Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-22

Celebration, at Washington, on The 9th IF .7u-
gust, 1882.
MIR. c. said that. in earlier life, he had often
read, he had often heard. that the Irish were
People Of the heart; that while they had fair
portion Of the faults conmOn to the rest of man.
kind. they possessed full share OF the high and
standard virtues AS kindness was deemed
cardinal virtue all the world over, he (Mr Z }
must acknowledge, that he bad received KIND
ness, and IN overlooking measure, at the hands
of his Irish friends. That in return for the poor
sevces it had been his good fortune to render to
the cause of struggling Ireland, he experienced
warmth of feeling and attachment from her ge-
nervous sons which, while it far exceeded his de.
serts, neither time or circumstance would ever
eradicate from his grateful memory.
MIR c. further observed, that it was now, 1T
had been and ever would be. his pride and gra-
LITIGATION to be hailed as the Orator ut lreland's
Liberties, to rank himself amung the defenders
of her sacred cause, in his many appeals to the
Americans, while be must be permitted To de-
clare, that if Jealous and faithful had been his
services. munificent was their reward; tor 90 III
TO what assembase he might, quickly would he
find his hand in the grasp of an lrishman's, while
he was made an honored guest at their festivals,
whether Of their Patron Saint, or, as in the pre-
sentiustauce, of their Political Saviour.-(Cheer
ing.)
Mr. G. continued. It gives me sincere graft
ficatiun TO recognize among this respected assem-
bIape, many members of the Old Association,
fellow laborers Of the time when g the morning
lowered. and heavily in clouds brought on the
day" Of Erin's better destinies. In the present
bright prospects. my friends will remember the
lines of Hope with which their former presiding
officer was won't to cheer them, amid the gloom
Of earlier days:
"rhat blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds,
And tho q late, a sure reward succeeds"
"Iate," indeed, after seven hundred years
of degradation and misery. but sure' will
now be the reward, after such long and undeserv-
ed suffering; for even now the barque plOughs the
Atlantic wave that shall bring the glad tidlngs Of
Erm's deiverance. JOY sits at her helm: she
gay dashes the ocean spray from her prov, as
propitious breeze watts her to our anxious shores;
and when the pilot shall hail the seamen the
watch with What cheer, ho? what news from
Ireland? He will be answered with, ALPS we'll:
Er,n aud Liberty, Erin 90 brah"
The second reformation advances, as if with
seven league boots. Onward is the march of
freedom in the world, and though difficulties and
dangers NAV. for time, come athwart her pro-
gress. she will finally triumph in the downfall OF
oppression. aud a millennium Tor mankind,
The struggles of Ireland will form brilliant
page in the history Of the times; in the sublime
devotion of her martyr'd patriots of her olden
days, aud in the bloodiess wreath that encirces
the brow Of her modern O'Connell. Cheers.
The distinguished individual, whose birth day
we are assembled to celebrate, appears to have
heen rifted with Il more intimate knowledge of
the human heart, than has ever fallen to the lot
of a leader, whether of ancient or modern re-
nuwn. HIS influence as a pacihcator. far ex-
cee,s the power which conquerors have had over
mighty armies, proud of their chief, and wholly
submissive 10 his will. And again, our wonder
is he more when we reflect upon the character
and composition of the people. whom this modern
lawg,yer mas had to deal Nth: people DO n for
bish and chva,ric daring; of passions generous.
We; impetuous: so that. take them for .'al in
all, the chief,ain who directs the energies of an
IRISH nation. will find that he has not lamb to
lead. IN siiken strings but must srapple with
lion bv the name. Cheers.
The D ator proceeded. Il has been left for
thi, great master OF the human passions to vie Id
the destinies of his country by The force of rea-
son. and bv persuasive e'oquence, quite unique
in the history of Human affairs Mighty masses.
composed of all the elements OF tumuit. have
been agitated. and every thing portends COM
ing storm: when. 10. the grand pacihcator ar
riyes He waves his MAJ ic wand, the tempest
is hushed. and all becomes tranquil, and obedi-
eut 10 the laws. Wonderful man! Happy o.
Connell! to have hourished in an age when gen.
tie means can be used to effect. the high purpos-
es only to b. obtained. in other times. by the
war and bloodshed which hard necessity i'm
posed upon ,he deliverers of their countries
Happy. thrice happy If the contamination OF thy
Iabors may be as mud aud peaceful as their pro-
gress has hitherto been firm and triumphant
Add should dire necessity. growing out OF the
crimes and injustice of thy opponents. force thee
at length 10 the ''uitima rato'' Of arms, and the
great pacihcator be merged into the gallant lead
er Of his couatry's hosts, to DO battle for that
country's rights, never. oh never. did ayensins
sword leap from its scabhard more pure, more
iusu6abe, in the sight of God and man. more
b,v. more guiltess Of county's blood. than
would be the sword Of O'Connell. Loud cheer
ing