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? zy' mt VCLUME IX.-NUMBER 1967 CHARLESTON WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 1, 1872. EIGHT DOLLARS A YEAR. WEARING OF THE GREEN. AUSPICIOUS COMMENCEMENT OF THE GRAND IRISH FESTIVAL. An Imposing Street Parade-Splendid Appearance of the Riflemen-Seven Hundred Cltixen Soldiers In Iii ne-A ?ay ot Festivity at the Schauen platz. Another proof was given yesterday of the elan and energy of the adopted citizens ol Charleston ia the brilliant success or the open? ing day of the grand festival under the auspices of the Irish Rifle Club. Following close upon the heels ot the Sch?tzenfest which our German riflemen have conducted annually with such credit and success, their Irish compeers, although still in their first year of existence as a military association, have organized a festival which already equals in point of Interest the historic schutzeniest, and the annual repetition of which, lt con? tinued with the same auspicious surroundings which have so far attended it, will be balled with pleasure. Alter all, your Irishman is your true cosmopolite. The German, imports his pleasures and pursues them with zest and enjoyment doubtless, but still adheres relig? iously to the forms and traditions of his Fatherland, and, perhaps, considering the wealth of Germany's legendary lore and tbe glory of her national history, he could not do better. At all events, he might go further and fare worse. But the Irishman, landing on these shores,does lust as he would if fate had carried him OD the shires of Barbary or the Indies. He throws himself with heart and soul into the '-customs ol the country," int uses the dash and vigor of his own mercurial, hap py temperament into them, stamps them'with lils own Individuality, and then throws open the gates of his festival ground and ihe door of his heart, and says to all the world, . 'Ceme ia, and be merry while ye may." He waits for no Invitation to a gala day, he makes his own merriment out of the material that be nods at hand, and then he turns round and gathers io his friends to help the fun along, and, once 1 within the grasp ol Irish hosts, man must be 1 more or less than mortal if he resist the IQ iee- ' tious spirit of fun that every Irish heart con- ' tains. So lt has been with the present festival ol - the Irish Rifles. The club wanted a picnic 1 and a j olly ti me, and if they had been any i other club they would have gone and had it, i and come back and said no more about lt. 1 Tnis wouldn't do for the Irishmen. They not 1 only wanted their own jolly time, but they i wanted everybody in Charleston to come in < and share the fun, and everybody else to i know that they were having lt So they i take time by the forelock, Issue invitations to every other rifle club, not caring a strew (or the fact they are vastly their seniors In the I matter of age, listen to no refusals, press i their point with such native eloquence that 1 their rivals all become their guests before i they know lt; and behold, as a result, they organize, just as a preliminary to their little picnic at fha Sc hui zen pl atz, the largest par? ade of riflemen that Charleston has ever seen, 1 with the whole corps In Hoe, all "wearing ol the green"-the symbol alike of the sharp? shooter and of Erin's emerald isle-one of i Charleston's most distinguished soldiers in (command, and the whole of Charleston turn? ing out and thronging the streets, the win? dows and the housetops, to witness the par? ade I There's energy for you. "Arran, musha, poney dear, but its a great day lor ould Ire? land !" "So lt ls, me darline. It's loiner than St. Patrick's. Thin we had our own out, but now we have thlm all out. Look at this, will ye?" The sun rose bright and clear upon the morn? ing of the parade, the drenching storm of Sat? urday had laid the dust more perfectly than a brigade of water-carts could have done, the air was delightfully cool In the early morn? ing, and everything presaged a brilliant suc? cess. The various rifle clubs assembled promptly at th?; lr respective rendezvous, and at half-past six. three bands of music were sent to the different headquarters to escort the clubs io the place ol assembly. This was on Meeting street, stretching south lrom Hudson to and below Calhoun street. The Charleston Social Mounted Club were first on the ground, and took the right of the line. Next came the Irish Rifle Clutb and Irish Volunteer Rifles, marching up Meeting street, preceded by St. Patrick's Band, and shortly afterward the other clubs appeared upon the ground, led by the United States Post Band and the Cn i cora Band. The line was soon formed under the ex? perienced direction ol the chief marshal, General James Conner, and his efficient aids, Major Barker, of the Carolina Rifle Club; Cap? tain Moffett, of the Sumter Rifle Club; Captain Holmes, of the Palmetto Guard Rifle Club; Lieutenant Erwin, of the Irish Volunteer Rifle Club, and Lieutenant Magrath, of the Irish Rifle Club. As soon as the battalion line was formed, the command was laced to the right, and the head of the column countermarched to the lett, and took up the line of march down Meeting street, each company joining the procession as the head ol its line was reached. First in the Une came the CHARLESTON' SOCIAL MOUNTED CLUB, with forty mea ia line, well mounted and armed with cavalry sabres, commanded by T. O'Brien, captain; L. Dunneman, first lieuten? ant; John Christopher, second lieutenant; J. H. Alexander, third lieutenant. Their uniform co ns ll ted ol a dark gray cavalry jacket and pacts, trimmed with yellow cord, black slouch bat wltb the band edged with yellow and turned ap with a yellow rosette aod black feather. The officers wore, la addition to their cavalry shoulder-straps, tue insignia of their rank ia gold braid on their cuffs and crossed sabres on their hats and saddle-cloths. The non-commissioned officers wore gold braid chevrons, and the mounted bugler wore a reversed chevron of two stripes covering an embroidered bugle. In the centre of the line was carried the pennant of the company, surmounted by a wreath. Next came the UNITED STATES POST BAND, a splendid corps of musicians trained by Pro? fessor Blerwlth, wearing their handsome uni? form of dark blue, slashed and trimmed with red. Next in line rode General Conner, the Chief marsU\ with Major Barker and C?ptala Moffett, th J rest of his staff being ia command of the two other sections of the line. The first club ol riflemen was the GERMAN RIFLE CLUB, In their well-knowu uulform, coosistlDg ot dark panis, green blouses, trimmed with black, and black ielt hats looped up with im? perial cockades of red, white and black, and adorned with green plumes. The club turned out strong, and paraded about seventy-five meo, officered as follows: A. Melchers, presi? dent; F. Puckbaber, vice-president; G. H. Pelerman, treasurer; Richard Isaertel, secre? tary; James Simons, Jr., solicitor; F. Heins, H. Klatte, J. Garves, Louis Dunneman ai W. Semken, directors. They carried as th< company colors their handsome silk Germi flag. Next came the CAROLINA RIFLE CLUB, turning out about seventy-five men, in th? neat uniform, consisting of gray hunting Bhii with green shoulder straps and trimming and plaited cord over the breast, biack pan and high felt bats. The latter were order? out expressly by the company from the man factory, and made a particularly fine shot The brims are looped up on the left side with gilt crescent, from beneath which rises handsome plume of green feathers. Tl following are the names of the officers: Maji Theodore G. Barker, president; G. I. Walke first vice-president; C. R. Miles, second vic president; F. K. Huger, third vlce-presidm J. W. North, fourth vice-president; Thomi Frost, Jr., secreiary and treasurer; L. B. Doi little, first warden; W. St. J. Jervey, eecon warden; G. R Holmes, Jr., third warden; Vi K. Steadman, fourth warden; L. N. Cbisoln first director; J. P. Lesesne, second directo: G. S. Coffin, third director; E. A. Smyth* rifle-master; C. B. Valk, ensign. They carrie the handsome colors presented to the clu last spriDg, consisting of a heavy blue ell banner with the name of the club in gold le tera and enclosed in a gold wreath. The followed the CHARLESTON RIFLEMEN CL?R under command ol A. J. Mims, captain; L Cavaniugb, first llemenant; J. A. Moroso senior second lieu tentant ; W. S. Var ne r, Junto second lieutenant; J. W. Madrey, R. H Freeman, E. H. Welch, P. C. ZylBtra and J T. Pregnall, sergeants; W. J. McCaffer, J. J Buchhelt, J. F. O'Mara and L. Halstead, cor porals, and W. H. Welch, rifle-master. The] '.urned out fifty-five men in a uniform COR slsting of a gray frock coat, green collar and cuffs, black pants and black Alpine hats witt green cord and tassels. They were armed with short Enfield rifles, and Carried the bat? tle-scarred flag of the old Charleston Rifle men. Next in Uno came tbe WASHINGTON ARTILLE ill* RIFLE CLOD, officered as follows: S. G. Hersey, president; C. W. Styles, first vice-president; E. R. Wal? ter, second vice-president; J. M. Nelson, third vice president; D. L. Glen, Jr., secretary; P. Pallon, treasurer; J. L. Bonnell, armorer; P. B. Lalane, first warden; D. S. Jones, second war? den; R. J. Morris, third wardpn; E. N. Jean? nerelt, fourth warden; B. F. Welch, first di? rector; J. B. Reeves, second director; H. H. Riggs, third director; W. G. Walter, fourtn director. They paraded sixty-six men unt [ormed in gray hunting shirt with green fringe, black pants, black Alpine hats with green cords and rosettes, and armed with short Enfield rifles. Then followed the SUMTER RIFLE CLUB, . with sixty men on parade, In their neat uni? form consisting of a black Alpine hat, with ir re en cord and tassel, looped up at side with a green ribbon crossed and palmetto button; gray blouse, trimmed with green cord, and white pants. Their officers are: George H. Moffett, president; Thomas McCrady, first vice president; R. H. Snowden, second vice-presi? dent; W. W. Pemberton, third vice-president; A. M. Lynah, fourth vice-president; W. M. Bruns, secretary and treasurer; D. H. Bucot, first warden; T. W. Bacot, second warden; E. W. Tates, third warden; H. R. Simons, fourth warden; C. H. Drayton, fifth warden; William Tim moue, rifle-master; CT. Hard, first direct? or; W. M. Chlsolm, second director; S. S. Buist, third director; C. G. Hume, fourth director. Next came ST. PATRICK'S BAND, with eighteen pieces, the members dressed in black civilian^ coat, white vest, black panis and military cap, with a green band. This band is a very young organization, having made its first appearance on the 17th of last March, but their perfoi manee reflects great credit both upon their Instructor, Professor B'erwlth, and their own proficiency. The members are: P. E. Gleason, leader; F. G. McGary, F. J. Boniface, M. W. Powers, John H. Early, N. G. Duffy, M. A. Conners, Michael Barry, N. A. Devereux, T. J. Sheehan, M. F. Eealey, James E. Coleman, G. Cleary, James Barry, J. P. Corcoran, R. Relnnallz, Frank Bierwllh, Thomas Glynn, J. B. Maloney, John Pearing and J. F. Corbett. Next in the line was carried the large United States flag presented to the Charleston Steam Fire Department by the Delaware fire? men who visited this city last fall. The flag was carried by Color Sergeant D. Spellman, of the Irish Rifle Ciub, and a color guard, con? sisting of Louis Ellas, of the German Rifle Club; E. W. Gradlck, Charleston Rifle Club; D. C. Marsh, Washington Light Infantry Rifle Club; C. G. Mathewes, Palmetto Rifle Club; W. H. Dunlap, Irish Volunteer Rifle Club; W. E. Klein, Wagener Artillery Rifle Club, and W. M. Bruns, Sumter Rifle Club. After the color* came the Chicora Band, and next marched the PALMETTO GUARD RIFLE CLUB, with fifty-two men in line, dressed in their handsome uniforms, consisting of gray single breasted ooats with green collar and cuffs, slouch hats, with green cord aud tassel, turn? ed up with bansome rosettes made of palmet? to leaves, and presented by a lady lrlend of the club, and white pants. They carried the massive gold medal presented to them by the ladles of Charleston just after their gallant de? fence ot Fort Sumter in April, 1861, and their company colors, a blue silk flag with gold wreath and letters. The officers ot the club are: C. R. Holmes, president; B. C. Webb, first vice-president commanding; C. Kerri? son, Jr., second vice-president; J. H. Sim? mons, third vice-president; E. W. Macbelh, fourth vice-president; M. W. Wigg, first war? den; J. J. Anderson, second warden; R. B. Simona, third warden; J. S. Deveaux, lourth warden; H. F. McGee, fifth warden; J. M. Ed? wards, rifle-masier; W. W. Houston, flrp*. di? rector; P. F. Mathewes, second director; G. W. Veronee, third director. Next tame the WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY. RIFLE CLUB, with eixty-lour men in line, in their familiar uniform of a dark gray buntiog shirt, slouch bat, black cord and tassel and gold bugle, and white pants. Their officers are : W. A. Courte? nay, presldeni; William Tennent, first vice president; J. B. Owens, second vice-president; H. I. Greer, third vice-president; T. H. Hon? our, first warden; J. J. Small, second warden; J. Z. Stocker, third warden; D. P. Robertson, fourth warden; Tom Jones, fifth warden; J. B. Masset, first director; E. C. Rantin, second di? rector; W. W. Situons, third director; Harry Renneker, fourth director; B. J. Howland, fifth director; E. S. Burnham, sixth director; C. 0. Trumbj, secretary; E. J. Masterman, treasurer; C. J. Huguenin, rifle-master; A. S. Trumbo and H. H. Porter, stewards. Tney were followed by the WAG EN ER ARTILLERY RIFLE CLUB, with thirty-eight men, dressed in tai finest uniform in the line, consisting of a dark blue single-breasted lrock coat, bound with red cord, gold chevrons, dark blue pants with red | welt, black hat with red feather, looped up ?vith cross cannon?. The officers are : Hem a. Wagener, captain; H. Wohlken, first liei ;enant; F. W. Friper, second lieutenant; Joh K lat te, third lieutenant; J. Wagener, fin sergeant. Next came the IRISH VOLUNTEER RIFLE CLUB, .he youngest club in the corps, with els..i nen in line, In their handsome new unlforn consisting of a double-breasted gray froci :oat, with green collar and cuffs and gol chevrons, black pants, black hat with gree eather, cord and tassels, and green ribbo .08etle with silver wreath. Their offlcei ire : F. L. O'NVlll. preeldenl; Philip Fogartj Irst vice-president ; Thomas E. Hogan, secon rice-president; I>. W. Erwio, third vice-pres lent; James A. Murray, secretary; Robert I Douhey, solicitor; Simon Fogarty, treasure! a. L. Green, first warden; T. J. Lyons, secon varden; E. O'Neill, third warden; J. J. Hi Uanna, fourth warden; M. J. Lynch, fifi carden; James Quinn, first director; D. J Sullivan, second director; JameB O'Brlet hird director; George Sprague, fourth di ret .or; Martin L. Sullivan, fifth director; J. S Lyons, target-master; T. Cronan and J 3'Connor, stewards. Last, but by no means least, came the host >f the occasion, the IRISH RIFLE CLUB, vlthone hundred and sixteen men In line ?andsomely uniformed. They wore bloc! ?Dla, with a light gray coat, trimmed wit! )almetto buttons, green collars and cuffs, am l.'tttly corded across the breast. The hat vere of black, wllh green cord and tassel ind were looped up on the left with a greei ?osette pinned In with a miniature gilt barp The colors of thu club were an old Fenlai lag, green on one side, and on the othei vhlte, with "Irish Rifle Club" handsomely em iroldered upon lt, and surrounded by the im aortal shamrock. Their officers are as fol JWS: JameB Armstrong, Jr., captain; Jamel .Grace, first lieutenant; D. O'Neil!, seconc leuteuant; A. G. Magrath, Jr., third li cuten ni ; P. W. Cleary, J. O'Keefe, T. J. Kennedy, i. D. B. McCrady and Wm. Fowley, sergeants THE LINE OF MARCH ras down Meeting street to Broad,' througl (road to King and up King to the depot of itu omit Carolina Railroad, and the whole rout? ras fi.led with crowds of spectators who were roiti.se In their expressions of admiration o lie gallant bearing, fine appearance and acct* ate marching of the clubs. The Irish Rifle Hub appeared to be an especial favorite, anc eally deserved the liberal commendations hat were showered upon them. Their march ig was at least equal to that ot any othei lob. and with their full ranks and handsome mlfortn they made a most creditable appear nee. WheeliDg into Ann street, the long line filed Jong the railroad track and at the word ol ommand broke ranks and Jumped on the are. A long train of these had been waiting jr the clubs, and meanwhile girls, children ,nd old ladies had crowded la and taken theil eats. As the riflemen entered ihe cars were apldly filled, and when the whistle Bounded nd the train moved off, hardly standing roon ?ould be found for the men In uniform. Seve al were left behind and a large number wbc ?ould not make lt convenient to spend the dav it the Piaiz tell out, and alter seeing theil o m rades off, returned to their business tn the :ity. A brisk ride of abon? two miles, through he highly cultivated farms of the Neck, irought the par; y lo the avenue o? the Platz, vhere the clubs left the train, and ince more formed in line on the avenue. The nuslc struck up, and at quick step the column tussed up the avenue and entered the gale ol he Pia1 z. Just outside the entrance two lof y staff i liad been erected on each side of the oad, and lrom a cord stretched between their ops were suspended the Uniied States and rlsh colors. The latter was a splendid green lag of large size bearing the barp of Erin, vidi "Cead Mille Fulltbe" above and "Erin ;o Bragh" beneath it. The ga*e .ltsell vas also decked w.:h evergreens and or ?amented with the figure of a harp made >f cedar and mottoes offering a thousand welcomes to all. Upon entering the Platz he column formed a hollow square In he front of the main building around the ipeaker's stand, upon which were Ihe Hon. a. G. Magrath, Lieutenant-General Anderson, ?enera! James Conner, Captain James Arm? it rong, Jr., and other officers of the marshal's itaff and the various clubs. The opening address was then delivered by Ur. Magrath, who, In a few graceful words, jade the visitors welcome to the festival. Se congratulated the clubs upon the fine ap? pearance they had made, and upon their quiet ind holiday deportment, which had made .heir parade one ot the finest civic displays n the eily since the war. and so pointedly lisilngulshed it from a military turnout. He loped that, during the two days of the festi? val, they would ad enjoy themselves to their lear ts' content, and return home all the better tor their recreation. The address was received with prolonged sheering, after which General Conner return' sd his thauks In a few eloquent remarks for the honor tbey had seen fit lo confer upon him by choosing him for their grand marshal to command the clubs during the prarade. At the conclusion of the General's address the handsome gifts from the several visiting com? panies to the Irish Rifle Club were presented wi;h complimentary remarks by the captains Df the various clubs who were on the stand. These gifts were, with two exceptions, re? ceived and the accompanying expressions ol triendship and good will responded to by Captain James Armstrong, Jr., president of the Irish Rifle Club, and notwithstanding these numerous calls upon his resources, the gallant captain at each time acquitted himself in t o graceful and heartfelt a manner as to elicit fre? quent cheerings from the surrounding clubs. The gifts were presented as tollows : German R.fie Club-A magnificent pair ol goblets and waller of sterling silver, worth one hundred dollar.,. Presented by Captain A. Melchers, and received by President James Armstrong, Jr. Carolina Rifle Club-A handsome sliver tea Bet of five pieces. Presented by President Theo. G. Barker, and received by President James Armstrong, Jr. Charleston Riflemen Club-A beautiful sil? ver eoblet from A. H. Hayden's. Presented by President A. J. MIms, and received with a few eloquent remarks by vice-President D. O'Neill, of the Irish Rifle Club. Washiogion Artillery Rifle Club-A silver service, consisting ot a waller, two goblets, pitcher and*water bowl. Presented by Presi? dent S. G. Horsey, and received by President James Armstrong, Jr. Sumter Rifle Club-A pair of silver salt? cellars, presented by Captain Moffett, and re? ceived by Sergeant McCrady with a lew happy remarks. Washington Light Infantry Rifle Club-A handsome sliver pilcher, presented by Presi? dent W. A. Courtenay and received by Presi? dent James Armstrong, Jr. Wagener Artillery Elfie Club-A elive let, gold-lined, presented by President : Wagener and received by President strong. Irish Volunteer Rifle Club-A magul gold medal, with pin, already descrlt THE NEWS, presented by Solicitor Touh ihe Irish Volunteer Rifle Club, and ret by President James Armstrong, Jr. Charleston Social Mounted Club-A pitcher, presented by President T. O' and received by President Armstrong. The gift of the Palmetto Guard Rifle C handsome silver pitcher and two goblet! been presented early in the morale Archer's Hall, where both this club am Irish Rifle Club assembled beiore marchi the place of rendezvous. The present was made in a happy manner by Vice dent J. H. Simmons, and responded l President Armstrong. At the conclusion of the pr?sentai Ac, the clubB stacked their rifles, and, i the leadeshlp of their whole-souled 1 dosed up around several lengthy refresh tables on the point of the grounds, am cussed a substantial collation with all th? which their early rising, bard marching long listening had Imparted. As they lef tables the parade was considered over the riflemen addressed themselves to amusements ol the day. The spacious grounds of the Platz had brushed up and presented a most picture appearance. From the flagstaff on thc t the main building the large green bann Erin floated lo the breeze and gios through the dark foliage of the surroun pines. The piazzas of the dancing hall the hall Itself were filled with the visito the softer sex, who found matter of uncee interest In watching the varied panoi below as they took breath for another of ler's favorite waltzes, a divine polka or an trancing quadrille. The booths on either of the grounds were open and dolug a t business. From many the German colors i floatlDjr_a??t-?*?? lueviittBTeTiger was punt "severely. Th* children played their ga and rode on the carousal, the young IG danced and walked about the groundB, th< gentlemen smoked and visited the booths, all enjoyed themselves according to t bent. Many BIJOI watching the amuser committee as they hurried on the pr?par?t for the manly sports and pastimes. The riflemen had other work to do, and shootlog gallery was Boon filled. The lin targets were Hie same used at the Ger; festival, but a large shooting ahed withe: stands, snd the usual bell attachments, been erected midway in the space betw the regular shooting shed and the targets, Just one hundred yards from the latter. ' was to give the Enfield and Remington ri a chance against tho fine sporting and git sight rifles borne by many of the old rifler* Several crack shots were on the ground \ drove (he white with a regularity and ] elston which astonished the unskilful mai man as he drew back und rubbed his shout after discharging four drams of powder an ounce ball from his smoking musket brisk and well-directed fire was kept up c lng the day, and the stands were alw crowded with marksmen anxious for tl turn. The prizes were numerous and val bte, the targets seemed wonderfully near, i the rifleman went In determined to win soi thing without thc fear of a tin cup before eyes. The crowd at the grounds, winch was la during the entire day, swelled in numbers the afternoon came on. The long trains Ihe South Carolina Railroad ran regularly Mr. Oates's commodious stages kept up a c UnuouB and easy communication with l street car line, and at Intervals the loud wi tie ot the Mount Pleasant Ferry boat could heard as she eame np to the wharf on l river. From these throngs of visitors ca hurrying up and lost themselves in the a mated maelstrom of humanity that slowly c cled and circulated among the Bhady grout o? Ihe Platz. The amusement coramltl bad now finished their preparatioi and an oblong enclosure had been made nt the bowling alley, wiih a rope stretched up slakes driven in the earth, and a strong boa fence at the further end. Into this the al letlo competitors for the varions prizes leapt and the manly sports began. A heavy sledge hammer, weighing twem five pounds, was put down at the line, ai the contestants began to sling lt as far as th could. After a hard contest, the parties ga in OB Mr. P. Walsh seized the ponderous m sile and sent lt flying through the air to tl distance of fllty-six feet. A similar conte with the light hammer ended in the Ban manner, Mr. P. Walsh having thrown lt clear distance of one hundred and twelve fe nine Inches. The Jumping contest came next for di tance, each competitor to take three Jump Some lengthy leapB were made until Mr. Wc Powers cleared his thirty two and a half fee This feat quite disgusted his opponents, wt gave lt up at once, one of them quaintly ol Berviag that Powers could "beat a kangarc all hollow." The bop, Bklp and Jump for di tance, which followed, was also decided in f vor of Mr. PowerB, who cleared with eat thirty-four feet nine Inches. I These contests are not decisive, and an candidate who thinks he bas muscles In tb arm lo beat Mr. Walsh, and In the legs to bet Mr. Powers, ls at liberty to enter the lists an win the prizes. . i At the conclusion of these games, the youn people again resumed their diversions in th dancing ball, where an INTERESTING PRESENTATION took place soon afier, during an Interval be tween the dances. Colonel R. W. Seymoui In behalf of Mrs. William Darby, presente Preeldeni James Armstrong, Jr., with a fin sash which had been capltired by her brothel James Mccullum, Irom a Mexican officer, a the battle of Chapullepec. Mr. Mccullum wa a member of the Palmetto Regiment, and fel during ihe Mexican War. The colonel ac companied the presentation with an eloquen speech, which was most pleasing to thi audience, and sorely tried the modesty of thi recipient. Captalu Armstrong received thc famous relic, and expressed his cordial thank to the fair donor, and In glowing words aliud ed to the Mexican war and the gallant deedi of the Palmetto Regiment on Us bloodiest bat tie-fields. He said he would cherish the glf with feelings of reverence as loDg as he lived and-when he died he would leave lt to bli children. This cavalier announcement from t bachelor was received with a chorus of shoutf and laughter, and the gallant captain hastener! to remedy things willi the proviso, "If God ever blesses me with children." This excited anew the laughter of the ladies and the cheen of the men, und the presentation was over at the music struck up for another dance. 1 Later in the afternoon the committee oe amusements gathered the swift-footed ior the general loot race which was to take place lc the avenue. Nine entries were made, and di vested of all superfluous clothing, the con? testants proceeded down to the railroad track. From that point the race was to be up the avenue lo the gate of the Platz, a distance of 600 yards, the first runner passing through the gat? to be the winner. Several lavorites were In the field and much betting was done. A clever start was made but the line was soon broken and stretched out gradually. Mr. An? drew Dougal came ia first, followed at a dis? tance of about twenty yards by another favor? ite, Mr. Edward Jones. Tne rest were no? where. Other amusements lollowed and increased in interest as the sun fell. On the large speaker's stand was galhed a dense throng from which was heard the wheezing notes of the bag-pipe, which was doing everything of which it was capable under the manipulations of Mr. Jim McDufi*. To this music two couples were dancing a lively Irish Jig, exciting to a wonderful degree the sympathies and interest of the bystanders. As the performers went through the quickly ohanglng phases of this national dance exclamations of delight and "go Into lt, Nolan," "hit lt again old fellow," could be heard on every side. In this manner the evening passed off, the various committees performing their duties with a skill and success worthy of all praise. The popular Idea that the Irish festival would be a scene of noisy confusion could never have been more completely falsified. The im flammable material was worked with delicacy and adroitness, and every tendency to dis? order was quickly seen and suppressed by the unsleeping vigilance of the committees. These were mostly unused to this work, but took a pride In making their festival a success, and did their duty well. The targets, under the care of Mr. James M. Green, worked admirably, and were well man? aged to the satisfaction of the marksmen, who stood to the guns until four o'clock came and the firing ceased. About five o'clock the visit? ors b^??~tajaove off to the cars down the avenue, and* al?~>5TWI B?sj??j mm Bafc?*I_of the festival was over. The Interminable trains were crowded, the omnibuses and vehicles plied busily up and down, the steamboat bore off Hs crowds, and In one way and another al? hurried back to town pleased with their day's experience. The first day was a complete suc? cess, and the management of the festival re? flected credit on the givers. HOW TO OET TO THE FESTIVAL. Irain3 will run at Intervals of thirty minutes, leaving Ann street Depot of South Carolina Railroad, and for further convenience the steamers of the Sullivan's Irland and Mount Pleasant Ferry Company will make frequent tripa to Hie Platz, leaving Atlantic wharves. Mr. Oates's comfortable line of omnibuses also connect with the street car line at the King street terminus, and leave every ten minutes for the Platz. TO-DAY'S PRC ti HA MME. The riflemen will assemble at the Platz at nine o'clock A. M. Centre shooting and target practice will be? gin at ten o'clock, A. M., and cease at three o'clock P. M. The "Target of Honor" will be shot at from one to two o'clock. Tilting for head and ring will bo conducted by the Charleston Social Mounted Club, from four to five o'clock P. M. The award of prlzeB, with appropriate cere? monies, ls fixed for five o'olo:k P. M., on t lils day. There will be dancing, and a diversity of Irish national and manly gamea, regulated by special commUte.es, and only such amuse? ment of thia character as is prescribed will be permitted. The Festival will close at seven o'clock. THE FEDERAL CAPITAL. The Session of Congres* Extended until Jone 3-Filibustering in the Senate to Stave oft* Adjournment. WASHINGTON, May 27. In the Se?ale to-day the bill reported for the'payment of Kentucky war claims was unanimously adopted. The Judiciary com? mittee was discharged from further consider? ation of the petitions for allowing foreigners lo become President; fur inserting a constitu? tional acknowledgment of God, and lor ex? clusion from office of persons addicted io liquor. The tariff and tax bill was resumed, ana the discussion developed the fact ttiat tue Senate was determined to hold bacK action on the appropriation bills, thus compelling the House tu prolong the session. lu the House the Brazilian steamship sub? sidy was discussed, wheu the Increased subs! dy was again rejected-79 to 112. Dawes moved to suspend the rules und adopt the con? current resolution extending this session Hil Monday, 3d Juue, at twelve o'clock. He said he had no doubt that unless the ses.-lou were extended there would be an extra session of Congress to which there would oe no limita? tion. He believed that the Senate would get through wi i h Its business by Monday next. Tne resolution was adopted by 133 to 24. The conference committee on postal appropria? tions struck out the Brazilian sieamsulp sufi? sm v and tue bill passed. Lieutenant Henry Porter, of the revenue marine, ls dead. JOHN BULL PACIFIED. Grant's Backdown Highly Approved In London--Mic Fenian Prmonera. LONDON. May 27. Dispatches announcing the passage by the United States Senate of the resolution advis? ing Grant lo negotiate an additional article lo the Treaty of Washlouton, lor seulement of the Indirect claims dispute, were received here jesierday, und the effect of thelavorable note Is already seen in tbe market for Amer! can securities this morning, which opened finner with advance In prices of Saturday last. The London Journals comment at Borne length upon the lesultof the Senate's delibe? rations. The Times sayB: "By her act lou In ihe eyes of all Hie world In ihe position she has taken In relation to indirect claim?, America will find lt hard to uphold ihe de? mands which she herself confesses are doubt? ful. Grant In consultlnc wim the Senate be? fore acting upou the proposition of Earl Gran? ville, has greatly strengthened his own posi? tion." The Telegraph says America has proved that she praters Justice to national vanity. Tue love of hone.-t deallog and mutual con? sideration exhibited by both Eugiaud and America, promises well for ihe future of the world. Tue Standard thinks it better to moderate the congratulations and suspend IIB opinion until lt knows more of ihe article to be negotiated, and what lt will commit Eng? land to do or pay. The government has determined to pardon the Fenians. SPARKS FROM THE WIRES. -St. John's Coramandery of Knights Tem? plar left Philadelphia, in full unitorm, yester day. tor a week's visit to Boston. -Mexican advices In New York Ftate that the government troops have taken Valencia, and that Soiagar, an ex-rebel chieftain, has been captured, court-martialed and shot. -Tue French General Ulrich, who was so severely censured by ihe committee on capitu? lations in their report on me surrender of strasbourg, has been relieved lrom active ser? vice lu the army. -John Waite, a colored man. who killed two men and wouoded several others recenuy while resisting arrest In Memphis, has been found guilty ot murder In the first degree. He will appeal to the Supreme Court. GLIMPSES OF GOTHAM. A PLAN TO CATCH SOUTHERN VOTES FOR GRANT. . The Greeley Ratification Meeting Another Nominating Convention - Stokes's >ufTerlngg- A Sickly Season Dullness In the Show Business-Visit? or* from the South. [PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] NEW YORK, MAJ 26. Somebody writing in the Times J rom Clarks vllle, Va., advocates a novel plan for taking th? wind out of tho Liberal Republican sails and carrying the South en masse over to Grant. It is nothing less than that the Phila? delphia Convention shall insert a plank in Its platform in favor of the remuneration of the Southern people for the loss of their slave properly. If stich a proposition should be made in the convention, what a breeze lt would raise I And yet stranger things have happened in this year of political surprises. The Greeley and Brown ratification meeting has been Anally arranged for the evening of June 3, (a week lrom Monday.) The great ball of the Cooper Institute bas been engaged, and among the speakers wl.l be Governor Brown himself, lt is understood that Mr. Greeley declines to make any speeches this campaign, though lt ls possible he may show himself on the platform on the evening of the meeting. One of the iealures of the demon? stration will be the marching of the ward clubs through the streets, carrying torches aud wearing whit? hals ol ihe pattern used by .dr. Greeley in 1856. Tho style is low crowned, with a brim about two Inches wide. A curious I nu id was perp?trai ed on the daily papers j tetero ay by a parcel of sd venturera, wno gathered at a bouae in Weet Fourth street and resolving themselves into a "Work? ingman's Nailouai Convention," proceeded io. nom?nate candidates for Pres.dent and Vice president. Grant received the hrs t honor and MuasachuBelts Wilson the second, and the chairman Impudently telegraphed the infor? mation lo botn ot mern. Tho "convention" held its session lo secret, and the report was fixed up und given to the reporters. It has -?uiQ0 been ascertained tnat, lastead of two hundred and ten delegates, representing thirty Stales and Territories, being present, the meeting was scarcely larger than that held by tne three tailors of Tooley street. The pu bi la ii ed account of the proceedings says ilnt letters were read from South-caroling DI ed ging that State to nominees ol the conven-' lion. That miserable being, Stokes, was dragged to court again yesterday to plead to the in? dictment. By the advice ot his counsel he stood mute. Uuder the staune the court en? tered a plea ot "not guilty," and the trial was set oo wu for the third Munday In June. Stokes Certainly begins to feel the irksomeness of restraint, lt is anything but pleasant tor a man to unger ulong weens and months In a Ceil with a dread uncertainly hanging over him. Evea books and the visits of friends become distasteful. The spirit yearns tor the opea air, the lloerty to go where lt pleases, to the green fields, the seashore, the ocean, the theatre, anywhere out of the monotony of those lour gray walls. I wonder it Stokes would not rather be hanged than stay another year in prison. HU chances of acquittal are cot good. Since Gnhain deserted bim bj has beeu genera ly looked up m us a doomed man-doomed, act tn the gallows, out. lo punishment ol some klutl. Ii is certainly too much to expect a modern New York Jury io consent to the hiing ng of a man wno wears good clothes. Certain y a governor would commute the sen? tence ot iieaih. lt ls said thai. S-okes ls very much depressed In spinis hlio-ed. The hor? rible woman who helped bim to bis ruin has not been to see him since his arrest. Uu curbed by the ingle ending uf ber last In? trigue, she hus plunged into fresh dissipations, and a tew d i\ s ago was the heroine i-f another shoo.lng affair, In which the wife of a notori? ous np-ii>wn gambler flourished ihe pistol. The continuance ol.cool wea ber so. late In the season is one nf the marvels ofibe y?ar. Overcoats ure still worn at night, and yet we are nearly Into June. The physicians say tne weather is untiealiby. Ia the middle of the day lt is unusually damp aud close, and the air ls hazy. Can this be the foreruonor-of tne chu.era, which is so confidently expected from Europe Mus year? The health of tho city is generally unfavorable, small-pox and cerebro spinal meningitis are still troublesome. The Hpead of the latter disease, here and ia the suburb-, particularly In Brooklyn? gives more distress to the doctors than anything else, for mosiof the cases are beyond remedy. Dullness has settled upon i he world of amuse? ments, one ot (he most brilliant of the the? atres being that burned, and several being closed. Tue close of ihe season is announced at tlie. Fifi h Avenue. Mr. Wullock keeps nls house open willi London Assurance and the Matthews-Brougham combination, but promi? ses no novelties. Edwin Adams ls playing la a dramatization of Enoch Arden at Booth's. This gis nil there ls of consequence. The lovers ot music aro attracted io Theodore Thomas's Girden, Just outside of Central Park, where ulghtly concerts are given by his tnazulflcent baud. Tne influx of Southern visitors bas begun, the Charleston, Savannah and New Orleans steamers coming crowded every time. At the same lime lhere ls more than a corres? ponding outflow of Northeru people of wealth io Europe. The last Havre packet took out nearlv lour hundred tl rat-class passengers. One of the prettiest sights to ne seen In ibis neighborhood Is the sailing of New York's ?ream ocean fleet on S nu rd ay air ern oo ns. Usually from Alteen to twenty-live first-class boats caa be seen steaming down the bay at the same moment. NTM. THE RADICAL REFORMERS. Bowen, DeLarge and Smalls Give their Opinion of our'-Ring" Government "Reform" the Watcbword, [From the Beaufort Republican.] On Monday evening a crowd assembled In the beauiifui moonlight to hear the speaking which took place In trout of the Republican office. C. C. Bowen led off with a short speech, mainly directed toward R. K. Scott. He called to mind the advice he hud given the people in 1870 not to renominate a man who had proved hi? incapacity and alsnonesty. All ihe ul be had predicted us certain to result trom the re-election ot Scott hud been more mun luldlled Ten millions had been added to me debt .>{ the State, uses had been In creased, the State disgraced by non-pay meat of ber Interest, her bonds selling lor a quar? ter of their lase, the schools closed, and utter bankruptcy inevitable. He said the next campaign would be between the thieves and ihe citizens, and predicted a viciory for honest people. He was followed by B. C. DeLarge, who seemed io speak only because Bowen had done so. The main poini ot his remarks was that the white man was "mighty uncertain." and that the colored men should stick to their own race in the selection of officer*. General Smada was iheu culled for and gave a slashing speech In favor ot a more carelul scrutiny of the character of the next State ticket. He said that Scott, Parker, Neagle, and Chamberlain were responsible tor the iraud and mismanagement rump mt in the State. These men were found by ibo Republi? can parly poor and unknown; they were ele? vated io the highest offices "which they had prostitu? ed to their own advantage, and now were millionaires. Sucn mea were soon to be hurled from power by aa Indignant people. There were sume ol the sam-* kidaey la Beau? fort County. Mea who bud been entrusted with office, but had u?ed their positions to ac? quire weal th. On the email per diem of mem? bers fortunes had apparently been accumulat? ed. These would be attended to during tho canvas*. W. J. Whipper was then loudley called for. He excused htm-eii lrom speaking but prom? ised to give the people an account of what had become of the taxes during ihe campaign. Tne people seemed to enjoy the meeting hugely, and cheered each ot me speakers wlih great Impartiality. The significant point ol the speeches was that all harped upon the one siring -reiorm. Railroad Smiihnp In Kew Jersey- Fa - tal Flood? In Poland-Boiler Explo? sions. NEW TOBI, May 27. - The 9 A. M. train from New York, on the New York Central Railroad, waa run imo by the 7.10 A. M. train from Philadelphia, on tie Pennsylvania Contrai Road at Elizabeth tint' mornlDg. The New Jersey Central train wu standing at the station with the rear car ex? tending ever the track of the Pennsylvania Road. This, car was Struck by the locomotive of the other train, turned over and almost ae molished. Six persons were Injured-?om? of them severely. Ihe engineer ot the Pr nu syl? vania train says that his patent air brakes would not work, and he contd not stop Ms train. The tug boat Eoeelong this afternoon burst her boiler In East River, opposite pier Nine? teen, kllllog the engineer, the captalD'a brother, named Holland Breeck, and two others, whose -names are unknown/ A man standing on the pier was also fatal y wound ed. PHILADELPHIA. Hay 27. A new boiler In the bleaching works, corner of Crease street and Girard avenue, exploded this afternoon, killing one man, fatally wound? ing a young woman and Injuring six others. ALEXANDRIA, VA., Hay 27. A freight train on ihe- Oraoge, alexandria and Manaasas Railroad ran over a cow about eight miles from here rbis evening, throwing the engine and cars off the track, killing two brakesmen and seriously wounding the fire? man. PRAGUE, May 2T. Heavy and destructive raine have prevailed In this vicinity during the last lew days. I The volumn ot water which fell was so great as to Inundaie the surrounding country.. Several villages and large tracts of growing crops hare been swept away, and numbers of lives have been lost, bnt lt ls not staled exactly bow many. _^ THINGS IN NEW YORK Thc Striken Jabllant-Quakers in Council - Importing Brigand? from Greece-Failure of a Cotton Hosier. . Nsw YOBX, May 27. The carpenters, cabinetmakers and. other trades unionists are Jubilant .over the success ot the eight-hours stria*?. Mass meetings were held this evening at Harmonia Hall and the Germania Assembly rooms, at which congrat? ulatory speeches were made and resolutions adopted. An immense meeting of Quakers was held yesterday morning. Samuel M. Jatiney preached against the doctrine ot atonement, '?l*-I-**<'?t?*Mptt delivered an eloquent ad J dress on theTJ?Rce^r-n?*u,a?J_ - . " Ic ls said that the cotton commission house wbo3e failure was announced last Saturday was ihe firm of Dibble, Worth Sc Co. Um reported that nine Greek crimin?is, of the worst dais, have been Mealed on condi? tion of their emigrating to the United States, and that they are now on their way to New - Orleans, via Falmouth, England, In the Italian barque Agamemnon. The gang includes some <5f the Marathon murderers. Robert Lowe, son of ex-Governor Lowe, of Maryland, was arrested to-day on a charge o? assault with Intent to kill. He admits.dring a revolver, by which three persone were wound? ed, but daims * hat lt was done in defence of a friend. _ TBS, METHODIST CONGBES?. The Question of Bqaal Rights Broach cd by a Colored C* rgymm. NEW YORK, May 27. In the Methodist meeting to-day pending the proposal that the restrictions placed noon Bishop Roberts, who presides over the Libe? ria Conierence in Africa, be removed and he be elevated to the full dignity ot a bishop and admitted to thle conference, a colored dele? gate addressed the conference on the ques? tion of the secretary of the Freedmen' Ala So? ciety, and said that he was sorry to see In this conference a deposition to keep colored men off the committees. H* then moved that the secretary be a colored man. Action being taken, lt resulted In the choice of Rev. Dr. R.. S. Ruar. r B. S. Dasbell, T. M. Eddy and J. M. Bead were elected secretaries of missions. Dr. Ky netts was elected secretary ot the Church Society. BUFFALO, Hay 27. Rev. John E. Ruble, editor of the Christian Advocate, oDe of tue oldest Methodist minis? ters In Western N..-w York, died suddenly yes? terday at Co wies v Hie, of apoplexy. ? ? -flin A RACE FOR A BATTLE. HAVANA, May 27. The steamers Edgar Stewart, the United Stales steamer Wyoming'and the Spanish war vessel Borgia letl Kingston on the 10th. The Wyoming being slow dropped astern, when the Borgia gained on the Stewart, which took refuge In shoal water and escaped. The Stew? art was afterward seen five leagues from San? tiago de Cuba, and fired at by the gunboat Gaceta. TBE COTTON PROSPECT. (From the New York Bulletin] To speculate, at the present time, on the chances of a large or small cotton crop would be virtually betting on ihe state of the weather three or live months hence, or, rather, what ls still more risky, on the state ot the weather from this until the last week in next Novem? ber. No prudent, sensible persona would think of belting on the weather very tar In ad? vance of the Washington weather reports; and yet lt is probable thai a great deal of money will be risked on the growing cotton crop, which is so entirely dependent on the weather. It may be fairly admitted, however, that the temptations to do eo are very great So much never before depended on the growing crop. It has been ascertained in England wlm tolera? ble exactness that no increased supply of cot? ton is io be looked for from any part of the world except the United Slates, and that at the dose ot the present year s tocks will be re? duced to a very narrow margin, unless charo are largely increased receipts from America. Virtually, the value of the world's stook of co-ton depends on the growing crop lo the United States; and during the next few months everything relating to the great staple of the South will be looked for with eager interest In both Europe and America. iflarrie?. , DONAHUE-CONLIN'.-On the 28th instant, by the Kev. 0. J. Croghan, THOMAS DONAHUE to JANS [ GOSLIN, both o? thia city. No cards. . in titrai Sanee?. ?~ra?^Fj5??W^AND AT?QU?I ST? ANCES of Mr. WM. E. BERRY are Invited to at? tend his Funeral Services THIS AVTXRKOOH, at Centenary church, Wentworth street, at half-past S o'clock. . may zs? ODbitnarp. RUTLEDGE.-Died, Saturday evening, Hay 25, M A KY HELEN. Infant daughter of Benjamin H. anet Eleanor M. Rutledge, aged-fear mobths. .financial. JAY COOKE, MCCULLOCH & co., No. 41 LOMBARD STREET, LONDON. FOREIGN EXCHANGE, COMMERCIAL CREDITS, CABLE TRANSFERS. CIRCULAR LETTERS FOR TRAVELLERS, AVAILABLE 15 ALL PASTS OF ? BK WORLD. JAY COOKE 4 CO., NO. 20 WALL STREE r. may23-X