The New York Herald Newspaper, March 19, 1872, Page 3

ST. PATRICK’S DAY, | The Grand Pageant in Honor of Ireland’s Patron Saint. FEATURES OF THE PROCESSION. Triumphal Cars, Bands, Banners, Gor- geous Regalias and Gallowglasses. THIRTY THOUSAND MEN IN LINE Sn Immense Concourse of People in the Streets to See the Turnout. REVIEW AT THE CITY HALL. A Pleasant Day, No Disturbance and a Long March. BANQUET OF TIE KNIGHTS OF §T, PATRICK. Observance of the Day in the Suburbs and Elsewhere. E PLURIBUS UNUM—ERIN GO BRAGH. ‘The Irish race has had its holiday and honored St. Patrick to the best of their might. There is scarcg @ spot in all the world where, be they many or few, the scattered children of the Green Isle have not poured forth thelr rojolcings at the recurrence of their nation’s festival. In vhis country, above all Others, our Irish fellow citizens enjoy to tha fullest extent liberty to sing and talk and walk in honor of the good old saint. But there would be a difficulty to find that place ‘where an Irishman could not inauige in some char- acteristic freak of jubilee on St. Patrick's Day, and perhaps po more untoward or disheartening obstacles anywhere do present themselves than in the Green Asle itself, Still, in the withering frown of her con- queror, Ireland has even to-day but little inspiriting imfluences in her midst to cheer her to joyousness, But she has the happy attribute of being unable to shake off in her most crushing hour the natural IMPULSIVENESS FOR FUN AND JOLLITY, and this is never more uncontrollable than when some gorgeous exhibition, in any way patriotic, 1s to be presented to the gaze of an admiring world. An Irishman thinks n0 more abovt the celebration pf memorable event by tame and quiet means than héyrould think of an oration deyoid of an eloquence which soars fiugher than the skies, Winairating all the arts of rhetoric on some patrlotlé topiér As the twigs bend 80 will be the tree, ana hence we havé our myriads of Irian citizens, in great and magnifi- cent array, gorgeously ornamented, and in some cases splendidly equipped, celebrating on the POLof their new home the feast day of the national Balint. Whatever may be said against the Patrick’s parade it must be said in its favor that it would bea cruelty of the greatest magnitude to inflict upon thirty thousand of the human species such an uns Bpeakabie affliction as to drive to the aetret cham. bers of their hearts so many Yen thirsting for a Parade in honor of a salit. lt has been said that SOs ‘poutrics Wat the fottom of the Irish demonstration; but this is a gross libel on the Irish character, for the Parade is demanded simply because it 1s a parade, and because an Irishman loves a@ parade which is even in the remotest way connected with any saint or sinner distinguished for Irish patriotism. Any one strolling through the city yesterday, with an attentive eye to the thousands of Irishmen swarming around, could not help feeling convinced that something especially fascinating was about to happen. On, that regalia! The regalia 1s really immense ! There was a time—happily long past—when these thousands of stalwart men would draw forth a sigh of commiseration from tue hardest heart. They were, for the most part, ‘their country’s pride,” the peasants of Ireland. They might then be called exiles, bruised, crushed and downtrodden, Not a man of them but had a tale of sorrow and home distress to tell of. They were the victims of the English policy which sent them away. It was little wonder if they grinned with delight as they cele- brated THEIR COUNTRY’S FESTIVAL on a free soll, unfettered and prosperous, and forgot for a day the nuge load of an exile’s life, But all that is now changed, and what was once the exile 1s now the American citizen, The bond of Irish love which united the old homes with the new, has 80 grown and strengthened tnat Ireland has be- come really a State of the Union, and ought to have @ shamrock on the national banner. There was no! a cloudy brow in the throngs of men who sport the green yesterday, and all looked not only ordinarily comiortable and well to do, but seemed full of a joyous spirit that spoke well for their re- cent ‘pursuit of happiness.” If they ever thought of the “old land” at all, they must, under existing circumstances, have thought of it as of ‘ A HOPELESS CASE, All along the east side of town the paraders began to appear at an carly hour in the afternoon, the sev- eral societies comedg from all quarters. The Bow- ery was alive with people—men, women and chil- dren—who had come to see the procession. Every window had its quota of sight-seers, the housetops in many instances were availed of, and Yyery avail- able prominent position put to ase tht a sight of the society men might be gained. In Broadway also the windows over the stores had been secured, and, in fact, all along the entire route of the proces- ston every vonventent spot trom which to get a glimpse of the marching Irishmen was put into requisition. The sidewaiks of the streets were packed with thousands and thousands of people of all classes. In all the throngs THE BEST OF HUMOR prevailed, and not a solitary instance of disturbance, 80 far as could be seen, marred the pageant, Fun, jokes of all sorts, and good-natured crushing chazacterized the conduct of the crowds, and there was @ noticeable absence of even the slightest signs of intoxication. In‘Second avenue the scene at starting was of the most exciting character, The military, the socie- ties, the bands of music, the marshals, the car- ages, all getting into line under orders, must have satished anybody that “a great aay for Ireland’? was yesterday. It 1s neediess to describe the appearance of the marshais in their cocked hats ana regalia, of the banners of the societies; or to say ought of the badges, the hats, horses and the carriages, There were, however, PROMINENT FEATURES OF THE PROCESSION which require @ word, and these formed leading objects of admiration for all the spectators, One was the banner presented recently by the Nun of Kenmare to the Mutual Alliance Society, and which has been already described fully in the HERALD, ‘The banner was displayed on a car, drawn by eight horses, and was supported by four young ladies, Wearing helmets and breastplates and kirties of greeu and gold. These young ladies represented the four provinces of Ireland; two others, sitting In the centre of the car, bemg irom the Convent of St Clair, Kenmare, ireiand, Another feature was a car drawn by ven horses, containing on @ pedestal @ bust of Daniel O'Connell, and having below an efigy of anirish woll dog. Four maidens guarded here, and in front sat an old Irish narper, harp in hand, ‘the Galiowglasses were also an object of curiosity, and were eagerly looked Jor, having formed such a leading attraction last Year, and a pleasant contrast was the cadet corps, With the marshals on pontes, Of the few ridiculous Sights presented may be mentioned the persistent blowing of a solitary bagpipes player in the rear of a brass band, and the ee of @ genius with a Fed waistcoat who had @ monomania for hand- shaking, bus who was good-naturedly tolerated. The irish jaunting car, drawn by a donkey aud having on either side a bagpipes player, excited the Most intense risibility of alt tho servant girls—and they were out in tens of thousands—along tie whole line of march. Soon alter one o'clock the procession vegan to form. ‘The platoon of olice appointed to lead off was in its place, and the military, under command of Colonel Kavanagh, soon got into line, to the right of the civic societies, ‘The military consisted of the Sixty-nintn regi- ment, humbering about 300 men; the Knights of Columbia, Captain B, Curran; tae Men of Tipperary, Colonel Carrol: bie Feoion of St. Patrick; the Emmet NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1872.—TRIPLE SHEET. A Company, First battalion New Jersey, and Company A cavairy, National Guard, State New York, The civic sociezies were as follows:—Ancient Order of Aibernians—No. President A, Harrison, 250 men; No. 2, 200 men; No. 3, President T. MeFadden, 160 men; No, 4, President M. Dougherty, 150 men; No. 5, President I. Keenaban, 360 men; No. 8, M. Feeney, 160 men; No. 9, T. Cochran, 150 men; No. 10, T. Doran, 120 men; No. 11, B. Ferry, 170 men; No. 12, J. Lyon, 215 men; No, 13, J, Maguire, 240 J. le, 130 men; No, 16, No. 16, P. Nolan, 156 men; No. J. Clark, men; No. 18, T. Reilly, 380 men; No.” 19, 'T. Kerrigan, 160 men; No. 20, Thomas McNally, 14v men; No. 21, Hugh Cunningham, 200 men; No. 22, P, Holten, 180 men. Marshals—Patrick Campbell, N. D.; Timothy Dare! 5 Aids—James Healy, James Kane, George Heyburn, Luke Murphy, John O'Reilly, Pat- tick he, Owen Boyle, Michael Healey, Michael Carroll, John MOnOe, Hugh Tierney, Alexander McDonald, Bernard E. ‘Tighe, Hugh Mosorley, Pat- rick McDonald, Thomas re, Patrick, McCor+ mick, Joseph Falion, Laurence McKenna, ‘The other civic societies were:— Ancient Urder of Hibernians, Division No. 1, of Morrisania, Westchesier county—Marshal, Denis Keenan; Alds, Patrick Meade and Michael McNulty, Ancient Urder of Hiberniaus, Division No, 3, of Westchester, N. Y. Quarrymen’s Union Protective Society, N. Y.— Marshai, Thomas Kiernan; Aids, Michael Ward, Bernard Breedon and Dennis Clifford. : St. Bridgev’s Mutual Benefit and Benevolent So- clety—Marshal, James O'Neil; Ald, James Kenny. ‘Trapblock Makers’ United Protective and Benevo~ lent Society, Weehawken, N. J.—Marshal, Martin Filan; Aids, Michael Henry and John Whelan. St. James’ Roman Catholic T. A. B, Society—Mar- shal, John Guligan; Aids, Daniel Murphy and Michael Sullivan. Si, Peter’s Roman Catholic T. A. B. Society—Mar- shal, John Harkins; Aids, John Londregan and Michael O’Brien. Immaculate Conception R. 0. T. A. B. Soctety— Marshal, Patrick Lacy; Alds, William Hayes and David Magner, Young Meu’s St. James’ R. ©, T. A, B. Socjety— Marshal, Michael Meehan; Aids, John Calnon and William Britt. St. Gapriel’s R. C. T. A. B. Society—Marshal, Jeoffrey O'Connell; Aids, Thomas Linahan and Jonn Capels. Ste Columbia's R. ©. T. A. B. Society—Marsnal, intemal Aids, Peter Gallagher and James arrol St. Bridget’s R. CO. T. A. B. Society—Marshal, Denis Halloran; Alds, Wiliam H. Byrne and Jonn Hariem; National Guard, State Connolly, St Viticont Ferrer’s R. C. T. A. B, Society—Mar- shal, Robert Curran; Aids, Stephen Cooney and Thomas Dunne. St. Michaci’s R. ©. 7. A, B. Society—Marshal, es Fleming; Aids, Cornelius Spilian and Charies Clar! Holy Innocents’ R. C. T. A. B. Soctety—Marshal, Jonn Carroll; Aids, James H, Buckley, Patrick M, Hernon, Bernard Doherty and Bartholomew Clar- kin, St. Jerome’s R, C. T. A. B. Society, North New York, Westchester county—Marshal, Peter McAne- ney; Aids, Patrick Hapratty and Thomas McHugh. Assumption RK, C. ‘I. A. B, Society, Brooklya— Marshal, Edward Daffy; Aid, Peter Mcfeeley. St. Peter's R. Society, South brooklyn— Marshal, William Dowd; Aius, Daniel Ryan, Wil- liam Adams and Thomas Dowd, Father Matnew U, B. &. (Parent) Society— Marshal, George B. Gibbs; Aids, William Wiley, Charles Quinian and Jam or eal Father Mathew U. B. T. A. Society, Branch No. ne eacsuel games Fiynn; Aids; James Fagan and Patrick Kelly. Young Men’s U. B. T. A. B. Society, Branch No. 1—Marshal, Cornelius Kennedy; Aids, Michael Heffernan and Hugh Kerrigan. Father Mathew I. A. B, Society No. 2, N. Y.— Marshal, George Smith; Aids, Patrick Davin and Daniel D, Glynn. Father Mathew T. A. B. Soctety No. 3, N. Y.— Marshal, Patriok McUarthy; Aids, Patrick Quigley and Patrick Hayes. Father Mathew T. A. B, Society No, 5, N. Y.— Marshal, William Ryan; Aids, Michael Cummiskey and Daniel Culbane, = Father Mathew T. A. B, Society No. 1, Brooklyn— Marshal, Thomas Cline; Aids, Michael Frawley and ‘Thomas Gillon. Father Mathew T. A. B. Society, No, 7, Manhattan- ville—Marshal, Murtaugh Garry; Aius, Cornelius Mulcatr and Jonn Lalty, Young Men’s Father Mathew T. A. B. Society, No. “t, Anthony’s Church, Greeapoint—Marsnal, Mar- Wy ‘: Atds, Charles Davis and John Harvey, in Catto.” saw ‘fT, A. B. Society, No. 8, Brooxlyn, Father Mam. Y-.i.205 OBrien. area Allién2é Mutual B, B, Aasociation— Marshal, William O’dow2ell; First Aids, Colonel Creaney’ and Nicholas Drv eens Bananas David Fitageraia, poate: P ay meet QV, row. Pajrigk McCann, Cornelius Ma." oa yd Ynothy O’Brien, Hugh MoGratn, s.._ feay, Bernara Mcvonnell, John J. Kelley, Andrew enderson, John O'Conner, Thomas Mcmahon, Wiliam McCarthy, John O'Connell, James Barrett, John Hagan, Patrick O'Donnell, Daniel O'Neill, Jonn Considine and ‘Tnomas J. Hannon. The Grand Marshal of the procession was Owen Bunt, his, ast a being Roger Gilligan and the second John Sheban, ‘The puss rapnubiaep® Seat oopp Cetra Special oll ol James McGarry, $e Lavgan, Unastes wget, Ki 1am Olaty, Bernard Ferry, Joun Smit Daley, Timothy Hurley, Pat ick Gallagner, ‘Michael O'Reilly, Danie? Mannion, Peer Forrester, Matthew McBride, John Killally, Thomas Lynch, Jonn Dris- coll, Patrick Gales Francis Kernan, John McGuire, lichael McKenna, James Gallaguer, . rick Costeiloe, ohn Cipples, Garret elius Healy, John McCrystal, Bartley McHugh, Joun i Grones, jarrett Flynn, J. Dynan, J. McNicar, J. McGee, J. O'Brien, Gregory Flynn, Wil liam Murnane, J. McCormick, William Kelly and Ml. J. Devine. * It 1s estimated that there were about thirty thou- sand men in line. After THE ORDER TO MARCH was given the procession moved down Second ave- nue to Second street, to tue Bowery, to Chatham street and to the City Hall Park. Along the route, as has been said, thousands of sight-seers lined the streets, especially watching the ornamental cars, the marshals and the “celebrities” who rode in car- Tages, of Which there were many, The music was kept up unremittingly along the route, and brass vauds blazed away almost recklessly at patriotic Irish airs, Making the ola huuses in the Bowery and Chatham street echo to the sounds, ‘ THE REVIEW AT THE CITY HALL. Around the City Hall the crowds began gathering ata very early hour, long before there was even an expectation of seeing the procession. But, like the ant in the fable, these prudential people lay up their store in advance, and took good places on the vity Hall steps and around the ratings. Even at ten in the morning the steps were crowded with people whose variously colored appurel made quite a fun- tastic but picturesque sight from w distance. Col- lectively the sight was rather pretty. Taken indi- vidually the effect was not quite so pleasant among the great majority of the crowd present, As he day advanced the multitude grew larger and {ker until it seemed as if the whole population of SLE Bu nha ne mo THE GREAT BODY OF THR bagi at with that Keen instinct which so surely guided, were taking up positions as near the Hall itself as possible, and in spite of the desperate efforts of the numerous policemen in attendance. Here the wide walk which crosses jhe park from Park row to Broadway, and along which the procession was atverywards to pass, bégan vo be lined on both sides— first thinly, and tually two, four, six and ten deep—not without the usual accompaniments of such crowds, such a8 swearing men, squalling in- fants (why will mothers bring tneir babies to such places’), excited women and brutal policemen, Then the street Arabs came in for their places among the trees, where they hung 1n seemingly perilous positions, chirping their Wild ditties to the crowd below. At one o'clock all means Of passage across to the City Hall became an uncertain problem, except to brawny shoulders and hard fists. Then there began the usual stretch- ing of necks and cursiug at tne tardiness of the procession. At length far down Chatham street the head of the procession could be descriea, and then began the pushing anu squeezing of those who had not good places and the resistance or those who had. The services of THE KNIGHTS OF THE CLUB were again called into requisition. These labors were materially added to by the fact that the crowd On both sides Of the broad walk had gradually en- croached on the open space 1m front of them, 60 that the passage by which the procession was to pass had veen materially reduced. 1" became ne- cessary to get these people back. The policemen pushed and threatened the crowd, ana the ones be- hind, particularly those without range of tne clubs, resisted, and for some tune there was a right lively little ume, mm which naturally the front rows of the spectators got the worst of i. When the biuecoated boys found (hat pushing wouldn’t do, a littie club. bing was resorted to, and in this manner the time passed in an interesting Manner until the head or Whe procession reached the Uity Hall Park, where there was a stoppage of some en minutes. In the meanume. JOHN COCHRANE AND THR COMMON COUNCIL, consisting of the Board of Aldermen and Assiscant Aldermen, With no smali dificuity, and aided by the police, succeeded in slowly making their way througn the crowd dowo the steps to the open space Opposite, raised a couple of feet above the walk. No platform nad beea erected anu the hon- oraole gentiemen stood on the ground itke ordinary mortals waiting for the procession to come up. Mayor Hail was not present, and General Cochrane, as Presiuent of the Board of Aldermen, took nis place. Colonel Cavanagh, accompanied by two of the marshals, rode up and presented his respects, and then the procession was ordered tu advance and march past. The military saluted as they passed the reviewing party, ana the band of the Sixty-ninth Regiment, which headed the entire procession, wheeled round as they reached the ena of the park, and, coming back, stooa for some time fronting the City Hall. It was precisely two o'clock at this mo- ment, aud a short time aiter MAYOR HALL ARRIVED and took lus place, standing witn General Cochrane beside nim. The Mayor hat on a sult of Irish frieze, a white neckule and a silk bat. As the mempers of toe Hivernan societies passed, he bowed to each marshal, In the meantime, every few minutes a small cannon was fired in @ lively manner, with no pi tucular result, except to produce a great deal of smoke and irighten the marshals’ horses, Society after society passed in this way. As the Total Abstinence Benevolent Society of the Im- macuiate Conception passed he turned to General Cochrane and said:—‘“There goes the handsomest banner in the procession.” hen the St. Patrick’s Mutual Alliance passed there was & stoppage somewhere in the procession, and it so happened that the banver of the Men of Kenmare stopped in front of the Mayor. He examined it very caretully, and pronounced it to be a beantiful plece of embroidery, Tne Irish jaunting car also excited ‘some interest, while the triumphal car and the Galloglasses were curiously looked at. The procession had not passed its entire length througn the Park until balf-past four—over two hours from the tme it began. It is calculated there Were over ten thousand spectators in the City Hall Park alone during the procession, THE PROCESSION DISMISSED, assing the City Hall Park the crowds awaited the paraders along Broaaway and to the end of the route. Owners of stores along the sl , making @ virtue of necessity, knowing they could do no business anyhow, joined in the general Jubilation, and unconsciously did honor to them- selves and the Sait. Up to Union square and around the Washington Monument, which was reverently saluted by every man, the procession marched at rapid pace; then down Fourteenth street to Seventh avenue, up Seventh avenue to Thirty-fourth street, along that street to Secona avenue, down the avenue to ‘I'wenty-third street, down Twenty-third street to First avenue, to Eighth street and to Cooper Institute, where it was dis- ‘The weather was most propitious for the parade. In the early part of the day the sun shone ail the time, and in the afternoon, while the procession Was moving, it was only cool enough to make parading pleasant. How many people turned out to see the show it Would be almost an impos=bility to tell, but they numbered tens of thousands. ‘The Irish societies, take 1t ail in all, did fairly in their demonstration; and having now duly honored the Saint by a smart, bracing walk of two hours or so, in presence of vast multitudes, before whom their gibacne Paraphernalia was resplendent, let them wise men and have no hurrahing over it, but “keep cool’ and “keep the pledge.” The reception the procession received irom all classes was ex- tremely kind; nor from those who have no gradtude at all for Patrick's gteae deeds on Irish soil did any- mins eons 1n the least way offensive trom tirst as DINNER OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK. The eleventh annual dinner of the Knights of St. Patrick was given last evening at Delmonico’s, cor- ner of Filth avenue and Fourteenth street. Three hundred gentlemen sat down to the well-spread tables, The hall in which the dinner was had was elegantly decorated with green bunting, Irish and American flags and tapestries, A painting of the patron saint of the association—St. Patrick—wus hung directly over the chairman's seat. ‘lis pic- Re was very Pg yi executed, representing Patrick in full episcopal —_ costume, with mitre and crozier, and the Saint wearing a full white beard. ‘Around the sides of the hail were displayed white bannerets vearmg the uames immortal in Irish history:—“Meagher,” “Grattan,” “Burke,” ‘“Kmmet,” ‘'Sarstleld,’” Cur- ran,” ‘‘Napper Tandy” and “Moore.” Over the door which entered on the oanquetng hall was ais- pares @ handsome water color painting of Daniel Connell, Anemblazoned shield with the Irish coat of arms bore the motto “Erin go Bragn.” At the upper end of the hall a band of musiciaus were stailoned, who played the most appropriate Celtic airs during the evening. The ‘Guests’ Table’? was extended nearly the whole length of the hall, on a raised dais, and there the chairman, John H. Harnett, sat, flanked on his right by the celebrated Dominican friar, Father Tom Burke, and on lis left hand by His Honor Mayor Hail. Father Lilly, of the Dominican Order; Major General Irwin McDowell, of the United States Army; Father James T. Barry, of St. Columba’s church} Father John Barry, of Rossville, S, 1.; Sneriff Bren- nan, Assistant District Attorney Sullivan, Father Corrigan, General McAaaras, of the’ French Army; Kobert B. Roosevelt and Richard O’Gor- man also occupied seats at the guests’ taple. In the body of the hall were @ large number of gen- tuemen well known 1n Irish circies, among whom were Captain James Mitchell, Henry Hughes, Pat- rick MeVarrin, John Burke “of Ours,” Dr. Dwyer, J. J. Traynor, Patrick Ferrigan, Judge Patrick Quinn, Hugh Ferrigan, Peter Treanor, Jonn Kaya- nagh, Joun J. Purcell, Jonn Brosnan, A. T, Dochart, Francis O'Neill, Joseph M. Dunn, Richard G. Duity aad Jesse K. Furlong. The banquet was equal to the genius of a Del- monico, and the mounted pieces represented a great many features of Irish nistory. ‘There were on the tables in sugared story wolf dogs, harps of Erin, Tara’s halls, St. Patricks, with caramel mitres, and chocolate Croziers and round towers. A meddiesome waiter, thinking that the pan- quet had concluded at eleven o'clock, under- took to remove the candied St, Patrick, and ho was rewarded for his industry and energy by a storm of hisses from the centre tables. ‘Tne waiter, half frigntened, brought St. Patrick baok and placed him again on the centre table. The hisses were then Ca a to exclamations of satise faction and cheers, nile the guests Were consum- ing their soup the band played “St. Pairick’s Day,?? and when the fish came the strains of the “sow Backed Car” fell in a soothing way upon the audl- ence, and made a zest for the ravigote sauce. Allusions were made about “Butfajo Bul? when a, wed Cope On for this course furnishea. with the wa... conn 1 a choice “steak w. @UMalo 8 la nusse.” For a woul n, der this buffalo steak, appro“*4g the honor of being served at a St. Patrick's bang.“ wee tender, And several Munster men swore it was vo*! bashed and served to oraer. With the reeves & champagne wine entrées with the title on he buttlesof ‘‘James Stephens,” was served. ‘This champagne created great enthusiasm as it was drunk in bumpers. Several ladies came in at a late . aoe and were escorted to seats by the chairman, ‘nese ladies listened to Father Burke’s fervid ora-. tory With great attentton,as the celebrated preacher | gushed forth his sentences, which sounded like the thunder roll of Homer’s stately verse, After the dinner bad been discussed, and it was a good one, speeches were made in response to the different toasts. There were thirteen toasts on the programme, and at midnight but three had been spoken to. At half past ten o'clock the Chairman, Mr. Harnett, rose, and taking a large tin sardine box in his hand, Which, he said, contained shamrocks im- ported from the Isle of Saints, and another tin sar- dine box containing shamrocks raised by a German gentleman in the United States, alluded to the fes- tival which they had assembled to celebrate in a touching manner. He then introduced Judge Quinn, Whe spoke to the first regular toast, “The United States, We will sustain her claims, let her protect our rights.” The learney Jaage spoke of the Alabama ¢jaims and of the determination of the Irish people resident in America to deiend tne nation which they had sworn to adopt, and com- plimented Caleb Cushing and Charles Francis Adams, William M. Evarts and William H. Seward, the latter gentleman being evidently the person bie he wished to place in the Cabinet as Secretary of State. At the conclusion of his speech the chairman mentioned the rame of Father Tom Burke as the next speaker, alluding to him in the most flattering terms as a great and distinguished orator. During this eulogium Father Burke was placidly sipping trom a small Coe of Neapolitan ice, and Richari 10 O’/Gorman, W! just entered, was taking 4 retrospective glance at a’ silver spoon, head bowed down on hi s breast. Robert B. Koosevelt had just finished his “red head duck,” and Matthew 1. Brennan was discussing his conflict with Judge Dowling over a dish of capon. The German iusicians stopped their blowing on the brass instruments to look at the solemn eran ae tne of be Burke aa # ro! jond to oust of “Ne Dy Ha Honored We lovea fy Irishmen tho world over, each ‘Teciitring Anniversary is to him the dearest.” Jon Burke, as he stood on his feeb r his namé was announced was greeted wi cheers, and three wild, ringing every guegt stood up and waved his napkin for the honor ot old Ireland. He was dressed in a black suit of clothes and hig cowl collar enveloped his neck. When he stood up he placed the thumb of his right band in the right pocket of his black vest, and the thumb of his left hand in his right breeches pocket. His eyes lighted up as he spoke to the toast of the land he loves so dearly, and when he took up the pro- gramme with the toast to which he was to speak written upon it @ pin might have been heard had tt dropped. There were no yawns or trivial discussions among the guests as is usnal at a dinner when the cloth was removed, for every person there be- Heved in hig soul that there was an eminent man addressing him. John Fox, who was pres- ent, said to his friend, “Now just wait a litte and you'll hear some good talking.” Sheriif Brennan stopped eating, and Judson Jarvis heaved aheavy sigh as he looked at his ice cream and charlotte russe, which he is so 1ond of. Burke, in his most elegant manner and with the most dramatic and poweriul gestures, began Speak. He addressed the Knights of St. to Patrick before him, whom, he said, were the real | representatives oi the true, ancient and most hon- orable order which 1s occasionally aignitied, In a bogus way, in the old Cathedral of ‘St. Patrick’s, in Dubiin, which had belonged to Patrick’s faith. ‘tne geutiemen before him were the Knights, without tear or reproach, the genuine Knights of St. Patrick. The history of Ireland was enveloped in a maze and cloud of fable, Tne day that they celebratea was notso much St. Patrick’s Day as it was Ireland's day. He thanked God that he had the nonor and ‘lory of being born on Irish sol and of an fra mother. Fifty years afier Patrick died the Irish nation 18 lost to outside history, but his portion always remained. The history was one of sorrow mingled with victory. Tne Irish people struck the Danes as one man with the great right arm of the nation which Patrick taught and the smoke of the battle-feld of Clontarf was the incense to heaven of @ victory of faith and civilization over barbarisin and pagan idolatry. The reverend gentleman, appealing to General McDowell who sat near him, asked him Jf a nation’s first duty was not to recognize a God, aud next to draw the sword for the preservation of ine nation’s own life, and, General McDowell nodding his head, the audience cheered tumultuously. No nation had ever ex- isted that had not known the anguisn of the evening of defeat. And so ib was with Ireland. When the twice accursed Anglo- Normans came on Irish soil with fire and brand the Irish people were paralyzed with domestic feuds and disoraers. The Norman invader knelt at the same altar and bowed his head in reverence to the name of latrick; but when the heart of Ireland was broken, and Henry VIII. fol- lowed, his sword descending on the heads of a proud old race, the Irish people again rose; and a(ter 300 years of such a@ bitter fight as the world never saw, they are still ready to fignt again, The reverend gentlemen conciuded with a glowing tribute to Ireland and the Irish, and sat down amid loud cheering. Hon. Robert B, Roosevelt spoke in response to the toast of the “Empire State,” and was followed by Mr. John R. Flanagan, Who answered the toast of the “Independence of Ireiand,’? Tne Hon. A. Oakey Hall was the next speaker, Me was received with loud sheen Mayor Hall began by referring m complimentary terms to tue day’s procession and to tus bountiful feast, with its memories and anticipations, Hie re- garded the members ol the former and tha repre Father | sentative character of the guests as evidence now large was the rignt of the city now toasied to re- spect the obseryants of the day. He, said that he had yesterday, on the calendar of ‘St. Patrick's Day, however, reviewed the truest and most appropriate St. Patrick's procession—one ani & men Seneradonk, os of , persons—an age grandsire, bis married children and their offspring. An eml- grant’s family; one perhaps driven out by the crowbar brigade of landiordry, ‘They were in Fifth avenue before the mansion of a milliounaire, who had once also been an emigrant, and they were on their walk t the Great Centrai depot, destined for the West, where cattle were driven ‘out to make room for men, and not, as in Ireland, men driven qut to make room for the cattle of the ab- sentee, It was a procession of hunted gray subdued piety, elastic —_patriorisin and youthful nope, The speaker then characterized the representatives of the three gen- erations. Tne old man, born perhaps when Union was consummated by fraud and oppression, HOw he had been educated to remember Grattan and Emmett, and the nedge school and the unjust tithes and the political discriminations, How the second feneration son had perhaps been of the young Ire land party, with memories of emancipation, re- form, Clare eleetion, O'Connell repeal, Gavan Duffy, Shiel, O'Gorman, Mitchel, Martin, Meagher, &c., &c, How the third generation children were about to enrich American citizenship, coming from a land in which, whatever were the vices of the men, they were never guilty Of the crime of voluntary servi- tude. ‘This Was part of the true and great proces- sion of St. Patrick, which for half a century had been marching to New York over the Atlantic; procession which, to get up, had cost Great Britain thousands of millions of pounds, but whose value to this land can only be calculatea by @ measure of professional learning, brave hearts, strong hands and untiring devo- von to freedom. ‘The St. Patrick’s procession was ever marching through this broad land; all along the railways that cobweb New England, and are covering even the West with tron net work—even marching down the great rivers, around the margin of the greater lakes, beside the shadows of the Sierras, through the girdled forest athe or over trackless prairies, Erin’s Harp Flag, hand im hand with the Star Flag of Freedom, It 18 @ procession that marched to New Orleans with Jackson, to Florida and Mexico with Scott, to quell civ war with Sheridan, Corcoran and Meagher; it is @ procession that has marched to Caltfornia with Conness and Casserly; it is a proces+ sion that, arriving at the ocean gates of New York, or leaving 1t by railway avenues, can fully under- stand that grand verse of our city’s greatest bard (Bryant) as applied to the metropolis whose toast you have honored:— There's freedom at thy gates and re For earth's downtrodden and oppressed; Here sheiter for the hunted hea, For the starved laborer, toil and bread. Power at thy hounds Stops and calls back its baffled hounds. Hon, Richard 0’Gorman spoke to the “Bench and Bar;” Colonel Fellows to ‘Our Guests;? Major Gen eral McDowell to the ‘‘Army and Navy;’’ Jonn M laly to the “Press,” and Mr. A, C, Dochart re- sponded to the last tonst of the evening, “Woman,” after which the assemblage departed to their homes, very well pleased with the eleventh annual banquet of the Knights of St. Patrick, BALL OF THE SIXTY-NINTH. ‘The officers of the Sixty-ninth regiment National Guard had their thirteenth annual invitation bail in the evening at Irving Hall. About 1,500 persons Were present, Several officers from the Ninth, Eighth, Ywenty-second and other regiments of the National Guard were on hana enjoying themselves; also Colonel Cavanagh, Lieutenant Colonel bempsey, General M. T, McMahon, General McIvor, Licutenant Breslin and other military heroes lent the charm of their presence to the scene, The arrangements of the executive committee were admirably attended by Sergeant Major 7. J.0’Donohue and his associates, The floor manager was Sergeant Gartlan, president ol the assoctation, assisted by Sergeant mciugh. The music Was furnished by Manahan, and at half-past ten P. M. dancing commenced and was kept up, and the followers of the good St. Patrick did not go home until morning, ana then only when nature warned them that delay woula be death. The company was select, and the ladies, dressed in gayest green and red and blue, and looking as fresh and beautiful—many of them as if they nad but just left the hands of the artist—gave a zest and inspiration to the scene, such as only the daughters of Erin know so well how to give. The newly-commissioned and handsome Lteutenant Breslin, m freshest blue and gold, was admired and sought after by the ladies in the dahce. ‘The terp- sichor@an performance commencea with a grand murch, composed for and dedicated to the non-com- missioned officers of the Sixty-ninth, This was | followed by quadrilles, lanciers, waltzes, schot- tisches and polkas, galops, reeis, jigs and familiar Trish dances, untit the wee small hours of coming Jnorn reminded them of home, sweet home, “yagfHE SHAMROCK IN BROOKLYN, }- x ~ he ee Vhs OoseFvancé of the birth of 8. Patrick could not possibly have been more aaspictously BMécred from. the year’s calendar had ‘the convention of Irish civic societies “interviewed” the clerk of the weather upon the subject of his in. tentions of providing 1or Monday, March 18, It has been said, ungraciously, that his meteorological sec- retaryship, indeed, made @ mistake when he sprinkled the earth witn snow flakes on Sun- day, which happened to be the 17th; that he forgot, for the nonce that the pro- gramme laid down by the patriotic of Eria for parading had veen inadé out for tne succeeding day, Be that as it may, the gallant pro- Cessionists reaped the benefit of the mistake and fen upon most delightful weather for making their display. The rest and repose of the Sabbath en- abled them to be about town early m the morning, and the streets were enlivened thereby. Men in bright regalia, green, white and gold, weanng badges and rosettes, carrying swords, staffs or flags, or mounted upon gayly caparisoned chargers, dashed along the thoroughfares and enlisted the at- tention of every eye, Bands of music struck up lively strains, which filled the air and pleasantly saluted the ear, Women wearing of the green were also about early in the forenoon, in all the pride of green bonnet, dress, gloves or ribbon, and witnessed the marching and counter-marching of “the boys’! as the latter bent their steps toward their respective rendezvous. Men, in holla attire, who did not take part in “the walking,’? showed their apprecia- tion of the vezadré.clad tollets in vogue upon every aiaé by sporting a sprig of clover, in lieu of the “dear, immortal snamrock,’? which was not to b9 had for love or money. Indeed the day waq set apart by the Irish people of Brooklyn as a holiday. The City Fathers, recognizing the importance of cultivating @ becoming feeling of beng dois for their Celtic constituency, ordered the bunting of the city to be displayed from the roof of the build. | ings, and the Supervisors followed suit by flying the colors from tie County Court House in honor of the day. About ten o’clock in the morning the St. Patrick Mutua Alliance, of Brooklyn, about twelve hundred strong, marched through several of the streets down to the South terry, which they crossed to New York, where tney joined in the line with their brethren in Gotham, The other societies that leit Brooklyn to take part with the New York procession were the Assumption RK. C, B. A., Young Men’s Father Mathew ‘I. A. B, Society No. 3, St. Andrew’s Charch, Greenpoint, and Father Mathew ‘t. A. ety, B.D. THe z on Union avenue, nea “und street, Williamsburg, about eleven o'clock, but there was an uuaccount- able delay of an hour and @ quarter belore | the route step was taken up. ‘the throng | along the various streets through which tie procession passed was very great, and the enthusiasm decidedly characteristic. The temaic portion of the celebrants were certainly enraptured with the elegant appearance of their countrymen, and, to do them jusilce, they were an orderiy, cleanly, sober, stalwart body of citizens, A feature of the observance yesterday in Brooklyn | was the absence of the police battalion, which nas | ever heretofore accompanied the procession. Chief Campbell was of the opinion that the men who walked under the banner of St. Patrick were apie to protect themselves, and the quiet and peaceable termination of the — celebration proved the correctness of the judgment of that oficial, There was not the leasi disturbance at any point of the line, and intoxication was rarely secn upon the streets, ‘The line of march was as subjoined:—Grand to Fourth street, to Bedtord ave. nue, to Myrtle avenue, to Kent avenue, to Wi oughby avenue, to Classon avenue, to Myrtle avy nue, to Canton street, to VeKalo avenue, to L bevoise street, to Myrtle avenue, to Guid, to Front and thence to Jay street, to Fulton street, passing round the City Hall into Joraiemon strect, Standing in the plaza on the south side of | the hall was Mayor Powell and a number of the heads of departments and Aldermen (residents of ad) With the excepu ocratic wards). ‘These officials, of the venerable Mayor, kept | their heads covered, Mr.» Powell did nov restore his hat until fully five thousand strange-looking hats nad been jifted by the pro jonisis in his honor as they filed past fim, ‘the other officials meant no disrespect, doubtiess, out the air was sharp and chily, ‘The line then wended its way to Court street, to Hamilton avenue, to Commbia street, to Harrison street, to Hicks street, to Atlante street, to Vanderbilt avenue, to Pacitic, to Classon avenue, to Fulton avenue, to Cumberiand street, to Myrueavenue. Here the Grand Marshal and staft reviewed the remnant of nis command and dismissed the men. The distance gone over is about eight miies, The number in line was 6,000, BANQUETS, In the evening the members of the St. Patrick So- ciety of Brooklyn sat down to @ jolly fine dinner in the assembly room of the “Academy of Music, Montague street, Excise Commis- syoner James Carboy presided, and the wine and wit flowed ireely until the “we sma’ hours”? of anotner Gay reminded the festive assem- biage that it Was high time vhat they should each bese their homes and put themselves in their litue : The Friendly Sons of St, Patrick of the Eastern District dined at the Apollo Hail, All the leading lights of that section of the town were at the table, and the report of champagne Corks as they Were re- leasea trom iong-necked bottles was imocasant during the evening. ACTION OF THE ALDERMEN. The Board of Aldermen met yesterday afternoon Alderman Bergen in whe chair; “but upon motion of the representauve of the Fifth ward (Mr, Clancy), an adjournment ‘in honor of St, Patrick’s Day’ Was read, and the City Fathers, of all nationalities, Went on their wav rejoicing, with minas unbur- one by the cares and anxictles of the munici- Ye THE DAY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. Except in a few of the towns contiguous to the Hudson River the anniversary of the death of Ire- land’s patron saint was not formally commemorated throughout Westchester county. As regards the lower portion of the county, however, this apparent want of enthusiasm may be accounted tor by the circumstance that several of the prominent local organizations proceeded to the city and there assisted im augmenting the numbers which formed the grand. procession. At Yonkers the members of dt. Patrick’s Benevolent Society, the Irish Contederation, together with two or three vemperance organizations, forming a procession numbering nearly five undred persons, preceded by bands of music and under the directions of mounted marshals, paraded through the principal streets of the village, filing in.excellent order past Manor Hall, where they were reviewed by the Presl- dent and Board of ‘Trustees of the village. The procession continued its line of march to the Mount St. Vincent Academy, where they were weicowed With sweet singiug and kind words by the good Sisters and their pupils. A ball at Radford Hall in the evening proved a felicitous termination to the programme of the day. At ‘Tarrytown the day was duty observed by tne Hibernians, who paraded with music and banners, eliciting mavy encomiums for their neat appearance and orderly conduct, $T. PATRICK’S DAY IN JERSEY. The procession of the Hibernian ana Father Mathew Societies in Jersey City was even larger than at first expected, Seven temperance societies and nine Hibernian societies turned out, Mr. Pat- rick McGue being grand marshal. There was one unpleasant incident, which somewhat marred the effect of the display. A man named Smith tried to force his way through the ranks of the Hiber- nians, when he was ordered to fall back. He re- phed witha very uncomplimentary remark, when he was attacked and compelled to fall back, The poiice were called upon and a fight followed, but no one was seriously injured, Patrick Dolan, the alleged assailant of Smith, was arrested and locked up. The Knights of St. Patrick held a grand banquet at Cooper's Hall, Speeches were delivered by Colo- nel A. H. Patterson, of Monmouth; G. W. Patter- son, Aineas Fitzpatrick, President of the Knignts; John Ignatius Cullen, James M, Brann, ex-Alder- man Vampbeil, J. Atkinson, H. A, Brann, John CU, Batley and several others, ‘The Emmet Guard held @ ball at St. John’s Hall, which was largely attended, and the Friendly Sous of Ireland dined at ‘faylor’s Hotel. The Newark Celebration. ‘The outdoor demonstration in Newark yesterday in honor of Erin’s patron saint was on a larger and more creditable scale than ever before, and but for one unpleasant occurrence would be remembered only with feelings of pleasure, At one o’clock the procession, numbering from fifteen hundred to two thousand persons, and distributed among fine look- ing military companies and society men in Tegalias, with banners flying and bands playing, Staried on the lime of march, which included all the principal streets and More too, The citizens flung out thei bunting rom windows and housetops, and in every direc: ton the city assumed a holiday appearance, the brilliant weather adding much to the interest of the occasion, While en roule to the place of formation Hibernia Benevolent Society No. 83, of which John Morrisson 1s President, at the corner of Broad and Market street, an Orange horse car (No. 34) blocked their progress. The driver whipped up his horses and tried to urive tnrough the Hibernians, but some of them seized the horses’ neads, while others sprang upon the platiorm of the car and violently assaulted the driver, whose name 1s Moses Miller. The unfortunate man was terribly beaten and bruised by nis hof-headed and brutal assailants, whose shameless conduct brought disgrace and obloquy On an otherwise highly creditable and suc- cesstul procession, No arrests were inade. The wildest excitement prevatlea, thousands of people having swarmed to the scene of disturbance. In the evening seyeral convivial parties were held. THE DAY ON STATEN ISLAND. The day was nevér elebrated with more ardor And spirit on the Island than yesterday. The pro- cession, consisting of civil, religious and miiltary societies, to the number of two thousand people, was quite imposing, ‘he line of march was from Tompkinaville to the shore road, to New York ave- nue, to fort Wadsworth; thence back to Stapleton, where Judge J, P. Kilpatrick delivered an oration on ireland and St. Patrick, which was recelved with immense applause by the populace, The streets along the line were crowded with men. women anid children. In the evening the Knights of St. Patrick gave a grand banquet and ball at the Pavilion Ho- tel, where addresses were delivered by the Rev, Father John Barry anda Father Conron. THE CELEBRATION THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. Temperance and Music in Newburg. Newsura, N, Y., March 18, 1872, St, Patrick’s Day was celebrated here by a large turnout of irish benevolent, temperance ana mill- tary organizauors, accompanied by music. Tne procession was reviewed by Mayor Shutes and the Common Council, and attracted general attention, No disturbances are reported, A Holiday in Hudson. Hupson, N. Y., Maren 16, 1872, St. Patrick’s Day was observed in this city to-day by @ public parade of the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Benevolent Society, who turned out in large numbers, with banners, music, &c., and made # very imposing display. Ihe atair passed off in the most orderly manner, The Festivities in Albany. ALBANY, N. Y., March 18, 1872, St. Patrick’s Day was observed to-day by services at the cathedral and parade of the National Guard and various ctvic soc.eties, The procession was one of the largest and mos} imposing ever seen here on @ slinilar occasion. Boston in Procession. Boston, March 18, 1872. ‘The celebration of St. Patrick’s Day In Boston 18 more general to-day than on any previous occasion, and is favored by pleasant weather. The proces- sion, which started about noon, emoraces all the Irish Catholic charitable societies of the city ana vicinity, and presented a very attractive and im- posing appearance. The Mayor and city govern. ment reviewed the procession op the march. The celebration closed this evening with the cus- tomary banquet of the Charitable Christian Society, the Emmet Benevolent Association, Fenian Brotner- hood anu other organizations, Grand Parade in Lowell. LOWELL, March 18, 1872, The Catholic societies of this city are celebrating St. Patrick's Day by a grand procession, including a military escort, four full bands of music and corps. The streets are thronged and tne city wears a holiday appearance. Providence Crowded. PROVIDEN R. f., March 18, 1872, St. Patrick’s Day 1s celebrated to-day by a very large procession of Irish societies and citizens, The streets are crowded, Governor Jewell Reviews the Hartford Cay- alea HartrorD, Conn., March 18, 1872, St. Patrick’s Day is being extensively celebrated in this clty to-day. The streets are thronged with people, and a long procession, composed of several Catholic benevolent and temperance societies and associations of the Or of Hivernians, 1s march- ing through the city. The procession was reviewed by Governor Jewell, Mayor Chapman and members of the city government in front of the State House, Mr. W. E. Robinson, of New York, delivers an ad- dress this evening. Great Rejoicing in New Hampshire. MANCHESTER, N, H., March 18, 1872, The various benevolent Catholic societies of Man- chester, Concord and Nashua celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in this city. The procession was one ot te fnest ever witnessed here, Religious services were held at St, Joseph's church. Father Murphy, of La- conta, delivered an eloquent sermon, The celebra- Ga concluded with @ grand Union ball at Music alle Procession in Washinton. WASHINGTON, Maren 18, 1872. The procession in honor of St. Patrick was re- viewed as it passed the Executive Mansion to-day by the Presidgnt and Secretary Boutwell, The bands in the ne played “Hail to the Citet”’ as they passed the portico. Immense Gathering in Richmond. Rricamonp, Va., March 18, 1872, St. Patrick's Day was celebrated here by a pro- cession during the day and a banquet in the even- i ing, The procession was the largest ever witnessed im this city on similar occasions, 11 embraced alé most the entire Irish male population of Richmond, several German beneficial societies and the Catholic beneficial societies, which are composed of men of all nationalities, The weather was delightful, and the people turned out en masse to view the parade. After proceeding through the principal streets the hne marched into the Capitol square and through the Gubernatorial grounds, passing in review ve- fore the Governor, who was enthusiastically cheered. Delegations from Norfolk and Portsmouth also par- ticipated, Everything passed off quietly. The Day in Charleston. CHARLES?LON, S. C., March 18, 1872, The celebration of St, Patrick's Day was more general and spirited than for many years past. There were military and civic parades, and two public banquets were held cought. z Gay Times in St. Lout Sr. Louis, Mo,, March 18, 1872. The celebration of St, Putrick’s Day was unusu- ally imposing and brilliant. The procession was nearly an hour in passing a given point, and was composed of nearly @ regiment of militia ana almost ali the Irish civil societies in the city in full regalia, and with flags, banners and bands in profusion, Mayor Brown and other city ofmicers and Judges of the County Court reviewed the procession from the east wing of the Court Honge, The Mass of the Holy Sacrifice was cele- brated at St. Patrick’s Church, and a panegyric on St. vatrick was delivered by Rev, James MoCaffrey. Thy weather was beautiful and the best of order and decorum prevailed all day. Chicago Rising Above the Ashes. Cuicago, March 18, 1872 St, Patrick's Day was observed by a parade through the south and west divisions and a review by Bishop Foley, of St. Ignatius College, St. Patrick’s Day in Canada, Toronro, Canada, March 19, 1872, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated throughout) the Dominion in the usual manner by large pro- cessions and imposing ceremonies in the Catholia churehes, Eyerything passed of without any dis- urbance, COMMITIEE OF SEVENTY. Tho Charter to be Pressed Vigorously Before the Senate, The meeting of the Committee of Seventy last evening was very fully attended by members, Samuel B. Ruggies has not recovered sufil- ciently from his recent indisposition to attend the meetings of the committee, but it 1s stated that he 4s not idle in his retirement, an@ 1s forging thunder- bolts to launch upon the Senate and Assembly. At eight o’c.ock William F, Hayemeyer, the chaire man, rapped the committee to order, and, after the usual preliminaries were disposed of, called for reports of committees, Mr. Edward Salomon, who 1s specially asso- clated with Mr, Simon Sterne, the secretary of the committee, in pushing (he cnarier to a successful issue in Albany, told ail about the delay in reporting the measure to the Senaie by the Committee un Cities of that body, yet had confidence that 1t none be passed practically as it left the As- sembly. Mr. Jonn Wheeler, chairman of the Special Albany Committee, and Mr. Joseph Blumenthal, of the same committee, were present, and the former, by request, related his experiences as an agent of the committee at the ¢apital He said that all engaged in the work with him had labored to thelr very utmost to secure favorable action by the Legislature; but there was the old story—pollti- cians against the people, He believed that the volce of the people wouid be. heard in Albany if the pertinactous politicians could only be tem- orarily quited, ir. Wheeler then became quite happy in his remarks, convulsing the committee at times with his humorous recital of his experience. He closed by recommending the committee to main- tain its present firm attitude, and their labors for be people would ultimately be crewnea with success, Mr. Jonn D. McKenzie followed with an earnest, eloquent and effective address, in which he advyo- cated an unfiincning allegiance to the charter ag the only remedy for the people against the wrongs under which they have so long suffered, Mr, Jackson S. schultz then spoke with charac- teristic vigcr, urging the necessity of continuing the fight so weil begun in September and prose- cuted since, Messrs, Frederick Schack and Thomas B. McLel« nae Ae made addresses, and the meeting ad- journed, The Committee of Seventy resolved to press the charter vigorously before the Senate. ‘The usual Albany delegation will be strengthened this week by Messrs. Jackson S. Scnultz, Robert Hoe, James L, Svewart and other well-known mem- bers of the committee and citizens, NEW JERSEY METHODISTS, Aéjournment of the Annual Conference=The Appointments. The fifteenth annual session of the Newark Metho- dist Episcopal Conference was brought to a close at Hackettstown yesterday, the sixth day of the sege sion, Previous to adjournment considerable busi- ness was transacted. A desultory discussion wook place on the question of keeping open the camp meeting on Sundays. Last summer it was closed in orger to keep out the rowdles and sacri- ved Dersons who were wont to obtrade their presence among the faithful. Resolutions were offered yesterday for reopening and for cone tinued closing. ‘The closing element was strongest and carried their point, so that this summer, too, camp meeung will be open only on week days. ‘The most trportant business of the day was the an- nouncemeat by Bishop Ames, just before the bene- dicuon, of THE APPOINTMENTS, ‘These were as follows:— NEWARK DisTRict—A, L, Brice, Presiding Elder.~. Halsey street, Rev. R. Van Horne, 8. M. stlles; Franklin street, J. R. Daniels; Clinton street, G. BP. Dickinson; Union street, J. W. Seran; Gentrai church (to be supplied), probably Dr. Hare; Eighth avenue, S H. Opdyke; St. Paul's, O, H Tif- fany; Triniily, J. {. Boswell; South Market street, J, Faulks; St. Luke’s, 5. Van Benschoten; St. John’s, J, L. H. Sweres; Bast Newark, J. Le Hays; Roseville, J. R, Adams; Centenary, R. Be Cadmus; City Mission, T. Luimiis; irvington, W. J. Gill; tala eed and Milburn to be supplied; Springfield, J. K. Hancock; Orange, First cnurch, . Day; Calvary, ©. 8. Ryman; Syuth Orange, FP. A Faulk; Maplewood, J. B, Faulks; Madison,’ T. H. Landon; Green Village, J. W. Dolly; Chatham, J.. E. Luke; Sammit, W. W. Voornis; Parsip) > ae L. Wilson; Whigpany, ; Livingston, we. Blattenberg; Boonton, J. M. ‘tuctle; Whitehall, J. B.. puncan; Danville, 8. 8B. Decker; Hibernia, A. M. Harris; Clinton and Pine Brook, K P. Crane; Ve- rona, J. 8. Gilbert; Littie Falls, J. Thomas; Bloom- field, H. Svelimeyer; Montclair, J. Ayers; Belleviile,. J.» Blaine; Frankito, A. H. Brown; Watsessiner, W. Hi. Ruhson. Jensey City DistRicT—R. L. Dashiell, Presidii Elder.—Trinity, D, W. Bartin deading, R. Yard; Centenary, E. W. burr; Kmory, John Atkin- son; Latayette, H. Simpson, R. Lock- wood; Palisade, J. S. West End, 0. R, Barnes; Janes chapel, Hull; Waverly, Henry Baker; Clairmont, H. Simpson; Green- ville and Communipaw, kK. Cleinent; Bayonns and Bergen Point, W. L. Hogeland; Hoboken, W. Tunt- gon; Rutherfurd Park, 5. P. Hammond, Paasaic— First church, J. H. Whitney; Clifton, T. Blight Paterson—Cross Street, D. R. Lowrie; Pros. pect street, T., KE. Gordon; Market street, L. R, Dunn; Paterson avenue, 3. D. Jones; Grace, C. 8, Colt; Bloomingdale, M. C. Kead; New Prospect, R. Johns; Godwinaville, R. Burr; Stony Brook, A. S. Conklin; Haverstraw, I. H. Smith; Rockland Lake, William Stout; Nyack, 8. B. Rooney; Alpine, W. 3. Galloway; Englewooa, ——- Goyle. KELizaBETH District—J. T. Orane, Presiding Elder,—Elizabeth avenue, RK. S. Arodt; Fulton street, G. Winsor; St. Paui’s, J. N. Fitzgeraid; Rah- way, birst church, H. D, Opdyke; Second church, B. O. Parvin; Westtiela, J. G. Reed; Woodbridge, R, Johns; Perth Amboy, 8, W. Hillyard; New Provi- deuce, A. M, Palmer; Plainfield, J, K. Bryan; Bound Brook, E. V. King; Somerville, R. Taomas; Mill- stone, G, Wilson; Sergeantsville, G, T. Jackson; Fiemington, G. A, Wyman, STATEN ISLAND—St, Paul's, D, Walter; Bethel, J. N. Van Zant; Woodrow, E. M. Griffith; Ashbury, 3. Hayter; Sutameriield, R. Harcourt; Grace, A. J, Paimer; Cranford, J, L, Harris; Stapleton, J.. Cowan. MOKRISTOWN Disrrict—M. EB, Ellison, Presidin: Elder.—Morristown, J. K. Burr; Kockaway, J. We ponte Dover and MiLLbEOOS PMS ide rng . ; pe, J. Mead; * nde Ke Batley; Moun’ Hope wlings; Huckettwown, Kunyou; Flanders, Ra J. M. Freeman;, Pousville, U: A. Wambold; Oxtord, S. RK. Russell; ‘Anderson, RK. Thomas; Washington, J, W. Daliey; Belvidere, B. Kelly; Puillipsburg, —— Searles; Bloomsbury, W. 0. Nelson; Frencpignn, ©. Clark, Jr; Asbury and Betniehem, J. Be Fdgts quakeriown, 1. 0. Day; Union, f, T, Canneid; Cine ton and Highbridge, J, B. Taylor; Cokesbury and Caiutornta, A. H. bellis; Mechanicsville, 8, P. Lacy; New Germantown and fatrmount, N. FP. Laratne; Peapack and Chester, W. H, Haggerty; Bernards. ville, McBride; Baskinridge, 0. 5, Woodruil; Mend. hain, I. R. stration; New Vernon, 8. Albrignt; H. Butts, Adjunct Professor in Drew Theological minary and member of Morristown Quarterly Conterence; J, Hanlon, Prolessor in Pennington Seminary and member of Morristown Quarterly Conterence, Newton Disrrict—C, ©. Winans, Presiding Elder.—Andover and Roseville, W. E. Blakesley; Stanhope, T, T. Haggerty; Tranquillity, W. BH. Me. Cormack; Hope, J. B, Howard; Blaisiown, Palmer, Stillwater, J. Kendatl: Wallpack, G, Miller; Hanes: ville, GF. Apgar, Milford, Freeze; Port Jervis, J. 1. Morrow; Sparrowbush, 4. N, Bebout; Oakland, & . Mireteeues; Otisville, J.T. Brac rorrestourg, 4 Strock; Centreville, A. L. Smith; Unionville, C. E. Walton; Deckertown, G, W. Horton; Liberty Corner, W. H. Movormack; Branchville, J. L. Hag~ gerty; Lafayette, J. F. Dodd; Sparta, W. B. Wh . Newloundiand, Schultz; isslonary to UI Stephen L. Baldwin, At the close of the reading the venerable Father Boehan, ninety-seven years oid, pronounced the benediction, and at a littie,before one o'clock cons Jerence was over.