Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-12-07
The Reception of John Mitchell in
49, Nexv Korlr

VIC HIGdLC6L thLnuSlttSIu among MS lIlSl
Friends. The Tribune OF Yesterday says !:
AS the steamer Prometheus. came up
the river she was boarded by Messrs
Meagher and William Mitchell, the brother
OF the patriot. The meeting between these
friends in sorrow and persecution was
affecting in the extreme. Tears of Joy
were shed on both sides. On nearing the
wharf. the news of the arrival spread
like wild6re, and ships and piers were lit
orally swarming with the immense throng
who crowded to give him freeman's
welcome. A number of guns were dis
charged in honor of the OCCASION and
cheer upon cheer resounded
The river was alive with boats in which
were many friends of Mr.. Mitchell. As
fast as one boats load clambered on board
the steamship, they were followed by an
other, until at length the decks of the
Prometheus were covered with one dense
mass ofhuman beings. Afteran immense
amount of cougratulation, the parties were
Amuggled ashore in carriages, that were
in readiness. The vehicles drove off at a
rapid pace towards the Hamilton Ferry
amid the roar of artillery and the shouts
OF the populace they were attended by
an immense throng of persons, wko ran
after the carriage, eager to get glance ut
the patriot. The ferry-boat was crowded
to excess, and on its arrival at the Brook
lyn side. 1t was received by still larger
crowd of welcomers. Mr.. Mitchell and
his family, together with his friends, were
cheered in the most enthusiastic manner,
and the carriage which bore them was
followed by the thrlng.
After bowling to the people, Mr.. Mitch
ell ordered the driver to proceed to the
residence of his mother. His way thither
was like the march of conqueror, and
so enthusiastic were his friends that they
were almost ready to take him from his
vehicle. and carry him upon their shout
ders. The carrla ge stopped at the corner
of Union and II icks streets, at the resi-
dence of his m thor, brother and sister
The re-uniting ofthis long separated fam
lily can be imagined, but its details were
too sacred for description.
During the afternoon Mr.. Mitchell was
waited upon, at his residence, by large
number of his personal friends, who came
to tender him their welcomes and congrat |
ulationS. All through the evening his
house was surrounded by dense throng
of persons. DESTROYS of obtaining a sight |
or u grasp of the hand of the patriot.
About l o'clock Mr. Mitchell was sere-
naded by large number of the citizen SOL
diery and Manahan's band.
Mr.. Mitchell was loudly called for, and
on his appearance ut the open window
was received with deafening cheers and
many hearty expressions OF Irish esteem
and affection. He said:
Gentlepen, Irishmen, Citizens, Soldiers
of America Il am unable to begin to ex-
press my gratitude and delight at this man
Hesitation of your good will. For many IL
long day l have pIned to set my foot on
the shores Of America. The banner that
the New York Militia have undertaken. TO
guard. is glorious banner, and l hope
the Irish who serve under it will ever de-
fend it to the death. Cheers, [ know,
Indeed, that IriShnlen who enlist in the
American Army will be true. as they ever
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. Cheers.
l will say nothing about Ireland on this |
occasion. although feel much to night
but, as l see Irish armed men arrayed in
glitterin4 phalanx before uIe, l cannot help
remembe ring the words of Sarestield on
the Plains OF London. when he exclaimed,
%, God. that this was for Ireland.
loud Cheers. | will ask you to excuse
me tonight from further speaking, as l
have but Just arrived from long and IA
tisuing tourney. But hope to have a
speedy opportunity of addressing my
countrymen and Americans in the city Of
New York ut Il greater length. Indeed L
should be very sorry if L did not have that
occasion offered me. With most heartfelt
thanks 1 take leave of you Ought.
Loud and prolonged cheering.l
Loud calls were then made for Mr..
Smyth, who aided in Mitchel's escape.
That gentleman came forward, and when
the cheering had in measure subsided.
he made Il few appropriate remarks.
Mr.. Meagher and others were then called
for. but no. being present, after some
more cheering, and several other fine airs
from the band. the party returned.
Il An ounce u fact is worth pound OF theOryi
and the of conclusive facts that cluster
uroundth Incompatible preparation, Hoolunt's
German Bttter., prepared by DR.. C.. NJ. Jackson,
Philadelphia, establishing its value as tonic and
restorative, such would prevent iucredulity
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c, it may be recommended for Its soothing, cor
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burn, loss Of appetite, nansea, nervous tremOts,
Relaxation and debility, Sc, relieved by the
bitters in very short space Of time ; and per-
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Trough cure. !.
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