New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-12-18

ceased. and the Ere upon the altar la been cxiin
| guished.
"o revive In Ireland the spirit which IN fc samne-
Of 1915. inpe,ucusly sought 90 clear way with an
arm cd hand, 20 the destiny that lay beyond inter.
veung csup and ihrooc, msy be Tor the nmc ior
But IN the pursuit OF humber blessings-n tie ca
6rspcc even Of GocGt-hs vice., which a1ycrs.ty On.
cepders or cNsspeG:es, nsy be re'!sted-hope, acvy
md ccursge he awskcncdall those virtues be restored
And rouri.hod which, IN lolt.cr mood. were loved 50
desily Tor the siren D. and ornament they bestowed
he SUPPRESSION OF scctariln icuis--hc blenlag OF
the VARIOUS races tksf hsye al different seasons been
uron cur coil sndave ,skeR rot therein-ae love Of
tr,,h Nberality ami labor hencccs-ty Old interested
rces integrity and fortituic among the pcopie-;he
necessity OF high order Of intellect, honor. AMI pro
preiy among our public men; those were toe Lessons
TAUGHT; these the virtues encouraged and eniorcei
when, breaking through a corrupt systen OF politics.
the young DelnOc racy O Ireland claimed Tor their coun-
nv the rank and tide which hers by natural law,
by covenant, and prcscnplicn.
"Such lessons are still profitable, and may eth Be
needed Such virtues sill in rcquisifion AID should
stI be chem he'd Whenever-wi'hin the gates by ne
rivers among the ruins amid the mountans OF the Oh
andihe former forgotten. OF the latter lie enanced
these echoes Of voice once known, may waken tAs
memory that slumbersthe morality that dcgenerates'
The following extract from his speech in
Cancellation Hall, Dublin, Feb. IL, 1916,
will show the spirit in which he sought Legis-
lative independence for his native isle, aud the
uses TO which be would cousecrate it:
After yesrs Of social disorder years OF detestabl.
recriminaticn, between faction; aud provinces, and
creeds we are on the march 20 freedom nation
gsr7ed and disciplined instructed and inspired unler
the guidance Of wscspirts, and in the dswning hight Of
glorious future makes head against powerful supre
macy.
ION the march, let us sustain firm, = gallant; ani
courteous bearing Let avoid all offence to those who
pass by and by rude aronts, let IA not drive stia
IL aspersed, we must not stop TO re,alla,e With
proud hears let look forward 20 the that win
reute all calumnes-hat will yiniicaic motives and
recompense our abors. An honorable lorhearance to-
ward those who cen ure u, generous respect for
those who differ rom Us, will do much 70 culnsh the
difficulties that impede our progress.
"Lct cherish, and, upon every occasion, manifest
an anxiety for the preservation Of the rights OF all or
elowoouutiymen their rights IS citizens; their mum
cipal rights the privileges which their rank in cety
has given them; the po itiOn which their wealth hs
purchased or their education has nlrrei and we will
In time and bef re long, cace the impression that we
seek Tor Repeal with view 10 crush those rights to
a Church ascend9ncy; TO injurc property, and
create q slave cass
But SIR. while we thus act toward those who dissent
from the principles profess let US not forget the
duties we owe each other The good will il becomes Us
10 evincc toward our opponents, the same should
cultivate among ourselves.
above all. let Us cherish, and in IL full integrity
mantsip, the right offTee discussion. With his views
W
accuse CfreasC/ the national the associate who
may deem thi neesure advisable or that mesurenexpe
dent Upon subordinate neutrality-suspicious. oil detail
there must naturally arise in this assembly difference
of opinion II views, adverse to the majority be enter
tanned should solicit their exposition and meet them
by honest argument. II the majority rule, let the mi
ncrity be heard. federation OF opinion will generate
confidence among all classes. and lay the basis Of
National lndt pendeRce
The following, from subsequent Speech,
is in the same spirit:
There is one great truth recognize: Our country
10 be free must be selfgoverpe Let recognize sn
other LEES essential that tor the people OF this
assume the preroeative OF soigoyernmcnt they
mutt be united.
with this truth impressed upon our minds LIT US
act it dictates Let the practice become profession
and tie theory fact.
"Let us denounce the man, who, from our history
learns nothing the vices OF the past; who from that
sad book is taught not to arrest but TO propagate tho
Of our frhers who still continues 10 survey the
OF civil leuds with the passions thqt made
those iouds detestabe. Let denOunce the man who
from the banks OF the SUR would, at this day, demand
revenge for those who vanqushed, on the banksd
the Boyne aud who would dsorganize the nation 70
institute faction Such man pleads for Repeal and
Retogresson, not for Repeal and Reform
The following, from still later Speech,
eyinces a thorough appreciation of the rock
which then menaced and has since wrecked
the noble cause of Irish independence:
AS cnim lie great, struggle may be long, Our
most serious difficulty however, lies at home From
the divisions ot Irish society, the chic obstacles 10 rh
free dom aTise. Our strongest effort, then must be 10
confederate. There are impressions which We mls
remove before enabled 10 confederate. Our
conduct, than profession, will ehacc these I'm
pres iCns.
ITO be candid with you, many independent men.
of educated minds and manly principles who servs
their country the silent walk OF literature ant science
would join did they not conceive that we here exact
too strict conformity Of opinion upon the various poi
col rubjccts Of the day We Will remove this ilnpret
zion il prove Ourselves upon every occasion, the
friends OF Independent opinion and the Tree asserhond
thar OriuiOn.
rsht preecr ed by no human authority II is older than
tn ceptre of tie king, the mrc If the preate.
comes from the hand that moulded an image Of the
Divinity from the clay OF the young world and kinllns
soul therein indc-tuctbe thai hand ITSELF gave
90 IL "A universe for home, AMI eternity for ~
Greer. IL Is the hrst night OF Is u Is the nrs
night Of men, 20 goyernin uts snoud guard and society
ossor IT, IL is The reat right which the Institutions
Of country NUT be based, TINT society may not Do
aserviiude, nor government despotism
Re peeug the opinions Of others, let firmly lncm
cate own. Thus shall we, trust in time originate
Ia this country one seniimcnt-comnOn 10 all creet,
all grades all partieGa National sentiment. When ha
sentiment shu have become the grand sentiment oil
the country the revolution is accomplished"
We would gladly make further citations, but
We trust the general diffusion of The volume
will render them unnecessary
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