The New York herald., 1877-03-18

"hhtever might be thought OF the actions OF awycrs
ana statesmen In the recent dangerous crisis no one
could say that the soldiers oi the United States
had been anything but good citizens and good SOL
uers iAppIause.l The very men who had been loud
est IN deciamlng against bayonet rule told the
General that they could not compiain of the army.
And this feeling as strong In the South in the
North. (Arplausc) II was OF the little army
OF tho United States, however, that the Gen.
erai wished 10 speak n particular. but OF soldery
virtues generally Merchants soldiers and they
maintained order and discipline In their establish
ments IRON head TO foot No man could be a good
merchant who had not the qualities OF good soldier.
Therefore he always desired tho citizens OF the
country respect soldierly qualities which were
cared ns''1 as war nc @ naa r,orss as
as renowned as those OF He himself had recently
seen the contest oil intellectual giants in Washington,
ana ne admired those men ms much as any great
leaders who had led troops to victory. TO those
men wo owed the peace which to-day prevailed
over our land. tApplause) The spectacle the
weeks would command the respect of all
kina ror.yhye millions Of people submitting
indicated u civilization, n refinement patriotism
which had never been cxccllcd by any people on tho
OF the navy General sherman continued, because
that is different profession from mine; but to-day
the navy OF the United States. although Kept down
TO almost bare poles, and having but few ships, and
they almost ashamed to appear in the presence Of
mt In, , Ereal hee, OF England, called tho Chan
nevertheless. In our navy are men well trained
and ready to be called to the command OF fleets
should they he rendered necessary know myself
men who are competent 10 step from the decks
OF tncso little vessels and take command OF rgates
u moments notice. Therefore exhort those present
TO encourage The army and the navy"
"lhc City OF New York, tho municipal empire OF
this Continent ana the grand commercial centre IN
which industry, capital, intellect, genius and gcner
osity are as the leaves in tho Forest was spoken 10
by Mr. D. $ Babcsck The growth Of the
and many curious and interesting incidents
IN its history were related. "What would commerce
so WHAT hat ' Would no oy of New YORK; oo
without commerceY What would either OF tho
two BIO without the Friendly sons OF St Parick9
Gcntlemeh let none OF us who have spent MOTT OF our
lives IN this glorious old city, and have shared IN It's
prosperity, lose faith Tor one moment IN ITS future
progrcsa Just now the depression In It's commerce
nnd It's general interests may lead us to invoke St.
Patrick and other saints the calendar tor its pre-
servation; but will do so u the firm assurance that
1t VIII soon emerge from the shadow into tho
brightness which IN the past has attracted toward IL
wayworn and suffering humanity from every part OF
the world But even In It's present condition we may
say OF our city that has the biggest merchants tho
biggest warehouses. the biggest SPECTATORS the
biggest politicians tho biggest Office holders aud Office
seekers and the biggest crowd OF rishmcn Of any city
on tho face of the eloDc' [Iaughcrl
"Our sister societies established for worthy
Objects we heartily welcome their representatives To
our festive board tonight 10 was responded to by Ma
jor McKane OF the 81. Nicholas Society; Mr. John J.
Harnctt Of the Knights OF st. Patrick aud several
other gentlemen.
KNIGHTS ST. PATRICK
Surrounded by all the elements that could possibly
lend charm and add interest to 1t tho t!mehonored
fcstvalthc yearly least OF the ghts of ST. Patrick
came oil last night at The Sturtevant House over 200
that more enjoyable reunion had not taken place
sincc the society was In the hrst place
their guests went TO work most agreeaby to dispose
royal bill OF fare Chaste and appropriate decora.
tions adorned the supper room.
Alderman Purroy presided and IN his immediate
vicinity were Mayor Ely, Mr. Richard O'Gorman, Gen.
oral Sweeny, Surrogate Calvin, Mr. John Mckeon,
Mr. John Mulaiy, Police Comm issioners Smilh and
Nichols, Sheriff Reilly, Mr. Agernon s. sullivan, Mr.
J: T. Emmett Mr. John Brosnar Captain Mitchell,
Mr. Phillip Milean. Mr.. DouRherty, Mr.. Clarkson N.
m
After tho Presidents opening, tho next toast fell to
Mr. Richard OGorman, "The Uniled States tho
Homo of Civil and Religious Liberty" and Mr.. O'Gor-
mon. in oi his huppiest Efforts, though de-
parting somewhat from tho sentiment proposed,
surro"nd,nr Tho inaugnroton 81 pres"eu, avca
Mr. O'Gorman thrilled his hearers with
eioquence and when he resumed his seat no was
overwhelmed with enthusiastic marks Of approba-
tion. TO the toast ''Ihe Day We Celebrate, -
Mr. Doushery made ronslng response, the
Sc oeorea 0s1a ali .Ss world over TO-
and may the glorlons memories which It recalls
be iorgo,tsn'' Mayor Ely followed, in a brle: but
graceful speech, in reply the toast The City oi New
York." in the course OF which he paid handsome
compliment to the bravery OF the Irish people Other
to by Mr.. John Mulaly. Mr. Clarkson N. Potter re.
sponded IN happy vein to tho toast, 'rhe state OF
New York" In 'ho succeeding sentiment, "Civl and
his hearers by his kindly, generous and sound re.
marks He resumed his seat amid a whirlwnd OF
applause. Surrogate Calvin responded to tho toast
OF '.The Irish America and Mr.. Coughlau
OF tho Filth Avenue Theatre was called upon to
spond to the toast OF "ihe Stage" Mr. Coahlan was
equal to the occasion. Hc was eloquent. interes,,nr
and witty, and quickly won the affection OF host Oi
friends. Oher time honored toasts followed and we're
subitably attended to.
THE CELEBRATION IN BROOKLYN.
The IrshAmerican residents OF tho City OF Churches
duly honorod tho great event commemoraed by tho
celebration OF the natal day of ST. Patrick. Tho unin
wiling condition OF affairs meteorologcaIly presented
the early riser, for time appeared to dampeI
upon the spirit Of enthusiasm which accompanies
the OF tho 18th OF March But tho forenoon
advanced, It became apparent that tho sons anG
daughters of Erin woro not to bo deferred from
doing honor to tho memory OF their apostle
through any device OF 'Od Prob" or other
magnae of,the weather Bureau. There was drifting
miniature storm abroad and the streets OF tho
city dirty slusny. "But what Of that ?" said
the stalwart OF the Green Isle. awe arc accus
toned TO wet weather ST. Patrlck's day anywhere
we go, and will never back down that account. y
The result OF this spirit ana determination was mani
Tested as tho day wore on. From every street
aud avenue leading 10 tho several rendezvous
OF tho respective organizations came men and
women, boys and girls, early In the morning,
wearing some chosen emblem OF their nationality
The clover leaf adorned the hats of the men, and greer
bows and ribbons ornamcntcd the bonnets ana be
dccked tho bosoms OF tho women. On every side were
10 DO seen horses decorated with small green flags,
placed there by their drivers VINO could not refrain
On the flag STATS OF the CITY Hall, Keeper Tormy had
very handsome array Of state, United States muni
cipal and other bunting In honor OF tho oc-
casion. The County Court House was also
decorated with flags IN accordance with tho resolution
passed by the Board OF Supervisors. From the cupola
OF the parochial residence OF st. Paus Roman Catho
lie church, Congress street, Rev Father Robert
Mcclure. had a very largo Irish flag floating which
ttraced considerable attention he green was also
exhibited on many other habtat0ns. About half
past eleven O'Clock Grand Marshal James Ryan, OF the
Ancient Order OF Hbernians and FIRST Aids James
Concy and Patrick Lyons, with u largo cavacade OF
nssstan aids. ass sscnbcd at the fountain on Bedford
avenue, tho general rendezvous The various divisions
OF the ancient order then reported in regular
succession aud were assigned positions In tho line
c0rding 10 tho number OF their division. There was
current that tho Mutual Alliance men, feeling
chsgrlned at the treatment which they had received
the hands OF the Ancient Order people In the conven
ton OF Irish societies held two weeks ago. when tue
former refused what they regarded their rights
would not parade with more than 900 ut the
most The report speedily shown without
daion when the time came for tho formation OF the
procession. The Alliance turned about twenty
drcdm IN an n ap ppcnr