The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-09

understood that Mr. O'Connell would preside or
the occasion; and at early hour the streets were
crowded by the trades and other inhabitants OF the
county and city, Tor the purpose OF forming In pro-
cesslon to meet Mr. O'Brlen on his way into town
from Cahermoyle, his country residence. The
trades moved in "military order and array" with
| their respective banners and bands and at two
O'Clock accompanied Mr.. OBrien through the city
| to BANK place, where the hon. gentleman address
ed them at considerable length; but we see rea-
son to infilct two speeches on our readers-and as
the one spoken after dinner may be supposed in ac
cordance with the old proverb, to have conveyed
what Mr. O'Brien really meant to say, we shall
content ourselves with giving that only
The meeting then dispersed.
| Mr.. O'Connell, who was accompanied in his car
rage by Mr.. d. O'Conne Junr., the Rev. Mr.
boyle, and Mrs. French, his daughter, arrived at
Princes Hotel at FIVE O'Clock, and was greeted by
the people withloud cheers.
Mr. WI s. O'BRirN rose, and, having returned thanks,
proceeded to enlarge on the necessity Of epeal OF the
Union. give you, Daniel O'Conne the Liberator of
| Ireland"
This toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm
MI. OCoNNELL and said-This is a great day for
Ireland Laughter and cheers) 1t literally is great
day for relandone Of the demonsratve proofs Of the
wisdom of the prosecution .aughter) How certainly
Ireland is cowed by the Attorney General (renew ed
laughter) How frightened the men of Limerick are at
the Attorney General and his devil Brewster oar of
laughter) Yes it shows that Ireland has materials to
work with and there be found in this country any
vain enough imagine that the liberties of Ireland
fast approaching this day has proved the ity of such
notion and has graed the heart OF the oldest agtntor
amongst vouchers and laughter) Yes it is day Of
hope for Ireland; and when came here to pay tribute
of respect you have DONE to the estimabe gentleman
who has made such ;onest, right thinking speech
would nterrogate me as to what is the state ofhe Repeal
What are its prospects and what do suggest
those questions Hear, hear The state of the Repeal
is hsA present threefourths Of the Irish people
have unanimously declared in favor of it. portion of
the remaining ourth-the Catholic portion Of the north
at east-are also for the Repea-ear, hear, hear An
immense number Of the honeshearted Prcsbyterans of
Ulster for the Repeal, and several enlightened mem.
bers of the Established Church for it in short
cause had ever so powerful suppor-iear hear) That
ser meetings held not including the monster meet.
ing of this day(Cheers and laugher). That more hu.
man beings were congregated for peaceabe aye
for warke purposes, than assembled in any
try before (lear) That there were 400 600 men.
of the peace was committed at any of the monster
meetings Hear. Nay, it is wonderful fact that not
accident happened in throng of many thou
sands QIear) Six millions four hundred thousand met
together and observed even the poeness of refined
their right to govern their country by the complete
ner in which they govern themselves In our agitation
we were offered assistance from America that is, we
were profered the aid of arms, but refused it and
Iwhy Because ours is peaceabe struggle struggle
description whatsoever hear, hear, hear) We Offer
ed French sympathy that did not desire; disdain
ed accepting the assistance OF the prosave party in Anne
RIGA and thus agitation proceeding, without
rufie its peaceful current when out the procla
nation forbidding the meeting of Conar 1t might have
out the day before but that would have been to have
warned US. There friend of mine who used to say,
az want to conceal anything put it in the Dublin
as Isl but happened to get copy Of the proclamation
before placarded and took that blood
said the people would obey our advice No we said
what was literally true-they obeyed it as command,
at the very latest moment the spirit of obedience
blood Of the Irish PEOPLE But then came numbering GU,
the Mhe has been olam ed
surprised at it indeed think him in great
excusable daughter for recollect he had amongst the
hmm Ina1t hah
est animosity. 1t was who, In the House of Commons,
moved for inquiry into the conduct OF his father The
house did not comply with that motion but it not
my fault was rs hostile when defeated as was before
and considering what virtue al affection is is not to
he wondered at that he should be hostile to Qaugher)
Them again, my son John succeeded at the Youghall
election and Smith defeated Notwithstanding that
he should not be overpleased at that defeat 0aughter-
He had also two priests in his net Qaughter three
writer's for the press and secretary Qaughterhat is
the active batch Of conspiraors and they tookonly
imagine it-nine months to make up this conspiracy
Qaughter) The indictment specifies proceedings which
took place during no less than nine months, and then
the bill of particulars in addition, de omnibus qubus
dam atiis great laughter( man might laugh till
renewed laughter) Now we are to be tried and this
will say that an indictment more falsely charging ndivi
dGns wa, never s yet framed Cheers They charge
would turn the hearts Of the Irish people from the Queen
Loud cries Of hear, hear2 say, utterly deny the
Queens Counsel, Attorney General Qaughter).
am asked what is to become of the Indictment My
|
take time trial. but the result be an nevta
BILE triumph to Repeal if we get fair jury (hear, hear
umphant may be defeated (iear, hear. have
always taken an active part in putting down bgotry and
ianacism If the jury Be composed of that faction and
take notice that during the revision of the grand jury list
Orange party had their usual eectioneerng agents
present there is little hope for hear hear hear
| asked how they can find verdict that indictment
They may convict me for being fopsh agtator Qaugh.
teri but as to conspiracy, oathe the word-he idea OF
conspiracy entered my mind. No belong to a
| combination O
it and whilst repudac the ioulncss of conspiracy
cheers Bu wish to tell the people again how they should
be prepared for coming eventsf the jury should be
happily misinformed and verdict be found against u.s.
am not afraid OF any disturbance hear.) afraid
of any disturbance from this to that period of any
disturbance then but there harm in repeating
my caution to the people. 1t would, indeed, break my
heart to think THAT there should be any disturbance.
would abandon the Repeal if there any out
perfectly prepared With troops artillery sr and
ton Let the people recollcct that it the omened
rebellion Of 1893 that carried the Union (hear) Give
me but that noble tranquility which conjured you
to Observe and the Repeal certain cheers) The pre-
sent staff of army cannot last here two years At pre-
sent every warlke preparation is made The Rhadaman.
thus aughter the Cerberus, and the Proscrpine, and
, don't know how many other ancient (aughter)
but remind the people that the Emperor Of Russia il
threatening England-here marchings inc recce-and
they fomenting disturbances in scrvia (hcar hear
and England cannot pass two years without wanting Ire
land and military force could never contrive to put
down people, provided they kept themselves always in
what IL very u.s. that
in that voumnous indictment there Is not single count
for attending an unlawful meeng-not one. They admit
that the Repeal Association is legal body We
preparing petitions TO Parliament and shall have
ynat equal in number to the six millions four hun
red thousand specified In the bill Of Indictment (augh
and cheers) Ireland need have fear unless from
crime and violence. With that sentiment on my lips
with that conviction on my jndgmen-with that anxiety
my hcortl call upon you all to abide the coming trials
with patience and tranquility Let us look for
ward to peace during the coming crisis Let man pity
me, nor feel that was wronged man-thn was Oh
Ject OF compassion after that trial.
Cest 10 crime que fait Ia honte ct non In guiIotnc"
i Is the crime that Ia dgraceful and not the scaaod
loud checrs) have struggled for Ireland-my first
speech was against the Union have made more speccb
since then than any other man, and my private life and
public character have been vlliGed beyond measure bu
whc nave the confidence OF my countrymcn care moi
for 1t all-(appause) It has been suggested 10 me tba
If consented to abandon the Repeal the prosecution,
would be given up or, even If convicted the sentence
lrnlI mn he nulo Cd iaoIol