The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-25
Meeting of the Irish Republican Union.

street, 10 near their elegate, Mr. L. OConnor,
give report OF his mission to Canada, and the
progress he had made there carrying out the
plans contemplated by the society for rendering
assistance to Ireland. The meeting was very nu-
mel ously attended, and appeared to be influenced
by the greatest enthusiasm small gallery OPP
posite Inc platform was occupied by number of
the fair sex, whose patriotic feelings prompted
them to come forward to grace the proceedings by
their presence. On the motion OF Mr. Il. Mooney,
DR.. Ryan, OF Brooklyn, called to the chair
amidst loud cheers.
The CHAIRMAN, opening the proceedings said
that he felt highly compmented by the distin-
gushed honor they had conferred upon him
in placing him in the chair on that occasion
He happy to inform them that the work in which
they engaged went glorously on. The good
cause whichthey had at heart, appeared to prosper
well under the auspices of Messrs. o'Connor and
Mooney the former Of whom had just returned from
Canada, and would shortly give them account Of
the Pre- gress he had made in fulfilling his mission
way, and he did not dispute it but with the tact,
talent and experience Of these gentlemen he did not
glance but it must not dsmay them-the cannon
might roar pt II must not alright them-the chion
cheers) The combined powers of the world might be
arrayed against them, but they must not be intim-
dated from carrying the glorious business to which
they had devoted themselves detpising the sneers Of
those who misinterpreted their motives and spurning
the censure of those who misunderstood the objects
which they were bent accomplishing. cloud
che-rs) They must not despair for they would have
the smiles Of the good to encourage them ; and the
ness Of the rectitude of their intentions
and the holiness of the cause in which they were em,
banked, would be sufficient reward them all the
ex.rtops they made (Cheers) when the goal at
which they aimed was the independence Of Ireland it
would surely be admitted that the prize worth con-
tending for When Belgium rose in her might to shake
OIL the letters which kept her in bondage few
chances of success When the Low Countries sought
their freedom from the oppressive yoke under which
they were held in subsection few would have ventured
to predict their liberation. When Tell raised his hand
to strike down the Austrian despot who would have
promised a triumphant issue for his valor! cloud
cheers) Yet they succeeded Heaven smiled on their
daring and paray zed the their oppressors In
our own adopted country too, need he tell them that
the same glorious results fohowed and, notwhstand-
ing the fraud the violence, and the odds England
brought to bear against them, her were broken
her monarch disgraced and her power annihiated.
(Cheers.) Later st Ill the example France ought to
encourage them, and show them that nations only
qure to be led in order to be free Almost all
christendom had struck for liberty and surely Ire
lands day was fast approaching When that day did
arrive il would be either triumph or annihilation far
ever; and he ardently hoped the close of the
struggle the would shed his upon a natisn of
freemen. DR.. Ryan resumed his seat amid loud
cheers.
MIR. OCoNSoR then came forward, and was very
warmly received He said he told them time ago
be necessary to attack England in her own dominion
to beard the lion in his own den. (Chcers) This was
bold step and particularly for who had been her
own subject. to preach republicanism among her
people and the downfall Of her flag upon her own
that purpose, and he did without disguise lie told
them there the object Of his mssion and that he had
10000 rifles at his back If necessary carry it into
effect (Cheers) MIR. OCOnnor then proceeded to
give an account of the labors of Papineau and Mr.
Nelson in the attempts they made some time ago to
effect Canadian independence, which were de-
feated, he contended, in consequence of their
depending on their secret organizations, the
proceedings of which were perfectly we'll known
to England, through her spies and iniormers When
he went to Canada, he knew these thin s. and he
Therefore e. sought no conceament but openly pro-
CLAIMED that England's power gone-that the pre-
stige OF her glory and greatness had departed-aud
that it was only necessary for those who were under
her subjection to take courage and they could tear
her feon flag to tatters. loud cheers) He had no
great difficulty in finding audience for these
gathered round him and gave the most unmis.
takeable demonstrations of the feelings with
what they regarded them. He had nj fears for him.
self though he received plentiful amount of friendly
advice as to what the officers of the English govern
men. would 90 if ne did not 60 away He well
Irish brigade Of 10000 would soon cross the lines
fire every house in Montreal, and annihilate British
power in Canada, Cloud cheers) II Ireland had had
provisions when Mitchell lately transported ho
never would have sailed to Bermuda. And as there
was no lack in this country the sinews of war he
himself had little to be afraid He received The
most marked attention from several gentlemen in
Canada Colonel Gubee, las we Understood him ! an
adjutant. general Of the province of Lower Canada,
had received him with great kindness, and in fact
every one with whom he came in contact told him
that they looked forward with pleasure to the
happy day when their country should become
part and parcel Of the United States. cloud
cheers) lie was happy to say, too that 10 We of
monarchy did not appear to with excessive inten
sity in the hearts Of tho British soldiers with whom he
street he saw SO men of the 10th regiment of the line
and singular to say every man Of them took of his
cap as he passed daughter and cheers) To each
of them he returned his sincere thanks and he had no
hesitation in saying that they were all good men and
true (Cheers) Now, of the 900 troops which were
stationed there altogether il his firm belief that
not more than 5000 of them would pull trigger for
England; and If to these he added 1000 more of office
holders and persons directly in the nav of England
they would surely be poor specimens Of humanity If
few ofheir brigades could not crush all in sim
gle week (Cheers) He, therefore, considered the
invasion Of Canada a sound, reasonable and good
proposition, and he doubted but they m ght
very soon organize two armies-one to be sent to
anna Aa and ban f1.,rt lao.
been already made to have and ammunition pur-
chased in the States and clubs being organized
througho ut the country TO carry their effect
Canada must be invaded. Sue herself loudly de-
manded IT, She had no commerce, no trade 1000
shops were to be let in the city of Montreawages had
lowered fifty per centin fact. no man could live in
comfort; and whom they contrasted their situation
with the people of the States it admitted that
the nag OF England the curse, which paralyzed
their industry and desoatcd their country Cheers
NJ O'Connor then referred to certain misrepresc na
lions OF his proceedings in Montreal which he said
made in the of weekly paper here
called the 9bton which in the nterest OF the Bril-
tlsh government and concluded by saying, that he
was ready togo to England TO Bermuda back again to
Canada, or TO any other part of the world to tear
down the nag OF England wherever il waved. On re-
fuming his scat, lie was greeted with three hearty
cheers ''
Mr.. MooSry here came forward and announced to
the meeting that he had received subscription of $40
from friend in Boston, to aid them in their present
struggle. (Cbeers) lie next took occasion to notice
the press, namely that the British Consu had mn o..
gaDized band Of sIies in this city, In full paw lie
would tell Mr. Barclay, that they had no secrets in
Their moveme ns-they above board (checrsl thew
dd not fear them here, (renewed cheers and they
seized on a single American citizen which thew had
sent over to aid Ireland in her present struggle,
,ney would In turn seize upon the British Consul
hms.if in this city. vehement cheering) Yes and
ne would say to them If they had any doubts to
their ability TO do 1t, nabockhsh.n daughter and
cheers lie would tell them, that the first man of
theirs that they would assail in Ireland that they
would seize here double the amount and they would
e e WIN all their enemies In a similar manner
unanimously adopted
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