The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-21

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addressed as heretofore to JAMRs GORDON BENNETT
ditor and proprietor of the New York Herald.
IRISH RLrEAL.-ln the ample account which W.
published of the news brought by the Hibernia, w,
gave sufficient 10 indicate the state of Ireland in re
gard TO the Repeal Of the Legislative Union The
funds collected by the Repeal Association are large
enough TO excite forebodings for the future and the
calm determination of the Irish people, as con-
tradistingulshed from evanescent excitabillty,
speaks OF the prevalence of a spirit which will
ultimately accomplish the objects contemplated
The sympathy and the pecuniary assistance OF to-
regners, too, will be potent in its effect and both
In Ireland and in Eogland operate alike en- the op
pressed end on the oppressor America has done
much 10 cheer the spirit OF the Repeater, and To
strengthen his calm confidence in the future -
France. too, has spoken across the British channel
in voice which will resound through the BRUSH
Isles, awakening terrors in England and inspiring
hope in Ern's green isle. Frenchmen are open in
their espousal Of the OF Ireland aad they fete
the dawniug OF liberty in that land without conceal
ment OF their object.
We have account OF dinner given in Paris
nominay TO celebrate the anniversary oil the tax ing
of the Bastle, but, in reality, to express sympathy
in favor of the Irish movement, at LIE Marday's re.
staurant in the Rue Rlchlieu. The dinner was at
tended by about $50 persons, composed of members
Of the extreme gdns, editors OF the radical press
deputies from the twelve ACCOMPLISHMENTS. and
commanders OF the national guard, and sentiments
were there uttered land eng there exhibited and
proceedings there witnessed which are worthy of
special observation. The report to which we al
ude, says
NJ. Ledru Roin drunk TO &c Ireland the oppres-
sd" and TO France, the enemy of all oppression -
The toast received with great appause M
Rollln addressed the company, and expatiated on
the oppression OF Ireland, its patriots and its mar
tyrs spoke OF the accents OF republicansm, which
addressed their sympsthles from America, and cal
led on them not TO let the appeal be in vain M
Rou concluded as follows
"Let an extensive subscription be opened tbrou phout
the whole OF France let the mite of the poor ad
ded the large offering Of the rich and let an
supply be paid into the fund OF the Repeal TO support that
great politician, that powerful of Ireland to main
tain him in the calm ard defensive position which he
taken up -(Cheers) Let England also know that, il
she attempts 10 overcome legitimate rights by violent
coercive france is lady lend an
people in their decisive struggle experienced heads
solue hearts, and sturdy arms. (Cheers) Let her re-
member that the same causes led to the independence of
the world, and that her children simple citizens
courageous volunteers at the swords point that H.
bery which they maintain and which, trust they will
maintain TO the worlds end. (Cheers)'
When the applause created by this speech had
subsidized, the meeting resolved unanimously TO open
subscription in favour of Repeal, and to call on
the several provinces TO join In that subscription 1t
was also proposed and adopted, that armed volun-
teer assistance should be offered case of need to
the movement party in Ireland. And, finally, it was
decided that M L ,dru Rollin should proceed, as
soon as the slttings of the la courts are termna.
ted, with the amount OF the subscriptions to Dublin,
and to tender TO the advocates of repeal the SYM
pathles and assistance OF France.
Here then ia movement in Eronca ooora IL.
cisive in its tone than any which has been seen in
America, even amongst the brethren of the oppres
sed. This is movement, too, of the people O
France. What ergovernment may do, we are no
at liberty to speculate. In the Chamber of Peers
recent occasion, during discussion on the
Budget, the Ministers were questioned on the sub
ject of Irish affairs and the reply OF M. Guizot was
given with proper ministerial caution and equivo
ton.
AS TO Ireland he did not conceive himself justified
in saying word on the subject He sincerely de-
sired the perfect tranquility of the United Kingdom
and he felt confdelt that 1t would be everywhere
maintained or re,estabished. During the last TWEEN
" years the English Government had done great
deal for the welfare of Ireland. "The chiefs ftht
present Administration" said M. Guzot, gave
emancipation TO the Catholics OF that country anc
| have every confidence-and | here speak as a
mere spectator of human occuueDces-that they
will reconcile, in the management of this great affair
what is due to the dignity and unity OF England
with what behoves the country and the benevoence
which good and wise Government owes TO all It's
subjects"
The French people are active, and the French go.
vernment is doubtless ready to take advantage OF
any untoward British policy in matter so pregnant
with danger to the unity OF the Queens dominion
America is furnishing the sinews of war and the
means to accomplish Irish freedom-and Irelanc
herself is In state Of portentious calm, though o
legal and determined preparation for any coniin
gencv, however extreme S1e is trying III,
effect of moral power, and it po,ent enough
under the guidance of O'ConHel to extort from tn
Iron Duke Catholic emancipation. But il it shou
fail, or II the Brit sh ministry should move inud
ciously, a fire would he enkndled which NAV
fame the whole continent of Europe for war be
tween Ensland and the lnsh portion of that king
dom would inevitably communicate itself TO ant
be participated in by the nations around her
In this aspect the fate of ireland is one of momen
tous concern Ireland tree, and in treaty with tn,
continental powers, and Englan would be crippled
and hemmed in, and her retrogade mevemen
would be commenced. Such sign of weakness
would be the signal TO her colonies to revolt an,
throw off her yoke, and thus the effect of Irish free
dom would communicate itself to the extremlties c
rlvlliz ttion. But we must forbear the subject
100 vast for momentary contemplation. We shall
powever watch the signs of the times with muc
-nxiety.
The NEw JERSEY RAILROAD AccIDENT.--We al
informed by the Conductor OF the line of railro'
on which the unfortunate Stats was SO shocking
killed, by one Of the rails penetrating the floor
the car in which he was seated, and piercing
throat from the front to the back, that this Is Il
first accident which has occurred on that line sint