The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-05-28
From the Portsmouth (va) Chronicle.
NORFOLK REPEAL ASSOCIATION DIS
COZ WIN

We give below the proceedings Of this associa
ton, in consequence of the suicidal course pursued
by o'Connell. We are proud of the men who have
acted in this natter for they are every Of them
freemen and patriots, who so love Ireland that they
would willingly spend their last cent in aiding hel
to free herself and shed the last drop of their blood
to secure her permanent independence; but they are
American patriots, who are enjoying the liberty d
the "freest Of the free under the protecting wings
Of the glorious bird of Jove emblematic of our cou
try; and they Withdraw their support from all who
declare themselves ready to bring that bird down to
the feet Of British power What rebuke is this tc
the miserable native American party, who have de
nounced the of Ireland among us as inimcal tc
the liberties of this country We have not time tc
extend these remarks; but we cannot close without
expressing belief that the day will shortly come
when the blow for Irish liberty will be struck in
earnest; and that, when it will, each man who
now declares against the traitor O'Conne will be
found ready to lend theirlves to the cause and they
will be backed by every true American.
At a meeting Of the Norfolk and Portsmouth
Irish Repeal Association, held at the head quarters
of the N. L. A. Blues, the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas it has been reported through the public
press that, at late meeting of the Loyal National
Repeal Association" Of Ireland held at Cancellation
Hall, Dublin, Daniel O'Connell made use Of lam
guage offensive 70 the ears of every American citi-
zen, whether native or adopted, now we, the avowed
friends of Ireland feel it to be our bounden duty to
express in decided terms, our condemnation of the
remarks made by him: therefore
esoiprd That in the formation Of the repeal association
of Norfolk and Portsmouth, mpellcd by other
motives than love Of justice; by Of the
which had been heaped upon reland firm conviction
OF the peaceful she employing obtain redress
and that we aiding noble and generous people,
who know to be friendly in every relation and devoid
of hostility to our country. NN
Resolred That we regret hearing from the lips of Mr.
OConnell that he 10 ready TO aid and assist the British
ton in the destruction Of this and happy country
proud eagle Of America should she require condition
OF Irish regeneration t..H.
Resolved That regard the language Of Mr. oConnell
entirely uncalled ora bitter display OF his hostility
bring down upon them, II unrebuked by the friends of Ire
land In America the unmerited suspicion Of being
alive to the welfare Of Ireland than firmly attached TO the
fame, honor and support OF their adopted country
Resored That, American citizens whether native or
adopted feel ourselves bound by the most sacred and
solemn ties Of patriotism by the blessings which enjoy
by the love of free and glorious rPos aud by our
solemn oaths deep obligations for the blessings
which have inherited or acquired TO cheernlly and
steadasty protect and support the American eagle In his
onward and upward flight, against ere,y foe
Resolved That Of reands wrongs remains
changed; that proper Of the feeling OF
trymen renders necessary that should place patr
otto devotion above suspicion by exhibiting to our fellow
citizens that ready to guard and maintain the
and spotless Character Of Americas fair fame.
Rsottd That this association be now dissolved and
longer make appear by organization that aid
ing and assisting one whose language implies such hostile
feeling towards the welfare of America
lished in the newspapers of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
JAMES HENDERSON, President
Rom KEArIse, Secretary.