Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-03-29
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One whose zeal and philanthropy in behai
of frail man, has gained for himself unpcr
ishabls fame, and the gratitude Of the civil
ICED world. III IA, .s,e. ....s
By j. Fitzpatrick. Patrick Nc Keen. the
oldest lrishman and the youngest freeman
BY II. r. Gildea. Patrick Quigley, the
worthy President ss tbe H. B. Society; en-
titled to the lasting gratitude Of the mem.
bers, for the deep and abiding interest he
has evinced in the promotion Of their mu.
tual interests; and also the able and master.
lily manner in which he has discharged the
duties Of this evening. ITO which the Pres,
ident responded.
BY N: .McKeon. Bishop McGin. "The
Star Of the North
BY j. .Moutie. Bishop McHale, "The
Lion Of Judah" :..s.5 ..z'3 n.
BY II. Trainer. Gems. Scott and Tay-
lor, and the brave officers and men who
have achieved honor and glory for our coun-
try. g
BY J. J. E. Norman. Gov. Henry Dodge,
a star in the West, whose brightness is seen
afar; Sound in principle, true in friendship,
and worthy ola nations trust. May he be
the peoples choiess5f President Of the Uni
ted States. 5~'@t# b.
By Patrick Finn. The memory OF
O'Connel-Althoug the star of his glory
has set forever, the remembrance Of his
deeds will be enshriaed in the hearts of
his countrymen, until the last ray Of tina.
bright luminary which shines so brightly
on his oppressed country, shall be no more.
By Guest. Thomas Mooney-May
his efforts for Ireland never be forgot
ten, and his exertions in behalf Of his
country never cease, until he shall be-
hold her free and independent nation.
By p. Quigley. Our guests Of the
evening-May they live long to enjoy
many such evenings, and may we con-
tinue to be worthy the honor Of their
company. - $50
By e. Fitzpatrick. The freemen Of
'76-May they rest in peace.
By Judge King. May justice speedily
be melted out to Ireland.
By a Guest. Augustus C. Dodge-a
worthy son Of noble sire; his associate
in defence Of his country, and in the
halls Of Congress, the advocate Of his
country's interest. May he be as
ISOLATED with him in the Senate, unless
deprived of that honor, by the transfer
of his father to the Presidency. f-.f
By H. Trenor. Charles Cookery our
absent brother.
By VIM. Hurley. THOMAS II. BENTON,
Jr.,-Our intended guest-The adyo
cate Of truth and repudiator Of SANDER.
By H. Y. Gizdea. The Hibernian B.
Society,--The object Of which is we'll
worthy the untring exertions of all its
members. May itincrease in usefulness,
and the ends for which it was created be
attained.
By NJ. W. Pouers. Our guests
May they live long to- enjoy on many
such occasions, the happiness and pleas
ure which we all feel this evening"; and
may we, by our sobriety, industry and
devotion to the institutions Of our adopt
ed country, long continue to desire the
respect and honor Of their company at
our festive board.
When the President announced the
name Of Lord John Russell, as one of the
Regular toasts, there was fearful sus
pense depicted in the countenance of eve
~ one present; and when the conclusion
was given, as ifby common consent, the
most indignant burst of Kissing broke out,
that mortal ears ever listened to-. The
President took occasion to explain the i'm
port Of this toast, and for full hour and
a half, riveted the minds and hearts Of
his hearers upon the subject Of his native
land. Several other gentlemen also ad-
dressed the company, among whom were
Gen. Jones, Gen. Lewis, Judge Greene,
Judge King and others.
At the conclusion of the toasts, Judge
King arose, and offered the following res
olution:
RESOLVED. That we form ourselves in
to an association this evening, to be call
ed, The Friends Of ireland Associations
which, after it was submitted, was unan-
imously adopted. Judge King moreover
remarked, that he hoped that Americans
would be allowed the privilege Of first
proposing this association, in Dubuque;
that he was an American, and as such,
felt it to be as much his duty to aid and
assist the down trodden and oppressed Of
Ireland, as it was TO sustain and defend
the llber rites and rights OF his own coun-
try. He concluded by offering very
handsome amount in furtherance of the
objects Of the Association.
On motion Of II. Trainer, a Committee
Of were appointed to draft Constitu-
ton and Bye-Laws for the Association,
and report the same on Saturday even.
ing next (25th inst. at 7 o'clock at the
Court House. Gen, Jones suggested that
the names ofthe President and Vice Presi-
dent Of the H. B. Society be added to the
and that the following named
gentlemen constitute said Committee, viz:
P. Quigley, H. v. Gildea, G. w. Jones,
VIM. II. Merritt, Judge King, B. ]. o.
Halloran, and Judge Greene. Carried.
The names Of 80 gentlemen were then
handed to the Secretary, to be attached
to the Constitution as soon as il shall be
drafted.
On motion,
Resozped, That our worthy guest,
the Editor Of the Miners Express, 30 re-
quested to publish the proceedings Of the
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