Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-09
Irish Repeal.
Moral Suasion, ps. PhysicaI Force.


eiscn in Dublin weeks in the absence OF the
nior OConne in which the eridy aposrophscd
TIE SWORD the TO which the champions OF free
dom perhaps ultimately appeal, in Ireland they
have done other times aud in other lands they would
break the chains OF the oppresso and they be curious
the progress OF the controversy Mr. Meagher,
will be rccolccied, interrupted in the midst OF his
marks by young o'conne who declared that such
hostile the fundamental principle Of the As
soeiaon which, disclsming all purposes Of violence.
Cognized moral force the only legitimate, safe and
practicable mode OF accomplishing the repeal o. the Union
between Great Britain and Ireland. and the restoration Of
the Irish Parliament, and consequently that Mr. Measher
and his friends Withdraw from IT, that he should
regard himself no longer a member.
The immediate consequence of this declaration,
TONED by the Association. the withdrawal OF
VIM Smith OBen Mr. Mesgher and others from that DO.
dy with the svowed determination Of obtaining justce for
Ireland" by means, h necessary, efficient
than 'mora suasion"or when, they asked had yIant
ever been induced release his grasp upon his victim by
m appeal To his generosity OF his justice
The return OF Daniel 0Connel TO Ireland anxious
ly looked Tor by both parties, with the hope that
OF compromise might be suggested by him. which the
rupture those having object in view might
DO healed anu which would enable the parties pro-
coed they hitherto done, steadily and harmonious
iyto its consummaion These hopes however, have been
blasted. On his Dublin, the elder oCOnnel ad
dressed the Association repudang and condemning, in
the most emphatic the pursued and the sem
uments expressed by Bon. Measher and Others While
he regretted the dsensons that had the ranks of
the Repeaers he declared that for onc he did desire
nor would he accept "repea ardenty he desired and
zealously he had advocated il, il Accomplished
could be effected alone by force. 1.-THE great
amejoration of human institutions (he said)
worth the shedding Of drop Of human blood"-a sen-
servie and dasiardly and which stamps him
far better qualified to wicd the distaf than to
lead through perilous conflict nation wr,hing under
the oppressors heel and struggling for its naienable
rights" What great amelioration OF human Institutions
has been effected without the eusion of blood D
What despot rcnquished usurped power voluntarily
What people threw Off the yoke but by the sword D
The old maxim, that
"They Will keep who have the power
And they will get who H."
is applicable it has been any period OF the
,vorld-as when the Barons of England extorted
their sovereign Runnymede the charter of British
feedomor when Cromwell and his compairiots dehroned
1he Suarts whose final expulsion effected by the go
Eious Revolution" Of l6ss-or when Washington and the
Patriots of l776, this Continent resisted and threw oil
British oppression-or when Emmett, in 1913, attempted
vain achieve for Ireland what Washington had &C
compshed Tor America. All these great movements arc
condemned by the declaration OF OConnel who as if 10
render his subservency power still marked, took
occasion throw nee the graves OF Emmett and his
by expressly denouncng it! And yet all eyes have been
heretofore turned OConne the only man worthy 10
wnp' Emmetts ePitaph If Ireland shall be 'Iber
nted" is very obvious that O'Connel will not be her
-'Liberator."
AT Mr.. OConnefs suggestion the newspaper called "the
Nation" which has signnzed itself by the fearessnes
and vgor Of its Tone put under the ban by the
ciaon every Individual has been who does
expect to effect great revolution by water
%Young Ireland" however 10 be undaunted BY the
OF the 0Connes At the meeting Of the Associa
ton, which the Lberalor" avowed the sentiments TO
which have adverted letter from VIM Smith O'Brien
regarded their leader read in which the course
OF Ihe Nation" the organ OF that party, warmly ap
plauded. Mr.. O'Brien, for example, says:
ala tie Nation, well in other Repeal journals opin-
occasionally put forward with which do not agree
-expressioaE are used which regret aud condemn; but
while thus refuse identify myself with all its sent
ments, profess and admiration of the ability with
which has been hitherto conducted admire for the
extraordinary Of its syefor the dazzling sp,enuor
of m prose- aud for the glowing beauty Of the
absence II that scuity by which modern journalism is
dsgaced; but above oil for its burning enthusiasm ia the
OF Ireland. sincerely believe that the Of lie
has been raise ireland her proper station
amongst the nations Of the ear by the attainment OF ma
1ona institutions, and by the moral elevation OF her people
make her renowned IN literature and science, arts
and in protect and upft the poor ipurng
The rchto inspire patriotic sontnen without demanding
blind servity OF opInOn-o combine for religion
with enlightened liberation Of adverse ceeds-i unite the
people Of this land il great and glorious confederation
and upon the basis Of such confederation plant stan
SsId Of Irish freedom supported the hand by loyal
tyt the Queen Of this empire anu on the other, by the
WISDOM, virtue and courage Of an Irish Parliament.
believing that the Nation has rendered euabe scr
vice 10 the Of Repeal but deeply regret It's
severance from the Repeal Association. Ii THE protcnp
ton should have had the effect Of destroying the Journal
ifeand's esuse will have lost Of its efficient ad
yocates IT, on the contrary It should be sustained by
the public honorable Independence tho Repeal Aso-
catOn will have voluntarily thrown away inconsdea-
bic portion Of moral influence by losing indirect control
over powerful organ Of public opinion"
Ia reference TO the folly Of proclaming to tho British
government, the determination Of the Irish people to sub
the wrongs Of which they complain Il they can be
Tcdressed aIono by arms, Mr.. O'Bren makes
the following significant remarks
For my own psr although have felt IL 10 DO my duty
10 defend who have been unJustly assaed snd IN
doing have chcehuy sacrificed that popularity and lead
ers rip which Il s supposed much firmly rcpu
dste the imputaton that DESTROYS encourage the
people Of Ireland to struggle for their legislative freedom
by appeal aims; but on the other hand, will
pamper tho pide Of England, encourage
her oppression Of country, b. telling her that the lsh
people have for ever oworn the Of tho sword tho
FINAL vndieaor Of their national liberties"
Nothing than that the British government
with such will never consent to the repeal
of the set Of unOn and 20 the virtual Of
Irish Independence Whether thst object be one Of rooo
enough 10 render appeal tho sword ust6sbo
presume say and il purpose in making
these remarks be understood as advocating resort to
physical force In this particular and under existing
circumstances Indeed, VIC have no, doubt It would. be
madness attempt H. The disparity in tho strength
and resources Of tho two countries II the Irish poo
pie united, would render the effort obtain the ends
they seek by utterly hopecss;yet IL seems to us to
be not less fatal 10 expect accomplish that by dis.
tsoi svova that in event will physical force be rosoried
10. The British government might yield much to prevent
rebellion, thoogh IL should be entirely confident Of
iu sbity speedily crush Is authors but will very GER
fainy never the restoration Of the Irish Para-
Jusn, while those who demand them thst lie con-
inued fofuss will be sorvley aoquicscod that they
will forever be contoniod with q verbal protest!
" wm. @. Moorh,sd Of Ohio. has been sppointed
BY the President a. s. Consul 81 Valparaiso 10 tao place
81 Ebcn X. Dor, recalled.
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