The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-03-18
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
How it Was Celebrated.
Generally Observed all Over
the Country.
The Day In New York.

NEW YORK, March 1.-The celebra
tion of st. Pstrick's Day is even more
than unually imposing. It's estimated
that over twenty thousand men are in the
procession, and the streets are thronged
with spectators. In Brooklyn, jersey
City, and other neighboring towns, the
| day has been observed. ...
The Day In indianapolis.
INDIASAPoLIs, March l7.-St. Pat.
rick's day was celebrated by procession
of the various Irish societies, headed by
the police. There were speeches from
prominent men and grand ball at
night.
In Memphis.
MEMPHIS, March list. Patrick
Day was celebrated by II parade Of on 7
Irish American fellow citizens. The
Ir ish societies in full regalIa turned out
in force and after marching through the
principal streets, attended high mass and
listened to an eloquent discourse at st.
Patrick's Church. The celebration will
close tonight with ball and supper Mt
Club Hall.
NASHVILLE, March 16.-St. PatrCk'S
Day was duly observed by the different
Irish societies. The procession was large,
and the streets we're crowded with pco-
pie and the best of order prevailed.
At New Albany, Indiana.
NEW ALBANY, IND, March 1.-THE
anniversary celebration of the various
Irish societies of this city to-day in honor
of Irelsnd's patron Saint, was very
creditable affair. AT an early hour IN
the morning the Catholic church was
thronged with large congregation, in
cluding the st. Patrick Society and the
st Patrick Cadets. A solemn high mass
was celebrated, Bishop De st. PaliaS, of
Vincennes officiating, assisted by Rev,
Fathers Morgan and Doblenncr and
number of other clergymen from abroad.
Rev. Father Surner, q Dominican priest,
pronounced most eloquent pancgyrlc
upon the life and services of st.
Patrick, which attracted attention from
its peculiar character, being out of the
usual order. The benediction at the close
was pronounced by Bishop De st. Pa
lios.
In the afternoon the st. Patrick Soci-
eties and cadets, to the number Of $50,
psraded the streets, accompanied by
band of music, which discoursed the
Irish national airs. They were preceded
by carriages, containing the Bishop and
eleven clergymen. After the march the
procession halted at the church, received
the benedction and was dismissed.
AtTerre Hante.
TERRE HAUrE, March l7.-St. Pat
ricks day was celebrated with more
display to-day than on any previous oc-
casion. The procession Of the different
Hibernian societies was over halt a mile
long, and was headed by wagon load
OF young ladies dressed in white. The
discourse was delivered by Rev Father
OConnor, Vicar General of the diocese
of Vincennes.
The Display at Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, March 17.-St. Patricks
day was cclebra ted in this city by hold
ing mass at the Catholic churches pro-
ccsSions, &c. The display was good,
Notwithstanding the cold, clustering
weather.
Al Milwaukee, Wis.
MILWAUKEE, March list Patrick's
day was observed here by procession of
Irish civic and military societies, and a
banquet in the evening.
In Chicago.
CHICAGO, March l7.-St. Patrick
Day wes very generally observed by
1rishmen here to-day. The procession
numbered ABOUT 5000 men. Tonight
the members of the various Catholic
societies contemplate partaking of a
grang banquet.
kilograms from parties throughout
the northwest indicate that the day has
been observed with the usual pomp.
The Celebration In ~. Louis.
ST.. LOUIS, March Il. The celebra-
tion Of st. Patrick's day was entered into
by our Irish citizens with more than
usual zest to-day. The procession this
afternoon was very brilliant affair, and
comprised all the Irish and many Of the
German civic societies of the city. The
line of march WAS very long, and was not
finished till nearly dark. This streets
along the line of march were literally
packed with people, and many buildings
were handsomely decorated. An eulogy
on st. Patrick was pronounced by Father
Walso, at st. Patrick church, and
services were held in the cathedral and
the other churches.
81. Patrick's Day In Ire and.
LONDON, March l7.-St. Patrick's
Day was celebrated with the usual cerc-
monies and festivities throughout Ire
land. There was no disturbance.
A Horrible Affair.