The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-23
IN From the Louisville (Ky.) Democrat, Jan. l;
Meeting La behalf OF tho Irish ExiIes.


At meeting Of the citizens of Louisville, held at the
courtho Saturday evening" January TO- give
preston to their sympathy for Smith OBrien and his
companions in exile, still suffering in Van Dieman's
Land
On motion of General Pitcher Hon. VIM r. Vance
was called to the chair, and James s. Speed, esq, APP
pointed secretary.
On motion of Nathaniel Wolfe esq, a committee of
six persons appointed by the Chair TO prepare and
report resolutions expressive of the object OF the meeting
Whereupon the following gentlemen were appointed /:
Nathaniel WOLFE General w Pitcher, Jacob Walters,
Judge Murphy. C. L. Stanclife, and j. H. Harvey
The committee. after delberaon, presented to the
consideration OF the meeting the following resolutions
Resolved That preserve the existence develop the
principle and establish the rights OF every
form of government now existing. in the opinion OF this
they prefer shond Interfere with any other form OF
government under which any other people may choose
Resolved That each nation of the earth has alone the
right to alter its existing institutions and establish
such form Tor themselves as the nation may deem best
ResoUed Thar, because believe that all institutions
choice OF people whom they govern are OF the opin
ion that the people Of nation should seek
mine for any other the kind mode of the pun
ishment TO be inflicted on citizens subjects for crimes
defined by law and prohibited against the it.
sell, or against fellow citizens as subjects.
Rsisved That while public opinion in America, en-.
lghteped by Chrsan benevolence, and os,ered by
gorous constitution, declaring that Excessive fines shall
be imposed, cruel punishment inflicted" impels
to hold the sword of justice in the sheath of mercy
bring charge against the government Of England for the
fidelity with which the executive carries into effect the
laws the legislative of country. We hold
the doctrine that 10 be obeyed nj home, respected
abroad, the law. Of country should be faithfully
cuted without hindrance or moiestaton.
Rsoipss, That among Christian nations, there does and
ought exist bond Of sympathy, and especially ought IL
be between the United States and the United King
dom OF Great Britain and Ireland As people the former
descende from the latter The ympathyis between
the mother and the child. The fraternity between Ame
and Epgshmcn arises from a parensge, and
is cemented by the Language, laws, liberty, and
religion and by all the ties OF common origin,
interest, and common destiny. they united.
Reioptd That, owing common brotherhood in every
duty OF humanity, may, without the appearance OF
ocious interference ccnsortous complaint express
sympathy with the unhappy sons OF Ireland who direct
ed their love 10 their country violate the laws OF their
government and thereby brought themselves trs from
their native land-we mean Smith oBuen, Mcbe1 and
others engaged in the late rebellion in reand-and respect
fully request the OF the United States
Of the Queen OF England extend TO them her royal
don We do this because we believe that England Is
powerful and stable to be shaken injured either by her
of justice mercy and noble be revcngefn
and that her sovereignty now be pcrpeoated
tainly 10y grace by suferngs and punishmsns
Resolved, That these resolutions be published Ia the
newspapers Of this city, and copy thereof be transmitted
by the Secretary President OF the United States with
the request of this meeting that he will take such action In
the premises shall be consistent with the honor and dig
nifty of the United States and entirely respectful to the
eminent OF England facilitate the pardon othe unhappy
men we have mentioned, and their restoration to their
homes and their country.
After reading the resolutions, Nathaniel Wolfe, esq.,
followed by Hamilton Pope, esq, each addressed the
meeting in spirited and eloquent speeches. receiving
bursts OF applause
General Pitcher, being loudly called for entertained the
meeting in his usual and happy manner TO late hour
when the resolutions being put by the Chair thew were
unanimously adopted. The meeting then adjourned
JAMES SPEED, Secretary.