Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-05-03
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
FALSE FIRE IN NEW YORK.

that we have seen oil most extraordinary and hard-
ly conceivable excitement and conduct of part
Of the naturalized population of New York, who
appear 10 have taken offence, without any rational
cause, portion Of the late Speech of the British
Minister at the ST. Georges Festival.
Mr.. DoHENY and his associates seem to think
that the Celtic race inhabited Ireland alone. But
they ought 10 know that the Cells spread over parts
of all western Europe, and were as free from the
reproach of breeches as our North American In.
dians. Indeed, the Cells of Scotland have only
quite recently, we believe, adopted the use OF that
integument for the neither man. even if they have all
yet done so-being in this respect behind their Irish
brethren. But, to take offence at the charge that
the Celts, whether in Ireland, Scotland, France, or
Spain, were anc:enty free from the incumbrance
of breeches, is about reasonable as it would be
to maintain that they all wore beaver hats.
FROM THE NEW YORK EVENING WEDNESDAY.
Some Of Irish brethren have fallen into terrible pas
sion with Sir HENRr BuLwER for saying that their Celtic
did not pantaoons That seems to be what
the lawyers call the g Of the difficulty, gather from
the following facts carefully boiled down and SKINNED Some
weeks ago, fellow published in the Boston Cek what
purposd to be official letter from Mr.. Buwer TO Lord
Pamerson but which in fact forgery of the most in
famous description The letter extensively copied,
though happy to ds6led the columns OF
the Erening Post, and created little sensation for it
generally supposed that any editor in this country
base enough to forge such communication. A. the ann
vesary dinner given by the ST. Georges Society," the a4h
instant Sir Henry invited guest and in the course Of
one Of his speeches made the following auson the Ce
forgery: ....."
"Do any of you, gentlemen, happen to have any good
natured friends Laughter If 80, you understand
how my goodnaured friends at Washington all crowded
around me- Immediately on my return from Richmond, to
relate how Infamous publication had appeared in
journal, believe called the Boston Ce purporting to be
intercepted despatch from the English Secretary Of
State for Foreign Affairs Now, people usually advertise
when they have lost any popery but wish 10 advertise
that have lost property at all Laughter and although
is natural conecturs from the semibarbaous clad
and Celtic origin OF my Boston that he
had been guilty Of the crime of which he boased namely
he-he has in reality been guilty Of offence which
appropriately belongs further advanced stage Of panta
looms and reGnement-[augher]- mean orgery another
example by the way, Of the general maxm that all savages
whether Celtic Otherwise, when they take to nbabing
Cities such moral cities Boston, adopt the vices,
without acquiring the virtues the graces of civilized fe
[Cheers and laugh,e And here should leave the matter
but rather inclined to suspect esery thing that all
Yankee has such odd notons)-[laughte the unknd
barbarian Of Massachusetts, instead Of intending se
offence, has merely been perpeatng bad joke in the
shape of political squb which is favor the Pre
dental claims Of excellent friend of mine, by having ii
appear that he is particular enemy Of England. Now,
should be sory to do this friend any dissevce but do not
that don't look upon him enemy 10 England ALL
and that feel that he only just much any of
the OTHER great American statesmen generals whom know
love, and honor and Of whom always speak and write with
due respect"
The illusions here made to the "semi.barbarous semi
clad and Celtic origin Of the Boston editor, have been
deemed to reflect upon the character habits and descent of
the Irish citizens of New York by their number and
indignation meeting held last night at the Shakespeare
Hotel take Sir HESRrs conduct serious consideration
The temper Of the gathering may be inferred from the quiet
and subdued language of the chairman, matchmaker in
Pearl stree who taking the tribune remarked that he
supposed they all knew the object for which the meeting
was called namely, to consider the vanous language Of
that minon of the Saxon Government, Sir Henry Buwer
and TO thrust it down his throat. His remarks we're re-
ceved with appropriate cheers Before the ndgnants had
proceeded any further the following correspondence between
Sir Henry Bulwer and the Presden, of the ST, Georges
Society produced and read by way of drawing their
fire !" -~-:....
Mr.. BeNto the Irish Meeting.
".-@ 43 WALL STREET, APRIL %, 1851.
To the Chairman Of the Irish Meeting: "
SIR Considering the object of the meeting called for this
evening" deem my duty give you the following par
ticuars
When Sir HESRr BuLwEn made the remarks a, the ST.
Georges dinner which find have been taken Extensively by
some Of my counymen, would have noticed them,
for the purpose Of elicing explanation if had thought there
intention of giving offence, and also de-
sous Of not nterrupdng the harmony Of the evening.
Deemng, however, subsequently, that might be well
to any possible msconcepon, called the following
day Sir HENRY BULwER but found he seriously ILL
On Monday morning addressed note alluding that
section Of bis speech which noticed having caused
unpleasant feeling among the lshmen of this city who
consider themselves descended from the Celtic Before,
however Sir HEsRr could have received that note,
delivered to me through the post marked Saturday night
copy of which hand you herewith adding from the known
character of that honorable gentleman firmly believe the
Absence Of all DESIRE thought intention give offence
and respectable body the Ishmen Of New
York, and indeed large portion Of his eowcountymen
in Ireland and England
need repeat the observation that the Scotch and
Welsh equally claim the ancestry, and Sir HENRY
himself descended from the latter, and married the daughter
of an Irisbman.
But for previous engagement which cannot forego,
my intention have appeared at this meeting, and per-
sonay made the acquaintance of feowcounymen, and
if get away in seasonable time may yet have that
pleasure before you separate.
OF This you may assured, whether maR, Irish
man. President of the Friendly Sons of ST. Patrick,
shall silently endure any intentional insult loved
native land. matter from what source il may enanate.
Feeling perfectly assured that the elpanaton Of Sir HEsRr
buIwER in the enclosed copy Of his letter will give entire
satisfaction 10 the meeting, your obedient servant,
RlcHARD BELL,
President Of Friendly Sons Of 81. Patrick.
Sir Henry B,al,Der to Mr.. Bell.
SATURDAY NIGHr.
MI DEAR SrR: | see that some notice ha, been taken Of
an aiiuson made the other day the Celt" will
not DC sure Of the words made Of that occasion, but