The New York herald., 1876-03-18

the proceedings, said that this was the fifteenth
anniversary the organization and they found them
selves with branches throughout tho United States
would be his pleasure read the congratulations from
the capital OF the Golden State from Philadelphia Bos-
ton Louisville and twenty other cities where Knights
OF ST Patrick celebrated with them the day dear
to Irisnmen Mr. Mullaly feelingly and eloquenty
referred to the death of prominent member Of the
Knights OF ST. Patrck-the death OF
MITCHELL
He alluded with pride to the part Irshmen took in the
struggle Tor the independence OF the United States
hundred years ago. In connection with this point he
spoke oil Carroll and Montgomery and Barry, aud
Broyan and Fitzgerald.
In Boston they had celebration both OF the birth
day OF lrelands patron saint and also OF the evacua
tion OF Boston by the British troops Mr. Mullaly, in
concluding his remarks, said Irshmen whose ances-
had taken so noble a part In securing the nde-
pendence OF the United States entertained the un-
quenchable resolve TO secure for the land OF their birth
free Institutions similar TO those enjoyed in this cOun
try. Applause
The secretary, Augustus T. Docharty, read large
number of letters from different parties expressive OF
the regret OF the writers at their inability u attend the
celebration at the Sturtevant House.
Mr. Daniel Connolly, a member OF the Knights or
ST. Patrick, then rectcd an anniversary poem, written
by himself
The President proposed the regular toast of the
evening-'rhe United States OF America MAY each
curing centennial OF its independence be the begin
ming Of brighter era of freedom aud prospcrity''-
which received with ringing cheers.
Mr Algernon 5. Sullivan in reply, id:-There
a beautiful American lyric which was intended to
picture the gathering of the scattered members
the refrain in II "We all here
The Of Ireland throughout the world the glorious
gone before, Wolf Tone, Fitzgerald Emmett,
O'Connell well those who still In the flesh
and all tho great heroes of the revolutionary army
are here with US, and there stood before
them the mighty shadow Of George Washington
tonight with his palms unsqlled by money and cor,
pgmies look to that mighty presence tonight. Mr..
Sullivan spoke in eloquent ana scathing terms of tho
political corruption of the times, and having referred
TO the advantages of the glorious government under
which they lived when properly administered resumed
his seat amid loud applause.
Mr.. Thomas l. Byrne then sang the ''Star Spangled
Banner" which was warmly encorcd.
The President next proposed the toast ''The Day We
Celebrate-the anniversary of an undyng nationality;
the glorious Christian birthday of people who have
never abandoned the right for sake of an expedent"
He also read several responses received from
parts of the Union TO the sentiment proposed
At this stage Mayor Wickham entered the banquet
hall and was warmly received and the second toast
was temporarily set aside, and the Chairman proposed
the toast Tho City of New York-the third metropolis
OF Chrstcndom, but the equal OF the greatest In the
enterprise generosity and intelligence OF the people
Mayor Wickham briefly responded. After thanking
the assemblage for the warmth Of the reception
corded to him he said there was nothing about New
York with which they were not familiar He paid a
high tribute TO the Irish people, and attributed the
high preemnence Of the city to their generosity and
enterprise
The President then again proposed the second
regular toast, coupling with it that of "Ircland."
eloquent aud pathetic to the occasion for which
they had assembled and proceeded TO diate with char
actcristc brilliancy and power the prominent fea
lures OF Ireland's history. He was frequently inter-
rupted with loud cheers
fhe memory of John Mitchell then drunk In
solemn silence.
The following werc the remaining toasts:-
The Press
Potent for good when honor guides the pen,
In freedom cause strong than marshalled men.
The Bench and Bar
Happy the land where Bench and Bar unite,
To punish wrong aud 70 defend the right
Poets and Dramatiss of Ireland
These names suffice the world has conned them DER
Swift, Goldsmith, Griffin, Sheridan and Moore
The Army and Navy
The need of natIons when wars tempess ow'r,
And serving best when aiding civic power.
Our Guests
Why seek to vary phrases when the feeling
Remains unchanged-then in old Celtic speech,
To heart and memory alike appealing,
We bid "Cead Mile Failthe y friend, TO each.
Woman
Her smiles the sunshine that brghtens the pam
Ofou lives and brings bloom to its deserts again.
The festivities did not terminate until late hour