Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-08
DAILY EVENING STAR.
LUCAL INTELLIGENCE,

friend. and admirers Of the late lamented T.
Devin Reilly, was held at Copp Saloon, when
a series OF resolutions was agreed to, expressive
Of the high esteem which they held for mis-
character, and Of deep regret at his premature
decsase.
The following are the names of the officers
az tie meeting
Beverly Tucker, Chairman
Vice Presidents.-HOn. James Shields John
f. Thomson, Fayctte McMullen, Hiram Wal
bridge. John c. Breckinridge, Henry May,
John W. Maury, VIM. Selden, p. Barton Key,
John W. FOrney, w. ID. WaIlach, J. ID. Hoover,
John z. Ennis, C. B. Clu5key and Daniel Rat
eliffc.
Secretaries.--f McNcrbany, NJ. C. Far
reilly, James W. Sheahan. Simon Smith, VIM.
]. c. Duhamel, Mathew Butler, Nicholas Cal
Ian. and Frank Reilly.
The Chairman opened the proceedings by
abiding to the death of Mr. Reilly, gentle
man who had passed. in the fullness Of health,
and pride and vigor of intellect at a moments
warning from amongst US The Chairman
thea observed: sHe was bette. known to those
who shared his fortunes, than perhaps to my
self and shall leave 10 them to record those
virtues which they can do more justly and
ABLY tnan 1 can. The Chairman then in
formed the meeting tina. Mr.. Savage, a COM
patriot of the deceased, was present and he
would take place upon tire platform, when
Mr. Savage. having been invited, took a place
beside the Chairman.
Mr. W. ID. Wallach then read the rcsoiu-
tons. prefacing them with some remarks in
which he pail tribute Of praise to the mem-
Ory of the deceased. and apologising for the
absence of Col FOrney, who had been COM
PEELED to leave that evening for Harrisburg
The following are the preamble and resoIu-
tons:
The occasion which calls Us together is one
Of sad and peculiar interest. We assemble to
mourn the loss Of an accomplished gentleman,
dear friend, and patriotic and gifted repub-
lean Thomas Devin Reilly, who died Oh
Saturday last in this city, established n repu-
tatiCn during his short but eventful life, that
made him 4 historical character. identified
with the liberal press of his own Ireland, and
always prompt to assail tie oppressive policy
of the British Crown, he had become to his
cOuntrymen, to the lovers of liberal doctrines
4 most cherished example. Compelled by the
courageous spirit of constant resistance to the
progress and to the intrigue of tyranny to fly
his native land. he sought here the refuge he
could not obtain in his own country, and was
received with welcome which more than
compensated for the threats Of his enemies
Here he started upon brilliant and enviable
career The bold and trenchant pen To at did
MT NcS!thLc 10 ucitnU fduicdl lrutDs. even IN
the shadow Of mOnarchical power, soon became
enlisted ia similar labors in this country. His
writings are how recognized as among the
most effective In our periodical literature, and
his devotion to his adopted country made them
acceptable to all classes of citizens But, alas ,
in the meridian Of manhood in glowing spirits
while mis- true heart Was throbbing at the pros
Pect opened to him at the Metropolis of the Re-
public, he has thus been sudd ,nly called from
L.
ago gladdened by his genial heart and affec-
Tomato spirit-dsrhenel by the sorrow that
will not be comforted 1t is our duty and our
mournfHl pleasure. at such Il time, to express
cur feelings upon al event, at once 80 unex-
pected ana 20 distressing. Be it therefore
BsS0Lred, That in the death of Thomas De-
vim Reilly g-cat public loss has been sus-
tained-a Joss to his fatherland, to his adopted
country, and to the cause Of progressive prin-
eiples.
Rssotred, That when VIC add to his numer-
Gus intellectual requirements and ability. that
high personal character, generous nature, and
impulsiye spirit, which made him SO popular
wherever known, we feel more deeply this sud
den diSpensatiOn, and unafiectediy sYmpathizc
with his afflicted family in their own sacred
grief
Rssoircd, That committee, to be composed
of-persons be appointed, whose duty it shall
be 10 devise the most suitable testimonial to
the memory of our deceased friend and to take
such other steps rs may be suggested by his
immediate representatives
ReSoLrcd, That the president of this meet
ing be Instructed and requested to convey to
the afflicted widow, the feryent and heartfelt
coincidence of this meeting upon a loss which
while irreparable to her, is at the same time
deeply felt by wide spread circle of devoted
friends.
Mr.. T. McNerhany seconded the adoption
of the resolutions which were, he observed.
well merited tribute to deceased Irish patriot
whose noble deeds and brilliant genius and
heroic virtues they were intended TO commemo-
rate They are bit Offering at the shrine of
IRISH valor. Irish genius and Irish patriotism
(Appiause.) John Mitchell was no ordinary
mani mean Thomas Deyin RELY was no
ordinary man, for the names of Reilly and
John Mitchell are inseparable. He was formed
IN natures finest mould his mind exhibited
all those characteristics of true genius which
brighten everything that they touch. His
thoughts were like sunbeans descending from
eloudless sky, and yet they were deep and
phIlosophic and impressive.
Mr. Savage was then introduced to the meet
Ing by the Chairman, and gave an account of
the deceased Thomas Devin Reilly was born
IN Monaghan, In the north of Ireland, and was
the son OF distinguished attorney, at present
IcsiuinS IN DuDIIn- lie was educated at Trim
ny College, where he was much distingui shed
Tor his classical and mathematical attainments,
In which he took high honOrs. While yet a
Young man, he became inspired with the doc
trlneS vi Davis and others, writers of the Ma.
tiOn newspaper. He afterwards Joined and
became writer in that paper, and from the
DAY OF penning an article therein, his words
became ot great significance. He was the first
10 follow John Mitchell, and after an unsuc-
ceSsfui struggle against the English Govern
ment, escaped TO this country. On his arrival,
ne edited Tor the first six months, d paper
called The People" devoted TO Irish nation
alty and afterwards paper in Boston He
then became contributor to the reviews, and
edited for some time the democratic Re-
view
Mr.. ". C. Farrelly Mr. Samuel C. Reid, of
Louisiana, and Mr. Pike likewise addressed
the meeting; and after the adoption of the
resolutions, a committee Of five was appointed
10 take proper steps for showing some token of
respect TO the deceased gentleman.
The committee of five, mentioned above. was
appointed 10 consist OF the following John
W F0rney. Gregory Ennis, e. Il Clusky, Sid
hey Wehs.er. and Beverly Tucker.
The meeting was very large, there being at
least seven hundred persons, and over, in the
room. Much enthusiasm was evinced. and
every remark FROM the different speakers,
having reference to Ireland and its wrongs
was received with unbounded applause. AS
matter of course these demonstrations were
partly restrained. on account of the solemn
nature of the reason for which they had as
seIUled