Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-08-25
70 Daniel O'Con,,el, N. II,
ST.. LOUIS, July 4, f843.

70 Daniel O'Connel, N. II,
ST.. Louis, July 4, fs43
Daniel IL ST, down, on The evening oil
the 4th of July. (qui,e holiday with u.s.
to address you few lines on the subject
of a speech made by you at meeting Of
the Loyal National Repeal Association,
held in Dublin on the 18Th Of May last.
You must be aware, Daniel, that there
has been considerable sympathy felt and
expressed for the people Of Ireland in their
attempts to procure repeal of the Union
with England-and tell you very plain
ly that until very lately the people of this
neighborhood have. almost to man, look.
ed forward with confidence to the time
when Ireland would declare that she I" is,
and Of right ought to be, free and indepen-
dent" You cannot form an idea, Daniel,
of the excitement we have had-the speech
es that have been made--tho threats that
have been uttered against the British gov
ernment-the Ave dollar bills that have
been deposited in hats-all for you, Daniel
and the seas of hood that have been
talked about being waded through to a.
chieve the liberties Of the suffering Irish
people.
And amid all this excitement, noise, and
patriotic enthusiasm-( which | believe
you call "agi.ation who was consid-
cred the Moses to lead his countrymen
out of Egyptian bondage who was the
Washington, God forgive me for connec.
ting that name with yoursD who was to
guide The sons of Erin to independence
You, Daniel, was the individual you
Before proceed further, / must tell
you that there are many of us here, who,
though we would rejoice TO see Ireland
free and independent nation, have not .a-
ken an active part in the " agitation" about
repeal, which has been got up your in
stigation, for two reasons First, that this
country is at peace with Great Britain, Of
which Ireland is at present an integrant
part, and we do not consider we have any
right to interfere with her domestic affairs
especially when no Declaration has been
made by the Irish people Of their inten-
ton TO throw off their allegiance 10 the
British crown and secondly, because. al.
hitting we have right to NEEDLE with
the political affairs Of Europe, and that
repeal Of the Union is desirable and prop
er, we cannot, for the soul Of us, see how
the repeal is to be effected by sending you
money. Here in America-and particu-
larly here in the backwoods, we dislike
any interference with our domestic affairs.
In political matters we sometimes quarrel
like "alI wrath among ourselves---and
you would suppose. Daniel. If you could
look in upon us during an election. that
either party would gladly receive a help
inc hand from abroad: not a bit Oft Ii
you should attempts 10 put in your oar,
Daniel, YOU would soon find your safest
plan would be 10 stand aside and let us
fight il out. So in the Irish repeal bust
ness" agi,ate" as much as you please,
at home and when you are ready to do
something come out with your "WHEN IN
THE COURSE OF HUMAN EVENTS, ct eetara.
and you will find that the hardy sons OF
the West will be as ready to assist Ireland
in her. struggle for freedom. as lrishmen
were 10 lend hand to this country when
the needed help. Yes, Daniel-"go i
strong" among yourselves obtain the re-
peal Of the Union, If you can-(and nine
millions Of people can il they wlll)-but
don't ask Americans to embroi themselves
in difficulty with friendly government
until vou have shown determination 70
Sc. up for yourselves. This is the lam
puape of those who have taken no part in
the "repeal meetings. in this country.
Do not suppose, though. that there are
any of our citizens, native or naturallzed,
who do not view Che scenes now acting
in Ireland with the most lively interest.
Putting you, Daniel, out Of the question,
land l must say, that at this moment you
are not IS very popular" in these diggins,
as we say,) the Irish people are looked
upon as brothers aud we all hope. at no
distant day, to see the Green Isle take her
statiun among the nations Of the EARN
Such, being the feeling here, large
portion Of orr people taking an active part
for and none against the movement IN Ire
Iand-our adopted ant native born citizens
sending up united shouts Of !" repeal -
shouts which were to inspire hope and
confidence as the joyous sounds passed
over the Eaerald Isle, and TO be heard
with dismay by Peel and Wellington in
the Parliament-h Of England-contri-
buttons Of money pouring in from every
quarter, {" your rents" Daniel what DO
YOU imagine mus, have oeen the sensations