshal William English having
mustered his assistants, introduced them to
Mayor Kelley, who, hat in hand, waived the
various societies salute of recognition and
appreciation.
MAYOR KEILEY's ADDRESS.
Nr. Kelley being called upon for an ad
dress, said:
"I regret, gentlemen, that an accident
prevented me to-day from participating with
you in all of the ceremonies by which you
honor this great festival; but if have not
been with you in person, my heart has ac'
companied you, keeping step with its every
pulsation to the music of those glorious airs
by which your march has been enliyened-
airs under whose inspiration the sons of Ire
land have marched to victory in every cause
but their own.
Il congratulate you on the loreliness of the
day, the brightest and most beautiful Seven
teenth ever witnessed; ! congratulate you
| on the splendid success of this great demon
stration, one of which you have go much
right to be proud. More than this, con-
gratuate you on the noble spirit OF UNITY,
Which finds its expression in the full ranks
Of the many societies which crowd your
long procession. But most OF all, con-
fppIInnS
| fraternity which has placed at our side to-
day not only our brother Irishmen, but our
| felow-citizcns of other climcs, who have
| been pleased to honor us with their counte-
nances and company, albeit other nations
claim their birth and other languages
moulded their native speech.
"God grant that we may ever deserve sucn
evidences of the esteem of our telloW-cltl-
zeus. and that this superb day, whose splen.
did lustre is dimmed not even by one pass
ing cloud, may be the happy emblem of not
| only this but all future celebrations i'll which
Ireiand's children may engage ia this beau
tiful Richmond"
OTHER FEATURES.
| During the march the streets were
througed with spectators, and many compll-
msuts paid the Irish representatives In the
procession.
| At the Old Market in the afternoon Police
Justice White addressed the Ancient Order
of Hibernians, and his remarks were well
received. The new regalia worn by this
society is very handsome and striking, and
the appearance which was made elected
| many kind criticisms from all who saw the
parade.
The beautiful banner displayed for the first
time by the Catholic Beneficial Society, and
which has but recently been purchased by
them in New York, costing several hundred
dollars, added no little to the fine appearance
of tho nroressinn But it would not be Just