New-York daily tribune., 1843-10-28
ERIN GO BRAGHi

THROUGHOUT WORLD IN DEfEScE OF IRISH
FREEpoM ASD THE RIGHT. OF Man.
At meeting the Albany Irish Repeal ASSOCIATION on
the 23d of October lS43 when called upon address the
ass-mbage pursuant request OF former meeting HEsR
OREIILY offered the following Preamble and Resolutions
as embodving of the which influenced his own
opinions and which he believed had influenced the actions
of rshmer and the Friends of Ireland generally under the
present circumstances Irish affairs After brief re.
marks from Nh OR. the Preamble and Resolutions were
read unanimously adopted aud ordered TO be published Tor
the purpose of inviting the cooperation OF the Friends oi
Freedom in all quarters of the world.
|. WHEREAS, The People Of Ireland are now peaceaby
asserting their right restoration of their ancient Paria.
ment BY urging Repeal Of the inqutous Act OF Union
as Of the arduous struggle for the Political
Franchises which they individually and nationally
titled under that MAGSA CHARrA HUMAN RIGHTS
stamped with the seal of Royalty but with the sgne OF
the Almighty God
y AND WHEREAS The "agitaton" Of this important
question is marked by circumstances Of extraordinary
developing unparalleled self
command in the millions Of oppressed yet temperate Irish
men, and evncng admirable consistency and
their ndomitabe leader-a eads who iearlessy
sertinc the sentiments which he proclaimed nearly half
tury ago in denouncng that aggressive policy whereby the
Parliamentary Independence of Ireland was merged under
the accursed Union with the British Parliament in 1900
"a Union" effected contrary Popular Rights and Pa
,rotic Seutmeut-eected by the combined influences of
corruption and violence during the memorable Irish Reign
efTerror"
B. AsD wHrnrA,. The People of Irish origin, donation.
allied chiefly through the penicous influence ofmisgovem
meu in their land and scattered abroad exiles
Though all countries of the civilized world remain
uuconcerned spectators Of the struggle for Irish Rights,
refrain from estifyng their sympathy with the gallant Pa.
trots Of lreandsympahy that has already been sgnay
manifested by the alacrty with which opinions have been
expressed and money contributed sustain the Irish mil
lions firstly in their requirement for Catholic Emane pa
tion and attey their demand for Restoration Of the
Irish Parliament Independent ofthe English, that Para.
nent formerly existed nnde British Sovereign:
AND WHEREAS II is understood that the Irish Nation,
actuated BY the sentiment that Ireland best be gov
erned in Ireland will shortly be best with the patriotic
counsels of an informal Domestic Legislature in the shape
of National Presevave Society,"" be organized in the
Irish Capital whenever those three hundred gentlemen
shall accidentally assemble fine morning in College
Green assembling thus Informally not TO break the
British law against illegal combinations assembling for
the patriotic purpose Of dersng repe OPpres
sion and govern the People by moral uasonthus promo,-
ing justice while preserving peace among the Irish without
troubling British wmaker magistrates unit, the Irish
Parliament shall be publicly and soemnly reesabshed
formerly existed and local legislatures exist
nearly all the countries and provinces composing the British
Empire through ghout the world
s. AND WHEREAS the spectacle exhibited by the
Irish Nation of the nobles presented in the history Of
mankiud-a People depressed for through political
tyranny aud sectaran intolerance backed by British bayo
nets, RISING NOW NINE MILLIONS STRONG
rising merely break the chains of slavery but to
complish the still glorious task Of conquerng their
appel,es and temperance their
social habits preserving peace towards their rulers and
disputes amcaby in Arbrators Courts recently organized
substitutes for the governmental Misunderstanding
boodshed and violence and sacredy protecting individual
rights while proclamins their national wrongs-hus en-
phatcaly proving the world their FOR SELF
GOVERNMENT, in manner emitting them rank among the
proude nations Of the earth redeemed regenerated and
disen,hralled -
t. Asp WHEREAS The spectacle thus presented by the
Irish Nation that appeals the hoiest sympahes Of
patriotism and philanthropy with the of
but with the solemny Of Natural Right and Moral
Truth aud Eternal appealing merely the
cnpants Of the Irish soil the rshmen scattered exile
through foreign cme but claiming the admiration Of phi.
anhrop,s wherever the Rights and Dignity of the Human
Race properly appreciated in all quarters Of the globe
l. Be 1T THEREFoRE RESOLVED, AS the Of the AL
bauy rsh Repeal Association That and ccumstan-
thus remarkable in the History Of Mankind are worthy
of universal commemoraon among lrishmen wherever
sdent in foreign lands their native so-circumstanc..
worthy oar higher honor than victories Of the battlefield i'm
morazng lucky commanders the expense of heca-
tombs of their the language of
the ustous Jefferson the OF human life and happi.
ness and not thei! destructon the first and only egi
mat. -ct Of good government" in preference 70 the
trophies obtained by the blood the .a,ersd
" flags of the tented field"
s. find be it further Resolred That animated with
hess sentiments the said Association hereby recommend TO
lnshmen and the Friends ofIreaud in all nations Of the
world set apart day for solemn eommemora,ou Of
events and thus memorable the Progress Of
Mankind and that the first Wednesdoyn January be
the day recommended for the purpose Of holding
meetings Of the Repeal and other Irish Societies every
land here there Irish hearts that sympathze in the .u
eEngs and resent the wrongs Of eland-meengs in which
doubtless the People of Ireland will cordially concur by as
emong on that day in every Parish of their native King
dom-esPeciGlly it is hoped a, the day aforesaid will
iarnish that fine morning. which those three hundred
RepeaeTs' will accidentally assemble" in the shape of
National Preseryatve Society," temporary substitut.
Tor the auciel; :;sh Parliament:
g. lind be also Resored That in addition Addresses
on The History and Prospects Of that long Country
and to the interchange Of opinions and the
cheering aspect Of the Of Humanity in Ireland day
should De considering for promoting
the welfare Of Ireland and the Irish 'and that conbu.
tions should be made and forwarded that day from all
quarters Of the world the Loyal Irish National Repeal
friends of Ireland who may in this Universal Trst.
mo1al Of sympathy for the suiferngs of the Irish Nation
under British sway.
TO- .4nd be furtker Resolred That for the purpose of
promoting this great obecr, committee Of seven be an
pointed enclose copies these proceedings TO the yaro
Repeal aud other Irish Societies this Continen, and m
other andsin the hope that the proposed simultaneous
of lrishmen and friends Of shmen in concen,ra
ting PUBLIC OPINION (and is in thes. davx NOR
powerful than cannon) against the tyranny Of RI. Br,b
Government will have the salutary effect o!ebuknq Tvrn
everywhere, while Cheering the gallant
Ireland who contendng f.arlessy vet p.scs.b,v
Rights with which the God of Natut. has .,dowsd ~
kind -'A"u'
H. Resolved also, That, aid in arranging matters for
The PROJECTED Simultaneous Meetings. so far a, The a,ss
OF tn Association concerned the proposed Da,
:. another committee Of be appointed 10
ln!,se speakers from among the promuer. m.n Of b;s
puohe aad TO offer gold medals 70, the bes, Patriotic Ode
ahd Nsi'on Song illustrative Of the events which ,bis Uni
'tSl ceremonial Is designed 70 Commemorate
.4ne 6e further Reso!ced That in these
sympathy aad assistance peaceaby rendered for p.ae.ab