The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-10

$500 was rendered, contribution from the Emmett
Club by the Newark delegation.
Mr. BAKER, OF the Felon Club, and said he wa
hoarse, and not In condition to speak, but for the
saufe OF Ireland he was always ready. A voice has
come across the ocean, crying for help and should
withhold aid Ireland il contendinr aaajns,
fearful odds The Saxon blood is arrayed against the
rishman, and we must render aid They are conten Id
ing against fearful odds of many The English care
not for else than arrayng the Protestant against the
Catholic, and no better than the atheist They
care not for the blood of the Lord Jesus He was
here interrupted. when the announcement was mad.
that James Carrigan contributed $500 for Ireland
He continued:-Tbere is one thing that should like
to impress upon this meeting and that Is that you
should have implicit confidence n those who have the
matter in hand; and though the subtle Englishma n
may his arts, there in the direc tory who
will leard the eDvenomed beast in his den.
JOHN McKroN then rose and said Fellow citizens
have often told you, when called upon to speak that
the time for speaking had gone by. II thought there
was one man who wished to be convinced, then |
would speak. know that there strong effort max.
ngby the Brith authority of this city, turn back
state of things in this country They have possess
sions in India, and, indeed, all over the world and
they had look to them in the present condition
OF Ireland What security has England for the safety
Of her provinces in this country? There is Canada
Great cheering) speak not of Canada for your
Russell says he will stake himself upon the question
(hisses and gIoans) and if he does, he would very
soon find himself at the stake. great deal is said
about the power of England but do not believe in
1t, and there has been instance of it lately The
minister Of England was kicked out of Spain and if
tney cared Loru faimerstOn would have had fleet
of Cadiz, bombarding the port They have tried to
stop the excitement but the Americans have not for
gotten an old debt, and will not forget it, We have
right to meet every night, and have the right to COL
lect money; and If We have these rights what ca n
they do? They will probably call upon Mr. Butler to
have indicted but will not break any law and
they may do their worst They may cut down the
Irish but if they do it will excite the execration of
the whole civilized world. Lord John Russell. my
riends, could be here, and hear me- any else,
talk ali night, and would not care If he did not
the eloquent sound of the money rafting upon the
tables.
The subscriptions were resumed after which
MIR. O'FLAHERTY was loudly called for. He arose,
and said-There has been much said about British
minister's that cannot refrain from something
about them. We told about two years ago, by q
British minister that II the combined forces of the
world were stationed around the shores of Ireland
England would not recognize her indepe ndence. But
minister once said the same of this country. When
left Ireland, the most perfect organization had been
ment and should not be surprised to hear by the
next steamer. that the green flag floating
the castle of Dublin and hope, ere long, to see the
floating together. He retired amid the most enthu-
siastc cheering.
The Chair then announced that S515 had been re-
ceived from Williamsburg within the past two days
Three cheers were then given for Williamsburg.
HonAcE. GREELEY, Esq was then called upon, who
to prepare for the contest England is not strong
as she was Ireland has seven millions of people, and
hope tho people of Ireland will not split upon reli
gon party differences but combine and drive their
invaders from the SOIL Their shores may be grit with
British vessels, but that is not bad France has
struggled and Ireland may acquire her indepen dance
America has done before her We will give them
all the aid can, and they will do the work It has
come to the point Of slavery n struggle, and they
have determined a struggle. In every part of the
United States Irshmen should go to work in the cause
Of liberty. The American people will stand by the
Irish in their extremity
MIR S. O'Connor was called for but declined speak
ing.
General c. WALBRipGE called for, and appearing
said that he had heard there had been nearly two
thous and dollars raised aad he hoped they would
adjourn until that amount raised.
There another meeting outside where several
speeches were delivered and goody amount of money
raised The whole amount contributed was So 900.
The meeting adjourned in the greatest harmony, to
meet on Monday night next.