The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-10


The assembly at Tammany Hall last evening wa
looked to with strong interest by the communit
generally, and the attendance was large and enthu
siastIc enough to be correct exponent Of the feel
ings OF the repeaers Of this city in relation to tn
late offensive language Of O'Connell towards Anne
rcans AT first it was not likely to be large meet
ing. AT II o'clock the attendance was but slim
but after that the of toll dropped in in quicl
succession, after the abors of the day Very lit,
was said or done previous to the commencement o
business and it was evident that more than mere
curiosity had attracted the visitors to Tammany Hal
that evening.
On motion Of Mr.. b. O'CoNNoR, the chair was ia
ken by MIR. CAssERLY, who made few remarks ir
voice entirely inaudibe, to those even in his i'm
mediate vicinity. .It sH .4a..-.I
Some business which came before the meeting
such as the reading of the report of the committee
Tor nominating officers tor the year, and the minutes
OF the February meeting, being disposed of,
Mr.. b. O'CoNSoR arose and said-Gentlemen. hold il
my hand resolutions that offered expressive of the
sentiments OF the members Of this association in relation
to the cause in which we engaged. The members
the executive committee consder It necessary define
our position. 1t is strange thing that it should be
II is strange thing that in free land, in country
whose institutions based the principles of civil
and religious liberty that should DO obliged to de-
hne position that is connected with people struggling
for their liberty and their rights (Cheers And it is
stranger STILL gentlemen that the influence OF that Br
in misery is stranger still that that spirit should so far
find existence here that obliged to reply to it, and
obliged to make distinctions that have long ago been
made IN that land where this great struggle taking
place, and all the British empire itself For it is
known to you all that the repeal movement has
tanned all the opposition the British government could
bring against it, and he who has been its prominent
and distinguished advocate has been most exposed to
all that SANDER and vlcaon could bring against him.
II IS true he has tongue OF his and that II is pow
eru able and eloquent tongue it is true that it
has pleaded the rights of his country and in bold fear
less and determined language he has called the Bril-
fish government redress the grievances Of Ireland
loud cheers But in order that holy should
be overthrown, the British government, through nte
rested motives, have declared this the
OF one man alone for his political advancement merely
and not that Of people struggling for lberty-at least
OF people that deserved it. Cheers) But, gentlemen
they say time works wonder, and every packet that
to shores prove how far this is the We
find the war wagcd against the repeal movement has
to this PERIOD been unsuccessful that the English GO
vernmen has been baed in all its attempts resist the
onward movement Of the repealers. The batteries Of
the law, and the formidable battery of and
have endeavored to prevail but have been able
to do So Cheers( We find that unusual spirit has
been evoked in Ireland which nothing can subdae It
is the that Of the glorious epoch of 1882 Six
years Otter the Declaration of lndependencea delara
alton which may be called the magma charter Of human
years after that event find tho Irish Par
lament backed by bayonets in the hands Of her
declaring no power earth could make
laws to bind Ireland but the kings lords and commons
Of Ireland" After few words on the right Of
Ireland to govern hcrsehe proceeded lin the struggle
in whsh the Irish people engaged it is not because Of
leader any set Of Them but for whole peo
pie who deserving and determined to be Free The p
r OF nationality to which have adverted now strong
in the Irish press cannot be subducd do not expect
there will be any collision revolution that will
the shedding of blood but know that far carnage
is concerned the Irish people would be happy to show
life Great cheerng5 As far as carnage Is concerned
can never be charged the Irish people that they
deficient and while the British government has used
the Irish people to her prosperity she has
denied them the right and others which
are due to them. With these remarks, gentlemen, as
the evening is warm, and there other gentlemen
prominent points Of this cause, will submit to you
these resolutions. Now, gentlemen this is what call
Mr.. OC here read the resolutions the first sci forth
that had the national press OF Ireland not declared
it, they would have calculated on the sympathies Of The
people Ireland being with America in Of collision
between her and Great Britain the second quoting and
adopting the language Of the Dublin Nation maintained
the superior claim Of the United States to Oregon, and
the inability Of Great Britain to hold it without the
sent Of this countryIrelands dearest ally the third
tenders the thanks of the meeting to the Nation and the
Repeal press for its advocacy of American rights which
they recognise evidence Of affection and gratitude
the American people; the fourth avows the Repeal
humanity and the fifth and last declares that not alone
because of the cloud in the west but the fear inspired
by the determined will of Ireland is here the prospect
Of successful termination to the efforts Of the Repeal
ers The whole were adopted unanimously, save a
mark from person in the crowd, who forthwith
expelled as creator of disturbance.
4. s. DERRY, Esq, then came forward, and was re.
ceived in the most enthusiastic manner amid cheers and
shouts the twing Of hats the ends of sticks stamp.
it, &C. lie said he had not come forward this occa.
sion with any view of defending certain in what
they had said of this country but to explain why Mr..
TO the foot of English Cries of No. by
never ~ He cant do it, no how" groans) The spirit
evnced this evening is sufficient evidence that you are
true American citizens and that while you are anxious
for the welfare your native land you not unmnd.
full of the land you live in. (Cheers am American
hnvr hntn hroe Of ~.
that Country Great cheering, and twrlng of hat on
the end Of sticky For Mr. OConnell we personally
care nohing- is the true cause Of liberty we contend
for, whether abroad or at home. ("You are rght-go
ahead') The threat of Mr.. OConnell not Intended
for this country but ntmation to the English
ment that they could not do without Ireland any srug
gle that might take place against this any country
Cries of TO be sure it was"- You rightn" That
exacd) There thousands in this country nativ es
of Ireland who would bare their breasts any invading
army that might attempt to ,pellute our soil, and
only let them try-.weli show them.D Would You not
one ana an 40 SO great PIP w;bone2 carter q
striped shirt with collar turned down. exclaimed while
turning up his shirt sleeves Blood and ouns only
let em try"-laughter and cheers) English opposition
sions, but against her principles e. To be sure It is
support these principles AL all. Another voice
tended for natives of relandI have nothing TO do with
other parties. Gentlemen, beg it to be understood tina
coTuiay second the RESOLUTIONS proposed but wish
to propose addition to the same do not mean to say
that we are just now likely to have war with England
but come when may, wish to show that we are pre-
pared to resist aggression Great cheering stamping
feet and the exaltaon Of several hats at the ends
sticks and cries Of We will do itn) In consequence
beg to move the following addition:
Resolved, That should become certain that England
intends to carry into effect the threats and boasts lately
INDUCED in BY Sir Robert Peel that then the Executive
Committee of this Association be instructed to take eff
cicn measures for the immediate arming equppng ant
drilling of the members of this Association az yontec
soldiers ito be placed at the disposal of our State OF
General Government to repel any aggression tie par
OF the British Government and to maintain the rights ant
liberties Of the people Of the United States"
Received with loud and long continued cheering, ant
cries of bravo, bravo" amid which the gentleman ga
down.
Mr. OCoNNoR said would be necessary first to pas
the previous resolutions, and then the meeting might ado
the addition proposed by the gentleman who had JUS
sat down, If they deemed proper.
The former resolutions were then put and carried
amidst the most vociferous chserng the addition
Of Mr.. Derry
Mr. BYRSEs then called on and on being led to tho
platform by MIR. b. O'Connor, was received with i'm