Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-07
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O'Clock, great mass Repeal meeting was hei1 - -
large Saloon OF the Assembly Buildings P'isu""' :.
adjournment
The journals of the proceedings OF lhe ias' meeting
having been read, and the question heing uPo "pPos
ing the same, objections were made ron sa,ious
tiers but no one being able to point out wherein tue
record was inaccurate II was alter great oeal Vi lu
multuous discussion, approved by an overwhelming ma
iority, who followed up their victory giving one ire
mendous cheer.
Mr.. McCauley, the Vice President, presided in the
absence of Mr. Stokes; and MIR. J. b. Colahan acted
as Secretary.
A communication was received from w. A Stokes,
ESQ., rendering his resignation as the President oil the
Association the reading Ut which created an intense
feeling in the vast assembage. Il committee OF hve
was instantly appointed to wait tie gentleman, for
the purpose OF inducing him to withdraw his resigne
ton.
communication was also received from Samuel
Hood, Esq The Corresponding Secretary OF the Asso
citation, rendering his resignation member oil IL,
which was referred 10 the same Commtee TINS
gentlemans views precisely those entertained by
the President
The Rev Dr. Moriarty having presented himself to
the meeting, was received with the most enthusiastic
demonstrations OF applause and respect. lie offered
the following resolution, via:
Res0ired, Tina; reconsider the vote had al
the last meeting, by which the report aud resolutions
offered by the Committee on Mr.. . Connells Speech
were rejected. Great applause.
He thea proceeded 10 assign the reasons which had
induced him offer the resolution and TO express his
grief at the difficulties that had arisen among bis
brother Repealers within the last few days. He next
adve.ed TO the pursued by OF the
this city, especially since the DIVISION OF sentiment
had taken place in thus body. He said, that the most
malgn and wicked attempts had been made to destroy
the Association He would ask them, candidiy ana
honestly, whether they were to consider themselves,
exclusively, an Irish Association: lCries OF, mo,
"No'1-or whether they were 10 regard themselves
as an American ASSOCIATION Loud and reiterated
shouts of 'sfes," ayes, "we are. He enlogzed
Mr.. o. Conneil constituting in himself everything
that was noble and great, but lamened ha, he should
have been much deceived by the Philadelphia Abo-
ioniss their grossly exaggerated picture oil slavery
this country lie remarked, that MI y Connel
had not been always consistent IN hts political career
that he not in reference to amalg amating the
two questions of Slavery and Repeal Indeed, Dir
OConne himself, had over aud over again stated, that
The word CONSISTENCY was not 10 be found IN The
Dictionary Of a politician. (Laushler) The Rev.
Doctor then cited several instances of the Lberaior
want of consistency in ms Parliamentary career
After further remarks
Mr.. ColahaD, Secretary, rose amid the most uproaT
ious cries Of 'Sit down, sit down -'dont want 10
hear you-oh, yes, 20 on, Ne, to oppose The recon-
sderaton, and after speaking moment or two, gave
way 10
The Rev DR.. Moriarty, who addressed the meeting
again in warm and en,hus astic strain favor Of his
resolution.
He was followed by DR.. OBrien, and one or two
others, but strong and universal was the current OF
feeling against them, that they had TO desst.
The question was then taken on the resolution, and
il adopted by reclamation.
The Rev. Dr. Morlar,y then moved the adoption Of
the repor, and resolutions Of the Committee rejected
ut the last meeting and after further remarks by
the Rev gentleman, they adopted, almost unani-
mousy, and ordered 10 be immediately transmitted 10
Ireland
The Association then adjourned first giving three
hearty cheers Tor Mr. Stokes, at half past O'Clock.
RESOLUTIONS, sc.
The following IS the report OF the committee as una
nimousy adopted
The committee appointed al the meeting OF this As.
ISOLATION, held the 10Th INST, 10 take into considera
ton the speech reported to have been delivered by MIR.
O'Connell on the 0h of May last, in the Loyal Ma
tona Repeal Association, in Dublin, and to repor; on
the same, respectfully report
That they have considered the matter referred to
them with that and attention which its portance
demanded They pe.used with pain the speech refer
red them, and reported 10 have been delivered by
Mr.. O'Connell, ard the judgment to which they have
arrived relative 10 embodied certain resolutions
which they will presently submit TO The ASSOCIATION
They conceive 1t TO BE- The duty c The Repeat .lsocta
tons of the U. States, acting m Their associate cGpd
city, EN- phacay TO dsclan all connection and sym
cs or any OF the domestic institutions OF this country
including, Of course, the Society for the abolition oil
slavery the Southern and Western States. To per
mt local and domestic questions, which there neces
sarly exists great diversity of SENTIMENT 10 be mixed
up with proceedings, would introduce such discord
aud embarrassment INTO the Association must inev
tany rustree the great and gorions object OF for
ma,on--the Repeat IF The Legislative Union between
ireland and Great Britain concerning which there
among us but mind and one feeling.
Whilst perfect freedom conceded 10 Mr.. O'Con-
nell both in holding and xpressns his private opinions
the sub ect OF domestic slavery the United States
your committee think, that 10 dcnounce any man for
holding contrary opinions savors of that political into
lerance which Mr.. O Conneil has, on other OCCASIONS
himself distinctly and eiuquently disavowed. THIS
Association has heretofore, successfully resisted all at
tempts TO divert lis enthusiastic eSertons from the ONE
great object which every man OF US cbershes IN his
Utmost heart, and still becames u.s. with that nnani
NIFTY which has heretofore characterized our course, and
alone enable 10 render essential service TO the
cause OF freedom Ireland to stand forward as one
man to avert every element of danger. 1t is with
pain and regret that reflect that this danger has
proceeded from Gnnocentiy, without doub) whose
other subjects been and still IS omn
potent amongst US yet must not permit The great
Lbeator, respected and revered he 49, TO prescribe
10 us what shall be private opinions and actions
dictate to citizens of the u s. the standards of our
political faith
After maturely rejecting the whole matter sub.
United 10 them, your committee find nothing in the
speech of Mr. o Connel that should diminish, in the
slightest degree the affection of the members of this
Association for the people Of Ireland, damp their
ardor, weaken their efforts aid them in pressing
for and achieving their darling Of Repeal
Though small cloud may tor q moment shade our
path yet have the duwnng hopes of the people
liberty than at this time. Let not therefore, obstacles
and difficulties which always beset the progress Of
every glorious undertaking. for one moment discourage
perplex u.s. but let feel that II is privilege
10 have an opportunity of making fresh sacrifices on
the altar Of whose people are our nearest and
dearest relations and possess as many and heroic
virtues any nation under heaven.
Strongly impressed with these feelings and opinions
your Committee beg TO offer the following Resolutions,
Resoircd, That this Association entertans profound
respect for the eminent talents of Daniel O'Connel,
and chershes for him The warmest gratitude for The
ardent zeal and untiring industry with which he has
devoted his time and the resources OF his powerful
mind TO the promotion the civil and religious liberty
Of the people Of Ireland and the advancement of their
efforts to throw of the bondage of foreign Legislation.
Resolred, That the members OF this Association do
no, hold themselves answerabe Cor their sayings do
ngs to any human authority save the constituted az
thor,es of the governments under which they live ;
and utterly d,scaim the right of any 10 dictate To
them their of conduct, TO 10 hem "Thus
far shalt thou go, but farther In especial
manner, this Association desires to be understood
noo min in he