New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-06-06
NETWORKS FOR IRELAND.
treat Meeting at The Tabernacle N behaf Of IRISH
TndeDendence.

Great Meeting at tle Tabernacle m behal Of IRISH
Independence.
In defiance Of the rain, the spacious Tabernacle
was crowded last evening with our citizens who
arlently sympathize with ireland in her suffer
ings, her subsection and her patient perseverins
struggles for the recovery of her Nationality. The
meeting was rather tardy in assembling on ac-
count OF the storm, but when called to order
little past :, the house was a sea Of faces above
and below not only the seats but most Of the aisles
being filed. some time being necessarily devoted
to the reading of the Addresses, appointment e.. a
Provisional Committee &c. while the speeches
were numerous and able. the meeting did not
adjourn till considerably after II O'Clock and
even then the Letters received IN answer
to invitations were left unread for want Of
opportunity but more numerous, Influential
enthusiastic assemblage has very rarely con-
vened in this or any other city. Tue presence
Of the Mayor as presiding officer as well as Of
Senator HANyEGAN, aud Of many who were recos-
nized as early. faithful and eminent supporters OF
Ireland cause, contributed 70 give an interest 10
the occasion which none but those present can
fully realize. TIE following account i necessarily
condensed but viii give fair idea Of the pro
ceedings
The meeting was called T. order by DR. ROBERT
HooAy who spoke in these terms
ireland in her present position appeals % America for
sympathy. Her people have distinguished ineinseiVes
in every department Of physical aud Intellectual labor
they are now eugsg ID ia struggle. may say death
struggle for political regeneration. now ak you
shall the aid and sympathy they require De eNi'dtdio
them Loud cries Of YES yes y The United state
tI~ n fHrfr mini fa ~
French people the overthrow Of thor monarch
First went forth from America toe shout OF con
graduation and sympathy 10 einancipaied france
Would that were this evening os-eInp.eo 70 a'
dress the same respon.e % Ireland fApplfn-tJ
Bot 20 her this denomination will ] prtncl ge
frs, ID. with auurecisble benefits. AVp.ause) WIN
in her borders the accurscd di-cord of opposing par
ties l. now removed and if ireland wall she can De ireei
loud spplause) The glorious and successful upIln-
Of the oppressed classes IN Europe must inspire fisn
men with q spirit hich shall eNioit from her oppe
or their rghrs Such q meeting as this. hOn0rtd ny
the presence Of the authorities Of the nrst City on t-
Continent, with the promise Of such ad rs we may
render must OBJ The people Of ireland with spirit wor
thy 70 meet the imminent crisis of their country
viii now move that His Honor the Mayor be requested
20 take the Chair
Ma,or HWFNEYER then came forward 90 take
the Chair and greeted with perfect tumult Of On
thusiasm. Mr. HAyLuEYER said that he felt deeply
honored by being called upon to preside on this interest
ny occasion. The supper, Of our country % every
cNOff IN uluhu OF lff'uolif tOi-l'ut Win 'ui ii'ai
obligations is due alike 10 her character aud -
selves "a. her children. Cpplausc)
ireland now demands That the parliament union be-
tu,ix her and England hould now be dissolved. and
doubt not that the demonstration you VIII make here 70
night in behalf Of that demand viii meet with the cn
ihusis.tc response Of every friend Of freedom and
Humanity. loud oppause)
JAvFs II. THUS, Esq. tlen moved tlat the fol-.
lowing gentlemen be appointed NiccPrcsidents OF the
meeting;
D..