The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-05
John Mitchell.


Yesterday THANKS we're offered up in some of tha
churches in Brooklyn, for the safe arrival Of John
Mitchell in this country.
To day at ii O'Clock he Ia to receive his New York
friends in the Governors Room, which has been spon
taneousy voted to him for the occasion by the Com
mon Council.
1lr. Mitchell has been presented with an address,
and also an invitation to dinner from the Irish con-
federates, of whom great number reside in New
York. 1t win be seen that Mr.. Mitchell hints that
the name Of confederstes shou1 be dropped in this
country. The following is the address, togsther with
Mr.. Mitches replies -
ADDRESS OF TIE FRIENDLY CLUB OF IRISH CoNFEDK-
RATES OF 1913 TO JOHN mitchell.
SR-YouI escape from the penalties of English law
made felon, and arrival the the only
spirit has called for indca tons Of joy from every liberty
loving heart 1t will not therefore surprise you that the
Irish confederates Of ls4s who have preceded your arr
val in the home o. Washipgton-we, who have the
first pupils in teachings Of Ish independence the
Witnesses Of national virtues the admirers of your
patriotic heioisr under the most adverse
ano the firm believers In those which you
maintained a. the greatest sacfcesaval ourselves Of
the urst opportunity long lost brother
and congratulate you the recovery of that personal
liberty which taken from you six ysars ago by
Eugsh "juggle." In these six years time hAs
worked many changes; the brotherhood which then
existed have in great numbers fed the Of your
labors :, and your love, and scattered themselves
asylums in less favored clmes, while many hare ung
with an enthusiastic enacy to that ome which it
the inerah TO the sky for the children our race.
These things without their escis apd time which
amid sill these changes it will be pleasure for YOU 70
learn that OF the who formerly surrounded you,
ther. have been but three aposates and it squres ths
charity OF America bribery in Australia and the bounty
OF the English government in Ireland, to afford them
Hvirg AS lrishmen feel pride in claiming you for
our ccuntrymau confederaes, glory In the honor
you have shed sympathise the
cuton you have noby endured To that stant land
Fl ON whence you have yet look with anxiety for
in remain Of the noble spirits the movements Of
lSS have sacrificed In the nationality and trust
the day is fast approaching when we will be called upon
to welcome to this free land ren Martin, and Dogh.
erty The pleasure feel in your amongst
sgrestJ enhan ed by the arrival of Mrs. Mtche that
true ano noble lady who shared in peril and PEI sscuton
your sorrows and your Joys and whose ortuds aud
rageous conduct, in the darkest hours to young
wife heart, shed lustre bov and Ia
cuson sir we beg to you Of unalterable
tachment to those principles which first attracted us to
When the moment for action arrives feel cou dent
you will avail yourself of it. you may rest assured of
an response from the Club Of Irish Confederas
THOMAS TAYLOR, Secretary.
REPLY TO THE ADDRESS.
To THz FRIENDLY CLUB or IRISH CoNFEDKRATEs. N. "
Geptlemen-Ater nearly six years miserable slavery in
British penal colony the aectionate welcome yeu Offer
my arrival within this asylum and sanctuary Of tha
Earth cannot be otherwise than affecting to me. The
pleasure 1t gives is mingled indeed with pain and
humiation; for the of Irish confeiarates which
[orpetuate cluO exl9B associated
Heaven Knows, with glorious memories. With all thu
high enthusiasm and devotion OF '4S-wh all Sub0
committees and all tse srv eloquenoe
that warmed and thrilled and the loud defanoss that
startled the British empire In its imperial pride Of place
the fact remains, gloss it over may, We were
utterly, easily and ignoiniousy deteAtedour native
land is half depopulated and the highest head amongst
us is growing grey ip the forest gao of Van Denans
Land These dreary reaections aud quito sufficient
10 make s seriously and anxiousy search out the
causes Of that miserable defeat that we may not
orce more give our mortal enemies complete triumph
ara our country SO a heart for our cause, my
friends, Ia not finally lost, If there yet jastlcs II
Heaven Accept my he artfelt thanks personal
kDdrtss which pervades your aud give credit
for the deepest sympathy with all tue hoT and aspir
gnsd, remain your faithful friend,
BROOKLYN, Dec. 1853. JOHN mitchell.
REPLY TO AN INVITATION TO DINNER.
BROOKLYN Dec. 2, 1868.
GENTLEMEN hope you III excuse ne for not soonsr
inst ia on, Of large oer OF similar invita-
tons T5ch my friends have usy hea upon me:
and aa I would be ps yscay possible atteud
item all have been OBLIGED to q, t4riue upon dscinne
the~ all By paragraph in the Times of ths ornn9
pNr:eive tbat am announced eoVagea attend thu
oanquo--s Misunderstanding which ascribe to nv
oo fault in lot bavng replied to the invita- on
throw Il ysef upon your indulgence gentlemen rh great
con cf Us all l. to make the session my i-
So useu to the great possbe and know
lAat@'tepdauce upon sectional etngs and 0nter-
tau ments would out and would, Also possibly
ipJu'e tho effect Of general which
Tor your Kindness, believe me- unaerabl your friend.