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March 28, 1843
Southport Telegraph
Kenosha, Southport, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
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On March 17, 1843, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Territory, Catholics celebrated St. Patrick's Day and the first anniversary of the Wisconsin Catholic Total Abstinence Society with crowds gathering, an outdoor mass, a large procession involving multiple congregations, speeches, and temperance pledges, organized by Rev. Martin Kundig.
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY,
IN MILWAUKEE, WIS. TERRITORY, 1843.
Friday being the Anniversary of Ireland's apostle, was celebrated by numerous Catholic congregations at Milwaukee, in a manner that reflected great credit on the Rev. Martin Kundig, the zealous pastor of St. Peter's Church, through whose indefatigable exertions about three thousand Catholics have been brought together to celebrate the first Anniversary of the Wisconsin Catholic Total Abstinence Society. For several days previous to the 17th, crowds continued to pour into the village, from different sections of the Territory, and were received with a "a cead mille falte," by the Catholics of this place, who cheerfully extended to them that hospitality for which they were proverbial.
ST. PATRICK'S EVE.
At about five o'clock in the evening, and while a number of persons were busily engaged in the erection of a platform, &c. for the procession, the mail brought us the news of the passage of the Milwaukee Harbor Bill; which happy event was announced by the roar of artillery, and filled the breast of every citizen with enthusiasm.
About 7 o'clock, the congregation of Southport arrived in splendid sleighs under the ample folds of flags and banners and accompanied by martial music playing, "Garry Owen," and were received amidst the cheers of the populace and the roars of artillery.
The Church, although a spacious building, was found to be too small to contain one tenth of the spectators; and consequently advantage was taken to convert the timber intended for the new stone Church into seats, on the outside of the building and in front of an altar which was also erected on the outside.
The altar, which was tastefully decorated, stood on an elevated platform under the canopy of Heaven, and encircled with the cedars of the wild wood, and having for an altar piece a full length portrait of St. Patrick, in striking transparency. Over the altar were suspended two beautifully executed flags bearing the stars and stripes of our adopted country.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
At four o'clock in the morning, and in pursuance of the order of the Grand Martial, the day was ushered in by the band playing "Hail Columbia," and "Patrick's Day," answered by the roar of artillery which was stationed in front of the Church on Prospect Hill."
From an early hour, detachments of the different congregations were to be seen passing along the streets to the place of rendezvous in front of St. Peter's Church; the greater part of them decorated with green ribbons and rosettes, and many of them wearing medals, in honor of the Total Abstinence Cause. The parties, as they reached the church, took their places around the altar under their respective banners, and about 11 o'clock, the deep toning of the church bell, followed by the report of the signal gun, announcing the arrival of the hour for the commencement of the solemn sacrifice of the Mass.
The Rev. Mr. Morrissey's Mass arranged in rich vestments embroidered with gold while the Rev. Mr. Kundig (who is a natural musician.) conducted his well instructed choir, which sent forth its many melodious voices in praise of the God of the Universe. The services were altogether august and attractive, presenting as it did the most moral and sublime spectacle perhaps ever witnessed west of the Great Lakes.
Immediately after mass, some 100 or 200 persons were enlisted in the Temperance Cause by taking the pledge at the foot of the altar, and in presence of the assembled multitude.
At 12 o'clock, the officers of the day proceeded to form the procession agreeably to the order of the Head Martial
NAMES OF THE OFFICERS.
Head Martial.-Solomon Juneau,
Assistant Head Martials.--John Rock, well: and Dr. E B Wolcott.
Grand Martial -Nicholas Hussey.
Assistant Grand Martials.---Messrs. P. Juneau, Andrew J. Vieau, Elisha Starr, W. Cov of Yorkville. Julius P. B. M'Cabe of Madison. and Harney of Racine.
Marshalls.-.Messrs. Patrick Rogan, Watertown: P. M'Carty. Milwaukee: M. Laughlin, Prairieville: Hugh Conoly, Mineral Point: Winter. Milwaukee: John Fur. long. Greenfield; Mullen, Muskego; and Harkins. Southport.
Committee of Arrangements.--Messrs. Solomon Juneau. Richard Hackett. Tho. H. Fanning, N. Hussey, James Delvin and R Murphy.
Orators of the Day.--Messrs. W. P. Lynde. C. Walworth, D. Fitzsimmons, J. p. B. M'Cabe.
ORDER OF THE PROCESSION.
1. Head Martial, mounted on an elegantly caparisoned white charger, and wearing a crimson sash, and a splendid sky blue satin scarf, ornamented with a green badge and gilt harp, and surmounted by a white satin star, and beautiful green rosette, and holding in his hand the baton of office.
2. Two Assistant Head Martials, mounted on white chargers, and equipped similar to the Grand Martial.
Grand Martial, mounted on a white charger, and equipped similar to the Head Martial, having the order of the day in his right hand.
Assistant Grand Martials, stationed in single file along the right line of the procession, mounted on white chargers and wearing splendid satin scarfs and rosettes.
Marshals, on foot, stationed in single file along the left line of the procession, wearing rich satin scarfs and bearing their staves of office.
3. German Band, of Milwaukee.
4. Choir of St. Peter's Church, of Milwaukee, marching two by two.
5. Male and Female Children, of St. Peter's Church, in sleighs, preceded by a blue satin banner, emblazoned with three gilt stars, encircled in a wreath of shamrock, and bearing on one side the motto:
"EDUCATION IS THE ROAD TO VIRTUE."
And on the reverse: "ST. PETER'S CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL, 1843"
This beautiful banner was executed and presented by Mr. F. Delvin, of this city.
6. Rev'd Martin Kundig, Pastor of St. Peter's.
7. Rev. Mr. Morrissy, Assistant Pastor, of St. Peters; accompanied by Rev. Mr. Hull, Minister of the Episcopal Church.
8. Orators of the day.
9. Officers of the Temperance Society.
10. Invited guests in a splendid Omnibus sleigh, under the direction of Paul Juneau, Esq.
11. The Ladies of St. Mary's Association, with a splendid banner, displaying on one side a portrait of St. Mary, in full stature, standing on a globe in the attitude of prayer. On the reverse, the words, "St. Mary's Association of Milwaukee, founded 1842."
12. The Ladies of Wisconsin, C. T. A. Society.
13. St. Mary's Congregation, of Greenfield, with a flag, on one side of which was represented an Eagle drinking from the fountain; on the reverse, suitable devices.
14. St. Mark's Congregation, of Southport, with a flag bearing the representation of the American Eagle hovering over the Irish Harp, with the appropriate motto;-
"Where Liberty dwells, there is my country," and "Erin go Bragh."
15. St. Stephen's Congregation, of Mineral Point, with a flag of the stars and stripes, displaying the American Eagle, with the Shamrock in her bill and supporting the lute one of the emblems of the land of song, in her talons.
16. The delegates from Trinity congregation of Madison.
17. St. Ignatius' Congregation, from Racine, with a large banner, having the American Eagle, and the name of the Congregation inscribed thereon.
18. St. Bernard's Congregation, of Watertown; with a handsome banner, on one side of which the village of Watertown was beautifully represented; on the reverse was the name of the congregation.
19. St. Michael's Congregation, of Granville, with a banner displaying a beautiful landscape and a fountain, surmounted by an eagle; on the reverse, the name of the congregation in gilt letters.
20. St. Patrick's congregation of Yorkville,-with a white banner bearing the name of the congregation encircled in a wreath of Shamrock.
21. St. Patrick's congregation of Salem,-with a splendid banner, one side of which was a beautifully executed, full length portrait of the Apostle of Ireland, on the reverse the name of the congregation in gilt letters.
22. St. Francis' congregation of Newland,-with a banner, executed by Mr. Tolland of this place, on one side of which Father Mathew was represented in a full length portrait administering the Temperance pledge to a multitude of both sexes, on the reverse the Eagle and Harp was displayed in bold relief.
23. St. Louis congregation of Franklin, -with a handsome flag executed in a masterly style, by Mr. Bailey of this place, and displaying on one side the portrait of Ireland's liberator, Daniel O'Connell, and that of the liberator of America, George Washington on the reverse.
24. St. Martin's congregation of Geneva,--with a white flag bearing the name of their congregation in gilt letters encircled in a wreath of Shamrock.
25. St. Dominic's congregation of New Hope,-with a banner displaying a delightful landscape on one side, and the Harp and the Eagle on the reverse.
26. St. Mathew's congregation of Churchville,-bearing an appropriate banner.
27. St. Bridget's congregation of Muskego, with a banner displaying on one side a fountain and a beautiful landscape in the distance and the name of the congregation in gilt letters on the reverse.
28. St. John's congregation of O'Connville,-with a splendid banner having on one side the Harp and Eagle with the motto underneath 'Erin Go Bragh,' on the reverse the name of the congregation.
29. St Joseph's congregation of Prairieville,-with a banner displaying on side a fountain surmounted by a cross and an Eagle hovering around it, on the reverse the name of the congregation in gilt letters.
30. Citizens and strangers, who turned out en masse to honor the day.
31. The Pewaukee Brass Band, who kindly volunteered their services on the occasion.
32. Wisconsin Catholic Total Abstinence society of Milwaukee.-with a truly magnificent banner measuring 9 feet by 7 feet, and displaying one side the representation of the Genius of Erin playing on the golden harp with the following soul stirring lines from the pen of the inimitable Irish bard, Tom Moore-
"Erin! Oh! Erin
Thy night it is past
And the sunshine of freedom
Dawns on thee at last."
On the reverse a full length portrait of the apostle of Temperance, the Rev. Theobald Mathew administering the pledge to a kneeling postulant--this banner which is ornamented on either side with a richly gilt scroll border and green silk fringe, was executed by our fellow townsman Mr. James Cleveland, and reflects much credit on the taste and genius of that native artist.
A few minutes past 12 o'clock, a gun was fired as the signal for the Grand Marshal to give the word march, and the procession moved off in military form to the Academy, where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared for them by the society. A gun was fired every twenty minutes during the procession.
Having partaken of refreshments, the multitude repaired to the platform erected for the occasion, where several eloquent and appropriate addresses were delivered by the orators of the day.
Four o'clock P. M. the vast assemblage separated in the most orderly manner to meet again at 7 o'clock in the basement story of the church, for the purpose of electing officers of the Wisconsin Catholic Total Abstinence Society for the ensuing year.
IN MILWAUKEE, WIS. TERRITORY, 1843.
Friday being the Anniversary of Ireland's apostle, was celebrated by numerous Catholic congregations at Milwaukee, in a manner that reflected great credit on the Rev. Martin Kundig, the zealous pastor of St. Peter's Church, through whose indefatigable exertions about three thousand Catholics have been brought together to celebrate the first Anniversary of the Wisconsin Catholic Total Abstinence Society. For several days previous to the 17th, crowds continued to pour into the village, from different sections of the Territory, and were received with a "a cead mille falte," by the Catholics of this place, who cheerfully extended to them that hospitality for which they were proverbial.
ST. PATRICK'S EVE.
At about five o'clock in the evening, and while a number of persons were busily engaged in the erection of a platform, &c. for the procession, the mail brought us the news of the passage of the Milwaukee Harbor Bill; which happy event was announced by the roar of artillery, and filled the breast of every citizen with enthusiasm.
About 7 o'clock, the congregation of Southport arrived in splendid sleighs under the ample folds of flags and banners and accompanied by martial music playing, "Garry Owen," and were received amidst the cheers of the populace and the roars of artillery.
The Church, although a spacious building, was found to be too small to contain one tenth of the spectators; and consequently advantage was taken to convert the timber intended for the new stone Church into seats, on the outside of the building and in front of an altar which was also erected on the outside.
The altar, which was tastefully decorated, stood on an elevated platform under the canopy of Heaven, and encircled with the cedars of the wild wood, and having for an altar piece a full length portrait of St. Patrick, in striking transparency. Over the altar were suspended two beautifully executed flags bearing the stars and stripes of our adopted country.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
At four o'clock in the morning, and in pursuance of the order of the Grand Martial, the day was ushered in by the band playing "Hail Columbia," and "Patrick's Day," answered by the roar of artillery which was stationed in front of the Church on Prospect Hill."
From an early hour, detachments of the different congregations were to be seen passing along the streets to the place of rendezvous in front of St. Peter's Church; the greater part of them decorated with green ribbons and rosettes, and many of them wearing medals, in honor of the Total Abstinence Cause. The parties, as they reached the church, took their places around the altar under their respective banners, and about 11 o'clock, the deep toning of the church bell, followed by the report of the signal gun, announcing the arrival of the hour for the commencement of the solemn sacrifice of the Mass.
The Rev. Mr. Morrissey's Mass arranged in rich vestments embroidered with gold while the Rev. Mr. Kundig (who is a natural musician.) conducted his well instructed choir, which sent forth its many melodious voices in praise of the God of the Universe. The services were altogether august and attractive, presenting as it did the most moral and sublime spectacle perhaps ever witnessed west of the Great Lakes.
Immediately after mass, some 100 or 200 persons were enlisted in the Temperance Cause by taking the pledge at the foot of the altar, and in presence of the assembled multitude.
At 12 o'clock, the officers of the day proceeded to form the procession agreeably to the order of the Head Martial
NAMES OF THE OFFICERS.
Head Martial.-Solomon Juneau,
Assistant Head Martials.--John Rock, well: and Dr. E B Wolcott.
Grand Martial -Nicholas Hussey.
Assistant Grand Martials.---Messrs. P. Juneau, Andrew J. Vieau, Elisha Starr, W. Cov of Yorkville. Julius P. B. M'Cabe of Madison. and Harney of Racine.
Marshalls.-.Messrs. Patrick Rogan, Watertown: P. M'Carty. Milwaukee: M. Laughlin, Prairieville: Hugh Conoly, Mineral Point: Winter. Milwaukee: John Fur. long. Greenfield; Mullen, Muskego; and Harkins. Southport.
Committee of Arrangements.--Messrs. Solomon Juneau. Richard Hackett. Tho. H. Fanning, N. Hussey, James Delvin and R Murphy.
Orators of the Day.--Messrs. W. P. Lynde. C. Walworth, D. Fitzsimmons, J. p. B. M'Cabe.
ORDER OF THE PROCESSION.
1. Head Martial, mounted on an elegantly caparisoned white charger, and wearing a crimson sash, and a splendid sky blue satin scarf, ornamented with a green badge and gilt harp, and surmounted by a white satin star, and beautiful green rosette, and holding in his hand the baton of office.
2. Two Assistant Head Martials, mounted on white chargers, and equipped similar to the Grand Martial.
Grand Martial, mounted on a white charger, and equipped similar to the Head Martial, having the order of the day in his right hand.
Assistant Grand Martials, stationed in single file along the right line of the procession, mounted on white chargers and wearing splendid satin scarfs and rosettes.
Marshals, on foot, stationed in single file along the left line of the procession, wearing rich satin scarfs and bearing their staves of office.
3. German Band, of Milwaukee.
4. Choir of St. Peter's Church, of Milwaukee, marching two by two.
5. Male and Female Children, of St. Peter's Church, in sleighs, preceded by a blue satin banner, emblazoned with three gilt stars, encircled in a wreath of shamrock, and bearing on one side the motto:
"EDUCATION IS THE ROAD TO VIRTUE."
And on the reverse: "ST. PETER'S CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL, 1843"
This beautiful banner was executed and presented by Mr. F. Delvin, of this city.
6. Rev'd Martin Kundig, Pastor of St. Peter's.
7. Rev. Mr. Morrissy, Assistant Pastor, of St. Peters; accompanied by Rev. Mr. Hull, Minister of the Episcopal Church.
8. Orators of the day.
9. Officers of the Temperance Society.
10. Invited guests in a splendid Omnibus sleigh, under the direction of Paul Juneau, Esq.
11. The Ladies of St. Mary's Association, with a splendid banner, displaying on one side a portrait of St. Mary, in full stature, standing on a globe in the attitude of prayer. On the reverse, the words, "St. Mary's Association of Milwaukee, founded 1842."
12. The Ladies of Wisconsin, C. T. A. Society.
13. St. Mary's Congregation, of Greenfield, with a flag, on one side of which was represented an Eagle drinking from the fountain; on the reverse, suitable devices.
14. St. Mark's Congregation, of Southport, with a flag bearing the representation of the American Eagle hovering over the Irish Harp, with the appropriate motto;-
"Where Liberty dwells, there is my country," and "Erin go Bragh."
15. St. Stephen's Congregation, of Mineral Point, with a flag of the stars and stripes, displaying the American Eagle, with the Shamrock in her bill and supporting the lute one of the emblems of the land of song, in her talons.
16. The delegates from Trinity congregation of Madison.
17. St. Ignatius' Congregation, from Racine, with a large banner, having the American Eagle, and the name of the Congregation inscribed thereon.
18. St. Bernard's Congregation, of Watertown; with a handsome banner, on one side of which the village of Watertown was beautifully represented; on the reverse was the name of the congregation.
19. St. Michael's Congregation, of Granville, with a banner displaying a beautiful landscape and a fountain, surmounted by an eagle; on the reverse, the name of the congregation in gilt letters.
20. St. Patrick's congregation of Yorkville,-with a white banner bearing the name of the congregation encircled in a wreath of Shamrock.
21. St. Patrick's congregation of Salem,-with a splendid banner, one side of which was a beautifully executed, full length portrait of the Apostle of Ireland, on the reverse the name of the congregation in gilt letters.
22. St. Francis' congregation of Newland,-with a banner, executed by Mr. Tolland of this place, on one side of which Father Mathew was represented in a full length portrait administering the Temperance pledge to a multitude of both sexes, on the reverse the Eagle and Harp was displayed in bold relief.
23. St. Louis congregation of Franklin, -with a handsome flag executed in a masterly style, by Mr. Bailey of this place, and displaying on one side the portrait of Ireland's liberator, Daniel O'Connell, and that of the liberator of America, George Washington on the reverse.
24. St. Martin's congregation of Geneva,--with a white flag bearing the name of their congregation in gilt letters encircled in a wreath of Shamrock.
25. St. Dominic's congregation of New Hope,-with a banner displaying a delightful landscape on one side, and the Harp and the Eagle on the reverse.
26. St. Mathew's congregation of Churchville,-bearing an appropriate banner.
27. St. Bridget's congregation of Muskego, with a banner displaying on one side a fountain and a beautiful landscape in the distance and the name of the congregation in gilt letters on the reverse.
28. St. John's congregation of O'Connville,-with a splendid banner having on one side the Harp and Eagle with the motto underneath 'Erin Go Bragh,' on the reverse the name of the congregation.
29. St Joseph's congregation of Prairieville,-with a banner displaying on side a fountain surmounted by a cross and an Eagle hovering around it, on the reverse the name of the congregation in gilt letters.
30. Citizens and strangers, who turned out en masse to honor the day.
31. The Pewaukee Brass Band, who kindly volunteered their services on the occasion.
32. Wisconsin Catholic Total Abstinence society of Milwaukee.-with a truly magnificent banner measuring 9 feet by 7 feet, and displaying one side the representation of the Genius of Erin playing on the golden harp with the following soul stirring lines from the pen of the inimitable Irish bard, Tom Moore-
"Erin! Oh! Erin
Thy night it is past
And the sunshine of freedom
Dawns on thee at last."
On the reverse a full length portrait of the apostle of Temperance, the Rev. Theobald Mathew administering the pledge to a kneeling postulant--this banner which is ornamented on either side with a richly gilt scroll border and green silk fringe, was executed by our fellow townsman Mr. James Cleveland, and reflects much credit on the taste and genius of that native artist.
A few minutes past 12 o'clock, a gun was fired as the signal for the Grand Marshal to give the word march, and the procession moved off in military form to the Academy, where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared for them by the society. A gun was fired every twenty minutes during the procession.
Having partaken of refreshments, the multitude repaired to the platform erected for the occasion, where several eloquent and appropriate addresses were delivered by the orators of the day.
Four o'clock P. M. the vast assemblage separated in the most orderly manner to meet again at 7 o'clock in the basement story of the church, for the purpose of electing officers of the Wisconsin Catholic Total Abstinence Society for the ensuing year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Religious Event
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
St Patricks Day
Milwaukee Celebration
Catholic Procession
Temperance Society
Wisconsin Territory
Irish Immigrants
Outdoor Mass
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Martin Kundig
Rev. Mr. Morrissey
Solomon Juneau
Nicholas Hussey
Rev. Theobald Mathew
Daniel O'connell
George Washington
Where did it happen?
Milwaukee, Wis. Territory
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Milwaukee, Wis. Territory
Event Date
March 17, 1843
Key Persons
Rev. Martin Kundig
Rev. Mr. Morrissey
Solomon Juneau
Nicholas Hussey
Rev. Theobald Mathew
Daniel O'connell
George Washington
Outcome
successful celebration with about 3,000 participants; 100-200 new temperance pledges taken; orderly procession and assembly; election of society officers planned.
Event Details
Numerous Catholic congregations gathered in Milwaukee for St. Patrick's Day and the first anniversary of the Wisconsin Catholic Total Abstinence Society. An outdoor mass was held due to large crowds, followed by a procession with 32 divisions including clergy, officers, bands, children, ladies' groups, and various congregations from surrounding areas, each with banners. Orators delivered addresses after a banquet, and officers were to be elected in the evening.