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

Immense Irish Meetir g-Mr. William Mitchell
characterization.
On Monday evening, an enthusiastic and large
meeting Of the friends Of Ireland assembled at
the corner Of broadway and Prince street (late
Niblo's), with view to set on foot an effective
, an for the collection Of fund to be presented to
lie lady OF the Irish patriot and exile, John
Mitchell; and also 10 further the cause of Irish
IT, edo IN, IN the present eventiul crisis OF her
history
RoBiRr EMMETT, Esq, was unanimously called to
the chair AMID loud and vehem' mt cheering. Coonel
Brasky and hares A. keene, Esq, we're appointed to
The CHAIRMAN hereupon came forward amid the
most deaening applause, and thanked his numerous
with immense h, and all who h ld been standi
upon II, among whom MIR William Mitchell. bro.
Their to the irish exile precpitated to the ground
The CnArEM.S--Never mind all is right / was
thanking my friends for the cordial reception have
met with (Cbeering) He thanked the IN for appoint
ing him by acclamaiion to pre- de upon such
sion, and would not de- ain them by any heightened
rvaons as it was not the province of the chairman
t. AXE up much time, when gen @ men who were se-
! cted, would adore them. I he object upon which
they were met Was the land of their nativty(cheer)
their own dear Ireland QRencwed cheersj This
object had lately rased exciteme among Irishmen
everywhere aud it their duty do everything IN
their power TO aid their native land in struggling for
her Independence (Cheers.) They bad met for
purpose OF depressing their sympathy for of the
purest patriots that ever bred in any coun-
try-he meant John Mitchell. vehement cheer
ing and continued applause?- and to express them
selves on the conduct Of the British government,
who passed law and packed jury for his case -
(Groans for the Mitchell jury) No man was placed
upon that jury but those who had been packed for tne
the jury.D The career of Mitchell was a short but u
brilliant one CHEERS They should then, open their
arms and their heart for the purpose of aiding set
ting at liberty that artyr of freedom. (Chcering)-
They had h"weyer let upon that occasion express
Their 1ympa,hs,es ,n far as they could do so con
to aid In collecting fnnd to be presented
t. the wit, of that marvred patriot who said 10 her
band, at tie trying hour Of their separaton-never
to upssy 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
he felt 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 serve LELAND he did not TO say that
tae people Of Ireland were going to take up arms he
up arms (ch"ers) but he would say that it mposs
bic for people to remain in such condition they
We're in. and not be driven to take up arms loud
and vehement applause and cheers) And he held it
to be certain event the coming around of tho
next equinox, that Ireland would be driven TO that
peint so as that she would he compelled to take up
arms. cloud and continued oheer,ng.) 1t was now
utterly impossible for the British government To pre-
vent 1t. (Ronewed cheeriug) II had been said by
some persons, what good will this do r Ireland -
He would ask in reply, what could it make her
She could he worse (Hear hear) Was it not better
that she should die by the bayo and the ballet than
die by starvation! Ves. yes and cheers) But it
said If they attempted to fit out brigade, they
would be easy to TO Irelaod in twos and thrsa5 aud
not violate the laws. (Vocif eheerng) And he
| trusted they would believe him, when he said that
there would be one found before himself in pTopos-
ing such plan loud cheering) But he would ask,
was there any thing to prevent their going to Ireland
on such plan as that he alluded to Nothing. (Cres
of no, nothipg.'D lie remembered enough Of what
took place Of the rebellion of 'sS. He not old
enough TO share any of the aurcls of Bailinahinch,
or Vinegar Hill but he had sworn at that time To hate
the foes of his country Qrolonged cheering) And he
would keep to his oath. (Renewed cheering and ap-
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to come forward, and aid in the cause of the Green
Islen their native land and incidentally abiding to
the manner in which American freedom achieved,
and the celebration of their glorious anniversary to-
morrow his day. the Chairman introduced to the
martyr, who, on making his appearance, hailed
with the most vehement cheering and loud applause,
which lasted for considerable time.
MIR. Emmett concluded by introducing to the meet
ing MIR. win am Mitchell, brother Of the captive pa
triot, John Mitchell.
Mr.. mitchell then stepped forward, and as as
he bad done so, and observed by those assembled
he was received with vocierous bursts of applause,
accompanied with the waving of hats handkerchief,
&c. his distinguished stranger is quite young man,
not over twenty-five years of age should suppose,
of fair complexion medium stature aud possessing a
clear bright eye. An observation of his countenance
would readily discover elon in the LEROY Sc nse Of
the term in every feature In fact his appearance is
on the whole very felonous,i in the sense and
marked by spirit Of determination. characteristic
of his ihustrious brother After the applause had
somewhat subdee which il did not for several nutes
Mr. Mitchell spoke ms follows -
EaGentemen your chairman has Informed you that it
his chairman to nlOnOpoliSe time
to the exclusion of others who have attended here this
evening for the purpose Of addressing YOU and 1t GER
tainly would not do for me, stranger as among
you to take such liberty. shall merely take the
opportunity to thank you for the readiness with which
you have always answered the call of Ireland in the
time of need. (Cheers.) How much soever his own
citizens may have failed, you never have; but the
spirit which has prompted them, can you. has
brother thank you for The sympathy which you have
exhibited for him (Cheers) Yonr sympathy, gentle
anr1. neal
for what he has done. Our worthy chairman has said
that the freedom of Ireland inevitable the
equinox, but take upon myself to say, that it is
inevitable for the Milleries tell that the end OF
the world will occur some time about Christmas, but
after next harvest Great applause) Voice
. Hurrnh for Mitchels pitchfurk." q Hurrah y
America vii, do your duty. e That we will,' from
some one IN the orowd) II is not my place to teach
who are worthy of your confdence-men In whose
breasts affection for ireland is enshrned, and they
viii guide you Act boldly, and wisely. and unitedy,
for there is no disunion among us at home Leaders
| may quarrel. but the people unanimous. Gap
pause, and cries of That's it should be.'D To be
sure we have moral force and physical force
and Others but all agreed to strike blow for
the islands independence. will not fatigue you any
longer thank you once more for the Kindness which
| you have shown me since my arrival in New York,
| and wish likewise to thank my countrymen else
where in this republic for the honor which they
| conferred upon me, but which circumstances have
| compelled me to decline.
| Mr.. Mitchell then sat down. We must not omit to
| St"'c tn"b u"IlHB uel'cTy Oh Nlr Mitchell 8 re-
marks the staging and platform fell under the weight
of persons standing on it, but fortunately no
injured
Mr.. Mitchell was followed by Mr.. RoBISsoS, who
said that he would address the assemblage
the staging cleared of the loose boards This lamp,
said Re, (pointing to gas lantern which in
blaze. and which a man attempting to blow out)
Is like the spirit Of Irish independence, they can't
put IT out. daughter and applause) He then pro-
ceeded osay that he had just left Washington and
come to New York for the purpose Of joining in this
meeting He trusted that all the old rotten staging
which had just fallen to the ground Is emblenatic Of
the fall in prospect for the British that
sragme nts may b. rod upon by the heels Of rshmen
the fragments of chat staging trod upon by them
this night He came there Others had done to give
hearty reception to his friend Mr.. Mitchell for such
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 Irishmen the who
has been adopted as the of Ireland and being