The daily union., 1852-02-11


press regards the rapid depopulation OF Ireland II is
called The Celtic Exodus" Aud the expectation is con-
hdeny and openly expressed that, ireland Il
sepopuia'sd and tho presen. race exermna.ed, she wall
II anything wanting 10 prove that this is age
OF imbecy and false philosophy, il is furnished 10 this
drvei about races The Anglo Saxon and the Celtic
race and this and that race, seem to be the latest
discovery OF the present time TO account for all moral
social, and political phenomena This new theory Is
founded neither christianity philosophy. Christi.
anity recognises such distinctions, toeraes no such
distinctions, and Christ preached on the mount and died
on the cross 10 obteraie such unnatural distinctions.
philosophy recognises differences but these differences
have their origin in circumstances, not IN races. But
turn TO these cockney specuations about the Celtic
dus Celts constitute perhaps than half the popu.
We bs nob hbhsy IN ssy
form large portion OF the basis Of the population oil
Engands Ia fact they form about half the population
OF some OF the mos. civilized countries in Europe.
Sr, TO talk OF the extinction OF such portion OF the
human tamly is libel the human race-a blasphemy
against fbc divine origin of humanity But speak oil
Ireland now in political sense, and say her present
condition demands the immediate attention o the British
statesman. She is suffering under disease. Disease
always attacks the weakest part of the system first This
consumes the heart OF Ireland il will reach the heart Of
England also The ruin OF Ireland will involve the ruin
OF the empire and not TO this is the blindness that
pIessdes destruction Let any great European powsr Or
cipned in Ireland and there will be end to the
British empire mention this because ieel deep in;
ereSt, The ffSt the condluon Ireland,
next il that Of the whole British empire In my humble
opinion. il the English people pursue policy towards
lreandl will not say OF justice, because justice is for
the strong, and Ireland is weaE-but policy OF elem
ency, of humanity, of generosity and encouragement,
they would resuscitae Ireland, and strengthen the whole
empire The first requirement for Ireland Is religious lib
erty-no liberation, but full, equal absolute religious
liberty Sae will be satisfied until she obtains this
boon. There is nothing dangerous 10 government in
perilous crisis powerful, dissatisfied religious par
y. like the Roman Catholic party of the British empire
nd nnfh0 hnrn 0tnn rfU rttaa
when a government abolishes all religious disinc-
ons, andgves full perfect aud absolute religious liberty
to ALL II you want to put down religious agitation and
destroy clerical influence give the people equal and uni
versa religious liberty cerico political agitation
can never benefit country although il may annoy and
weaken government To deprive clerical agators OF
all political influence il is only necessary for the English
government TO give equal and absolute religious liberty
to all denominations OF British subjects This truth
very well understood in this country yet strange TO say
il has hitherto escaped the penetration OF the first states
men OF Europe Ireland also requires political liberty
and equitable share Of all the advantages OF the British
government and British empire and, above all the Irish
people require absolute interest in the soil OF their
country As il is Ireland may be considered vast war.
ren-a hunting ground for absentee nobility; and, un-
happily the spos of the chase the hearts, hopes and
lives OF the Irish peasantry have long watched and
waited to see some great English statesman arse who
could grapple with this monster difficulty think the
evil and the danger both felt and understood by Sir
Robert Peel for some time previous TO his death Had
that great statesman lived, and obtained power in my
opinion he would have devoted his talents and his expert
TO reclaim and resusca,e Ireland and thus strengthen
and renovate the British empire That great statesman
entered upon glorious work OF political reform both for
England and Ireland but he was cut of IN the midst OF his
career with his work unfinished and his destiny unfu-
filled But after all Ireland be the great agent OF her
own regeneration; she must not depend upon England,
upon America, upon the continent II she looks
to the absolusts OF Europe for support, apprehend
she does at this moment she will be deceived and disap
pointed, and betrayed There is not despot IN Europe
large or small from the Gar Of Russia TO the King OF
Naples who would moi, at this momen sell and sacnhce
land nd all hafh
the English government know II is dhcult to form
correct judgment of the true policy OF distant nation
but after long reflection upon this subject have arrived
at the conclusion that the present policy Of Ireland is TO
abandon all idea OF political separation from England
Her old nationality is gone She can never recover or
restore either her old language or her old nationality II
she Independent nation this moment, her great
effort should be TO build up nationality contormabe
10 her present moral, social and political condition Her
policy is TO make the most Of her present political
connexion and TO avail herself OF all the political commer
ca industrial and intellectual advantages OF the British
empire She should coopea,e on all occasions with the
most liberal English party She should throw her whole
weight into the scale OF liberalism. Her movement shoud
be an imperial one; and By acting in this manner she
would raise and regenerae herself in contributing 10 ee-
vate and liberaze thewhole empire. Attera Engshmen
and Ishmen fellow subjects they have oug htogeth
er on hundred battle fields Irish blood has been poured
out as prodgay English blood in building the present
greatness OF the British empire. lrshmen therefore
have perfect title 10 the honor and glory, and advan-
ayes OF that empire They ought not TO think oi reln.
gushing these advantages at the present day On the
contrary, Englishmen and lrishmen, the people OF both
oountreson both sides OF the channe-ough 10 forget
NE past and think Of the future and unite honest
y and cordially, and esoluiely TO improve the condI.
ton OF both countries, to exa the United Kingdom and
place her at the head OF the liberal world Great and
powerful she h she has TO stoop 10 Austria she has 10
sacrifice minister at the bidding OF the Austrian court
she Has 10 bow humby TO Russia she has TO take LOUIS
Napoleon by the hand she has TO congratulate the
nephew upon usupaton for which she condemned the
uncle 10 the rock OF St Helena Sir this is not the rott
for great nation like England TO play at the present time
in the drama OF the world this is not the position oI
her 10 occupy amidst the great family OF nations The
present mixed government OF England has had us day
Eng land must choose between abseutsm and democ
raey These are the Two great principles now contend
ing for the mastery OF the world On the side OF democra
cy she will become the arbess oil nations and The bene
| factress OF humanity.
MIR President, hope this amendment will be adopted
and that the resolution will then pass without oppo
sition II is so framed that II can give no offence
in any quarter II is not intended 10 be dlplomauc
i but mere legislative expression OF opinion II y
courteous and complimentary 10 the English gov
ernment My opinion is that, IN The present eondl
ton Of Ireland the condition OF the British empire, anC
tbe uncertain condition OF the civilized world, the British
government will rejoice in The opportunity which th
resolution will afford to get rd OF these captive Pato
by conveying them this country. Here they VIII un
with millions OF their fellow-countrymen now cihzen
of this great republic Here they will meet with ina
kindness and consideration which they have been denet
In their native land Here they Will become loyal GU
zens OF this government and as such cease TO be th
enemies OF England This will afford sincere satisfaction
10 every generous American heart and tend TO concia
the laeeraied but grateful heart OF Ireland.
GALES that nsust nsde.-we In the follow
ing which be sold, we have 10 make room io 'pn