Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-08-25
,n,e, SYMPATHY MEETING.


-. citizens of Richmond, held at the Odd Eel.
lows, Hall on Wednesday night, August 23d, on
nation of Mr. w. F. Watson, Mr Robert 6.
s,ou was called to the Chair. and WIN. F. Rit
chie ]. NJ. Daniel and r. II Gallaher (a'l the
members Of the press who were presently ap
pointed Secretaries.
The Chairman explained the objects of the
meeting in All impressive address, and stated
that small meeting of some fifty or sixty noble
lrishmen of our city had already contributed
and transmitted the sum of 453 dollars Tor the
aid OF Ireland.
On motion Of Mr. J. H. Gimer, j! was
Resolved. That committee OF thirteen be
appointed By the Chair, 10 report business 10 tue
meeting
The Chair appointed the following as the com
mittee. J. II. Gilmer, j. a. Mere nth, T. ).
Moore. John Tnomp.on, Michael Seaeers, A.
/ Crane. Alexander Mott, L McAdam, Mark
Downey. P. Ii Taylor, William Wallace, John
Ahern, james II. Poindex,er.
While the committee were absent, the meet.
ing was addressed with eloquence and effect by
MIR. W. +. Watson.
MIR. ]. II. Gilmer. from the committee, re-
ported the following Preamble and Resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted
Whereas, the present position Of Ireland IS one
of peculiar in,e ,esi, and aGakens in he pair,ots
bosom, feelings OF strong sympathy Tor The safer
inps of her people; and whereas, her past history
reveals 10 lha mind of every true hearted phil
! an,hrcpisl the darkest picture OF political slave
nv. moral degradation and physical suderinss,
caused b. the false principles OF governmental
policy enforced On her by those who have Claim
ed 10 misruie and Cypress her people, and where
as The past is 10 her The tomb o. her political
rights. the funeral bier OF her nnblest efforts 10
secure 10 her people The sacred privileges Of
irepmen-we, As American cillZens, hall with
Measure and greet with pride, The new and brishI
hone which now anima,es her people; Inc star OIL
nalical liberty, now rests over her pathway,
and relieves the gloom OF The past. The sPlfl OF
national lIberal:z zion which has illumlned the
continent OF Earope, has shed us oenlsn ana nal.
lowed influence oce! The oppressed people OF
Ireland. Long has The cloud Of political oppres-
sion rested over her soil and enervaed The ma
tiona power o; her popular Will, but the Gnsh'
example ui her former patrio's, confirmed aa'l
strengthened by the spiri, CT ;ae age, has inPar-
ted fresh zeal, and rekindled noble aspirations
in the public mini. The people OF Ireland claim
20 b. men l.eenrn, entitled 10 Ina! liberty which
alone rests in aud springs from The sacred prin-
cip!e Of sell-government The period in her des-
inv has arrived, whea the exercise uf her right
fu remedies for The evils OF ne past, should
cain the goo! will and command The admiration
Of every rue yo,ary OF liberty and Tree govern
meut. Be il therefore,
| l., Resolved. That as American citizens, &C.
cusiomed 10 he blessings o; Republican Liberty
we shall hail win increased pleasure each re-
newed manifestation among the people oil Ireland
Of an enlarged and rational conception Of Iheil
political, civil. moral and social tights
ID. Resolved, That wiiIe, as American Gil
gems. We acknowledge the duiy which we owe c
our own government, and distinctly disavow
every intention, by implication even, 10 e;nbfoi
or seek 10 embroil lha American Government
with Enslani-yet we claim The right 10 exercise
| in the tnlles, exen., our deep sympahies an
profound resres tor he present suffering coni
| ion o. Ireland, and do hereby extend 10 hcl
people me cordial good will Of mca Who have en-
loved and can appreciate The blessings oil Reput
can liberty.
81 Resolved, That The principles Of tue po
itica liberty, based on The original right OF self
| government bv he people, is sacred in our esi
| nation oi nupula~ freedom, and we cherish will
a holy zeal the hope OF its Ultimate universal pre-
| yalenc.. Wherever government exists unsanc
toned by This principle, we desire 10 See chang
in favor ctthe liberties or .hc people, under tnt
| ton.
4h Resolved, THAI while We recognize in n.
people Of Ireland the right 10 reclaim and exercis,
All The high imnuni;;es o. treemen, and 10 throw
off The yoke OF British oppression We design M
n;ner interference between he corlending parie.
than 10 extend our sym1ahies and contribute ou
means 10 he destitute and suffering people OF
nation whose present condition merits The cOunie
nance OF every true hearted freeman. To ,ht
prayers, bounty, generosity confidence and bcne
VIOLENT contributions OF every American we cor
. I:,lf, Ir.l ~ ~ H.,
she soon beast OF ooe as free as they are &c
nerons!
Resolved, That Provisional Committee 70,
ireland, in the City Of Richmond, TO consist o
forty five members, be appointed. The sale
committee, when organized, to appoint their OF
fcers 10 consist Of President, two Vice
Presidents, two Recording Secretaries, two
Corresponding Secretaries, Finance Committee
Of three, lone from each ward, a Treasurer, anc
an Executive Council of fivo.
The Executive Council to be appointed from
among the members Of tho Provisional Com
mittee, who shall devise and submit to that com
mltlee, for their action thereon, measures fol-
promoting the canse Of Irish freedom, and for
applying, in the most effective manner the
means which may be provided r / tat purpose;
and whose dut2 IL shall be diligently TO execute
and carry into effect such measures as may be
approved of-that said council shall, from time
to time, report 10 this committee their action
in the discharge of their duties, and any infor
nation which they may acquire of interest 10
the friends Of Ireland; and TO enable said coun-
Gil TO discharge the duties confided TO them, the
| Treasurer of this Committee is authorized to
pay, at any time, to their order monies IN his
custody, not otherwise appropriated; but a
strict account Of the application of such monies
is, in allcascs, 10 be kept, and 10 he reported to
this committee whenever said council shall be
required so to do, by a special resolution of the
Proy ional Committee.
The following were appointed members OF the
Provisional Commiuee:
J.Gtr~n II;ard Simon CnlIen, T. C. Burns.
Bernard O'Nei, Michel Purcell, Geo. E. Sad
Ter, William Hurley, Michael DIVER, Patrick
Fullerton, James a. Smell, Robert McCurdy,
Richard Lee, James Collins, Patrick Brenn d.
Hugh Riieieh, William John Clarke.
Madison Ward-AIeSante. Mott, Edward Nc
Adam, Michael Segafs. Jvhn Doocy, p. T.
Moore, n. iayor, VIM. Wallace, John d
Graft, w. F. Watson, r ". Hughes, Jefferson
Wallace Patrick Dcyereuy, A. Jad.on Crane.
John Williams Charles Purcell, w. G. Paine.
| Thomas Lambert
Monroe H'ard-Mark Downey, John Ahern,
Ondirs murphy, fhlilp Dafnin, Caleb Jones'
John Harrn!d, Edward Finaev, Edward McCar.
my, John Purcell, j. Fl. Gilmer, R. e. Gailaher,
.. T. Baldwin, .. +. WATSON, John Gaynor, J.
J. Fry
On motion Of Mr.. ?. s. Moore, fifteen members
wee declared 10 constitute quorum Of the Pro.
Visional Committee.
The meeting was elcquenilT addressed by
MessTs. j. Fl. GiimeT, A. J. Crane and Il. w.
Hughes
Mr.. John Dooley having been appointed Trea.
sufer pro tem., The sum OF s266 vas contributed
IN lew moments, The announcement oil which
iact having been received with cheers, he meet
ing Adjourned.
u Ro. G. SCOTT, Gilman.
WIN, F RTcnlE,}
]. ~ DANIEL, tSecre;aries.
Z. II. GALLAnEa,