New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-28

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patriotism Of legislation under the O1saHh' OF ancient
days. .L
few N =, seep to the consciousness that the nation
nil an oppressed colony that her shamrock was red
With the blood of her patriots and trodden BY the foot OF
n tyrant tha, her harp silent or only heard WEE
another string broke TO tell the story OF ner and Col
ting wrongs that Taras Haswere low in runs anu
leee Green desecrated by the u1unmery o. ne.
ors money changers that the wniLe pa o-o;an,
thought not daring TO 'peaa home sfsr from their
49,. ..rnSgIed on through misery and want nappy
iv in the purity Of their hearts and the pety OF tne
toll cbee-uy given to comfort he declining ycars o.
In pr6spece OF the In every land under the SUM-
this blessed ST. Pa,ricks day millions of knees are bent
10 Heaven and prayers from pure hearts cave
there from ten thousand Christian affairs tor Ens re-
generation That Heaven which was vocal with praise
when Patrick assembled there from the land be loved wiz
listen to those prayers and Ireland will yet rejoice IN
the MONDAY Of freedom.
veg there In brighter day coming there are wise
heads and pure hearts planning her redemptlon MAY
Heaven direct them, and spare their glorious leader I'LL
their country once more becomes nation NO dVltlens
shall distract We may differ On minor things Some
NAV find fault with some OF the acts Of her leaders The
curious may point the telescope 10 observe the spots on
the face Of the amnary Of day while the world reloces
In his light and is warmed by his presence The doubt
ing may despond the fainthearted may leave US alone
in our struggles but sha continue our battle against
tyranny till the song Of liberty triumphant breaks upon
the world proclaing the triumph of truth and justice
well "a of honest pride. There one who used to
occupy the position now hold upon such occasions az
this His place Is vacant here this evening VINO tnat
knew him did no, love him His heart was warn MS
love for Ireland sincere his character unberisbed but
that warm heart Is cold in death that bright eye and
glowing intellect couded by the darkness OF the
tomb. What would we refuse 70 give couia ne De ran
somed from DEATH and restored to our sight as be lives
In our hearts 1t 10 buta short tines few weeks
since he among US; since you and and all Of u.s.
hoped hear him. In praise OF ST. Patrick and the Peo
Vii ble Alaa Errh IN
exoectatons! a few days rolled by, and we meet him
no more here. He Is with 81. Patrick himself In Hea
ven We sha meet him no more In our osiy
walks of life but We too must soon lie down Win
him in the yoceess grave. While he lived he did his
duty let warning By his early DEATH to perform
our duty while live God and TO our country,
that the night OF death may not hnd us win oues IN
discharged and wosu for the cause OF freedom justice
and truth unperformed. He sleeps peacefuly-nis
spirit happy but If the blessed are permitted TO know
what ia taking place in this world OF trial and STRIFE ms
feeling are with US and his spirit delighted to see that
the re are olhrs left carry the good work which ne
loved 30 we'll life and left in charge with us at MS
death Peace peace 10 his ashes and when Lioerty's
bright morning rises Ireland there Will De wreans OF
shsnrocks for his grave We will plant flowers around his
tomb and our tears shall them into life, even in
the wintry night of dependency and suffering Rest
calmly in the arms OF thy SAVIOUR our ireno ana pro
Their You gathered into wreath scattered flowers OF
wit eoquence, bravery, and truth 10 bind them, In
their beauty around the brow of ancient Erin Young
Ireland will enroll you among the friends that ioVea ner
In OPPRESSION be honored by her in the day OF her
returning nationality; and when the list OF her friends
10 adversely is completed, be preserved through the
long day OF her prosperity, the name Of HoBAN Will be
conspicuous and honored on that scroll OF Fame.
But have already detained you too long Ihere are
other things upon which might comment with propr1e'
ty upon such OCCASION but when arose did not In
tend occupy you 30 long Ihere are DINERS arouno me
who will address you in happier and more eloquent Ian
guape than can We have here my venerable friend
from Arlington, Mr GUSTS the son of Washington our
National Father speak in almost the language OF Dim
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here nv enthusiastic friend from Indiana Senator HAN
SEGAN worthy Of the giant West, the free home
of the industrious emgrant from every cime we nave
here the Representative Senator WEsTcoTT) OF our
Young sister Florida where lhave no doubt shamrocks
would grow almost well In Ireland. We have herea
of that good old State the mother OF
dents. whose name tDRoMGooLE) shows that ne Is en-
rishman and we have worthy friend the Mayor OF
the City, who Ia always welcome among US. With SUCH
an array of eloquent Speakers TO follow only won
der at my own assurance in having detained you SO long
from hearing them.
would say them in conclusion, let take warning
by the past and hope for the future Let US devote our
selves more earnestly TO the OF reands regenera
ton. lie, frown down all signs OF division and con-
tenton Let us sink indipiduais, that Ireland may be
elevated Let love self and friends less than we love
our nation Let overlook and pardon the faipSs OF
her champions remembering only their virtue9. Let
neither sects parties divide Let US de-
ourselves to her cause not stopping by the way 10
quarrel with friends who take either too short too
long strides in the march Of freedom Let us strive
Keep ourselves right rather than others Let to
it. that when the final victorious charge over the SERTED
ranks of desposm comes, we shall not fail to partake IN
the struggle that face shall be to the foe, our foot
on freedoms soil, freedoms banner untarnished above
u.s. and freedoms admirers throughout the world pray
ing for u.s. Let thus and, sure nc another sun
shall rise Ireland will yet have name nationhood,
aye and heart large and generous enough
TO nurture in etorna freshness OF love for those who
stood by her in the hour of her adversely.
The foregoing is but an imperfect sketch from memo
ry of Mr.. RosINsoN's address, which was frequently
by cheers and continued applause. During
the delivery Of his remarks the late District Attorney
HosAN who President Of the Repeal Association
and always acted orator on such occasions many oil
the audience were shedding tears
The President requested Mr.. robson 10 assist
him in reading the regular toasts, and the letters re-
ceived from those who had been invited but were
unable 10 attend. We have already given the toasts
and the letter of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, which
shows that the venerable Elk President is thorough
going Irish Repeater. The following is the Pres
dents letter.
WASHINGTON, March H. 1896.
SIN: have received your letter Of the 18th inst invt
Ing me- on behalf of the friends of Ireland to be present
at public dinner Caruss Saloon this day. in hon.
or OF the anniversary of ST PatricS's day.
regret that my public engagements will prevent me
from accepting the Invitation. and meeting on the occa
sion those who have voluntarily eis their early home 10
enjoy with the freedom and the blessings which our
institutions guaranty to every citizen.
Trusting that your meeting may be pleasant and use
full allow subscribe myself with respect your ODE
diem, servant JAMES X. POLK.
W. E. ROBINSON Esq oa behalf Of the Committee.
Letters from G. NJ. DAMLAs, ROBERT TYLER,
HENRY HoBAH, w DESMAN. P. DoNAHoE and Rev.
j. VAN HoRsEIGH were also read. Mr.. HoBAN's let
ter is written with great feeling and refers TO the
connection between Irishmen and his recently de-
ceased brother, the late District Attorney HoBAN.
Among the toasts given by the Committee we find
the following
John Quiaey Adons-The Poet Philosopher. and Pa
trot-who fret taught the lesson that citizen In this
country may elevate himself by becoming the champion
of the Peoples rights Representative in Congress-
after having filed the highest office in the gift of any Peo
ple May the venerable statesman. who in dsys lang
syue sung the Conquest of Ireland live rejoice in
her independence. Drunk with all the honors)
". H. Sexcyd. Ex-Governor OF New. iork-The friends
of ireland owe him debt Of gratitude which they will
never repudiate. (Cheers9
Mr. HANNEGAN, L. S. Senator from Indiana, in
reply to complimentary toast, made an eloquent
speech, Of which we give the following outline:
Mr. HANNEGAS, when the enthusiasm had sub
sided rose and sad When recognize the distinguish.