New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-11-29
LETTER FROM MR.. THOMAS FRANCIS
MEAGHER
From The Cork Examiner, Nov. 3.

From The Cork Examiner, Nov "
The following beautiful and eloquent letter has been ad-
dressed by Mr. Thomas Francis Meagher to the Mayor Oh
waterford, in recognition Of the complimentary way IN
which the wis Of the distinguished Irish 'Ie was rece'ea
ON her first arrival in Ireland
METROPOLITAN HoTEL, NETWORK, I
Monday, Oct. 10, 1853.
YDrAR Mr. MAYOR: From the fret il was my duty
~ aek nowledge the welcome which the citizens OF ae
ford cave nv wife on her arrival among them Inc ds
Law that has occurred in the discharge OF hat uuy VIZ
not be ascribed graceless neglect but prove Iras
that the circumstance which calls from me the
of feeling has made lasting impression r.. .rs,;
1t is natural speak promptly where delight or .ad
tude or any other pleasurable sensation Is uecPy
hut This promutitude however strongly may e
,anstv fails Ia give an of the peranen
OF the emotions. few warm words ut'srea
occasion to which they refer nas degree and
from the view will demonstrate more surety 'e
permaDency of effect produced LIZ. oFo~;,c.
To me then the c, fdsl greetings the golden onerngs
~, nth which YOU received the companion OF my eI,ie'
were sources Of the happest interest ana rehecion
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