The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-16

those have condemned, because
tal Tor the exercise of this virtue Had we been treated
as ordinary felons, such treatment would in the
country. have Initiated public feeling without Withdrawing
from US The sympathy OF one generous mind shall not
waste yeur time nor my own by recaptulatng the va
rious circumstances which justify me holding this Ian
guage. II is sufficient that should say that at this
ment after we have endured four years OF Imprisonment
convict who holds ticket OF leave Is subject 10 the
restrictions which. notwithstanding the exaeton from US
Of parole. have been imposed upon all The state prison
ers except Mr.. Michel
The case OF MIR Mitchell is also exceptional, and af-
fords striking illustration OF the yindcliye spirt by
which the BRUSH government, has been animated to-
ward the Irish exiles.
In consideration OF the hardshps which the conyicts
brought from Bermuda along with MIR. Mitchell under
went, while detained on board the Neptune at the Cape
OF Good Hope, and on the voyage. conditional pardon
was granted 10 all on board, whatever might be their
crimes, with the single exception OF the lsh patriot
In proceedings such these | can find cause for
gratitude
Lord Egnton proceeds to reproach us with having
made professions OF loyalty 10 the Queen. Had
expressed respect for her Majesty, should probably
have been rewarded with banter and contempt. In my
such professions needless they are unava
ing cannot remember that ever in my life uttered
word disrespecu to Queen Victoria never conspred
against her person. nor except ntereniiay, can II be
said that conspired against her crown Yet OF the
most prominent OF modern British statesmen condescended
for the pupos eof raising prejudice ainst aege,
upon no better authority than story invented by hos
tile journalist, that aspred 10 revive In my own person
that native royalty which was during many centuries,
hereditary in my family.
Whilst regarded The interference of the British Par
Lament in the Affairs OF Ireland usurpation, was
willing to acknowledge the Queen OF Great Britain as
both de and de tacto sovereign OF Ireland Until the
hour which ins,gated the people OF Ireland TO take
up arms in resistance 10 an unconstitutional enactment OF
The British Parliament was prepared to adopt the aRcent
constitution Of my country impersonaed in The Queen,
Lords and Commons OF Ireland" as the legitimate au-
thority TO which owed subsection Had the aboTtve IN
surrection which occasoned by the msgovernment
of the British Parliament been successful, republic
would probably have been established in Ireland; but
| has haan nlfar
of necessity rather than OF choice. admire the repub
can Institutions OF America but am by no means con-
WINGED that republic s the only form OF government
under which nations can be tree prosperous, and happy
have now no new professions of loyalty TO offer |
conceive that allegiance is an obligation reciprocal with,
and conditional upon, good government conceive that
regard for the rights and welfare Of our country is a
duty to the respect which owe 10 lis chief
magistrate. Such the principles TO the maintenance
OF which the family OF Brunswick owes its seat upon the
throne OF England and by the due observance OF which
the may be best preserved for its present
and her descendants
In concluding this address, will not conceal from You
that have been disappointed in the result OF your inter-
venton in our favor Though expected little from the
magnanmiy OF English politicians yet thought that
tves of expediency would probably lead 10 compliance
with your request.
Believing that general and unconditional amnesy in
regard to the nsurecuonary proceedings OF lsis Is dc
aed not less BY policy than by generous feeling thought
il probable that Lord Debys administration would have
made graceful concession to the wishes OF the most high
minded portion of the Irish nation and TO the universal
voice oil North America. was the more inclined TO IN
dulge this belief when found that three Of the most
eminent of my counselMr. Whl,eslde, Mr.. Napier, and
Sir FiHroy Kelly-have become law advisers TO the
crown under the new ministerial arrangements. As
these unctonares not only In their professional capac
ty, but also as private gentlemen, (and in the case OF
Sir Fizroy Kelly by an extra forensic proceeding, which
is. believe without precedent) protested that was not
tried according 10 law ihonght that, unless they be
the contemplate OF meIcenares, they would as
government officials maintain the same opniol which
they had delivered in the proceedings connected with my
defence,
These expect atoms have been disappointed.
If were disposed 10 cherish resentment against Eng
land should console my self with that the
day will arrive, though perhaps may not il. when
the British government will regret that they used your
request But find purer source Of consolation in the
consciousness that the penalties which have been
hcled upon by British legislation have been merit
ed only by devotion and fidelity TO the land OF my
bir h. fr
have the honor to remain your obliged and faithful
servant, WILLIAM 5. OBRlEN.
New.Norfok, Van Demans Land, Sept IAN, 1852.