The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-11

/ know that the opinions OF The thousands IN Ne
York IN favor Of ireland, will be supported by III
millions outside. Great cbeeriDg) We saw Ten
ss struggling with larger power, and our peopi
new TO their assistance We saw Canada approac
the conflicts Tor her rights, and YOU the army
ammunition and volunteers your frontiers
this Is the sprnging up OF the human sympaihies.-
You cannot stop that spring-you cannot suppress o.
eAtinguish tit Is here embedded within the dia
mond value OF the heart Of the freeman, and Il vii
come buboltg up and overflow IN the streams OF com
passion, teeming with agents Of succor for the OPP
pressed. (Cheers.) Though the mode Of fighting
Freedoms battles be changed though we resort no
To The tented held-yet the object for which Emme
yielded his lie-tie grand object for which lac fel
snail be carried by powerful and AN open, honest
combination OF the fee and the brave, and that Union
which England carried by fraud and by force, shall
DC repealed and annued by honest and irresistible
combination OF FreemeD Loud cheers.) Go on
Then, learlessly and constitutionay, and you will
nod your cause supported by every honorable man
The honorable gentleman then moved the second
resolution, and resumed his seat amid loud cheer.
ing.
" Resoired, That we sincerely wish TO Ireland
cleansing from the political eprosy consequent upon
her connection with Englsnd-corrupt in its authors
In The means OF It's consummation and uncean in al
its results. That we cordially recommen nd TO her thai
psnacea for her ills which she may find in happy and
practical operation upon this soil-the chosen spot
and last abode of general lberty--in that system Of
political combination of States and communities by
which all are happy, by which all are iree-whicl
Union Involves the sacrifice OF the Liberties OF none
but becomes the triumphant indicator and protector
OF the liberties Of ALL"
The Hon. w. w. Irwin, Of the House of Repre-
sentatves Of the United States from Pttsburg, Penn
sylvania, then came forward the next resolu
ton. He said Some difference may exist in the
minds OF men, as to the precise duty Of members Of
Congress m relation to such question as this.
no hes Ln.. II.
behalf Of Ireland unconstitutional, and have CIV
en- the subject some consideration, and the result Is
aat 1t would be really unconstitutional on the part OF
an American Representative TO refuse his sympathy
to Ireland but for me, the son of irishman, il
would be forever objectionable to be absent from the
meeting which assemblies to help to confer freedom
on the land of my fathers [Great cheerng.l We
are told that this is unconstitutional in freeman,
born on this free SOIL to sympathise with the Cypress
ed! No, sir 1t is our duty TO sympathise with any
people who are endeavoring to build up free go
vernment. lGreat cheering What is it the people
of Ireland aim att 1t is this-it is what we aimed
at and what we accomplished-our freedom Great
cheering Gentlemen may tell me this union be-
tween Ireland and England is such an union we
have existing here among our States. deny it it
IS union iraught with oPpression--with misery to
the Irish people, and the robbery of them and their
children. What the cause of our quarrels-
1t was taxation without representation. That is
the precise case Of Iceland Ireland is taxed TO sup
port an arlstocracy-to support government which
ileeces her-a religion which she does not profess
and the sweat and the labor Of her sons and daugh-
tiers are taxed to support army and navy TO forge
the chains which her tyrants fling around her.
Cheers. say, then, that every man in these Uni
ted States is bound to come to her aid and support
IL l am asked what she wants : my answer is she
wants government of her own. i am not compe-
tent TO suggest the form of government leave that
to themselves-to their own wise men. But if |
were on the spot, and asked my opinion on the
matter, would tell them REPUBLIc- great cheer
ing]-a government having President like ours,
who would sympathise with the people cheers Ia
government founded on the ballot-giving every man
Of 81 vote in that government. (Cheers be-
lieve if this form Of government were consummated
there that that country would be, before ten years
thereafter perfect garden-the abode of happiness
very paradise. ! believe her people would not
be driven from their own homes, as they are now,
in quest of freedom, and employment, and food.
lCheers.l And wishing them all this and in helping
them to effect and realize it, offer no more than
what an American citizen has perfect right to offer
them. (CheLrs. We owe the Irish nation debt
which is not paid yet and which never will be paid
until Ireland put into the possession of freedom
The sons of Ireland were with us through every 10y
and every sorrow that met us our pathway to In
dependence. They mourned and shared in our
verses, and loyed and gloried in victories, and
fought faithfully and valiantly to win these victories
and called on TO pay back the return.
Tod grant that the same service WHICH we received
from them may be paid back with full interest to thai;
oppressed people. Loud and enthusiastic cheering !
Mr.. Irwin then moved the Sd Resolution-"Re-
olred That this Association hold in grateful recol-
lection the names and the characters of the bold and
fearless leaders in Ireland and hope the day is not
now far distnt when their labors shall no longer
want the crow ming wreath OF success
DR.. Jones, Of Washington, then made few oh
seryatons in support Of the objects of the meeting.
Thomas Mooney, Esq, who had been invited from
New York, then addressed tire meeting. lie said
Mr.. President-Ladics and Gentlemen-I have
frequently in the urse of my journey of agitation
th ough this great country, addressed meetings OF
American citizen. in behalf of Ireland my oppressed
country, and have become somewhat familiar with
the voice Of American sympathy so frequently ex-
pressed towards Ireland and the Irish people. have
addressed the members of Legislatures in various
Senatorial Halls of this great country, but confess
that the meeting which now have the honor TO adj
dress, bids me hope a higher hope than any dursi
previously enter,sn; causes my heart 10 expand
with the Joyous anticipation that the first men in
America, who are now thfonging round the green
standard Of my country, will speedily effect her peace
| full political independence. (Cheers.) The effect OF
this meeting on the destinies Of my native land will
be felt at home amongst her people-it will animate
them when they informed that It's surrounded by
so many men who share in the General Government
of this great country and when see amongst the
rank and talent that gracss this plstform-the sor
and Secretary Of your respected Presidcnt-when
heard the honest sentiments expressed by him II
language that would honor the maturest orator
when | an honesty Of friendship manifested to
wards ireland in such a quarter-l only say tina
language fails TO convey my f clings-and trus
Tat the proverbial gratitude Of my countrymen y
ireland will be manifested in tangible way toward
the young gentleman who has identified himself 10
nigh, with the fortunes and destinies Of my country
Il loud cheers.) The sentiments expressed by al
yk.
and my proper business at this moment, is TO expires
my gratitude and the gratitude Of my country anew
to you gentlemen for the succor and sympathy yo
have expressed this night; but lest there should b
any here who suppose that England has any rigi
over Ireend acquired by conquest colonization, IL
me say that Ireland was independent country
thousand years before England was known TO civ
, LIVED Eurone