The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-03
From the Philadelphia Enquirer.
THE REPEAL QUESTION IN EREI.AND
THE CASE STATED

The question of the Repeal of the Union,
forms the prominent subject of agitation with
Mr. O'Connell, and engrosses much attention as
well in England as in Ireland. In the former
country, however, the project is almost univer-
sally opposed, as calculated 10 prove productive
Of disastrous rather than beneficial conseauen-
ces. Even several Of the ultra liberal papers
treat it in this light, and while they accord to
Mr.. OConncI eminent ability and exalted
patriotism, they argue that in this matter, he
does not consult the true interest Of his coun-
! try. On the other hand, the Repeal Question APP
pears to be exceedingly popular in ireland We
have before us the proceedings of several great
meetings on the subjert--the remarks and reso-
lutlsns at one of which, we propose to notice
somewhat in detail The meeting was held in
| Connaught, and was attended by ten thousand
persons. Lord Ffrench presided and made an
address. He earnestly advocated Repeal, as
calculated to benefit ireland in every possible
point of view. MIR. Bodkin and Mr.. H. ID.
Brown-both members Of Parliament, also spoke
They were followed by the Hon. Thomas
French He alluded to the Union Question, and
said it was carried through the forms of parlia-
ment, but while 10000 armed men were within
few hours march to the Irish cap il-while
the fields of Ireland were red with the blood
spilled in a rebellion fomented for the express
purpose oil forcing that nefarious measure.
He added: m
eyes, we have the distinct avowal of Lord
Castlereagh, that every continuance was made
use Of to cause the united Irish system to explode
(hear, hear) But even rebellion and blood-spil-
ling could not effect that measure without the
most gross and lavish corruption; nor could cor
ruption and force, without most villaneus fraud.
History records these acts of force, corruption
and fraud; but need not enter into any detail OF
them; they are open to the inspection OF the
world in those historical records. View the ra-
pid strides in prosperity, commercial and nation-
al, which our country made in the brief but glo-
rious period which followed 1882 Qsud cheers)
Contrast with the aspect of ireland then her pre-
sent state Of commercial ruin and general mise
ry (hear, hear) Oh. how long is such state
of things to be endured--how long shall we be
| compelled to behold this melancholy condition.
Let US look around on the surface Of our lovely
land, and behold her green fields waving with
the ripening grain, and her productive classes
starving in the midst of plenty (cheers.) How
long shall the industrious population, which
should be, under proper government, the wealth
| Of the empire, be thus overwhelmed in misery
and wants Can we view these scenes unmoved'
No; the time is come to tell the imperial parli
ment that England has too long trampled on us
that she will not trample on us any longer
| (cheers)-that we will shake off the badge Of
slavery Qhunders of applause) And what are
our hopes? The champion is here who will
avow to you the truth and the certainty OF this
declaration that champion is present; he is sor
OF Erin-behold him there! (Mr. French point