The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-08
TREMENDOUS DEMONSTRATION
IRIS n MON,
At v a ux b all q ard en-.
Between Thirty and Forty Thousand
Persons Present.
&c. &c. &c.

Inc largest ana most entnuSlaStlc meeting eve
held the United States in favor of ireland tool
place, last night, at vauxha Garden, to ratiiy the
union between the Provisional Committee anc
the Young Friends of Ireland.
Long before the appointed hour the place wa:
filled to OVERLOOKING, and the greatest spirit o.
harmony prevailed. The misunderstanding be-
tween the two branches of the friends of Ireland
had, by the action Of the proper committees, been
adjusted, and there was grand rally to sanction
that adjustment and cast into the treasury for that
oppressed people. AS the hour drew near for he
organization OF the meeting, the crowd became
more and more dense, until it was almost impos-
slble to breathe but wihal they pressed into the
room, the first object of every one being the well
fare of his country.
At eight o'clock, Robert Emmett, John McKeon.
Horace Greeley, and several other prominent
trends of the cause of Ireland, made their appear
ance, when general shout went up, and the place
provided for the press was besleged As soon as
order could be restored, John McKeon, Esq, pro-
posed Robert Emmett as chairman which was re-
ceived and responded to with the greatest enthus-
asm BY this time there were thirty or forty thou
sand persons present, thousands of whom were
obliged to remain In the street, the garden being
too small to contain all who were present. call
was made for meeting In the garden, as it would
be impossible for the spacious hall to hold one
tenth part OF the people who had assembled among
whom were quite number of the daughters of
Ireland, and whose presence excited the greatest
possible applause. An attempt was made to restore
ORDER that the chairman might state the object of
the meeting; but the press from without was so
great that 1t was impossible to proceed until they
had fully satisfied themselves with cheering.
Mr.. EMMETT rose, and after considerable effort to
restore order, sad-Feow citizens, we have assembled
for two purpeses the first of which the ratification of
the union of the friends of Ireland in New York, is
minor consideration; but, agreeably to promise,
have to tell you that there is perfect fraterni-
zaton of the friends Of Ireland We desire your APP
prosperousy in the cause of Ireland Are you salts
fed? Cries of Yesn Yes,r from every part of the
You are aware that Provisional Committee existed
in whose hands all the money received placsd and
who have acted most noby, without regard to nation
party, that Irshmen might have opportunity to
contribute to the necessities of their country That
committee was not ample enough. 1t was necessary
that meeting should be called and the proper ar
engagements agreed upon, and that thing has beer
done. body has been formed for the purpose of
facilitating the work and that body has been termed
the directory who will most fully carry the wishes
OF lrishmen. The name Is the same that held by
the committee in the struggle Of es. He here read
the names of the directory, beaded by his own
He continued:-The emergencyjs one which demands
that should announce my own name FIRST because it
is the wish of my countrymen though there others
whose names would be better than my own But the
post has been assigned to and would it were post
Of danger Great cheering) In that directory there
three O'Conntrs. name which was CONSPICUOUS in
the rebellion of 49, and it is cessary that that num-
Der Of OConnors should be the list. We are in d.
rect communication with the leading in the move
ments of Ireland and will be governed by their desire
in the fund already raised and that which will be
raised The crisis approaching fast and all the aid
that can possibly be rendered is nov wanted Are you
be Of the greatest service to his ororn country
in this, her hour Of need Are you favorable to the
aye) Then 1t Is the unanimous choice of the
Irish Of the city. have related to you the OBJ
jects Of the meeting and hope you will sanction them
The time for speaking has gone by action is neces-
sary We want your money tonight. Money is need
ed now The sth of August the day when the rising
of the people anticipated and this is the 7th the
very eve of the crisisa crisis which will either ami
hate the Irish race, restore them to their position
war may it be- to the knife. We want your money
and trust you will give all you and give every
one an opportunity to come up and give their sub
:. Here he was interrupted by the tramp of men and
the sound Of music. The Young Friends of Ireland
rent the air They displayed a beautiful banner, on
which was the inscription To the Friends Of Ireland
by the Ladies of New York" In the centre was an
as that appeared, the shouts deafening and the
crowd rushed upon the stand throwing reporters ia
direction He band continued 'd playing the
Bould Soldier Boy.n which filed the crowd with such
enthusiasm, that all speaking for the time had to be
suspended.
Order having been again partially restored, the
chairman presented to the people, MARTIN O'FLAHER-
country He said: My friends without the charge of
afiectation may cay, that my position towards my
country At this time is an important one did not
yours, felt there choice. My position was n
humble one, bull when my country required my SER
in minor condition, connected with the fate of Ire.
land, and intend to maintain that position at all
hazards Ny friend, Thomas Meagher, lat the mem
ton OF that name another shout terrific than all
the rest was gven) intended to visit this country
but is now lying in prison-but for that, he would
had to resort to his arrest to prevent his
coming among you, that the sweet eloquence of his
voice might not swell the spirit which is already
abroad among you. (Here the Smith o Bren Club, Of
the 4th ward entered which caused another of
confusion and cheering) He continued-Ireland will
epoch in the history Of the recent movements Of re
land-that moment when she determined to strike for
liberty or diein the struggle.
Here the enthusiasm became so great that 1t
impossible for Mr. OFlaherty to proceed and he sat
down. -,
MICHAEL O'CoNNoR president of the Young Friends
of Ireland, rose and stated that there was a mutual
agreement among all the Irishmen, and there would
HopAcr GRkrLrv rose and said In rising, fellow.
citizens, to move the resolutions which have been
agreed upon by the directory Of the friends of Ireland
aware that the dsy set apart for the tsl
Of Thomas Meaghcr, Devin, Riley and others; and If
jury Is to be packed against them the people Of Ire
land will rise and protest against such proceeding
Those jurors are to be the instruments in the
hands OF the English to convict these men. II "A jury
is packed Ireland will resist their judgment at the
point of the pike. He then read the following pream
BILE and resolutions, which were received with the
greatest appreciation:
Whereas The tdip which reached Ireland leave
TO doubt that the crisis fully
arrived and st the contest between the people OPP
ptsors has length reached point at which appeal
isinevitable; therefore,
Reso ed That recognise in the Irish masses
that Of equal rights and human brotherhood everywheree
cause for which Milton wrote and pampden dedho
which these under Wash
sloIou,y maintained through years dubious
and deoiatng warfare and revecny appeal
Battles for His blessing the efforts Of the down
trodden TO redress their and diminish their miseres
Resolved That when nation Of eight forced upon
he dire alternative Of wasting away by famine berc all
political rights and subject TO absolute relentless
ism or standing forth in defence Of those rights and its homes
unable to realize that any republican md OF
triumph. 49, -
Resolved That in the struggle which people Ireland
have entered prefer them our warmes and
will render them all the assistance awfol In power.
Mr.. GREELEY contradiction haye heard the resolu-
tons, and hope you will not only second them by
shouts but by subscriptions. There will be oppor