New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-11
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, JUNE II, 1852

fearless and manly course In defense Of his country
and nj, attempt TO beard the English Hon IN hs very
den, with pride aud pleasure and that entities him u
bright spot In the affections Of every lover Of freedom
In Republican America and that |, with profound
grief we heard OF the Illustration Of his dearest dream
Of Liberty and saw the star OF Irish hope surrounded
by the dark and lowering clouds OF despOis1.
Resolred, That while rejoice in the escape OF NJ
besgher, we deeply sympathze with the Patno's
OBhan and Mitchell In their lniinue1 bondage. aud
trust In God thst the time may speedily arrive when we
can realize the fond dream Of welcoming them to our
shores
Reso,yed, That although the glorious attempts Of Irish
Patriots to plant the tree of Liberty upon the bright
Green se sfhe Ocean have heretofore failed, we con
6deny look forward to the time when we may hail her
as q free Republic.
For freedoms battles once begun,
Bequesihed from bleeding sire 70 son.
Though bafhed Oft is won"
Res0lctd, That we extend 10 Thomas Francis
Meagher Esq. invitation to visit Borough, la
order that may testify 70 him personally, the high
regard entertain for who has raised bis voice
and isked bis life In defense of the liberties oil his
country.
Resoired That Committee of seven persons be ap.
pointed by the President of this meeting 70 invite
Thomas Francis Meagher Esq to visit our Borough at
his earliest convenience, and that the Committee oe In
structed 70 present him with copy Of these Resolu
tons.
CONVENTION or TIE CIVIC SOCIETIES.
"A meeting of the Delegation from these societies was
report of the answer of Mr. Meagher the Committee
of the Common Council and the Delegates from their
Convention. The utmost surprise and regret was man
Tested when the that he had declined the honor Of
apubc reception was made known; but alter little
reflection Of them felt the force Of the that
actusted his reply.
The first business taken into consideration was the
action on resolution passed at previous session, to
nv a aufa 10 m Mr. In
Committee of Five, consisting of the following persons
John Magrath Chas Davis, Jas. w. Walsh, p Taggsrt
and Patrick Dee appointed and ordered t, report
progress Monday evening next Mr. Magrath said
that this of the most important parts of their
business it would live for all time and give history
of the event. while procession would ike butterfly
be thing of day The address would read In every
language and be known by the citizens of every civil
lied country.
The speaker then went on to explain the reasons Of
Mr. Meoghers refusal of public reception expressed
in that eenteman's reply. Some further business was
transacted and at the close Of the proceedings W. e.
Robinson, Esq, entered the with printed copy
of that reply which he read 1t was loudly appauied
and tended good deal to aay the dissatisfaction that
prevailed, particularly among those who had gone TO
considerable expense in getting up the demonstration
The meeting then adjourned TO this evening.
IL We learn with pleasure that
gentleman lately arrived from Greece, who is,
assured, distinguished not only a leader among
the progressive young Of that country but also
poet publicst and orator. is about 10 give Of
lectures in this City, with view to eDghtenspublc
opinion here the true state of feeling aud of affairs
in bis country. We refer to Mr.. A. RTGoPoULos,
who brings to US very high recommendations from
Europe and whose main purpose in visiting America ia
study the people and institutions Of the country. He
Informs thst,the late persecution of Dr. King was
solely the work of the Government, prompted by Aus
uian influence, and that Greek people and the public
opinion of Greece openly and fully In favor of re-
ligous federation and of allowing Dr. King to continue
bis labors undsturbed The Greek people he says
essentially democratic both by traditions customs and
spirit and detest the present Government which is
alien to their laws, imposed upon them by foreign
powers. Moreover, they regard the American name,
and remember the aid received from the United States
in the War of independence with the most sincere and
ardent gratitude.
The time and place of the lectures to be given by
Mr. Rgopoulos will be announced hereafter
The HUMAN FLooD.-Since Wednesday
the following ships have arrived at this port bring
Ing aggregate of passengers probably unequaed in