The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-18
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favor of Ireland.
One of the largest and enthusiastic mestin gs
that ever was held in New York, was convened at
Vauxhall Garden, last evening IL was an adjourned
meeting Of the friends of Ireland and although there
was little or no preliminary notice. thousands, and
tens of thousands of the devoted of Erin
bled there for the purpose OF giving their mites and
breathing prayer for the Of the struggle in
which the people Of Ireland are, perhaps at the pre-
sent time eDgsgeda struggle which will either rivet
stronger the chains which bind her. make that ise
what it ought to be- free nd independent Of foreign
domination. 1t in vain that the assembled thou
fands sought to obtain entrance to the sp icous
hall Of Vauxhal-it densely filed within ten mi
nutss after the meeting called to order, and in
five minutes more it crammed that it could not
possibly hold another person Such being the state OF
matters and thousands remaining outside 1t was pro-
posed that organization should take place in the
accordingly done. The enthusiasm manifested at this
meeting was beyond description Tho sons of Ireland
and others, actually climbed over each other backs
and shoulders with the view of showing their enthu
siasm in the and their pocket-sympathy with
the iish in the conflict in which they are now, and
principally Of mechanics and laborng men, who have
to their daily bread by the sweat OF their brow
and who, perhaps, not worth fifty dollars in the
world; yet, great their enthusiasm, that
five, and ten, and twenty. and a hundred dol
iarr, which perhaps were the favipgs Of weeks or
willingly. Indeed, as regards numbers and enthu
siasm, question If the meeting last night has
Mr. JAMES W. WIRE was appointed chairman; and,
taking his seat said that 1t not necessary
indeed was it proper that he should detain the meet
ing with any lengthy address on the subject which
had called them together. 1t is gratifying to witness
the spirit which animates the people of New York on
the subject Of IrelsRds and her strug
gle for liberty The large assemblage which is here
this evening APPROVES that the kprit here corresponds
with the spirit that is and doing on the other side
ho and ohnua hat fho
are, perhaps at this moment engaged in deadly con-
fict for liberty with the arbitrary government that
equally anxious to aid them to the fullest extent in
our power. Gentlemen we have commenced the good
work with them, and we shall persevere in it with
them until Ireland be either further enslaved which
God forbid, until she be finally victorious and in
dependent: Applause) We have enlisted for the
war with them, and not until glorious peace shall
have been concluded, shall we cease. (Cheers) Day
and night will we struggle with them and we shall use
every means in our power towards their liberation:
Gentlemen, need hardly tell you that have met
here for business purposes and it would not be proper
and appropriate that should take up your time by
capable Of enlistng and calling forth your sym
pathies in aid Of the movement in which en-
Me,srs Richard Emmett and Charles Shea, were
then appointed secretaries.
CHARLES O'CoNNoR, Esq, then read a synopsis of
az hs which
friends Of Ireland in Pottsvie, Pennsylvania had con-
tributed 5000; the Repeal Confederation of Washing
F. Measher Club $500; the Mitchell Club $Sl 80; the
friends of Ireland in Baltimore $lO46 co. the friends
o. Ireland in $780, Mr. John C0Sm pa
bondale, Pennsylvania $780, Silas Harris S. and the
Confederation Of the Friends of Ireland in Utica
$500 20.
Mr.. O'CoNNoR further stated that the directory had
received letters from many places stating that the
friends OF Ireland there were ready to aot that they
were In receipt of funds and asking what should be
done with them OF course all such replies are
swered In the address to the friends of Ireland in the
United States recently issued.
The collection Of contributions being in order, sums
varying from one dollar to one hundred poured in
fast as the treasurer could receive them. While this
Mr.. JOHN T. ENNIS, the bearer of the subscription
OF six hundred dollars from the Repeal Confederation
Of Washington, was introduced to the meeting, and
to the tune of liberty and independence for Ireland
addressed the meeting in short and pitby speech.
Friends and fellow conntrymen said he, can assure
you that when I entered this room, had not the
slightest Idea that would have been much honored
as have been in being called upon to address such
meeting as this. came here merely for the purpose
Of being witness Of the enthusiasm which have
read SO much Of in the papers Of your city, but 1t
seems to me that cold would be the heart Of any
that would not be animated by the enthusiasm the
spirit of emotion to fatherland which is presented
here tonight. Applause) | have been honored,
sufficiently honored, being made the agent of the
trbutions to you, and did not contemplate in being
further honored in being called upon to address you
Washington The Irish people there do not unfortu-
nately constitute wealthy. portion of ths!communty
The sum of six hundred dollars was, notwithstand-
ing collected at one meeting, appause3 and the as
semblage by which it contributed, presided
over by one Of the most illustrious of our
blood Of George Wssbnson ane
Who for the last twenty years been ever ready
TO respond to the call of Ireland to assist them in
one who has frequently said, that If you wish to do
thing with the British ion is of to catch
MIN by the name and pat him. but you must hold him.
applause followed this remark That man is George
w washington p Gusts. tremendous applause) But
ms efforts In aid of the cause Of Ireland
fined to words for on the following day. without any
and although he is not possessed Of much
of the good things of this world we received from him
letter. enclosing the sum of twenty dollars great
appause) to aid the people of Ireland in their struggle
Tor freedom But, gentlemen and friends, although
nave given this sum of six hundred dollars permit me
to say, on behalf Of the friends OF Ireland in Washing
that when the General Taylor of Ireland in New
little more grape tremendous appause) to the drec-
tory OF Ne. York, who, may add have the entire
hdence OF the people of Washington, applause y and
that we shall continue to do SO, until Ireland shall be
victorious and independent. Permit me to make an
other remark There is another name in that list of
contributors which must recall to Ireland of the
'addest as well as some OF the most pleasant reninis
,ences in the history Of Ireland There is one name
there, which am sure must stir up the hearts of free
men, We have, gentlemen received noble contribu-
lion from the widow of the lamented Wolfe Tone Con-
inued applause) Yes we have in that list the
q the most glorious men of America and of Ireland
hey have both given their sanction to the in
which Ireland is engaged, it, indeed, any sanction |
we're necessary shall not detsin you any longer.
I'm proud Of being in this position in the emporium of
he western world and proud, the of Irish |
nan, OF being present at such meeting this. am
'roud OF being the son of a Wexford man. e. Three
heers forVinegar Hill ~ Hurrah Hurrah Hurrah |
,es, you may well cheer for Vinegar HILL and hope |
ha'l have the pleasure Of mingling my enthusi-
SIN with yours All say Is, persevere to the end
this cause There every for you to shout
Vinegar Hill We can't assist those who about
ght the battle of Vinegar Hill again by going
mere large number Of us as flanagan says, can
companies,
hrees, and form companies there after arrival
Applause and three cheers for Hannegan) Gentlemen,
Will only say, in conclusion persevere in the good
ause II is good one and firmly believe that it
as the blessing of Providence. I firmly believe that
ne cause Of Ireland Is worthy, and noble q one
any ever undertaken by human means. There Is,
. this country, where, happily, such tyranny ex
Us as does in Ireland, strong feeling Of attachment
that country. II Is good cause, and believe 1t
Ill prosper; and will conclude by saying, that It Is
~ tondest hope that If should meet you again
viii be able to mngle my concentrations with yours