Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-13
o,-p ADOPTED CITIZENS.

Sadly will Sir Robert Peel and bis colleagues
be disappointed, if they count upon the succor Of
the gallan, Irish in this country, in case a war
ambition. The following resolutions, enthusiast.
ticaly adopted by The Repeal meeting OF New
York las, Monday night, speak for thcpselves-
will cause the heart Of the patriot TO rejoice thai
these citizers, however devoted they may be 10 the
land of their birth, arc sill more warmly bound 10
the land Of their adoption, where they breathe the
pure air of liberty and happiness. They dis
timely reprobate the slavish sentiments of The
great orator, but selfish demasogue, O'Connell, in
his aspersions upon the American character, and
pledge their olives, their fortunes and their Sa-
cred honor" 10 the cause OF American rights
Their voice will be re-echoed By their suffering
brothers across the waller, and will add iuel TO the
flame which British policy has already kind ed.
Every days experience will point out TO Bri-
fish rulers the runous policy of commencing
hostile measures against the United States. The
crowded population of England, ground down By
oppression, cannot lie coaxed into cordial sup.
por OF measures, which will moi only take from
their mouths their daily bread, but subject them
TO still heavier burlhens and cmbarrassments.-
Ireland will not rest satisfied till she obtains a
full realization Of her anxious movements for
equal rights. The small piiiance TO Maynoo,h,
even should il succeed, of which there is some
doubt, will but make her feel her power, and en-
courage her 10 new agitation How can the Bri-
fish Rulers rely upon h0 sympathy and assist
ance in war against America, "lreand's dear
est ally?" The patriots Of Canada, who have
Witnessed the genial influence Of our Republican
institutions have so many inducements 10 snap
The chain of British diplomacy, that, in case Of
war, they will most probably strike for them
selves, and Join our cause.
Many other embarrassmenls in The path OF
British ambition, should she force war upon us,
might be referred 10. These elements arc enough,
in themselves 10 cause England 10 pause in her
mad schemes. We trust that she will have the
good sense 10 see The danger and mol nlerruplihe
peace Of the world
The resolutions, below, are interesting, as
pointing out the noble course that will be pur-
sued By all our adopted citizens, in the hour Of
peril AS such they are worthy public alien
ton.
The Tribune says: "When one OF the speakers
talked about what had been said OF "bringing down
The American Eagle" the sentiment was receiv.
cd with Misses. Whenever a kindly allusion
The flag, OF the guardian bird Of our nation was
made, ii received the lnudest applause
IThcreas, this Association was organized Tor The
purpose Of aiding The people Of Ireland, in their
legitimate struggle for legislative Independence,
struggle which continues TO excite our sympathy,
and has not ceased 10 deserve our support; and.
whereas, an aliemp, is now being made 10 render
the people Of Ireland responsible for The expires
sions of one OF their most distinguished Leaders,
and whereas, The organ of Ihe National sentiment,
the Repeal Press OF Ireland, has substantially dis
avowed, in the name Of that people, the express
sions alluded TO; and whereas, this Association
has mol pledged itself TO the course of any ndivid-
ual but simply 10 the general support of noble
people struggling for their rights.
Resoircd, That even if The National Press OF
Ireland had not spoken plainly and unequivocally,
as il has done, the knowledge of the sentiments
that are deep in the hearts Of the Irish people
sentiments of unconouerable aversion TO British
dolnination-se sentiments Of admiration for the
Institutions cfth;s country and OF affection for lis
tree Inhabitants; ws should still feel assured that
in eng collision between Great Britain and H..