The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-10

presented different set of climatic and other natural con-
dtons, SO as 10 give il that tropical adaptation 70 negro
slave labor that exists else where the institution might 60
there II will hereafter probably 10 the fel casnH
OF Mexico. the Mosquito country NC, while all the
great elevated plateau and mountain regions OF thai
country and OF Central America must be covered with
free States. j. L. 70
TRibute to Thomas Devin Reilly.
On Tuesday night large and enthusiastic meeting OF the
friends and admirers Of the late amened T. Devin Reilly
was held at Cops Saloon when series OF resolutions
agreed to expressive of the high esteem which they
held for his character and of deep regret at his premature
decease.
The following are the names of the officers of the
meeting
Beverly Tucker, chairman
Vice presidents James Shields, John X. Ihomp-
son, Fayette McMullen, Hiram Walbridge, John c..
Breckenridge Henry May, John W. Maury, VIM. Selden,
p Barton Key, John w. Forney w. d. Wallach, }. D..
Hoover John F. Ennis, c. b. Cluskey, and Daniel Rat
clihe.
Secretaries F McNerhany, M. c. Farrelly, James
W. Shehan Simon Smith, VIM J. {. Duhanel, Mathew
Butler Nicholas Callan and Frank Reilly.
The chairman opened the proceedings by alluding 10
the death OF Mr. Reillya gentleman who had passed, in
The fitness OF health and PRIDE and vgor OF intellect at
a moments warning, from amongst us. The Chairman
then observed "He better known to those VINO
shared his fortunes than perhaps to myself, and shall
leave to them record those virtues which they can DO
more Justly and ably than ] can" The chairman then
informed the meeting that Mr. Savage, compatrot OF
the deceased present. and be hoped that at the re-
quest OF the meeting be would take place upon the
platform when Mr. Savage having been invited, took
place beside the chairman.
Mr. w. %. Wallach then read the resolutions, pre-
facing them with remarks, in which he paid rb-
ute OF praise to the memory of the deceased and apollo
giving for the absence OF Col. Forney who had been
compelled to leave that evening for Harrisburg.
~. H. ID 11,tian
The occasion which calls Us together of sad and
peculiar interest We assemble the loss OF an
plished gentleman, dear friend, and patriotic and
gifted republican Thomas Deyin Reilly, who died on
Saturday last in this city, established reputation during
his evenul lie that made him historical char
acter Identified with liberal press OF his Ireland,
and always prompt asa the oppressive policy OF The
British crown, he had become 20 his connuymeo 10 the
lovers OF doctrines cherished example Com
PEELED by spnt constant resistance 10 The
progress and to the intrigue OF tyranny to ny his naive
iand he sought refuge he could obtain in his
own county, and was received with welcome
which more than compensated Tor me threats o. MS
able career The bold nd uenchsnt pen that did
hesitate defend radical truths, even 10 The shadow
monarchcal power became enlisted in similar la
bors in county His writings recognised as
among the effective IN periodical literature, aud
his devotion his adopted county made them acceptable
to all classes OF citizens Bat alas! in the meridian Of
manhood, in glowing .pints, while bis true hear was
OF 1se pepube, he has thus been suddenly called on
among leaving his hearthsonethree days ago glad,
dened by his genial and sectonate spirdarkened
by the sorrow viii be comoricd. IL is our dny
aud moutniu pleasure, at such hne 10 express our
feelings upon event at once so unexpected ana 50 ds
Resoved That in the death Of Thomas Deyln Reilly
great public loss has been susained-a loss 10 his father
land his adopted county and to the cause OF progressive
Resided That when we add 10 his numerous intellectual
requirements and ability, that high personal character,
generous nature, and impulsye spirit, which made him
30 popular wbereyer KNOWN feel deeply this sud-
den dspensaton and unafecedy mpathize with bis af
hicted family In their own sacred grief
Resoipsd That a committee, 10 be composed oil - per-
Dc whose II
suitable testimonial TO the memory Of our deceased friend,
and take such other steps as may be suggested by his
immediate representatives,
Resolved That the president Of this meeting be instructed
and requested convey the afflicted widow the fervent
and heartfelt coincidence this citing upon loss which,
while repasbie 10 her Is al the same time deeply iet by
a widespread circle OF devoted friends
Mr. McNerhany, in secondiog the resolutions, said,
that he requested he had entered the hail. TO
respond, he did most eheenully 10 the beautiful and
appropriate sentiments contained 10 the preamble and res
oluons which had just been read by his friend, Mr..
Wallach. They were a merlcd tribute to the departed
Irish patriot whose heroic virtues, brilliant talents and
noble deeds they were designed to commemorate. They
Il, Offering al the glowing shrine OF Irish virtue,
Irish valor, and Irish patriotism.
Thomas Devn Reilly (said the speaker was no ordi-
nary He had been formed ~ Natures fines, mould.
The carnations oil bis mind exhibited all the lofty attrl
bues OF true genius polished and refined they were by
close and severe study As speaker and as writer, he
remarkably brilliant and profound Thoughts dropped
from bs lips and IRON bis pen, bright and dazzling as
sunbeams from cloudless sky; and yet they were
thoughts that not merely gliieed, but they Deep
phiosOphc, and impressive His heart brobbed with the
ofest and most generous emotions and beat responsive
10 the call OF suffering humanity wherever found
Hence hs NOBLE hIs aiseworihy-Ob, that they bad
been successful-exerions in the patriotic, the holy
OF his oppressed native land In that cause, when
others halted he advaDced--tor he eminenty pro-
gressive When Others fingered By The waysde, ponder
ing in doubt, he marched right onward in the road
to IRISH NATIONALITY with that glorious hope beamiBg
upon his enaptured vision and that hope
reality had others been ardent, courage he
As friend, he was sincere and devoted as a compan
ion az reeable and instructive A. husband and father
he kind and anectionale. In word in all the rela
tons of life he was an honest, a brave, a generous,
true man
Sir (sad Mr.. Menu oder this brief and feeble trib
ute to his memory because respected him while living,
and was bonored with bis neutrality-suspicious. admired
him before ever beheld his manly FORM having watched
his brilliant and patriotic career beyond The wave--and
because among all The that brig hien The annals OF
the Irish American heart than that OF Thomas Devin
Reilly
He (he speaker) had the clods Of the valley that
day close over his remains The gloom and the sanctty
OF that he would not invade But he had heard the
minister OF religion read the beautiful office Tor the dead
and bad listened with mosened eye TO his cbastc and
feeng euIogium In the eloquent language of that ex.
cellent clergyman, iRev J. ". Donean) he would con-
clude by saying that "eyen the winds Of Heaven
are waiting the Of the death Of Thomas Devn
Reilly TO his beloved native cI,me, whose Genius.
weeping will bend IN soHow over the record OF the
| death of of her nobest and mos, gifted some"
MIR Savage then introduced to The meeting by the
and gave account OF the deceased Thomas
Dsvn Reilly born in Monaghan, in the north OF Ire
land and the OF disng shed attorney al pres.
L Ia. n,kI aI al F~l.