New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-29
u.e,,ra of the Frfeud- of ireland.

decreasing received ~ the lat arrival tf pep
ple pre.en, exhibited Determination not % BE- dis
courased 10 their future efforts 20 aid the brave ard
noble patriots who are yet free and struggling for the
Liberty Of Ireland. This was evident 10 the amount d
subscriptions handed iu which exceeded hat Of the
preceding meeting. On motion, Mr.. J. " WHITE was
called 20 preside and Messrs. sHEA and 4. Gle
were appointed secretar.es
MN 7. O'CoNSoR presented himself md said
FrLIow-CrTIzENs We have assembled together til.
evening and though the clouds gathering thick and
dark s3ove AMI no solitary star peers tnrolen
the darkness % light our pain we are yet % il Aai
the people OF Ireland though their leaders may nave
been irearcera-ef 10 prisons -t t0 me
OF Liberty For years Of unweared perseverance, na-
she struggled against her oppre--ofs through Wt. all
woe and never has she gwen up tn contest and should
she for future centuries su continue % wear me cnans
Of orrre-s0n she will never o. battle Tor ince
pendence with the same indomiianle perse verance
which has ever characterized her know now H.
resug Il % appear before you when our hearts are
lex and sore parayzed, & may b.. with 'esr Of the
issue Of this contest fCres ri DO fear. No ~ r1y
Z heart there is no fear rsve studied her history
and observed her career Tor these late years, and
\ Tor one stl hope that Ireland yet possesses me
gth % make her free nation Cheers 7
i true We have many enemies other inan me aVo"ed
oppressors and fyrsnts o. Ireland and those are ne
citizens OF free America ies the Press ln this City
o.ns In the DIS M Of rejoicing with fe friends of mon
archy the present ref.rses 10 Ireland anl scpl
and sneer endeavors here in This land Of ltrr}
20 eject the emauc patton o unhappy Ireland suffering
from The Oppress1rs WHO once endeiFnrel I'd co.
slave this tree country The gentleman then said ila'
should not be discouraged ~ any disasters and d.
o. ui the brave band who lighting Tor the rights
i Of liberty that their eXertons were more than ever
needed and that they should continue the same im.
pict confidence IN the honor and integrity Of their
directory lCheers and cries OF We wil.]
Mr. CHARLES OCovNof came forward and read the
following report Of the Treasurer since the last
meeting
Treo'e' Rpm Of a.o.at. ysoe'r'f 'Hef TA'''da1
Aug. l,-gre-5. Of Ireland Repeal Assoc anon of
Odiown and Milford, By james We.ch Tress.f.> .. n'
Friends Of ireland in Lancaster Ono by NJ a al. III,
AIiS1t Cam cs1ri1. Frendsgile sa,q1ehsnns
Co PenDs y.gsns, By NJ. McCsrn .............. IN
lsih-Fhenas Of Ireland IN Trenton n. J. by Charles NJ.
Fres. o. rresr5 m Providence r i.,.... las %
Friends Of ireland 10 Nevg-ha7en' Conn b, WIN ~.
0C o%.,e ~ rle.. 5I'p 1.'.o. 100 90
Friend. of ireland Haver.irsw ana Grassy Point .
! \ Y bv Bartholomew OC0nnor. Esq..........-. t5 on
| NsIor II ia ~w-ery. Pittsburgh. Pa. by VIM. Ian
mer. Jr Treasurer Of P.sonrgh irsh league N 4"
A, SO ps.eS 81 ynf r or iT' @ q %
! Auf z-Amefcsn League 81 NewOr.eans' Lady
T TSogIs 9 coSnoy, jr Tr-a.rer N
| Friend. Of Ireland 90 Section No 80 Hudson River
5.16:i $. 4s,i' :, f
! operatives on Jane. RIVER dil lA7-aft IN anti
bv John W McQuade ~ ~
sq9sePso S , same SRi Of w. 60 %
fI Agsg. s md i e5l l5i IS
As;o GO 1 e oI aar Is 81 i ~ 80 90
DAVID Cowdrey. Newly ork..t- .......-....-.- Nl
Collected by Patrick Lynch at For Eaward, s.ndy . ~
Hi, Gienr's Fals anseFoofi ana safat9st I ~ u
Friends Of Ireland sfrngned, Mass hy l. Bishop oi 5
Is
! Aug. q 1873. X. EMMETT Treasurer.
He then proceeded to read the following resolutions:
! R,solred That we have undimiuishcd confidence IN
the Irish people and that their efforts % achieve Ma
topsl Independence are 10 De- understood by the
late intelligence ~ suspended that the arrest Of their
leaders is not owing 70 any spahy on the part Of the
mart of the people but o want Of that organization
/ which would have secured tho preservation OF the
leaders and the defeat of the British arms-an organiza
ton which counteraced by the advice Of the pas
tors Of the people who considered the movement un-
timely and for that reason alone imprudent and
Resolred That although the independent Press Of
ireland has been suppressed and the voice OF her PEG
pie thereby stuffed and although the patriotic leaders
OF ireland have been outawed imprisoned or banshed
the aid and sympathy OF free people are still due and
shall continue be freely given 10 those who struggle
for relands regeneration or suncr III endcAForng 10
accomplish il.
Rss5ired. That the Directory be requested to con.
tinue their organization and 10 apply their best eXer-
tons the aid of Ireland and her struggling or suffer
ing patriots By all direct or Indirect not repug
nani the laws Of the United states or inconsistent
with morality
PssoIrd That the friends Of Ireland in all parts Of
the United states be advised 20 continue their scton
and existing local organizations as associations clubs
or otherwise and 20 form many new associations A.
practicable; to the end that their whole combined
force and influence may be applied in aid Of Ireland
redemption from British thrald0m and misrule
RssOirsd That Il be- nded % each association
10 appoint local treasurer and provide funds as occa
sion may require keep the Directory OF this City ap
priced o, its existence, location and officers.
After reading the resolutions, Mr. OConnor spoke rs
follows
Felow.Citizens There is a great variety OF opinion
abroad in this community Al present about the state Of
affairs in Ireland As might well be expected all SYM
psihy is with the British Government whether they
Il connected with the public Press or only limited
within the sphere of the power and influence Of private
circles All say that the Irish unit 20 achieve
iOy lndependonce-ther effort has failed and Il aught
10 fail Those who thus speak form class. There
is another class OF persons who are pure Republicans
at heartwho sympathze with the lovers Of Liberty IN
every cline and under all circumstance either of tri
umph defeat who rejoice when they see those prin
ciples Of Republican Government prevail In Poland
France Italy or lreland-who st down and weep with
the friends Of Liberty when they are defeated This
latter class embraces trust. very large portion OF
the people OF the United Ststet embraces all degrees
Of true and hOnesthCared lrshmen These latter are
divided into two parts those who are warm and siren
uous IN their support when are triumphant. who |
aid us when good news bias arrived; but when they
are not encouraged by the hopes of victory hang their
heads IN dependency and give up toe cause. Thus
though their hearts right they not strong rcsO
lutte and determined they not of that class Of
friends of Liberty and OF Man who. % they
coed willing 10 struggle through life. and when dy
ing transmit that determination - their poscrty rs Doe
carried I'll emancipation has been achieved. !
take pride IN belonging the latter class composed Of
those who are neither battered by hope depressed
by defeat by OF the sacrifice OF honorable and
worthy who have involved their families in their
own ruin These sacrifices must be iured and when
honor cOunsrls shall struggle onward and maintain /
the contest despite OF AL dscOuragement despite Of a
discontinue, trusting that perseverance viii enlist
many champions the ranks OF Liberty, go Tat 10 /
must eventually prevail and IL 10 does not prevail IN
my day ! am willing 20 assist that the side /
OF Justice aud Humanity
Oar country has struggled for centuries. She has |
maintained hostility 10 the power OF Great Britain /
when all hope seemed extinct for ever and whatever
may De the present aspect of this contest know that
in lhe United there are friends who 10 the last
extremity viii not ior-ake her but give according o.
their circumstance With these remarks vii sub i
init Your adoption the resolutions which have just
read. The gentleman sat down amSi loud cheers.
Mr. W L. ROBINSON was here called for and res /
pended in some remarks the complexion OF the /
recent news and other topics We have not room Tor
any report tie was frequently Interrupted by cheers
Of appreciation.
Gen H. WALBRDGE remarked ss follows
FRENDs AND FELLow CITIZENS The only sub-tln
,ia and legitimate object Of Government Is the security