The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-28

letter announcing the death OF Gov Paine. He died at
Waco, In Texas. on the 9th inst The letter from
P. Greedy, ir.. who would leave for the North in the
next steamer.
MeaEher's wife and Father
The wife and father OF Thomas r. Meaghef arrived in
New York by the Arctic, where they were met by
him The Waterford News published in the native city
of the distinguished exile, gives glowing account
OF the reception OF Mrs Mesgher ln that city which will
be found Interesting, especially to Irish friends
From the Waterford News.
One OF those enthusiastic sbullons OF feeling which
exhibit the people in their most admirable traits of
character oscurred in this city on Wednesdaytbe oc-
casion being me presence OF The lady 81 our distinguish
rived here by the hapast three O'Clock train from Dub
faeas MfEashs,i 50 n r; lIsG!y sashsI s:a
to that evening and the following day being exceedingly
wet. no MANIFESTATION Of joy could have taken place;
but on Wednesday al al early hour hundreds ware il;
waiting to catch one glimpse OF Mrs. Meagher, and eli
her approach 10 the Franciscan church. where she heard
mass, blessings were necessarily showered on her in
thousands by the assembled crowd After the whole
congregation assembled outside 10 bid her welcome, and
It was most gratifying spectacle TO Behold so many
sembed around one who was TO them perfect euanget
mpclled. as they by The deep love which Hills their
hearts for her exied husband. Few who were present
were unmoved by the recoectons which her presence
awakened tears could be seen on many cheek and
On their Knees IN the street May citizen
prayed for the welfare OF him and her. She visited the
different converts OF the city during the day, and in every
place where she was recognised the most enthusiastic
expressions of welcome were given her But it The
evening which was lhe grand scenc The whole popu-
!tiion literally turned out gigantic bonh'e blazed
Biliobrcken hill, around which thousands assembled
with music and dancing lire works flashed away in
several streets two bands OF music played through the
city, accompanied by thousands and at nghlfa when
they serenaded before MIR. Meaghers house, On the
M all, the grand in the extreme. By the ex-
pressed wish of the assembage, Mrs Meaghef present
ed herself al The window and received with the
most desfenng cheers. blr Henry Meagher returned
thanks 10 the people short but admirably conceived
address and all retired 10 their homes the deco
rous snd happy manner. Ailet the Popuace retired a
band OF German musicians seIeDaied Mrs. Meaghsr
I'll a'ter o'clock al night
ADDRESS FROM THE CITIZENS OF WATERFORD TO MRS r.
y MEAGHER. 4#.sr##. #.
MLDaMi We the fellow -citirens of your gifted and
beloved husband iesre, 10 The warmes manner, 10 Cons
vey 10 you the lively qualification feel at your pres
ence amongst us, and TO greet you with our kindss,
welcome 10 the land for which he sbored and loved
Our connexion with the name OF your husband is
OF no ordinary character The son oil Of our most
esteemed citizens, he has grown up amongst from his
childhood, and in his ripper years by many manly and
graceful trait OF character he has won his way into
deepest regards and admiration. Gifted with noble in
elltct enlarged and beauhed by generous and Hdy
disposition, la all the relations OF life he has endeacd
hmse TO those who enjoyed The happiness Of his society
and II OF our most anxious hopes that the genius
by which his mind enriched. and the honorable and
straightforward righteousness OF his character would
ultimately raise him 10 the highest rank OF citizenship in
power to confer.
We have watched him, with no small degree OF in
eresi. through many phase Of his short but eventual
career in this country-wc behold him rise gradually
10 a remarkable position amongst the ciuzrns OF his
live land---we have heard him IN these wonderful
menis when, hike inspiration. he svayed mululudes
ny his gani and commanding eloquenee-we have sen
him, with angle. minded enthusiasm, pluage into "a
OF action on which we composed OF all
shades OF politics, oNer opinion This one-ihal
matter whether lha' course met our appreciation or not
believe that the pues oil motives and the most honor
able intentions were the principles which guided him
to H.
they most naturally awaken painful cousd eraons in
your mind and have often been source of deep sorrow
many Of us but we cannot fail TO give expression
the deep regret we feel al bis exile and whilst
sincerely Congratulate you on the probability Of
meeting him land OF liberty, should deem ii
pleasing duty on our part 10 operate IN every honor
able movement having Tor It's object hs restoration TO his
NAIVE land.
We confer, madam, tha, we look forward to that
with much interest We believe that his fac and
BY experience must elevate him 10 prominent position
among the OF his age. lie already enjoys world
wide reputation The grandeur OF his eloquence has PEN
etrated into every Cline and The generous utbfuness o
hs character has won the esteem of every honest mind
We regret therefore data foreign land should be the
sphere OF his labors and believing that amongst bis
legitimate position exists, We earnestly trust that the day
may NOT be far distant when may share in the glory
OF his genius and the pleasure Of his society
We congratulate you. madam, on the possession Of so
gifted and excellent husband He ~ generous ard
brave truthful and good be possesses ihose peculiarly
amiabie traits which endear him in the domestic circle
and we heartily wish you and him many long Of
happine,s and love.
From the nature Of our feelings towards him, we
recognise in your conduct that which demands our best
expressions OF respect You found him lonely exile,
separaed from ell thai could comfort and console him,
and you abandoned home and friends TO cheer his one
ness and soohe his sorrows-you with ono OF those he
roc actions OF which noble alone is capable,
abandoned every consideration for YOURSELF andthereby
enabled him procure in another land home and po.
ton more copgenal 10 his feelings and his hopes-you
endured The long and painful suspense OF dangerous alb
pce augmented by the loss Of the deaf pledge Of your
affections You crossed twelve thousand miles OF
in search OF him. and have thousands yet before
The termination OF your lxbors These, madam, are no
ordinary actions, and they demand untounded admi
ration. E# nla tt.in Ut III lii
We beg to repeat the deep Qualification we feel al
presence. and that you may carry 10 distant land
some memorial OF regards, accept from this ,rs
which we present 10 YOU that may in after years
Occasionally bling 10 both your minds. apart from all po-
,cai bas The lasting esteem and ahectonate respect en-
,aned for Thomas Francis Meaghsr by the cizsns OF
Waterford. M f,r 4 6t-e att tat4u
Signed in behalf OF the citizens of Waterford.
ktHtA3 THOMAS +. STRANGE, Mayor
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