Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-01
THE GRATITUDE OF IRELAND.
FROM THE NEWARK DAILY ADTERrrsER.

that IRELAND is not ungratelul. On the contrary,
the most abundant evidence comes to us that she
fees-deepy feels and fully appreciates the maniies-
ations Of sympathy on this side of the Atlantic, and
this feeling is warmly expressed with all the exube-
Of the Irish heart. II is due to both gver and
receiver, who is twice blessed in this ministry OF
mercy, that we should give space to these tes
tlmonias and offerings of nations gratitude. Our
readers in general and especially all those portions
of them who have contributed to stay The famine,
will, we are sure, be gratfed with these grateful
responses.
The London Times, of March rs, unes in the
universal strain Of thanksgiving
''The tribute bound TO acknowledge is the
magnificent public subscription made in the United States
We rejoice in pledge of that mutual respect
and affection which, in spite Of many trials and hndances
now binds the two countries The British empire and the
Union are from stock Their language, their
interests their literature and great extent their CUSTOMS
their laws, and religion the There two
tons in the world similar, while they politically distinct
Happily they discovering the interest they severa
possess in anothers peace and prosperity We will con-
fess passing of wounded pride when hear of
fellow-subects becoming objects of republican be-
nevolence, and social being exposed the cities Of
New England. But if unable u rescue Ireland from
the grasp Of famine, conessedy it does not be
to resent the assistance Of kinsman and
prosper hands, We must, therefore, submit to be
commserated and helped in task"
The following resolution was adopted unani-
mously, amid loud cheers, at a great public meet
ing held in the City Lecture Room, in Finsbury,
London, March "a
That overpowered with heartfelt gratitude at the prompt
decisive and energetic benevoence of the people of the Uni
ted States of America their spontaneous and unsolicited aid
the peasany of Ireland feel language to be mad
equae to give expression 10 gratitude to that noble and
Independent people betokening, does, the nations OF
the earh whether afflicted by distress caused by Provldena
caamies internal mpocy, that there is great and mag
unanimous people globe ready with hope succor,
and consolation in the hour of need calling forth the over
oyed thanks of this meeting the lasting gratitude OF Ireland
| and the admiration Of the world"
| The Dublin Freeman's Journal, of April 3, thus
breaks out into expressions OF thankiuness:
In America there is overlooking of lipchariy and
lack of that which real humanity mongering pen
ude of sympathetic words and poverty Of sympathetic ac
ton waowng in prescripive SANDER; recourse to
Bngsgate abuse of Ireland and the Irish, after the fashion
many parties in England churish mean, money lend
ing poticoeconomc spirit guide and to disgrace its
gress No the conduct of America stands in bright and go
ous contrast In the day of desolaon we have found
them the rades hands, ay, and the most bouneous stretch
ed aid from the mouth of the St. Lawrence to the
mouth of the Mississippi without the flourish Of the Pharisee
| or the cold-blooded calculation of the Legist.
ssHonor them to America In the cause of humanity
needs spur from shame, hypocrisy, state policy In
her bosom knew that exes found refuge where they
from exermnating landlords and class legislation
where the motto for all was, live and let ive dnot live
We the many, die for the ewhe unprvleged for the pv
legged But never, much hearts yearned towards
America the asylum of hopeless, casou thousands
never we great experience OF the generosity
with which countrymen received its Shores
prepared for the surprising acts of humanity and benevo
lence towards this stricken nation which mail after mail
bles to record and to bless.
We write with hearts of overowing gratitude and love
gratitude and love- not sprnging much from the OF
benefits received from respect for the in which
they have been rendered In the efforts that made by
America and US, view the promise Of that
and Christian friendship which ought to keep pace with
the progress of civilization but which pseudostaesmen never
cultivate between nations unless for occason-as if the
interests of mankind were not identified with amity"
The following Letter from the Ri. Rev. THEo
BOLD MATHEW, by the Cambria, (says the Albany
Evening Journal is too precious, both in Its glow
ing acknowledgment of American sympathy for sui-
ering Ireland and the announcement of his purpose
| to visit us, to be withheld:
| CoRK, MARCH 81, lS47.
Ny DEAREST FRIEND The magnificent humanity evnced
by our beloved brethren in the States for the suffering Irish
has inspired every heart in this Island with ardent gratitude
We shall regard America deiverer in the hour
of bitter calamity. The immense supply of Indian watt
ed into the Cork the last few days. and the reegt
daily expected have had unexpected effect on the
market Maize has fallen from el9 to Gl0 the ton In
the darkest hour of calamity should not despair The
mercies Of the Lord above oil His wondous works. am
resolved God willing leave Ireland for the States next
summer 1t shall be my constant anxious prayer that the
Lord may every obstacle and allow to indulge this
darling desire of my heart.
AS soon as the expected breadsu vessels will arrive in
Cork shall have the pleasure of writing you again.
pressing my thanks Presenting kndest remembrance to all
my friends
have the honor to be- dear Mr. Weed yours aectonately
THE0BOLD MATHEW.
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