The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1888-03-17
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ST. PATRlCK'S DAY.

This is the 18th day OF March
"St. Palrick's Day in the Morn
ing
There are many not read in Irish
literature, who think that the 18th
OF March is wholly observed by
the Roman Catholic element of the
Irish people. But such is not the
case. True, St. Patrick was
Catholic, and a priest at that
But in his day there were no other
Christians than Catholics-all else
were pagans. But Protestant as
well as Catholic Irish celebrate the
anniversary Of st Patrick's birth,
OF course differing in form, but lit
tie, if any, in spirit the day is Il
sort of Irish Fourth of July, on
which the Celts meet in common
and juhilate over the traditions
and history of their race.
Here in the United States the
day is universally observed, espe-
cially i'll the larger cities where the
Irish most abound.
Washington was,neithcr a Cath
Glic or an Irislman, but he had a
warm side for the Pats. from the
old Saint Gown the line TO his day,
as is manifest by the following
general orders which he issued du-
ring the Revolutionary war:
Headquarters, March II, 1850.
Officers for Guty tomorrow Brig Gen.
Clinton. Moj Edwards, Brig Mai. Hrce
The General concratu'ates the army on
the very Interesting proceedings OF the
parlmcn, of Ireland and Of the inhabi-
tants OF that country, (which have been
lately communicated Not only DO they
appear calculated 10 remove the heavy
and tyranuical expressions on their trade
but to restore. to Il brave and generous
people their ancient rights and privileges
and, in gihcir operation, to promote The
caus Of America. Desirous Of impress
sing on the mind of the army Transactions
so important in their nature, the General
directs that all fatigue and working parties
cease for to morrow, the 18th day, held IN
particular regard by the people of that
nation. AT the same time that heforders
this rs mark of pleasure he feels on the
situation, lie pcrsuades himself that the
celebration of the day will not be attend
ed by the least rioting or disorder The
officers to be at their qdartcrs in camp,
and the troops Of each state are to be in
their own eucampmcnt.
Division Orders Captain of the day
tomorrow, BriXadicr Major from the 2nd
Pennsylvania brigade.
:. Brigade Orders: Captain Of the Day,
---. Adiutant Of the Day to NOR
row, Herbert --
Following is another aud pleasing eX-
tract
Division Orders, March II, 1850
The commanding officer desires that
the celebration of the day should not pass
10y without having IL little rum issued to
the troops, and has thought proper to di-
rect the commissary to send tor hogs
head, which the Colonel has purchased
already in the vicinity Of the camp. -
While the troops are celebrating the bra
very Of ST. Patrick in innocent mirth and
passtime, he hopes they will not forget
their worthy friends in the kingdom OF
Ireland, who, with the greatest unanimity
have stepped forward in opposition to the
tyrant Great Britain, and who, like us, .are
determined to die or be free. The troops
will conduct themselves with the greatest
sobriety and good order
OF course, as there are some so
severely religious that they would
rebnke Christ for converting water
into VINE, so many will reprobate
Washington's supplying the Irish
soldiery. with rum by the hogshead
on the anniversary Of their patron
Saint. But, as when our conntry
wsr IN the throes of it's birth, SO