New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-06-08
era, Repeal Meeting.

iouroed meeting last evening at the Washington
Hotel. which was attended by a very large audi
ence. and marked by the utmost a,dor and cnthu
siasrn. II was the third meeting Of the series OF
which the former two were attended with the like
demonstrations OF zeal. The Hall was densely
crowded al an early hour; and on beng called
to order, was organized by the nomination, and
loudly applauded election, Of WILLIAM ii.
SEWARD, late Governor Of the State OF New
York, as President. After the applause winch
was dcafening and long continued, had ceased,
Gov. SEWARD was introduced to the audience
by Mr. t. Treasurer ofthe Repeal Association,
who spoke of him as one whose whole heart was
devoted to the redressing OF lreand's wrongs, and
who had come there TO speak to them OF the move
rnen,s by which this is to be accomplished.
Six hearty cheers were then gwen Tor Governor
SEWARD after which he addressed the audience
as follows -
FELLOW CITIZENS: My esteemed aud venerable ineho'
20 whom am indebted FOR the honor Of my introduction 70
yoo on this OCCASION in the Of his Zeal has mistaken
both my ability aud my purpose appearing p1iore you to-
night. have heart feel, and trust judgement to
Discern the wrongs my fellow hut forte
10 be- eloquent:s porudr assemblies am here therefore,
no, to your ardor rkndle affection for
your native land. here for The first is
ccumstance somewhat extraordinary You all aware
that it is n custom in this country pledges ci men
when they are seeking public Office; bu, il not the
fom either of this Of any other country, exact pledges
ofpublic men when they seeking retirement.
Nv sentiments upon the sub ect OF Repeal asked
something than ago by the Irish adopted CHI
zens of New-York; and answered that holding, as did,
high aud responsible Executive station, II would not be-
come me-, would perhaps be unwse FOR your cause and
I
all the sympae all the feelings which cherished
upon this very interesting subject, (ccers) But did say
he that IN the retirement winch he'd become
necessary aud desirable trusted should be at liberty
fy and freely express the sympairs aud feelings which
had been born with aud which had BEEN cherished aud
nar,ured by my education this Republican country
loud cheers.)
am here therefore private citizen to redeem he
pledge which then gave that when should be relieved
iroa the responsibilities aud cares OF public trust would
sn.oye IN after life as had don. before my elevation that
tia, was the friend OF Liberty and Humanity only
in Ireland but throughout the world, loud cheers)
There is another circumstance which brGgs me here
The last arrival which We have received intelligence from
across the Atlantic reveals to quite certanly the ap.
proacl. Of crisis which calls the redemption Of all the
pledges people o LELAND hsve received from this side
the AtIaetc loud aud repeated cheers And although
there occasion Of domestic interest which should PEE
80 10 v,,i.asn FROM the enjoy,
q
TO the end that If my opinions and sentiments should be
deemed Of any worth b, my fellow citizsas your country
home might assured of our sympathy with the
grest aud maguamous efforts they making. cloud
cee Ofa the blessings Human Life Peace the NEST
essential She brings in her train all the other blessings Of
kind Providence do, therefore, the presence Of
large number Of my fellow citizens. aud with due
of my accountability, declare opinion that Of all the
blessings which Ireland is cntitled-,he of which
would be 10 Jtpriye her uation-i,
blessing of Peace.
come. therefore, endeayor preserve for Ireland the
peace which ,h-a'encd and believe that ouy can
be done BY all the or civilized men, this
and the other by all the nations Of ChrSeudom Of
the civilized world declaring their conviction thai,
IRELANp arH DEMANDS, and by making known
that her struggles for justice have enlisted the ympahe Of
mankind. (Drsfeung aud repeated checrs.)
understand ,hs obiecr Of this assembly be second
the efforts OF ccunymen at home TO Obtain the Re-
peal &C the Uuos and the restoration Ireland of Ma
tona Parliament, by lawful, peaceful
aud tender the expression OF my sympaheS aud should
be uuaithul to my observation Of my ;ellowcit,zens ii
did not declare that when this truth shall he promulgated
and thoroughly understood the Will be-
found TO animate the whole of The American people
(Deatenng applause)
see nothing 10 discourage terrty the circum-
stance that the British Government may before il estimates
resort 10 force. We would have them know confidence
,,s force force, Truth. Erredun, Republican De.
moaracy will day per,ade the world (Cheers)
Genemen. return YOU my thanks for the Kind recep,
you have given will deau You longer
the interesting speakers Who psu. prepared
address you this important occasion.
Gov. SEWARD here resumed his seat. amid the
loud enthusiastic and repeated cheers OF the great
audience assembled.
Rev. Mr. SMITH, a Catholic clergyman of this
city, then addressed the meeting at great length
upon subjects connected, nearly or remotely, with
the purpose Tor which the meeting was called. In
the course of his remarks he read letter from the
Very Reverend Dr. HIGGINS, distinguished Pre-.
late of Ireland, in which he said tina, all the cler
gy, as we'll as all the other citizens of Ireland
were thoroughly in favor of the Repeal movement
After he had concluded, Hon, john MckgoN
addressed the meeting, briefly and in IN ANNA.
ted and elo9uen, manner. Notwithstanding the
threats of the British Government, he said he felt
sure they would never put their threats in force,
because they DARE not do 1t. The sentiments
and sympathics of the whole world were against
them. The first movement oil the Kind would
at once cause political revolution in France.
which mast bring the Anti. British party In that
country, with NJ, TRIHRs, the ahleS, statesman Of
the age a, its head, into power For the purpose
of awakening Their sympathies and securing Their
cooperation, he submitted the following reScl,.,
ton -
Resotpsa Tbs, COMMITTEES OF ;.res be appointed 10
prepare ,ddss 10 The Ieeie OF Fraact appealing than
10 organize Repeal Associations Cooperate w.th the
rcse people aiding the lsish rAsc ps5ssat glorious
struggle 10: independence
The resolution was adopted by acclamation
and ON the nomination Of the President Hon.