The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-02
Thomas Francis AIeagher.

Thomas Francis Mcagher.
The arrival Of 7. Y. Meagher in this country appears
70 have given impulse to the Irish oause An or
gaasaton of those who oonsderates In Ireland In
1S4s and have since to this country has taken
place On Tuesday night, at Tammsny Hall, they had
their first meeting In the shape OF dinner There was
strong drink but there very strong sent
ments may be by the suhoined toasts The din
not attended by any Of the distinguished leaders
of 1913; but the rank and file there, and Mr. M
Cream delivered inaugural address eloquent classical
and spirited. Mr. Lacy occupied the vice chair The
following list of the regular toasts with the Of
the speakers who responded TO each =
1. Northumberland be the mongrcl patriot who
despairs Of his country even in her darkest hour Re-
sponded TO by Mr.. L. Butler
q Adopted Land-She has no truer citizens than Irish
outlaws and exiles. Responded to by Mr. w. IL Hogan
eonsn is that have undyng faith In the cause for
which they suffer and that work shall be in accord
with that faith. Responded to by Mr. p Coghlan
f. The Irish Confederation and its Deciples every
LandFaithful to its principles and hopes anticipate
joyous union of scattered brethren in Irish
d. Hapin Secretary of the Irish Confederation In I8sa
s. Meagher and McManus-May their honorable and
fellow patriots whom they left behind Responded to By
g. cailanan, the Chief Of Police at Ross and tho
English settlers in Australia who aided Meagher-We
honor them for their manhood and will gratefully Che
rsh their names noble Instruments in restoring to
the service Of freedom one Of her most gifted champions
Responded to by MIR. j. J. 0'Shaughnessy.
7. " Ninety. eight and Forty eight 1.-The rebels
heart beats mady and bounds with hope. at the magic
words; they are night mare on the towards breast
showing him nothing but spies, dungeons, and the gA-
lows Responded to by Mr. p. J. Sherlock,
Among volunteer toasts was The Irish Brigade Of
New York" which was responded to by Lieusenauts
Burke and Taylor Among the patriot songs was "Who
fears to speak of'oS!"
most glowing terms: and, with respect to Meagher it
was expected Of him that he will go ahead for the old
cause
Tri-color badges were worn.
The meeting conducted in harmony, and broke up
in the same spirit.
TT Meagher has received the subjoinod letter from
the Governor of indiana with the joint resolutions an
nexed, which were unanimously adopted by the State
Legislature approved June 18th by his Excollency and
attested June 21st by the Secretary of state-
ISDANAroLIs Ia, June %, 1862.
THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGrER, ESQ
SlR-Encosed have the honor of transmitting to
you joint resolution of the General Assembly of tho
State of Indiana rendering you invitation to visit
the State and partakc of the hospaies of her citizens
1t is with unfcigned pleasure that perform the duty
assigned by the resoutons and here take occasion
you that the Senators and Representatives but
expressed in those resolutions the feelings Of their
stuents throughout the State Your late struggle for
the disenthralment of your native land the noble
efforts you made to plant the standard of equal
rights upon the hills of Erin have endeared you to
all. The American heart throbs with pleasu
emotions at the of free institutions and the tr
umph Of the people despots evelywhere and the
American heart too beats with warm feelings of sympa
thy for those who have failed in their Efforts
banner Of liberty We have desire to plant ourselves
in offensive position at any and every attempt made
by oppressed people TO throw of the yoke of tyranny
yet feel ii glorious privilege welcome land
the exed patriot and tender to him the hospitality Of
fresdes. am aware that you have declined an iny
taton public reception; but, sir invite you not
the guest the State alone but the guest Of every
true friend Of liberty in the State Come to pr
waite cizen-meet at our homes and resides, and
ceive from the greetings Of welcome hearts,
You will find in this State many of your noble generous
hearted countrymen-some Of our best citizens-who
together with the native citizens Of Indiana will cordially
greet your arrival Trusting that your brightest
Of liberty to Ireland may be soon and fully realized
hoping hear from you at your earliest convenience
have the honor to be- most respectfully your obedient
servant. JOSEPH A WRIGHT.
A JOINT RESOLUTION INVITING AND WELCOMING
THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER TO THE HosPITALI-
TIES OF THE CITIZENS OF INDIANA.
Whereas. Thomas Francis Meagher, a distinguished
patriot and republican Of Ireland who prosecuted for
his political opinions by the supple minons of
enting crown for daring to propagate the doctrine Of
equal rights and privileges and asserting for himself and
his own Emerald lille those rights which have been
held dear by the people of the Gem of the Sea- And
whereas, he transported to land rendered infamous
by the blightng ordinance of kings siguet which has
not only made Van Demans Land the receptacle of the
cuprt and outcast of society but that carries with
its very enuDcation, guilt and contempt And.
whereas political and liberty the which
he was ostrscsed is the most ennobng and the richest
rejoice to learn that he has escaped the bloody clutches
of his oppressors without compromising his parole Of
honor and is now breathing the free atmosphere Of these
United States-therefore, be 1t
Resolved by the General Assembly Of Indiana That
invite Thomas Francis Meagher to visit Indiana and
bid him hearty welcome the Inequalities of her cit-
zens. who deeply sympathize with him and his noble
compatrots in their efforts to dser emseves from
the tyranny Of bigoted crown And further, belt
guesed to transmit copy of this joint resolution -
Thomas Francis Meaeher WM II. ENGLISH,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
8. s. MICKLE
President Of the Senate, pre tenn