The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-08

MEETING IN THE GARDEN
platform was erected in the Garden, about which
past O'Clock, Mr. Michael T. OConnor and Mr. Thorn.
as Mooney arrived, with the Irish Brigade and the
chair, and MIR. Mooney appointed Secretary As soon
as the Chairman and Secretary were appointed, the
band in attendance struck up Hail Columbia after
Mr.. O'CoNNoR addressed the meeting He said-The
English government determined to begin the
in Ireland; 1t Is WELL however, that she should know
that met here to- night to tell that rotten
rupt government, and the people of England Also
that our friends on their way to assist our
fellow countrymen to put England down. am
happy to tell you, that the most perfect unani-
nifty exists between all sections of Irshmen and
before they banded together they are
this night in the city of New York. But let tell
you, also that have met here to. night much
to talk as to act. And also tell you that every
man who came here is determined to act man.
There are no longer any divisions amongst us. To-
under martial aw-her patriots in dL ngeons waiting
to be tried by packed juries convicted and sent to
ments Of Great Britain; AMI all this, because they
loved Ireland Well we have como here to serve Ire
land, and to sympathse with her martyrs; and
she needs all our sympathy and assistance. She
no longer looks for repeal she Is determined
to establish a glorious republic, such we now
tonight, and the God of battles will lead them OF,
to victory. Mr.. OConnor then reviewed the system
ofandordism in Ireland, and attributed a great deal
Of the mseres of the Irish people to that Ubiquitous
system but If the s. ;ugge of the Irish people
people of Ireland would be like those Of Switzerland
proprietors Of the SOIL Great the nquity of the
English rule in Ireland was the system of la ndordsm
was the original sin of that vile government it was
the curse of both England and Ireland. The landlord
class were the murderers of the people in both
and sweep them from the face of the earth. The |
journal of Commerce, and the Express, two papers pub
iished In this city have attacked us. ((iroans and
hisses) They say we are men of words, nd not of |
action; that we are brutal that We talk of nothing |
two journals their editors say word, in private or
public over the two millions that saug htered by
the English government and their allies the Irish
landlords Let them think upon this and then sa
whether it is Mooney and O'Connor that is brutal.
MIR. OConnor continued to speak at length and
concluded by stating that there three thousand
men new well armed and equipped, ready to march
into Canada where they would be Joined by fifty
moment the struggle CONNIE need in Ireend
john Mel next addressed the meeting. He said:
Fellow citzens-We have met here Tonight under
the most gratifying circumstances Whatever differ
ence Of opinion may have heretofore existed between
us there Is no longer any difference Of opinion Union
that should be united in presenting ourselves to the
people of this country in order to give countenanee
and to strengthen the people of Ireland in the coming
crisis; for have it from the best authority that the
NEST desperate struggle will be made and that before
long; and in that struggle you will have duty to per-
form, and go will every who pretends to be the
friend Of Ireland Let U.S. therefore in the of the
nation pledge ourselves to stand by her in this impend
ing struggle. and to do all in our power to bring
it to a glorious termination. The British govern
ment we make here. But tell that government
we defy them, because will keep within the limit |
Of the laws How then are we to serve Ireland'
will tell you 1t is by sending them the sinews of
war. And now, ask, is there q man here that would
not give days work for the liberation of Ireland?
this is not the time for talk told you the last time
addressed you, that the talking part done, and
that the time for action had arrived Come forward
then, and give all you and fervently hope that
the time not far off, when you will receive glorious
return in the news Of the freedom of your long Or
pressed country, and the downfall Of her oppressors
Mr. McKeon upon sitting down, was loudly cheered.
Some other speeches were made, after which s1O
in N hatf
Police Intelligence.
Before Justice Tmpson.-The police office yester-
day morning, presented quite lively appearance ex-
hioising motley group whites and blacks arranged
the learned Justice the charges made against |
them In one corner Of the court was seated Josiah
Stanton, Catherine jeffrey, and Catherine Anderson
who stood charged with robbing Alexander Miller of
$780, while in the premises No 274 Water street, the
prostitutes inmates Of the same house. who were ali
arrested suspicion of being concerned in the lar
of Water and somewhat the worse for rum a nd hard
TIRE atment bearing marks of volence-some with black
these miserable looking creatures were locked up by
the Justice In order to come at the real thief Amongst
this interesting group Of Water street nymphs,
genteelly dressed young man, who gave his name as
John c. Johnson, who was brought in by one of the
Third Ward policemen on charge Of being drunk
spree on the forehead, where he evidently had run
against the policeman's club, or got foul Of lamp.
hard to be let Off pleading his first offence and the
effects of bad company visiting the Broadway oyster
making vagabonds of one-half Of the young men in
the CITY, The Justice on hearing his story, remarked
he would allow him to go this time but If he ever was
smoant Of punishment on him The he next 'I pri'
honest looks, calling themselves Lewis Hubble,
Edward MGrath, and Timothy MCarty, who were
police, Sunday afternoon stealing boots and Shoes
from the No 225 Pearl street. corner Of Piatt
stated to the magistrates that they watched these
boys, together with several others, very busily on
gagged at the basement window OF the store, which
was secured in front with iron bars but the
young scamps had armed themselves With long
stick, at the end Of which was iron hook. They
broke a pane, Of glass and with this stick were
hooking out through the broken glass the boots and
shoes that laid in their reach on the counter They
had already hooked out six pair when the officers de-
tected them in the act catching three boys aud
recovering two pair ofthe boots The others were car
ed all three up In the Tombs for trial
GoTard on The Tapis again Officer Paterson Of the
lower police arrested yesterday Isaac Coward, the
reputed writing master MT issued by Justice
Timpsop, wherein he stands charged with dcfauding
young man, from Irela md by the Of James
of $50 under the old represe 1t appears
that the young in of the daily papers the
following advertisement -
also assistant teachers IT, 1855 10th N. r C.
Upon the strength of this advertisement, Dardis
called upon Mr.. Coward and then informed
!
cost him hundred dollars. The young man
said he had not got so much money Then, said Mr.
Coward, will charge you $50, as you must be well
prepared before I can recommend you q coed situa-
ton. Finding, however, that the young man had not
much money, he concluded to take $40, for which
he was TO prepare him. and procure him good stua-
ton in two weeks This promise, like many others,
MIR Coward omitted to fulfil but merely obtained the
500 as the young alleges by false
thereby defrauding him out Of his money. Upon the
officer bringing MIR Coward before the magistrate he
became alarmed and refunded the $50, which
handed to Mr. Stewart the property clerk for safe
keeping; and the magistrate held him to bail in the
sum OF $500, to answer the charge.
Robbed While Mapping -We noticed under this head,
in yesterdays Herald, the arrest Of young woman
called Emily Tracey, on charge Of robbng sailor,
called Joseph Campbell Of $32 while in house at No
274 Water street The complainant in this case, is
not Joseph Campbell belonging to the New York