The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-27
Interesting Correspondence.
Our Washington Correspondence.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ~, 1867
RECEPTION Disney givsn By the Cuissas 81 bpdshtng-
Nm to the COMMITTEE from Bahim~e, Boston, ast
other Cites, in behalf Of the Irish Patriots ertt ~
Paw Di,Daw's La,.d-A Lively 1tme-1M Prcsi-
Sra Hauled over the Gocls.
The citizens OF Washington sympathising with
Smith OBrien and his associates, held in captivity
BY the British government, in Van Dieman's
Land, gave to the committees who arrived here
70 day from BaIsmere, and Boston, to appeal to
the President for his friendly intervention fer the
release Of sAid exiles, o sumptuous dinner, this
evening at Carusi's saloon About eve hundred
persons including invited guests, sat down to the
repsH
President--G. w. p. Gusts, Esq, of Arlington
House,
Vice Presidents Walter Lenox, Mayor; and B.
b. French L. +. Tasistro, and r. McNerhany.
After discussing the snbstantials and the liquids
with gres. unanimity of purpose aud an entire dis
regard Of the doctrine Of non intervention, tho
meeting was called TO order, and tho following
regular toasta were read;
The Memory Of George washingten-The older the
world grows the more imposing becomes the moral graz
dsar o. ms the more appear the
VII tues which clustered around mis- honored name,
The Presidsnt OF the United Ststss-t CONSCIENTIOUS
discharge OF duty IL the most invunersbie that
public man can wear PROLONGED oheerng)
The judiciary OF the United states We recognise In
tie person Of It's reyered head striking ilusiraton
sLe beauties OF Amercan institutions and the eauas-
,rs tendencies Of the American tAppause and
three cheers for Judge Tanay.)
The Oonstitution OF the UnIted atse.The m ost SIN
pendoGs edhce that reared by human wisdom
Under Its broad and comprehensive shadow millions OF
the oppressed Of All nations nave found shelter Ac-
cursed be the hscd that attempts TO pat 5o-u gie
fragment Of that maieric structure to dst1rb the
beautiful harmony Of the whole tstsat appiau,eJ
Daniel Webstsr-rne fearless aud sss ng states
man, who hss the cou to questions broad
she world, and as comprehensive az humanity. Zap
The Memory Of Emmes Tone and Fitzgerald. Giorious
nertyrs IN patioo's Their nooie Efforts
Ireland from British oppression have nd their
Names to all levers OF human rights, and viii embalm
their memories in the hearts Of niless generations
The llustrious Exiles Of Van pieman's Laod-More
h0noIed in their boDdsge than the prouieat monarch
that Fat throne The voice of m,liops cries
aloud against the Of their doom their
speedy restoration to their kindred friends. tGreat ap
First come first ssrved-As ireland has xiven her
Montgomery 10 the American Revolution. and peopied
the vast s0tudes OF the American continent with
beet bones and sinews Of her Land she thinks that II
there s to be departure from the old settled policy
Of the Amesican government the first stride In the 20
hoy Of interference should be taken favor down.
troddsn Erin whose expatratsd proyerbia for
their adopted country. iApplau.e and chsersJ "
Hon. SAM HOUSTON here rose and proposed nine
cheers, which were given with a will.
The Political Grievances Of Irea1d luxurious
field for the exercise Of American and for the
ftudy Of American Statesmen.
The Memory Of Daniel OConnen-However men may
differ as to the efficacy Of the he employed for
Of his beloved country there be doubt
but that he loved Ireland with all the intensity and the
ENTHUSIASM Of q true Irish heart.
The Solidarity Of the Irish PeoplesMay tie Day
come when the subject Of Irsh dissensions shall
sordsat sectional shall be merged genial
and more universal designation Of citizens and
when the only struggles between rishen shall be- how
best to the Land their adoption Music
Doodle
The COMMUNICATIONS Guests The American citizens
Of Irish birth and Irish parentage n the District Of Column
b have admired the zeal the untring devotion and the
sngenes OF purpose with which they have pursued the
great object which has occasoned their visit to Washing
tom tender to each and eli Of them the hand fell
bowahip with the expression Of gratitude
and sympathy, and We hope that may soon have
TO again congratulate one another upon
issue Of their exerens IN behalf
Of the suffering exilee.
Hon. T. YATES WALSH responded and gave as
sentiment -
"Ths Irish Patriot Exiles Of es:-The time will
come when their epaphs win not only be written, but
their proudest monuments will be the liberties OK thei
efnptryren
Woman-The only dsspot whose chains may be wora
without disgrace. mime chsers)
The Committee Of Arrangements gave the fol-
lowing tossts in response to letters Of apology
Hon. VIM X. King-The distinguished president
the most exalted deiberative body In the world.
Hon Linn Boyd-A man OF the people, he preside
with ability and dignity the representatives. Of tn
people.
Hon. Chna sunnerIn the Cradle Of Liberty the cause
81 the exile will ever find friend.
Hon Joseph Il Chander--A distinguished scholar snd
accomplished statesman his talents will ever be employ
Cd in behalf of the oppressed.
hon James shields--cn the battle field ne has illus
tste2 IrshRen's devotion to the land Of their adop
zion.
GEN. SHIELDS returned his thanks TO the meeting.
and warmly expressed his sympathy With the
exled patriots held in captivity at the atterm ss
corner Of the earth. tie protested, however, tina.
with all his desire for their liberation he would do
nc act, he wopld ask nothing to be done, which
eject their release, Sooner than bring this
government into contempt de,ision by any
over Jealous measures in their behalf, he woald
see them perish and rot in their imprisonment
(Applauae) The President had given the COM
mittee a gracious reception /; he had promised to
dc all that ne could consistently with the establish
ed policy OF the govern mont. II nov became the
duty OF a lrishmen to unite and persa IL this
movement, and before SIX months were over.
q Brsn and his companions would be here amongst
us. (Livcy cheeiing) Let the Secretary OF
state only write one OF those glorious letters Of his
let him appeal as he only can appeal, in vindica-
tios OF good cause, and these captives will soon
be upon our chores. Gen Shields thea 1dverted to
the resolution now pending before the Senate, on
this subject He knew that his friend Cen Hous-
ton, would support it (cneers)--his friend and
colleague, Judge Douglas, would assist him, and he
believed there were friends enough of Ireland in
both houses, to carry the resolution through, and
make it a law of the land. (Great cheering) ALI
that we ask, is that these be permitted TO ceme
hereto come as emigrants and to stay as Ameri
cans tCheers) He said that il citizens of other
cities would only follow the exam ole of Baltimore,
mis- lie upon ", Smith y bTlen, Meagher, Mitchell
and Others, would be here before the sum ner is
over. (Active cheering. Music--"Ihe Sold Soger
Boy.")
The next sentiment was as follows -
Hon. 3. A. Dougss-rhe suiferings Of freedom's op-
pressed sons have ever found sympathy IN his giant heart
(Threc cheers)
Judge DOUGLAS responded at soma length, and
with much animation-This was glorious work I;
he believed il would be successful 1.-THE American
people move heartily in this matter, the Irish
parrots now in exile would soon be freq He would
not discuss the question how far government
might interpose without violating its settled policy.
He would leave that to be de serminei by those TO
whom the question more Immediately belonged
bu. be would say, that if the American people
willie IL, those Irish cxiles would aooa be free. The
Judge then descanted upon the general policy Of
England he pronounced her government peril.
dious and oppressive, cruel and treacherous; and
never, till she has done justice to her own people,
and Justice to Ireland, would be consent to any
alliance with her, even gsinst the Russian Bear.
Immense cheering lie ENLARGED uaon this