The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-13
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Richmond to the delegates to Visit the places
Of interest in and around Richmond; Mr..
IR. 4. English extended an invitation from
the Ancient Order of Hibernians to visit the
stone-yard On motion of Mr. james %.
Brady the invitations were accepted and
thanks returned.
| DIR. NJ. j. Griffith, Of Fredericksburg. Of
the COMMITTEE Of Emigration, reported pro-
Egrcss and desired time to prepare full re-
port. RsFr Ear4 .,-t.,
MIR. James.A. Higgins offered a resolution
looking 10 the adoption of the Irish Cathu-
lie Benevolent Union's badges as badge for
the Union and the subordipate societies; af-
ter discussion, with consent of the Conyen.
tion, it was withdrawn. .,sat III
Dir. Il. Mct!rackena offered resolution
that so much of the proceedings of the
Portsmouth Convention as authorized eacli
fof the Executive Committee to subscribe to
a copy Of the Catholic Mirror ut the expense
of the Union be repealed" Carried.
| Mr.. Walsh offered a resolution that the
Catholic Union cordially recommend the
Catholic Register, Of Baltimore, to the patron
age of the Catholics Of Virginia. Amended
by Mr.. McCrCkeB, after some discussion, SO
as to Include all Catholic papers; and then
adopted. 'sr .ea..o sstsa=s. :.
Mr.. James A. Higgins offered a resolution,
which was referred to select committee ap-
poilted to consider the resolution of MIR.
james .. DnugheFty, of Pennsylvania. to the
iefleet that the delegates to the next conven-,
tom Of the National Union be Instructed to
Use theiF influence to lessen The, number, Of
delegates, and have societies represented by
delegates Of their respective State Unions
the number OF delegates to beeoverned by
the inumber of members represented in the
State Union. " s..'
Mr.. .. Wood, of Alexandria, offered a re-
solution to respectfully request the bishop
of the diocese to furnish a form of prayer for
the jopening and closing of the subordinate
societies of this Union. Being seconded by
Golonel William kilgour, it was unanimous
ly adopted.
MIR. j. J.. Whitaker offered a resolution
I" that the representatives OF those socletie;
here in convention which are not connect
ed with the National Union be requested to
use their influence to induce them to Join
the National Union" Unanimously adopted
| ;On motion OF Colonel Kilsour, Conyen-
tion adjourned until O'Clock A. NJ. to-day.
-, SIGHTSEEING, &C.
| AZ 4 o'clock the Committee of Arrange
mentS, with hacks, took the delegates from
Ford's. and showed them through the city,
visiting all places Of interest. At y. NJ,
on board of the Dolly Warden, the pump
house aud Hollywood cemetery were visited.
| The delegates returned well pleased with
| the many eDjoyments of the day.
THE BANQUET.
Tie festivities of the day were concluded
by banquet at Monticello Hall, given by
the Beueticals to their guests. After enjoy
iEg the bounteous rcpast spread before them,
the following regular .toasts were read by
Hon. A. NJ. Kelley and responded to by the
gentlemen whose names are annexed.
1. The Clergy Everywhere and always
the earnest aud Jealous friends of the CathO-
lie Benevolent Societies. Responded to by
Rev. j. Janssens. ..' -
2, The Catholic Benevolent Union Of Vir-
ginia: May its career be as prosperous us its
proceedings are harmonious. Responded to
bv Mr. Glennan, Of Norfolk.
). Virginia: Her brightest jewel Is the
catholic liberality of her people. Responded
| to bv Colonel Il. II. Wynnc.
5. Richmond: As citizens of Virginia VIC
rejoice in her prosperity. Responded to by
j. J. White, Esq.
). st. Patrick: Would that the earth Were
tIItItu Will pnhopSp ahu
that each, like st. Patrick, would convert Il
nation to Catholicism. Responded to by
Hon. A. NJ. Kelley.
6. Our Sister Benevolent Societies in the
State and Union: We have no rivalry with
them save in charity. Responded to by
Major NJ. L. Urell. of Washington.
:. The Officers of the State Union: The
confidence bestowed on them has been
apply justified. Responded to by Colonel
j. y. Brady, of Portsmouth.
8. Charity The heritage of no faith !;
an alien in no land; the lovely flower Of
every cline. Responded to by d. Z.
Handy, Esq.
9. The Press Free without licenSious-
ness fearless but just. Responded to by
w. c. Eam.
10. The Ladies' :.As they are all benevolent,
and ull fond of union." we include them
all in our membership. Responded to by
John " OConnor, Jr.. Portsmouth.
Numerous voluntary sentiments We're Of
fered and happily responded to. and the ban
quet broke up in the "wee slna' Durs; ot
night. -...G-1rst .....r-s.
rtf... TONIGHT .s..- -.'
"a social soirfc will be given to the Conven-
tion at Monticello Hall by the Benehicials as