The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-08-07
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THE O'cONNELL CENTENARY
It's General Observance in
Ireland and America.

lEGldllu dlU AlllcI IT,
The Day In New York.
NEW YORK. August 6.-The OC"n-
nell centeuhary WAS begun in this city
this morning by the celebration, in st.
Stephens Church of the POntltical High
Mass by Bishop CorriGan, of Newark. y
large number of clergy assisted and
large congregation WAS present.
New YORK, August G.-Thc large hall
of Cooper Institute was crowded this
evening. General Mcmahon presided.
Among the list OF NicG-PresIdcnts were
Richard V Emmett, Vicar General
QuiEn, Charles OCuuor, William Cui-
len Bryant, Rev. DR.. John Hall, Peter
Cooper and Rev. Dr. Chapin. Rev. DR..
McGlynn delivered an oration.
Dispatches received tonight from the
principal cities east ami south, state that
the Centennial Celebration ha, been
observed in n most enthusiastic manner.
The CcIebratiop at ~. Paul. Mime.
sofa.
ST. PAUL, August j.-Thc o Connell
Centennial in this city passed oil in ilnc
style. In the morning services were
held in the Cathedral; in the afternoon n
grand procession comprising the various
Irish societies Of St. Paul, Minneapolis
and Still Water: Robert
Burke Literary Society, tco!orcd, J
The CITY Council, Board Of Education,
Fire Department and long line of car
riages proceeded to the City Park where
speeches. music, &c, were INDUCED in.
Perhaps the finest speech of the day was
delivered Dy Robert Banks, II colorcd
barber of this city, who gave his personal
rccollcctions of O'ConneIl. The most
interesting feature of the proceedings
was the differentiation of the colorHd and
Irish citizens, which was hearty and
complete.
The Day I'm baltimore.
BALTIMORE, August G.-Thr . Con-
nell Centennial WAS celebrated here to-
day by parade of the various Catholic
societies. and an open air demonstration
IN Druid Hill Park, which was presided
over by Mayor Van Iant, and attended
by about 5000 persons.
In pittsburgh.
PIrTsRURGH, August 6.--Thc OCon-
nell centennial was celebrated here to-
night by large mass meeting and ban
quet Several eloquent speeches were
made and great enthusiasm was muni-
Tested.
THc Hoston Celebrations.
BosroS. August G.-Thc O.ConncIl
meeting at Music Hall tonight, was one
Of the grandest demonstrations ever Wit
messed in this cIty. The immense build
iuc was crowded to overilowing, and hun.
drcds were unable to gain Ndmittance.
The hall WAS claborately decorated.
Some two hundred persons occupied the
stage, including the Committee Of
arrangements, Governor Castor, Gem
cral Banks, Mr.. Lloyd Garrison, fathers
Hcalry, Flately, Griffin, and Others. \
poem, "A Nations Test was delivered
by John Bayle . RELY and an Grafton
upon the life and services of Daniel
O'Connell by Wendell Phillips which Is
pronounced the muste. effort of his life
CLEVELAND, August G,-Thc OCon-
nell centenary was celebrated by the
Irish and Catholic Societies of this city,
and Notwithstanding the heavy RAIN that
prevailed in the forenoon, proved Il grand
success. The various military compan-
les and civic societies paraded the prin-
cipul streets in strong numbers
In the forenoon grand
union picnic under the auspices ut the
Catholic Central Association, was held in
the afternoon at the Northern OHIO Fair
Grounds, and was attended by many
thousand people. An eloquent tribute
to the memory of Conncll, was deilv-
cred by Hon. Judge ONcill. OF New
York. There were no accidents and the
best of order prevailed.
CoLUMBUs, August G.-The Catholic
citizens celebrated the centennial ami
versary of the birth of Daniel ONonnell
by street parade and entertainment to-
night at which an address was delivered
by Bishop Rosccrans.
TOLEDO. August & -OConnells coun-
trvmen are celebrating his ccntennwy
this evening, on the grounds Of st. Pa
tricks Academy. Speeches were made
bv r. i. Mcdonnell, Hon. J. NJ. Ashley,
Hon. Frank ii. Hurd and Hon. J. G. Lee.
LOUISVILLE, August G.-The O'Con-
nell Centennial wa, celebrated by the
Irish societies to-day, by procession, an
address by Judge DAILY, in Indiana, and
II pic ne ut Iloodand Garden.
DETROIT, August G-Tbe O'Connell
centennial was observed here by nigh
mass in the morning and larg" process
sion through the principal streets, end
me in picnic in the afternoon, which
was very aTgciy attended
DrBLIy. August THE OConur.l
celebration is continued to-day. The"
ceremonies began with grand process
sion through the streets. Thi, evening
several banqurt> and balls will take place
Interruption Of the Celebration
Threatened.
NEW YORK, August Ga sprcja. dis
patch from Dublin saws secret meetings
of the Amnesty Association societies
have been held in the interest o! nation
al and international ideas to be roprr>ert-
cd in the demonstration tomorrow and
strong eticrts have been made I" induce
the Lord Mayor party 20 substitute
Hon. Isaac But, nplace OF Lord Q iaran
a, the orator whoshail pronounce the cUio.
" on O'Connen. y houe,ruic character
would thus have been gwen ii" affair,
bntthe efforts failed and threats are msdo
of interruption to Lord q oH"san If hr
speaks.
10000 People III Line I'm Dublin.
DUBLIN, August G-The numerous
organizations, civic and military, which