The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-10-30


SIMULTANEOUS MEETINGS OF THE
FRIENDS or IRELAND THROUGHOUT
THE WORLD IN DEFENCE OF IRISH
FREEDOM AND THE RIGHTS OF MAN.
At a meeting Of the Albany Irish Repeal Associa-
ton, the 23d Of October, lsa3, when called upon
to address the asscmbage pursuant, 10 request Of a
former meeting, IIssRr O'RrLLy offered the follow
ing preamble and resolutions embodying some Of
the views which influenced his own opinions, and
which he believed had Influenced the actions Of Irish
and the friends Of ireland generally, under the
present circumstances Of Irish affairs. After some
brief remarks from Mr. OR. the preamble and reso-
lutons were read, unanimously adopted, and ordered
TO be published, for the purpose OF inviting the co.
operation Of the friends Of freedom in all quarters Of
the world
L. Whereas the people Of ireland are now pcacea-
bly, asserting their right 10 restoration OF their ao-
Gent Parliament by urging repeal of the inquitous
" Act Of UDon," a. contamination OF the arduous
struggle for the political franchises 10 which they are
individually and nationally entitled under that Magma
Chara Of human rights stamped not with the seal Of
Roy atty but with the signet OF the Almighty God.
2 find ,rhereas the agitation" Of tins imporisn,
question marked by circumstances Of cxtraordi-
nary character-cIrcumstanccs developing an unpa.
rslleled selfcommand ~ the millions OF oppressed
yet temperate liishmen, and eyncing admirable con
sistency and perseverance, In their ,pdomitsblc lead
era leader who is fearlessiy asserting the sen
tiDeDts which he proclaimed nearly half a oeutur,
ago "a deDouncing that aggressive policy whereby
the Parliamentary independence Of ireland was mcrg-
ed under the accursed " Union" with the British
Parli imeni IN 1900 Union effected eontrar, 10
popular rights and patriotic sentment-efccled by
the combined influences Of corruption and violence
during the memorable Irish Reign Of Terror
3. .ana whertas, the people Of Irish origin, dena-
tionalized chiefly through the pernicous influence Of
ms2oyernmeDt in their native land, and scstis red
abroad exes through ali countries OF the civilized
world, cannot remain cerned sps rtators 81 th.
struggle for Ir,sh rights, nor refrain from test,ing
their sympathy with the gallant patriots of Irelsnd
sympathy that has already been signal, manifested
by the aacrity with which opinions have been sx-
pressed and money contributed to sustain the Irish
millions, firstly IN their requirement Tor Catholic
emsnci alton, and lsticrly IN their demand for res
toraton Of the Irish Parliament independent OF the
English, as that Parliament formerly existed under
common British sovereign.
T. find ,chersas u is UNDERWOOD that the Irish ma.
ton, actuated by the sentiment that Ireland can
best be governed in lrcaDdp will shortl, be ble,i
with the patriotic counsels OF On informal domesttr
legislature, IN the shape OF National Prc,crrsti,s
Society,"" 10 be organized in the IRISH capital When
ever tbose three hundred gentlemcpr shall scc,-
dentally assemble, some fine morning, IN College
Grcenasscmbl ng thus informally 80 as not 10 br,.t
the British laws against Illegal con binatons ra.
sembiing Tor The patriotic purpose II dessing asea
sures TO repel oppression aud govern the people h,
moral suason-th'is promoting justice, while pre-
serving peace among the irsh without troubling
Irish Lawmakers or magistrates until the lrsb Par
lament shall be publicly and soemnly re- established
as II formerly existed, and local legislatures TOW
exist IN nearly all the countries and provinces CON-
posing the British empire throughout Inc world
5. find whereas, The spectacle nov exhibited b,
the Irish nation Is Of the poblcst presented IN ts
history Of manknd-a People depressed 10, c.pto.
rcs through political tyranny and sectar,.n ,ntole
rance, backed by British bayonets H,s,Se so- s,ss
MILLIONS srRoso, rising not merely 10 break the
chains Of slavery, but TO accomplish the s,I NOR.
glorious task OF ccoqucring their own sppettss and
pass'onspract's'ng temperance In their serial heb
its, preserving peace towards their rulers and amon