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The Savannah Daily Herald. BY 8. W. MASON’ AND CO. SAVANNAH. iAXrRDAY. march r IMS. ' “ Celebration oi* St. Patrick’s Day. XEEII\G4 or THE IRISH SOCiCTILS. Service* at St. Patrick’s Cliurfli. DISCOI RSE B 1 BISHOP UIROT farads of tiie Stn Cohr. Ref-t.. fcETliiff BY BBIC.-CEIERJU. WASHfiIH'V. •OOIA T- OATI 03RINrtii. (Reports for the Savannah Dally Herald) As in every town or city where the Sous of Erin are plenty, there Is inevitably some sort of a celebration on the 17ili day o! March, the Anniversary of the Birth of St. Patrick, so yesterday our beautiful city of Savannah was joyous and jubilant with the celebrations, in which, in various ways, the AJtnerald Islanders indulged. Os the services in the Church our columns give a report, as well as a synopsis of the sermon preached by the Rt_ Rev. Bishop Augustine Verot, Bishop of Savannah. Tbo services were well attended by an enthusiastic congrega tion, and the remarks of the Reverend Fa ther were listened to with all duo respect and attention. The appropriate musical services were performed by the regular choir, which had, for this peculiar occasion been strength ened by the addition oi as much musical strength as could at the time be made available. As to the appropriateness of the remarks fbr the day and tho subject, every one who vvas at the Church is already convinced, while those who c.id not have that pleasure must content themselves and satisfy their Judgment with the report in our columns.— We have taken pains to make our report oi the Religious Services as full and satisfactory as our space and opportunities will permit. Those who peruse tho sketch of the worthy Fathers remarks, as reported in our columns though they will receive a very good idea of the subject matter, will of course be com pelled to draw upon their remembrance of former efforts for whatever graces of oratory and fine elocutionary points may have set off and embellished the discourse. It had been expected that the Rev. James Hasson, ot Hilton Head, would be present for the purpose oi delivering an appropriate dis course, but. for some reason, probably from an uuforsoeu duty intervening at tho last mo incut, this worthy clergyman did not arrive. At our last advices no intelligence from the reverend gentleman had been received, and the only inference, as he was positively ex pected, was that lie had been detained bv some sudden exigency occurring in his Dis trict requiring his personal ministration, or that, which we trust may not be true, some accident has befallen tho rove rend’father himself. We trust that advices may soon come to hand which will set at rest ail fears and apprehensions in his behalf. and hough the absence of Father Hasson was a disappointment to many, still hi 3 phir-o waa ably filled, and those who came to* hear the Rev. dir. liassan, had the privilege of enjoy iug a dlscomsa by the lit. Rev. Bishop of Savanqah in person. As we, (as before stated,) give in another column an outline of his discourse, it is not necessary for us to puss an opinion upon the merits of the ser mon Those who enjoyed the pleasure of listening to the discourse, care to read no Mriogiuma upon it; while those who were (b-prived of that privilege mast f„in content themselves with what they mu read in our paper,«md what their kind friends may be able to say to them. T»lfc- KKUMCKrt AT BT. riTTUCK* crimen. The religious olwervances on tins oecu«inn of Use celebration of hr. Patricks Pay, took place la the new St. Patrick's Church, on Liberty street.. At halt' past ton a, tn., the nsn loti* worn luttoduc-cd by tlio iinjtrtMtßivu of the Pontifical High Mhh The Rt. Uev. Augustin Verot, P P., Bishop of Ba vannah, officiated, assisted by Uev. J. F. O'Neil, Br., Vicar General, Rev. Chns, I'ien dergast, Uev. Henry Claveral and Rev. Pe ter Wheh n. Rev. Father Hasson, of Port Hoyal, who had been invited to deliver a discourse on tho occasion, failed to arrive. The sermon was, therefore, preached bv Bishop Veroi. Ho commenced by appealing to his parishioners in behalf of lire necessi ties of the new Church. Two years ago to day, the first steps had been taken towards oouvciting this building from the uses of Mammon to the service of the Holy Church. .Much had been effected, yet much still re mained to l>e done. The residence for the clergy in the rear of the church was still un finished. The appeal was mud.- in these straightened times only from tire most abso lute necessity. The Bishop then communi cated to the congregation tbo intelligence that the authorities iu control of the city had dec-incd it necessary to prosecute the work jtpon the fortifications and to run tiu-iu through the Catholic cemet ry . Painful ns this waa it was expedient and becoming to accept it with resignation, as the dispensation of a Maud higher than that of man. Then idl- JcwM th* dlactttrM from the text—£ccte«i* astictift. chap. 4-it b]:«. “Let us now praise men of renown, .and our fathers in their generation. The Lord has wrought great glory through his magnificence from the beginning. 1 Such as have borne rule in their dominions, men oi great power, and endured with their wisdom, shewing forth in the prophets tho dignity of prophet, and ruling o ver tho pre sent people, and by tho strength of wisdom instructing the people in most hol v words. All thc.se have gained glory in their gen erations and were praised in their days. They that were born of them have left a name behind them, that their praises might he related : And there are some of whom there is no memorial: who are perished as if they had never been, and are born, as if they had never been born, and their children witn them. But these were men of mercy, whose god ly deeds have not failed : Good things continue with their seed. “1 heir posterity are a holy inheritance: anil thoir seed hath stood in the covenants. And their children for their sakes remain forever: their seed and their glory shall not be forsaken. Their bodies a.e buried In peace: and their name livoth unto generation and gener ation. Lei tho people shew forth their wisdom, and the church, declare their praise. - * It is a feeling, said tho Bishop, congenial toThq human heart—one that la sanctioned, by Scriptures and tho acts of men, to hold In veneration, to respect tho praises 01, and the name am? life and deeds of great men of the past. Wo do well to magnify tho name ot St. Patrick, who redeemed a wholo nation from the darkness of Paganism, and scatter ing the seeds of the gloaious doctrines of the holy Church, tilled Ireland with the light of virtuo and all that contributes to tbo growth of righteousness and morality tu a people. The early life of rit. Patrick, bis captivity In Ireland, his conversion, and tho principal events oi his career were reviewed. Iris Journeys up aiul down through the island; his preaching to the heathens; hU baptism of the benighted natives Into the holy oh arch, were touched upon in a spirit or ardent and grateful veneration. It was to the labors of St. Patrick that Ireland to-day owes her proud distinction of perseverance and constancy in the Catholic faith, while England and Scotland have turned to heresy. Belaud has maintained her fidelity to the one true Church, entitling her to tho high epithet actually added to her uamo in the Roman Breviary, the “Island of Saints. At the close of the sermon a collection was taken, and after chanting by the choir, tho congregation dispersed. tub sot MB s* Also had their good tima They march ed through the principal streets, delighting the people with thoir admirable discipline, marching as truly and as su-addy as if no man of them all had ever done aught else but drill, and march, and do soldiers* duty from iho time ho was born into the world. These soldier* possess the power of conferring a double delight; firstly, they pieaso the people by their neat dresses and equipments, by their soldierly marchings and evolutions; by the ever-grateful Snusic of tho lull band (20 pieces,) which preceded them—and secondly, they please themselves by knowing that they are well-dressed and well-drilled—that they are all keeping “step to the music of the Union” that they are doing justice to their drill-master, and honor io themselves, by their admirable display; and lastly, all, by tho thorough conscious ness that they are doing their country good service, in showing forth to the world that Union troops are ever ready, and also that they have proved themselves tit for something more than mere parade work—they have done noblo service in tho field, and camp, and trenches—they have braved Bliot and shell, and have litres ted back the fierce charge of the h.ng line of glittering bayonets : they have faced Death in almost every form In which he ran present himsolf—they have en countered Win try shot, by sword stab, by bursting shell, by bayonet thrust, by camp fever, Ire cold, by hunger, by the asssssinat- ing fire ot tho concealed guerilla man; by accident of camp life by sva and by land while being transported to tho scene of his duty—they have found grim dentil In every shape in which lie can coma, and still they j present as gay a front, as if the nil thoir fives | limy luul been mere “carpet knight a" and had never seen n battle-field or beard a sUcll. tub frru costs, vmnius vota, Not the leaa-t attractive feature In tho celebration was the parade ol' tho twit,, t-ilioo of the IHU Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, I loot. {Vd. John G. Healy com manding, At .1 o'clock in the afternoon, the battalion waa reviewed by Brevet Brig. Gen. Washburn, accompanied bv his staff at the Exchange, after h preliminary Inspection on Broughton street- The regiment appeared to great advantage, nnd excited tn&qy favorable comments. It then marched through the principal Btreets of the city, accompanied by its fine Regimental Band. The splendid ap pearance of the men, their precision in drill, thoir scrupulous neatness of person, and their soldierly bearing, called fbrth every where the most unqualified admiration for tho corps and its commander, fhis regiment was originally assigned to Gen. Butler’s New England Division, and accompanied him npon his expedition to Now Orleans. It was the first regiment to ;am * U P°° Island, in December, IBtil. From that time it was stationed in the De partment of tiie Golf until last summer, *h»u it wa« transrwrod to the Bh«umdoah VaJkty, participating to ail the ha-.‘lev of that campaign. / In the parade Os yesterday ?.n old color w as displayed for tho first time in four years— the company-flag of tho Irish Jasper Greens. The “Jaspers" comprised two companies of Georgia state Militia. They arc now in the Confederate army, attached to the Ist Regi ment Georgia Yds., Lt.-Col. Ford command ing. The flag is of silk. cn3 side bearing the coat of arms of Georgia on a white field, while the obverse ip. of green, witli the words, “Irish Jasper Green." and tho motto, “Erin go Bragh.” Well, the troops who turned out. to honor old Ireland’s patron saint presented a splen did appearance, and at 3 P. M., were re viewed by Brevet Brig.-Gen. 11. D. Wash bum. They numbered about 200 to 400, and In a body really presented a very fine appearance. Could Rt. Patrick have ap peared before them in the body, ho would doubtless have found even his fluent tongue put to Its utmost Ingenuity of expression to express his admiration of thoso of his uni formed countrymen who had turned out to do honor to liis illustrious memory. THE SCENES IN’ THK STREET. Always in Northern cities with a vast for eign population, from, in tho next day s ac count of tho proceedings on St. Patrick’s Day, a very prominent feature of the journal istic aeeounts. However, wheu a city is un der military supervision, the aoldieis are, and very properly, kept under much stricter rule, and tho citizens, being subject at any mo ment of indiscretion to an invitation'to visit die Provost Marshal, with the Guard House contingently in the not very dim distance, both military moif and civilians find their ac count in restraining their oxiack-s, no matter how great soever may be their enthusiasm on their patron’s universal holiday Therefore, though yesterday wo saw many Shamrocks, (or, what U tho nearest Ameri can approach to Shamrock, our white clover) sported in the caps, or displayed on tho coat, lappels of many tiue and prominent citi zens, and not a few* of our most distinguished officers, and though the loud expressions of very many of tho multitude left no doubt as to their nationality, and their devotion to their favorite Saint, we have yet to hoar of any very serious difficulty, hicb took a tieUigorent form. There were, it is true,many Iriendiy differences, or differences between friends, which, however stormy they may have appeared for a short time, wore calmed down by the quiet intervention of mutual friends. And wo noticed with much plea sure that the strongest possible argument to stop any misunderstanding, tho most potent sentence that could ba spokeu ior the purpose of reconciliation, where a few hasty words had perhaps separated, for the time being, old friends, was simply to say in effect, ’'This is the anniversary of tho birth of a Saint—tho dear patron of our own loved Island—so very, very .dear to overy ono of us—Do not let tho occasion be dosecrated by any Jarring, or quarrelling, but of all days in tho year,this— (save holy, bicesed Christmas,) should be to all of us who are proud of our Irish birth,* 1 tho day for reconciliation of parted friends; for forgiveness of all enemies, and for, with pure, humble hearts, thanking tho dear God of us all, for His many blessings, tho number of whicl*, and tho value of which wo can never, in this world, know, for both aro in finite,”—and so all present quarrels were stopped,—all threatening difficulties wore nipped in the bud, and hundreds of old-time wrongs and troubles joyously laughed away,—and all this good state of. feeling, thanks to tho still-existing influence of the good Saint Patrick, is by no mean* confined to our own Iminedlato vicinity, but wherev er a half-doren of St. Patrick’s sons aro con gregated, no matter what the zone, or where tho land, tho feeling 1b the ?an:e. There scorns at once, at the name of St. Patrick, to spring up a sense of uneasiness, until all wrongs are set right, and a willingness to conciliate and forgive, which can never fail of course, when both aro influenced by tho same desire, to bring all quarrels to n speedy end. There can bo no quarrel unices there are two belligerent parties, and If both aro soft on od by tho kindly Influence of tho day, and disposed to forgive and forget, Saint Patrick’s Day must bo tho dato for tho healing of a multitude of differences, the forgiveness of numberless faults and tres- passes, and the patchlng-up of many, very many laults and shortcomings, which, at other seasons of the year, and under lefts blessed influences might ripen into serious quarrels, and alenlato many true and earnest friends from each other. It seems truly a most wonderful thing, and one for which nono of us can bo too thank ful. that the lessons of tho pure life, and humble, though impassioned teachings of a single uninspired man, should come down to ua through so many scores of generations, aud still be so potoat for good. It may well be doubted whether the mission of anv man not directly and openly aided bv divine in terposition, has over during the Christian Era met with the tremendous success which was, by the grace of the God ho served so well, accorded to St. Patrick. The military rule is so strict i„ tills city and tho provost guard is so übiquitous, that, had any gentleman been disposed to celebrate tho day on his own account’ iu tho trtulitionarv Hibemo-Emeraldic-Erinio-Irißh-like fashion, and get promatnrely happy, ho would doubt less have bean reminded of ids indiscretion in « pOMibly Unpleasant manner, and. not ln> possibly haver been compelled to pass the night ir, that mansion of the protector of the piimic peace, vulgarly known as the guard house. So there was no rioting, no public quarrels, no dissensions, no differences of opinions whatever— which were permuted to engage tbo public opinion, or obtrude unpleasantly on the public notice the fact that it was Saint Patrick’s Day. private GA niEEIN’OS. Ot tho private parties, and small social gatherings—of which many were joyously at tended during the evening,it behooves ua to «ay little, as few of tli.-m were intended to be brought under public notice. We can, however, without breach of confidence, say that there were a number of most enjoyable private parties, to some of which, ladies lent the;r bright and ever welcome presence—■ and there were some others also, which were alas, devoldof tho humanizing influences of tho gentler sox but, in many cases, not through any dereliction of the host, but simply and Giilj because his short stay in the citv had Eot as yet enabled him to make tlm acquain tance of any of those indisputably fair i.auglitcrs Oi Savannah, whose presence over lends beauty, brighincr-s and elegance to nnv scene they condescend to grace with their ever-desirablc presence. Os the former, tho very fact that ladies •iti - present, renders the proceedings sacred Irom the public eye. Suffice It to state, with regard to those social gatherings, all were most enjoyable, as what collection of con genial spirits would not be, when the fairer sex consent to give life and animation to the scene. \\ e hear that there was no scarcity of Chnmpaigue,and Claret and Sherry wines, and we have even heard it insinuated that there was seme scant store of Fine French Brandy, in at least, one homestead of which v. 0 know. It was even hiuted to us, though we look upon the report as slander ous, and not for one moment to bo believed, that tho ladies even were graciously dispos ed, and did actually condescend to put to their ruby lips the edge of a glass in which had beeu mingled that insidious compound known as hisltey, or Brandy Punch. We regard this —(Propriety remarks,) as Jan over stepping ot ladylike propriety. (Common *er,ie interposes) na an expression of the fact t’tat ladies know how to enjoy the good things of this earth. God bless them ail. Wo aro truly glad to observe that those la dies ot Savaunah, whoso beauty and refine ment havo beeu the theme of many ajsincere eulogium, never for one moment- (Proprio fy)—touched their lips to the tempting bowl— (Common sense,') refused to sweeten by the touch of their fair lips to the cup which else were comparatively tasteless. And so, there are, on this, as on all other questions of social Ethics differences of opinion, and so to tho last day of appointed tune, will tho strife continue be tween Prudery, or falso Modesty, and that true,genuine,honest Delicacy which can adapt itself to present surrounding circumstances, and ne\ er excite a suspicion of being unlady like or indelicate whatever, may be the sur roundings. But, as we hinted before, there were many quiet littlo parties held in honor of St. Pa trick, wherein his devoted believers and fol lowers enjoyed themselves hugely, although the female element was entirely lacking. Perhaps it were better. At one of the most prominent oi these social gatherings,end one which we had the privilege of>tteading, nil the rites of hospitality were performed iu the most elegant manner by the worthy host. The party was most select, and mado up of some, of the most distinguished military officials, as well ns eminent resident gentlemen of the city. It may be unnecessary to remark that jolli ty was the order of the day, or rather night. Toasts were honored, songs were sung, speeches were made, and fun nnd merriment reigned supremo. Among other songs was the time-honored melodic poem, “St. Patrick was a Gentle man," which verses wo append, as being in literary excellence, far above tho usual aver age. of “words for music.” Tho sorig was Written many years since, and has over been a deservedly favorite production. ST. PATRICK WAS A GENTLEMAN. nv iienov rarsjrarr. OhJ St. Patrick was a gpnticraan, Wbo came of decei.t peopla; Ho bnilt a charch lu Dublin town, And on it put a steeple. His father was a Gallagher 4 His mother was a Grady; His aunt was an O’Siiaughnessy, Ills nncle au O’Grady. So, success attend St. Patrick’s fish For he’s a faint so clever ; O 1 In? gave the *nake* and toads a twist, Aud bothered them for ever The Wicklow hills are voiy high, And so ’3 tho Hill of Howth, sir ; But there’s a hill, much bigger still. Much higher nor them both, sir. ’T was on the top of this high hill bt. Patrick preached his sa:mhu That drove tfco frogs into the bogs, And banished all tiie varmint So, success attend St. Patrick’s AM, For he’s a saint eo clever; 0 l he gave the snakes and toads a twist, And bothered them for ever 1 There’s not a mile in Ireland’s isle Where dirty varmln muster* "X but there he put his dear foro-foot, And murdered them in clusters The tjads went pop, the frogs went hep, Slap-dash into the water; And the snakes committed suicide do save themselves from slaughter. So success attend St. Patrick’s fist, For he’s a saint so clever; 0 1 he gave the snake* and toads a twbt, And bothered them for ever ; Nine hundred thousand reptiles blue He charmed with swe-t discourses, And dined on them nt KlHsloo In soups and second courses. Where blind worms crawling In the grass Disgusted all the nation, He gave them a rise, which opened their eye* To a sense of their situation. 80. success attend St i’atrtsk’e flat, For he *s a saint so clever; 01 he gave the snakes and toads a twist And bettered them for ever! No wonder that those Irish lads Should be so gay and frisky. For sure St. Pat he taught them that, As well as making whiskey s No wonder that the saint himself Should understand distilling Since his mother kept a shebeen shop Iu the town of Enniskillen. So, success attend St. Patrick’s fist, For ha’s a saint so clever ,• O ; he gave the snakes and toads a twist, And bothered them for ever t O! was l hut so fortunate As to be back In Munster, •Tis I’d be bound that from that ground I never more would once stir. For there St. Patrick planted turfj And plenty pf tho praties. With pigs galore, ms gra, raa ’store, And cabbages—and ladles ! Then my blessing on St. Patrick's fist, For he ’a the darling saint, O! O ! ho gave the snakes and toads a twist; He's a beauty without paint, O! There was also an original song, which we may lay before our readers hereafter. The speeches were good; they were varied, as all afler-dinner speeches are, aud were se rious, or humorous eermon-liko or fantastic, grave or gay or lively or severe as the hu mor of the moment affected the fancy of each orator. Our space forbids an attempt to print even a summary of the various speech es, and we must leave them to the imagina tion of the reader. nniKRNtA!? aocit.Tr. This ancient Association met yesterday afternoon at the residence of Capt. John J Kelly and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President—-Capt. John J. Kelly. Vice President—Capt.. John McMahon. Treasurer—L- J. Guil martin. Secretary—J. R. Dillon. Standard Bearer—P. K. Shiels. The President appointed the following 4 Committee on Charity;—Rev. J. F. b Neil, Sr., Capt John McMahon, P. K. Shlels. Ex-President Geo B. Cumming, Esq., de livered an eloquent address to the memliera. Capt John J. Kelly, tho present President, in a brief address, reviewed the past history of his brothers in an eloquent manner. His Honor Richard D. Arnold, being present, made a few remarks, thanked the time-honored Association for their revival of the days, the most happy days of former times. Ho hoped that the time might not be long to be waited for when everything that had ever worked for the good of our country might lie renovated and restored. We gave, in our last even iag’s edition, a report of tho Irish Union Association. TO CONOLL'DK. And so, with sermon and with song; with fun and frolic; with gravity and earnestness; with joviality and joy fbr tho present horn - , and with repentancejind sorrow for the days that are past, according to the individual temperament or taste of each, Saint Patrick’s day went by. It has been a day of rejoicing to most, a day of griof to those whose minds are stored with bitter memories, but we hope, and believe, a day of Borne improve ment unto ali. May the good God grant, that the next fcaint Patrick a Day shall dawn upon Amor lea, regenerated, disenthralled, reunited un der one Government, one Religion, one Flag. The Mai&et,—Gardens near Savannah. Prior to tho war, the immense tracts of land situated oast, south and west of the city, wore ail under culture. At least three lourths of the land was entirely devoted to Savannah supplied not only its own c Uwns with early vegetables na Garden agneuituro waa also a consum able ttem to the merchant marine Th auds of packages flfied with Tomatoe*^ sx**-«- « "a: number. Os tho many sufferers by the war resume their work, the earth is again, literal ly yielding forth its lhiits. Having visited tho gardeners on Lovers- Uaeom wo found f„, lowhlg derbo!t road tile foUowlnl!* \ 1W each <„u acre, under eulLfta“n” m'" 111^ I'"™ 7 Mr «• »'“kol K eu,Ln”.“? lm " dK “''y win, fhu «rd ol usei : u |ne”s The” 1 ” P |' ° ltS old S'Wa road of a Jir, c ‘ t",“ °” A '" Plato me also „„ v BchreU3or “J H. Rrsm! dW cultiv ation. Mr. A. JL W reports matters progressing finely at * ' ,do J ioyal far!D - west of the Savannah and Ogecheo canal. Success attend the la bors of these industrious men.