Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
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10 THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND.-LErrKR "
within that land was many a malcontent,
Who cursed the tyranny TO which he bent
That soil, full many u wrnging de
... Who worked his wantonness n form OF aw."
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LONDON, May III, 1883.
fe'ow- Counirymen,-How sensitive despo,ism makes
men. The Irish newspaper editors do dare prn,
my letters as they appear in the True SUM- The blanks
ana chasms In their copies resemble the publications
those States where the unqualified tyranny prevails
and the censorship OF The press exercises uncontrolled it's
execrable sway.
1t Is brother Irishmen, to Reformed Parliament, TO
hypoches daring to call themselves Reiormers that we
owe that despoic power which perceive naturally en-
gehders savsh fears and terrific, because truly irresistible
prosecutions See you not how little Of sympathy the per-
'ecutions oil the Press in Ireland excite
paper writers OF this country II the Attorney General in
England were to presume institute such as
the iiish ORANGE ToRY Attorney institutes, and
carries on the entire country would ring with the cries
indignation, and the prosecuted Press would find shelter
and protection beneath the covering shield of public OPT
MON, and scatters every public meeting which could give
Shield or shelter 10 any OF the victims of persecution
But, although the "Ref0rmed" Parliament has enact.
ed such law and although the misery Of Ireland falls
uhheeded OH the dull cold OF the who have yet
even yet remaining the boldnsss TO call themselves re-
tormershowcver, Ireland has many friends the
ns,sn people 'he people, alphabetically the people Of
England, are rousng in behalf they feel that they
have common cause OF edom 18th the people
OF eland Several OF The Irish popular give their
ready ana hearty votes TO alleviate the burdens and di
hin>h The taxation OF the English people: sorrowiully
regret that all the Irish members who were deeply and
douby pledged every species of retrenchmen and re-
FORM are not more mindful of these pledges, more &C.
nvey Jealous to produce Tor England cheap government
and free institutions
present most inefficient ministry have lost all character
and almost all popular support, by that total derecon OF
every constitutional and liberal principle which they
hibed In their Coercion Bill for Ireland That Tyiannic
measure has reacted OH themselves, and the Strength
which they lostb by its possibly ever
gained.
The total defeat of the Wing candidate at every
election, the triumph OF liberty Hobhouse and Bur
dett and dear De peer, and all that group motley
pouclans IN Westminster, is OF the most decisive
evidences which could be given the state OF the public
sentiment in reference TO the coercion ministry NY
mind expands and my heart exus the opening pros
pec's-yes, this ministry of hypocrilca professions
hbertcidai acts must disappear There cannot be
change Tor the worse; aud the change for the better will
soon disenSage ireland from the base letters she
wears and once again attach her to British
reciprocity oil benefits and privileges.
The defeat OF Hobhouse The fate of the present
ministry. They may struggle little while, but their
doom Is sealed aud then the air OF liberty may be be ahed
in Ireland once again
look 10 changes useful Ireland and sautaty 10 the
empire with the more confidence, because know how
Impossible II Is that any other party but the wretched
wings should continue Lord Anglesey in ofice--a
unwise and 10 speak plainly silly politician was
never yet engaged i'll the misgovernnent of a great
country never enquire into what, is called good inte
ons The Italian proverb says that al ell il paved with
good attentions necer carried into Effect But suppose
were TO concede TO the sycophants OF Lord Anglesey
that his intentions are excellent would only render his
poicai Jolly and atuiy the more glsrng and papahlc
Let us therefore, hope for and expect days for
Ireland Let us hope for and expect the period when
the popular sentiment will again have its natural Ell
lect and when wretched renegades and caicuiu
tors will feel themselves controlled by the national
10 attend national interest.
In the meantime this independent and truly lber raj pa
per-the True Sun-which enables me TO communicate
freely with the people Of Ireland, affords the Ineaus
also OF agtating electoral
land from her present state OF political degradation.
Recoilec The leading object of these letters is to keep
up The power OF the Irish people to select proper repre-
sentalives and to substitute Tor the the Gun
wise those who will think OF nothing be You'd the ine.
erests OF Ireland the maintenance the eternal and
sacred principles OF universal emancipation the slave of
every creed, CASTE colour and nation the lace the
habitable globe.
At this period OF change when the great movement is
going on, rescung mankind from the last remnants of
chains long since inflicted the nations OF Europe y the
eudai system, and also scattering into Thin air the selfish
and sordd preensons Of drstocraic powerat such pc
rod this Ireland ought 10 be represented by men wor
thy OF the high destiny which they calledmen in.
capable OF making any compromise with the enemies of
their native land, or in deserving, any pretex Tho
Of universal freedom.
for these great purposes hat desire to organize
the electors OF every county, city and i'll Ireland,
as to be prepared for every event. able to take
advantage OF every contingency.
have begun with the county of Dublin. pause upon
that county; cannot 20 beyond it until find that every
possible eXeion has been made preserve its repese
anon under the control OF the Irish truly national
party
In my third letter. callea for assistance from each Of
npGi.i OF the nine baronies Of when cOuu,y
n repeat my call for aid as to each of those
yand make, as 1t we're personal epplica-
ton relative TO each OF the remaining four baroues Who
can get TO assist the in The barony Of Quuore' no in
Caseuock Who in st. S"pucares} and who COolock
want to learn the OF electors Of each class re
gsered in each OF those baFoncs; the qualification on
which each person is registered and the political party or
personal interest which sways each voter. This is the
first steps namely, 10 ascertain the popular strength in
each baroDy. and TO contrast ii with the Anti Irish or A.
cendsDcy party i'll that barony.
The second step is TO ascertain whether any, and any
what addition can be made the popular each ba
rony Tl.;se two things waned-First the present
State of the popular strength, and secondly the capsbity
OF increasing it, Let Inc but be able to ascertain both i'm
each baTony Of the county Of Dublin, aud will then pro.
coed 10 another and another ana another county until we
have all Ireland prepared 10 return but thorough
going rcfomers OF every abuse, and fepealers that e
gisiaivo union which has weakened the entire empire
and impoverished and degraded unhappy Ireland.
But although conhne myself in dire Ct application TO
Dublin county, do not the less expect at persons NAV
come forward in other counties TO anticipate my reaching
them, and 10 give their aid, in this nIorta IN.
derskng. intend 10 perseveTe until succeed all over
Ireland. Knowing do that when plan OF public
verance Of exertOns 10 am, therefore
determined 10 persevere. Al ask is assistance It's
not too mnch 10 expect that in each barony will
give me his aid.
/ We have every siimulan urge us TO attempt oil
peacedble, legal, and constitutional OF aevatns
the present mseres Of Ireland. In The present moment
of political restitution, when the Algerno coercion bill OF
the false Wings has shed night Of political desolation
around Ireland it Is douby incumbent on Ne TO leave no
stone uniurned means untried which n ary man.
contribute TO restore constitutional freedom and indie
pendence 10 Ireland.
How often have knaves and jewellers asserted that Ire.
land might commit her fate and fortunes the AinGness
and care Of the British Parliament which would do her
justice that Parliament freed from arso-
cratic conroul aud weeed Of the mock of
Il. .a-afY a