The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-05
Immense Irish MeetIrg-Mr. William Mitchell
-Fiatcrnlz

Immense Irish Meetirg-Mr. William Mitchell
-Fratcr mutation.
On Monday evening, an enthusiastic and large
meeting OF the friends Of Ireland assembled at
the corner Of broadway and Prince street Oate
Niblo's), with view TO set on foot an effective
PAN tor the collection of fund to b. presented to
ne lady OF the Irish patriot and exile, John
Mitchell; and also to further the cause of Irish
IT, IN, IN the present eventlul crisis of her
history.
RoBnRr EMMETT, Esq, was unanimously called to
the chair. AMID loud and vehem' mt cheering Coouei
Brasky and harles 4. keene, ESQ., appointed to
act rs Secretaries
The CHAIRMAN hereupon came forward amid the
laost deaienng applause, and thanked his numerous
friends for the cuIdal-- The stan here gave way
with imme crlsh all who h id been Stan ling
upon 1t, among whom Mr. William Mitchell bra
Their to the Irish exile precipita.ed this ground
The CHAIsMAS-Never mind all is right was
thanking my friends for the cordial reception have
met with Cbeering) He thanked them for appoint
lhg DIM py aecamaion, to preside upon such an
sion, and would not delain them by any leurthencd
ob rvatonf as 1t was not the province Of the chairman
= iake up much time, when gentle who were
cted would adore them. he object upon which
they we're met was the land Of their natvity(cheer)
their own dear Ireland. (tenewed cheersj This
object had lately raised exciteme mt among rshmen
everywhere. aud it their duty to do everything in
their power to aid their native land in struggling for
htr Independence. (Cheers) They had met for tie
purpose OF expressing their sympathy for of
purest patriots that was ever bred in any coun-
ing and continued applause,)- aud to express thsm
selves on the conduct of the British government,
VINO pa'ssd "a law and packed jury for his
(Groans for the Mitchell jury) No man placed
upon that jury but those who had been packed for the
purpose of cendemning him. (Cries Of "Groans
the jury'O The Career Of Mitchell was a short but
brilliant one Cheers They should, then, open their
ANS and their heart for the purpose Of aiding in
ting at liberty that artyr of freedom (Chcering)-
Ih.y mad hwever, let upon that occasion to express
their sympathies far they could do
s'stcntly under the laws OF the country, aud
In AI6 IA nfinu 20 H.
e. ne VIII. OF that martyred patriot who said 10 her
h1'band at the trying hour of their seporationnever
to upsay or undo, one single act that he had done
Cheering They intended to hold large meeti g
in the city of New York, for This special purpose and
hefelt assured that substantial aid would be given
them on the occasion. (Cheering). The ladies Of New
York too would extend their sympathy to the lady of
Mitchell Cheer) There were various ways in which
they could Ieland he did not to say that
tle people Of Ireland going up arms; he
did not mean to say that they going to take
up arms Cheers but he would say that it impossi-
Bile for people to remain in such condition they
We're in, and not be driven to take up arms. cloud
and vehement applause and cheers) And he held it
to be rs certain event the coming of tho
next equinox. that Ireland would be driven to that
psint so as that she would be compelled to take up
arms Cloud ana continued oheer,ngl 1t was now
utterly Impossible for the British Ia pre-
vent It, (Renewed cheeriDg) 1t had been said by
some persons, what good will this r Ireland 20
He would ask In reply, what could it make her
She could he no worse ear hear) Was it not better
that she should die by the bayo act and the ballet than
die by starvation? Ves, yes and cheers) But it
said If they attempted to fit out brigade, they
travened the laws. They had such object, but it
would be easy to To rela I'D in tws and threa5 aud
not violate the laws. (Vocif oheering) And he
trusted they would believe him, when he said that
there would be found before himself in p-opos-
there any thing prevent their going to Ireland
on such plan as that he alluded to Nothing (Cries
Of no nothing') lie remembered enough of what
took place Of the rebellion Of 'eS. He not old
enough to share any of the laures of Ballinahinch
or Vinegar Hill, but he had at that time hate
the foes of his country prolonged cheering) And he
nd an
plause) After further calling upon his countrymcn
to come forward and aid in the of the " Green
le,' their native land and incidentally abiding to
the manner in which American freedom achieved,
and the celebration of Their glorious anniversary
meeting Mr.. William Mitchell, brother to the Irish
martyr, who, on making his appearance, was hailed
with the most vehement cheering and loud applause
which lasted for a considerable time.
Mr.. Emmett concluded by introducing to the meet
ing Mr. VIII am Mitchell brother Of the captive pa
triot John Mitchell
Mr.. Mitchell then stepped forward, and as soon rs
he bad done and was observed by those assembled
he received with vocferous bursts of applause
accompa MED with the waving of hats handkerchiefs
&c his distinguished stranger Is quite young mar
not over twenty-five years of age, should suppose,
OF fair complexion, medium stature and possessing
clear bright eye. An observation of his countenance
would readily discover felon in the LEROY sense of
the term in every feature In fact his appearance is
the whole very felon;ous in the same sense and
marked by spirit of determination characteristic
of his ilustrious brother. After the applause had
somewhat which it did not for minutes
Mr.. Mitchell spoke as follows -
EaGentlemen your chairman has Informed you that it
not his part. chairman. to monopose your time
to the exclusion of others who have attended here this
evening for the purpose Of addressing YOU and IL
tainly would not do for me, stranger as am among
you, to take such liberty. shall m(rely take the
opportunity to thank for the readiness with which
you nave always answered the call of Ireland in the
citizens may have failed. you never have; but the
spirit which has prompted them, can you has
you for B 0n the
exhibited for him (Cheers) Yonr sympathy, gentle
men, and your esteem a. well that of all Ireland
his compensation and his reward-(great applause)-
for what he has done Our worthy chairman has said
that the freedom OF Ireland is inevitable the next
equinox but take upon myself to say, that it is
inevitable for the Nerites tell us that the end OF
the world will occur time about Christmas, but
the freedom of Ireland will be attained Immediately
alter next harvest (Great applause.) Voice
:. Hurrah for hlitchel's ptchfolsn :. Hurrah u
In the crisis which is coming you Irishmen in
some one III the orowd) 1t is not my place to teach
you what your duty is. You have among you men
breasts affection for Ireland is enshrned and they
vii! guide you. Act boldly and wisely. and unitedy,
for there is no disunion among at home. Leaders
may quarrel but the people unanimous. ZAP
plause, and cries of That's it should be'D To be
sure we have moral force men, and physical
and others, but we all agreed to strike blow for
the Islands independence. will not fatigue you any
longer thank you more for the kindness which
you have shown me since nv arrival in New YORK;
ana wish likewise to thank my countrymen else
where IN this republic for the honor which they have
conferred upon me- but which circumstances have
Mr.. Mitchell then sat down We must not omit to
state that during the delivery of MIR. Mtches
marks the staging and platform fell under the weight
OF persons standing on it, but fortunately
injured.
Mr.. Mitchell was followed by Mr.. RopISsoN, who
said that he would address the assembage az soon as
the staging cleared of the loose boards This lamp
said Re, (pointng to gas lantern which was in
blaze, and which man was attempting to blow ouD
is like the spirit Of Irish independence, they can't
put 1t out. daughter and appiause) He then pro-
ceeded to say that he had just left Washington and
come to New York for the purpose Of joining in this
meeting. iic trusted that all the old rotten staging
which had just fallen to the ground IL emblenatic OF
tue fall in prospect for the British that
siragme may be- trod upon by the heels Of rishmen
the fragments Of that staging rod upon by them
this night He there, others had done to give
hearty reception to his friend Mr. Mitchell for
he would call him, having been born and brought up
within short distance Of him. who is the brother of
tie man who is the friend OF all rishmen the man who
has been adopted as the son of Ireland and being