The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-06


vor OF Ireland II is not true that there prejudice
here against Ireland and the gentleman objected
taken 1t arose from misrepresentation The sentence
In the address was hypothetical snd interro-
gatory. 1t said, or meant to say, to the
Ireland these reasons which we lay before you will be
sufficient to dispel them, And now, fellow citizens,
having vinlcated the address from this msappr
sion, think the best thing can do will be to yield
the stand to gentleman who probably will address
YOU and certainly more effectively than am capable
or doing will only say in reference to the provision
al committee which you have adopted that its object
Is that this meeting should not be empty de-
monstration Its movements are intended to be made
upon large SCALE and not to be limited to the action of
an ephemeral meeting 1t is int nded to keep eyes
upon affairs in Ireland to watch their progress and adj
vance to excite similar spirit which anmates you here
throughout the whole Union. We mean, also, to ex-
tend this action to the British colonies. When say
similar spirit let me be underst cod We do not by
any means propose to act in violation of the laws of
the country; but object will be- to keep alive, to
awaken to stir up, the feeling which anmates all of
us here, and to contribute help great cause
II, after all, war should be inevtableif Irish indie
pendence cannot be accomplished by peaceful mea-
be it let it be by blood cat this word an
loud, deep thu nderng burst of enthusiasm seemed to
animate the mass and the shout of applause
wmcn asce nded was long, loud and vehement. IL,
continued Mr. Emmett if argumen should fail, If it
cannot be accomplished by peace and reason, then
let 1t be by the pike again at this word the up
roar of loud applause if possible, vehement,
and almost frantic passing desc ription) And now,
fellow citizens see before these two alternatives
either Ireland must obtain her independence by
fair and peaceful means it must be accomplished by
forcibe and warlike means! In either event pledge
stand by her. loud cheers. "we viii, we wrD If
the one alternative should not occur If 1t
should not be by peace that this great object
shall b. accomplished, how shall aid how shah
here help our native country best Not feowcitizens
by violating the laws of this country-not by making
idle military parade and threatening to send armed
men to reland-no but we will furnish Ireland with
the sinews of warwe will find her aid, will furnish
her means, and give her the means of procuring the
harsa (tnh hat rr,.
may never be necessary-may never occur. / pray
sincerely 1t may never come to this; for as you
knowledge of what are the mseres and horrors Of
civil war! May that alternative, therefore, be
necessary, and if Ireland shall accomplish her indie
pendence with peace, shall heartily render the sim
cerest thanks to Heaven dead silence pervaded the
assembly at these words) Yes, shall feel the utmost
gratitude to Heaven; but it, the other hand if it be
possible accomplish this great and desired end
this object of all patriotic desires, without blood
shed and war-f it should come to this alternative
myself among the ranks Of those who shall be found
Sighting for their country. Grounds of enthusiastic
cheers upon cheers followed this declaration in the
midst OF which Mr. Emmett retired from the front to
his seat.)
The Hon. Mr. McKEoN spoke follows 1T was my
PLEASURE some years ago. to be associated with many
of you in subjects connected with Ireland, and to have
witnessed many splendid spectaces, but never until
this moment have looked upon such a multitude as
this have seen many congregations of men; but let
1t go forth to the world, that has there been
gathered together many eminent and patriotic cit
you but hope the will carry it to all parts OF
this country and the broad Atlantic the fact
trate of the first city in the Union; that among its
vicc-presidents the chief magistrates of two
adjacent cities ex,members of the United States
minutes ] shall have the pleasure cf introduc,
ing to you members of the Congress of the United
States What does all this speak! That the public
sentiment of this country is aroused from the highest
to the lowest ; and by what cause The wrongs per-
petrated by the British government unfortu nate
aus can he iph
the whole community is excited! Can the British GO
vernment continue to perpetrate them! Will they
look back for six hundred years, and view the blood
shed that they have caused and the which
they have imposed and let them ask if it is singular
government If they are to continue them Let me tell
the British government that public opinion Is now in
vincibie Let the intelligence and patriotism of the
whole world be concentrated against them and II that
won't do, let them look to Ireland, and there see
armed millions ready to make any sacrifice for
that it is impossible to grant relief! Relief will
be obtained Qoud applause), be the sacrifice what it
may. Are the Thousands, and tens of thousands
OF lrishmcn in this country to look on in quiet! Never
(Applause) Do not the of lrshmen in this
try owe something to the that has driven
them from the soil Of their fathers! What American
is there that does not feel there is something due
the cause of freedom! The resolution which intend
to speak to aludes to the spread of liberty throughout
Europe. You have the fire lighted in this
try throwing its CLEANS the Atlantic aud you
see n whole continent in flame burning every
side The banners of the church. with the holy
emblem leads the head of the columns of the
armies Of liberty; and he who holds the keys of St
Peter is now viliied by Lord Brougham, (hisses
all parts Of the house) treated wit contumey because
he has been true to republican principles. 1t was his
sagacous mind that perceived the spirit of the age,
and it was he who first told the captive to go
free. Enthusiastic applause) The spirit which
he walked has flown Europe, and at the present
time tyrants are trembling before it. Are not to
hope that the light of liberty will shed its genial rays
over Ireland too (Applause) 1t will reach it as sure
as the sun will rise tomorrow And when 1t does reach
it, it will reach it to iumine the dungeons of the
lncarcerated
in God that its first light will burst John Mitchell
-(applause which lasted some minutes) i'm freedom
There Is not day when arrives from Ireland that
do not look with anxiety for intelligence from that
country. Like the people of Ireland think it can't
be worse and might be better Here evidence that
the people Of that country have done with talking.
They feel that the time for action has arrived and the
government of Great Britain will find that there is
something more to be done than listening to talk. am
for talking plainly to them They have other troubles
pending them besides Ireland That is their chief
difficulty and has upset many of their administrations.
But they have other troubles and allow to tell the
that after settling that they will have something to do
with their colonies as they had few years ago with
am not in favor of violating the law. cannot my
self violate law my position will not allow me to do SO,
but at the time would suggest to Great Britain
that they have some of their colonies in very bad
ncighborhood. They have this continent some
loncs to the north of that have cost them great
deal Of money and which to give nice sinecures
to some of their statesmen, and would advise them
that II they want to keep them they had better let
ireland 60 Applause) That country has troubles at
home and abroad and all ask u.s. that they give in
dependence to Ireland Are to believe that that
country Is not capable Of governing itself, M
they have SO often asserted Why England herself
indebted for the most Of her nguished statesmen
and warriors to the very country which she in
capable of governing itself there not intelligence,
patriotsm. energy of character and virtue in that
country which II only relieved from oppression would
that country what she has frequently been stated
to be"the first gem Of the sea' She will II relieved
from the burdens Of msrule produce such state of
things will show to the world that she Is capable of
enjoying liberty which is the right Of every freeman
and every nation In the world. (Appause) will not
detain you. | am to be succeeded by some who are
the pride of the nation and will have the pleasure Of
introducing to you gentleman whose acquaintance
had the pleasure to make when in Congress. ten or
twelve years ago and who is good friend Of Ireland
as brcathes-I mean the Hon Mr. Hannegan, Senator
from Indiana.
Mr.. M Keen then sat down, and calls were made for
Mr.. flanagan, from all parts of the house In answer
to which
Hon. Mr.. HANSEGAN and spoke as follows =
flanagan Is the poor Of poor Irshman, who left
the land of oppression when boy for the land of the
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