The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-05-21
Relier "a tho People Of Ireland.


,be soft green of the soul" at is (like mercy twice
hessedn 1t besses him that receives. and blesses him
that gives II adds to the character OF our own country
whilst il relieves the suferings OF one OF the noblest
ueople on the face of the globe
The Irish journals full OF the grateful feelings which
his event has insped but tribute which has called
oh is superior the following address and proceedings
from the corporation of the city of Dublin But this
work is still incomplete. The largest OF the two vessels
which the United States has loaned for the purpose OF
transporting bread the Irish people has yet sailed But
we cannot doubt the enterprsng and publicsp mer
chants Of New York will send her forth rejoicing, with
mcaro on her voyage OF humanity and love How noble
,onld be such an investment in carrying out act that
,,aounds 10 the honor OF country This country,
the most blessed of any on which the shneswhch
b.oncs TO ms all OF free race of men-whose glory is
ou gory-calls upon all her sons TO do her honor The
moral force of her characters OF the great interests
in which we all participate. Boston has done her duty
She has sent forth the Jamestown, and that vessel has
already returned with the thanks of Ireland Will New
York Weld to her sister city in enthusiasm and generos
10 When the Macedonian goes, the thanks of the
noraion of the city of Dublin, for sending two ma
ional vessels, will then be due to the people of New
York. Every American will rejoice in the accomplish
ment of an object, for which Ireland is to thank them,
and the world is TO honor them
RESPONSE OF DUBLIN TO AMERICAN CHARITY.
The following are the proceedings of special meeting
Of the corporation of the city of Dublin held at the City
Assembly House, on the 2lh ut the Lord Mayor OF the
city presiding
ADDRESS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Doctor Gray, after some PREDATORY observations said he
had been requested by the committee appointed at the last
meeting prepare address TO the American people, 10
submit following address for the appreciation OF the
conne
g To the President of the Uaited States:
ssh, We the Lord Mayor Aldermen, and Burgesses
of the corporation OF the city of Dublin, beg leave to tender
10 YOU and through you to the federal and
legislature olhe United States, deep and aectionate
gratitude for the prompt generosity win winch you placed
The disposal OF your @ s e Of
conveying furnishing counymen the supplies oil 1000
furnished by the liberaly of the nobe-hearled people OF
"To You sir as the head ofa State which is foreign to
the power which is fate 10 owe allegiance, obvious
motives decacy prevent from expressing the emotions
suggested by which here nvounarly presents
itself OF that contrast it was not your intention TO make
motives need prevent lishmen who never can con-
sder your nation alien hearts affections from
expressing satisfaction that the government OF free
people who have long afforded hospabe refuge to our
cxpatraed counymen, should have set to the nations OF
The world the noble example of aiding the private benevo
ence Of its citizens by giving its ships-owar convey food
distant people. whose unhappy position gives them no
donors be rewarded by the approval OF their own con-
sciences. ,,.,..., a.. ;. -
which the generous sympathes of American citizens have
Outpoured themselves in liberal supple, for furnishing
mutudes in this Old World We know that many years
ago with an enthusiasm of humanity, similar if not equal
in amount that which now so noby agiiaes your coun
your citizens fed the people OF nPoyershed 1reeae
Dhabans of the Cape dc Verde Islands, when the Old
World was torpid the suffering of those islanders, who
were pehng within its precincts and their mother cou
try attended 10 their with inadequacy that was
equivalent total neglect; the young sympahies OF your
them by few commercial reationsassoci lated by none OF
The claims OF neighbohood overeaped all distances
pr monh anu Thess facts may take rom the pecna
the compliment paid ourselves but ms exang the char-
ser of those to whom we deeply indebted i in
duges our grateful feelings nterrnnge them with the
expression of our thanks Still we do beleve--and II
eases us 10 beevehat he condition of unfortunate
country does excite some peculiar sympahies among
people Ofthis find evidence in the unparalleled ex-
surface Of YOUR republic and in the unprecedented conduct
your government in spnrng ships Of war or ou, use at
called into exerion, both by land and sea- the prosecu-
lion Of the hoslities in which you are engaged
That the people OF Ireland should be SO often exhibited
the world as mendcan receiving the charity OF other
nations deeply humilatng to 50 that The pleasure OF
rendering you thanks is dashed with gloomy and me-
ancholy feeling To thanks gracefully for favos,
which, while they bless the giver, some degree hui
initiate the receiver, is no ask--nor viii you exact
easy iq any would be easy in the present Your
manner and your words have been as kindly sympathetic
any country which the Irish people could feel pleas
in owing and acknowledging obligation of this char
acier that country, sir, would be yours foa WI oeeve
smeasured much by the extent of the benefit con-
erred people, by the haering good will evinced
IN comforting it,
"To YOU Sir personally for the promptness with WHICH
YOU the of the legislature and the wonderful
npdiy, characteristic of your naon with which you
had carried into execution, tender our Warest ac-
know!edgmentsand respectfully beg that you viii convey
10 the governments the Legislature, and The people OF the
United States the expression OF gratitude, which shall
be eaced from hearts, those OF our chidrens
\ children .
Dr. GRAY then moved that the address be adopted that
the Right Hon the Lord Mayor be instructed TO sign II,
and that the city seal be attached to when engosseu
! for presentation.
Alderman Keshan (the late Lord Mayor seconded the
motion. He said the American people were entitled 10
such address from the corporation The people q Ire
land owed deep debt OF gratitude to the Americans,
more especially for their recent noble and charitable con-
duct He wished nearer friends had acted benevolent
towards them the Americans (Hear, hear) Their
humane and active sympathy for the sufferers from lam
me in Ireland would secure for America the lasting graft
Jude and affection of rishmen; for without saying that
they would be alienated from England in consequence,
the conduct OF America had been such as to establish Inc
most kindly and attached feelings towards her in the
hearts OF the Irish people. The timely and munIfcent
which must have occurred but for that assistance Cloud
cheers)
Mr. Ferguson said he had heard the address with great
pleasure reflected much credit the head and heart
Of the author 1t was drawn up with great dehcacy OF
feeling and did not contain expression which did moi
meet the approval of the council or that America was MOI
Justly entitled to from the people of this country. Clear
hear.)
The Lord Mayor, in putting the motion. said he would
discharge very grateful duty in signing the address on
behalf of the council. loud cheersO
The motion unanimously adopted
Dr. Gray then read the suboined address to Captain