The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-31
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On Thursday, the cad inst, numerous delegation
comprising many OF the most respectable and influential
citizens OF Baltimore, arrived in Washington bearing
memorial signed BY upwards oil fifteen thousand persons.
TO be presented TO the President OF the United States,
praying his friendly nercesson with the British govern
men for the Liberation OF Smith 0Bren and his compa
trios, exiles in Van Demans Land. Thomas
Darcy McGee ESQ., OF Boston, accompanied the dele
CATION from Baltimore, bearing similar memorials IRON
many thousand inhabitants OF Maine and Massachu-
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On the arrival of the cars the Washington committee.
attended by large OF the friends OF the Irish
patriots received the delegations at the railroad depot
where Dr. Chaisty, the chairman OF the Baltimore com
mtlee was introduced TO b. b. French, esq chairman OF
the Washington committee, when Mr.. French welcomed
him in the following brief address,
Mr.. Chairman, IN the name and IN behalf OF this com
mittee and OF this assembage OF the friends OF the IRISH
patriots, greet you. and offer you hearty welcome 10
the city OF Washington.
Not only sir in behalf OF those here present, but, as
sincerely believe, in behalf OF the whole city, welcome
YOU for hearts all with you and The holy cause
which you here represent has all our sympathies as
YOU sir that. although we have been recently sym
pathzing with the oppressed OF another land we have
not expended all kindly feelings their behalf for
our hearts are this moment, OVERLOOKING with sympa
thy for those Irish PATROLS TO aid an whose liberation
you and your associates are here to-day.
believe may say, sir, that the citizens oil Washing
unanimously in favor of the object you seek That
unanmity did moi prevail IN the cause OF Hungary or
at least the views OF the great exponent OF that
cause, who has recently been among us And there
are here, as well know, hearts as full OF the same
philanthropy that actuates you, and those you represent
as my own which did not beat, with mine, responsive TO
| the views and wishes OF the great Hungarian.
Among our citizens we have the honor TO associate
of the dearest relatives OF the exed patriots Tor
the mother sisters and brother Of Mitchell reside almost
within the reach of my voice May your mission here re-
suit in restoring the and the brother to those SO dearly
beloved and may this SOIL sacred 10 freedom be the place
of reunion OF those now 80 cruelty separated
Again, sir, welcome you and heartily and sincerely
wish you success.
Dr. CHAIsTY replied briefly, by thanking Mr.. French
for the warm reception and welcome he had extended to
him in behalf of the Washington committee, which, he
sad strong contrast with the GOODNESS OF the day.
(the thermometer being nearly at zero)
The procession then formed, and proceeded TO the
National Hotel Here many OF the delegation partook Of
fine collation. by invitation OF the Washington commit
tee. Many, also, awaited themselves OF the generous
hospitality Of the Hon T. Yates Walsh, who had sump
uous entertainment prepared for them at Gadsbys Hotel
The procession then resumed the line of march, proceed
ing TO the Presidential Mansion. under direction Of the
following gentlemen of the Baltimore delegation James
J. Lawn chief marshal Captain Richard France Col.
Mendez |. Cohen, VIM. p Ponder, esq, Capt Richard
Lilly Col ]. M Turner, Col. j. G. Logue, and Charles
Michigan, esq., assistant marshals and the following
gentlemen Of the Washington delegation: James Roach,
chief marshal; B. B. French, Gregory Ennis, Charles
Cluskey, Thomas Baker, VIM. p. Mohun, James Maher.
John Foy, James Fitzgerald, Cornelius Boyle, VIM. j.
McCollum Nicholas Calan, John I. Towers, Jos. w
Davis, William Dougherty, James McGrann, Timothy
lONeal, Andrew Joyce, James Hoban, Peter Gallant
Philip Smith, Francis Ward, Joseph Shillngton, Thomas
Donoho, John F. Callan, Louis +. Tasstro, r. McNer-
hany, James King. John Mccarthy A. w Miller. John
Bowling, James Mcguire. M. Butler, Nelson Henning
Jno j. Joyce Thos Burch, and w. Flahery The follow
ing gentlemen OF the delegation escorted several members
of Congress- at the head of the procession: Col. Sol
Hien Hon. John II. It. Jerome, Col. Jacob G. Davies
Thomas Swami, esq, Henry tiffany, esq, Capt Ryan
DR.. ]. Hanson Thomas. Nj. X. Mentally. esq, Robt M
Magraw, esq., and F. M. Baughman, esq.
On reaching the Presidents House, the company enter
ed the East Room, where addresses were made by DIR
Chaisty Of Baltimore, and T d. MCGEE, esq Of Boston
and RESPONDED TO by the President, published in thu
.Union" OF Friday, January 49,
In the evening about FIVE hundred persons, including
guests sat down, by invitation OF the Washington com
mt,ee TO most sumptuous dinner, a; Carusis Saloon
The Hon G. w. p Gusts presided assisted by L. f, Ia
sstro and F. McNerhany, esqs, vice presidents Aftel
an hours enjoyment in company with the substantial
and liz uds 80 beautifully provided the OCCASION tn,
following regular oasts prepared BY L. f. Tasstro
ESQ were read, being nterspersed with exquisite music
from the Infantry Band, under the leadership OF Mr. Mar
soeiti
4 4 The Memory OF George Washington, The older tn,
world grows the more imposing becomes the moral gran
deur OF his characteristic more respendsnt appear the
virtues which clustered around his honored name.
q The President of the United States. A con,cienou
discharge Of duty is the invunerable that
public wear. tApplause.1
s. The Judiciary Of the United States We recognise In
the DC OF It's Tevered head striking illustration of thu
beauties of American institutions, aad the equazng ten
denotes of the American system. lApplause, and three
cheers for Judge Taneyl
4 stu pendous edhce that reared by human wis
dom Under Its broad and comprehensive shadow millions
of the oppressed OF all nations have found shelter Ac
cursed be the hand that attempts to pull down single
fragment OF majestic structure, disturb the beau
uful harmony of the whole. IGfeat applause.1
s. Daniel Webster The fearless and fsrsceng states
man. who has the TO open questions as broad a,
the world and as comprehensive as humanity lap
psuse -
| g. The Memory OF Emmett, Tone, and Fizgerald-Gio
ruus in nations causes Their noble efforts
rescue Ireland from British oppression have endeared he
names all lovers OF human rights and will embalm thei
memories in the hearts OF countless generations.
T. The Ilustrious Exles OF Van DicmHns Land Mor'
honored ia their bondage than the proudes monarch tina
throne The voice OF millions cries aloud
against the injustice of their DOOM and for their speedy
restoration 10 their kindred friends [Creat applause
g. First come, first served As Ireland has given he
Montgomery the American Revolution, and pcopled ths
sotudes OF the American continent with the best bone
OF land she thinks that II there be
departure the old settled policy OF the American gov
ernment the first stride In the policy OF interference should
be taken OF down-trodden Elm, whose exparaiot
proverbsl for abiding love for law order,
the Institutions OF their adopted country, tApplsuse
cheers
Hon SAM Housros here rose and proposed nine cheers
which were heartily given.
Il g. The Political Grievances OF Ireland most oxuou
field for the exercise of American sympathy and Tor the
! TO- The Memory of Daniel o'Conncli, However mer
may differ the efficacy of the means he employed 10
the regeneration Of his beloved country. there be
doubt but that he loved Ireland with all the intensity
all the enthusiasm of a true Irish heart lAppause.l
ths Ma had