New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-11-30
THE sERENADE LAST NIGHT

During fho afternoon Of yesterday Mr. Mitchell -.
ed upon NJ De resdence by large number Of hi,
fsnds WHO came 10 tender him their welcome. -,
1aiusious Al through the evening his house .'a'
rounded ~ dense throng Of persons desiroa, Of
sight or grasp Of the band Of the Paro, 49,.
o'clocl Mr. Mitchell was serenadsd by br,s -, -
tie citizen soldiory and Manahans band Amor. !.
iiors at the house several Of the mos, di,,,,..
Irish Patriots residing in New York
Amorg the soldiery who turned out were tho T., N,
Hes Mitchell Guard Meagber Grenadiers Jsckson cs.
Montgomery Guard Of jersey CITY two Con,,r;os ~
Goth, ard one Of the 9th Regiment " STATE ME-. ~.
others The band performed number Of psDsvs ..s
merry Irish melodies, the Star Spanged Banner ys.s
Doodle, and a variety Of other national airs
Mr.. Michel was loudly called for and on HI, .,..
anee at the open window NC led with 49,
ing cheers and many hearty EXPRESSIONS If Ira So.
and affection. He said;
Gentlemen. Iysskmea, Cit;seas z AnSica.
am unable 10 begin 10 express my gratitude and de-
light at this manifestation of your good win For many
long day have pinned TO set my foot the shores az
America The banner that the New York Militia Regi
merits have undertaken TO guard Is glorious banner and
hope the Irshmen who under II viii for ever DE-
fsnd /. to the death. iCheersl know, iniesl ira,
Irshmen who enlist in the American army will be true a.
they have proved themselves to their adopted land
and that when they have occasion they will carry their
banner deep into the ranks of the enemy [Cheersl I
will say nothing about Ireland this OCCASION lh5agh
God knows feel much TO night bus as see Irish armed
men arrayed in gerng phalanx before me- help
remembering the words Of Sarssd onthe Plains OF Loaloa
when he exclaimed o God that this were for Ireland
Loud cheers win ask you to excuse 10 night from
further speaking have but Just arrived from long
and fateuing journey. But hope to have speedy op
portuniy of addressing my country and Americans in
the CITY Of New York at greater length Indeed should
be very sorry did not have that occasion afforded me-
With most heartfelt { anks | take my leave Of you to-
night Loud ard prolonged cheering.
Loud calls were then made for Smyh That gentleman
came forward and when the cheering had in measure
subsided said;
am thankful to you Cor the honor done me to night
But is there one among YOU who would not have done
Lave done for John Mitchell loud cheers and cdes Of
"Yes we would die for hm.'l You have all read the
speech which Mr. Mitchell delivered in Saa Francisco and
tie banner that he unfodedo the Pacific coast You have
come to night 70 show that you ready TO tight for even
TO the death cheer Therelaons to Ireland and the spirit
of Mr. Mitchell ere the noweven stronger AM moro
truelio Ireland than in '4s. lie is here, thank Cod
without fear Of packed Jues and where he can utter the
sentiments of lis soul and the voice of Ireland as did the
sons of o. which has dared TO utter since that
time Three groans for the packed Juries. OF our
friends in Van Diemans Land have to assure you OF
their continued good health and pray God the time is not
far distant ere they viii be with you ready to renew the
glorious struggle for Irish liberty. Loud cheers.
Mr. Meaghtr and others were then called for but not
being present after more cheering and several other
fine airs from the band the party returned