The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-28
Our Virginia Correspondencc.

Our Virginia Correspondence.
RICHMOND Va, Nov. q, 1855.
Mating Of the Friends Of Ireland-Serioss Aspect q ne
Mo,xmeat-7he Secrecy SsM Partially Proevcd-zAe
GUY Press Sill Ignorant Of What il Transptrixg-Prc
amble and Resolutions Of he Aeeing-7he Prevailing
Spirit
meeting Of the friends Of Ireland favorable to the
scheme foot for the liberation of that country
fom British dominion, held to night in an upper
story room in Odd Fellows Hall. The attendance was
very large considering the private by which infor
mation Of the meeting conveyedno notice Of 1t ap-
pearne in any Of the public papers, The main bulk of
the body constituted Of what may be called the bone
and sinew of that hardy race, while due proportion
oft most wealthy and influential Irish citizens of this
city was present 1t by far the largest meeting Of
Irish held for some years In this city and former
occasion was the amount Of enthusiasm manifested
NOT even in 'AS. Every present seemed willing
sell his coat, Unnecessary, to buy musket.
The meeting organized about half quarter past eight
O'Clock by the ,oinnent of chairman and secretary
committee of five was appointed to prepare business
for the meeting, and they after brief recess returned
and submitted the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas, we have learned through the public papers
that societies being formed throughout the United
States under the name of The Irish Emgrant Aid Soc
taned OF rendering legal aid to the oppressed and
dow trodden people Of Ireland;
Whereas, We, Irish residents OF Richmond, In this
meeting assembled, feel the deepest interest in every
thing connected With atherland and according
~ prepared to extent to suffering couutrymen there
may be consistent and compatible with obliga to
the constitution and la of the country of adoption
Whereas, We are informed that convention of Irish
is shortly to assemble in tho city of New York for
The purpose OF devising the most judicious means
old eana IRON .ee yoke 9. n"sa
preparing the contingency which every good lrishmau
wishes and ~ai for but which certainly has not yet
Resolved rst That we highly approve Of the objects
aims and ends OF the ish Emigant Aid Societies. 30 far
as they publicly known TO u.s. and as long they
shall be sought by not in conflict with duties
ssgood citizens OF this republic.
Resolved secondly, That at present have
with any organiza whsh asks for money feeling
ased that money in any quantity can be had when it
In really wanted.
Resolved thirdly That we deem it expedent that the
patriotic rshmen Of this city be represented at the Con-
senion TO be held in the Asor H0use in New York. by
delegate whose duty 1t shall be to ascertain whether
the proceedings and plans Of nd convention be in keep
ing with our views, as expressed above.
attitude assumed BY the British government ia sending
large feet TO the American coast it In incumbent all
good ctxensand particularly the Irish citizens in this
countryto prepare TO deiepd with their fortunes
lives the honor Of tie United States flag.
Resolved, fbiy, That nestly urge all
trymen who capable of bearing to embrace all
and every opportunity Of acquiring knowledge Of military
Affairs 20 that they may be as efficient possible in the
hour Of need.
The vote taken on the resolutions sertatim and
They were subsequently adopted a whole.
Motion was pext made to appoint delegate to the
convention, in conformity with the third resolution
which being agreed to- Capt Moore, Of the Montgo-
merry Guard, put in nomination and chosen uuaui.
mously.
con- ec of five appointed to raise by subscrip-
tion $1CO to defray the expenses of the delegate
Nearly that amour. was raised among those present
The hberality displayed worthy of the most noble
cause.
fear would be infringing much upon the secrecy
Of the meeting TO mention names though there is
deilcacy ip having his name asst ciated II Is due
however to the courtesy of those TO whom Indebted
for admission to Withhold the names OF those who were
prominent In this movement; suffice to say that they
ere men OF very high standing and considerable influence
In the city.
One Of The leading gentlemen, in short and fo-cble
address exhorted the members to procure arms by alt
means and acquire such knowledge Of military discipline
He put the question II there many present who were
prepared to act upon that counsel and euhu
affirmative response emanated from almos. every one
present.
Thus, it will be that there is an active spirit
prevalent among this class Of our citizens in
md where or how it will end God only knows.
am convinced that these organizations will outive
hs enterprise unless, indeed 1t should be successful for
10 TO the want OF unity their part that many of
hem attribute the success of the Know Nottngs ii
plated thu. far but il not at all enable sup
pose that these ORGANIZATIONS will lapse into counter
WANING POLITICAL DNy. ibis VIII De mere alternative
in the event OF failure in this scheme and to avoid
that, the most vigorous efforts will be made.
MY observation jasies in saying that by far the
most active influence at work in this movement and that
which gives most vitality the proscri olive policy of
the Know Nothings Many Of the Irish citizens say they
have nothing to expect in the future that the seeds
Of religious bigotry are deeply Believe me-
they wiz make bold effort to free their native country
from English dcmi ion: not much with view bet
ter the condition Of those resident there pre-
rare for themselves place of retreat from Know No
thing persecution And If they fail 1t Is certain they
vi maintain the organizations and take stand here In
opposition to them.
Tbes you may assured the sentiments Of the
majority of the Irish people here and elsewhere The
more indignities heaped upon them by the Know
NohDgs and the persecution pracsed the greater
impetus will be given to the present movement and the
clearly will they realize the necessity Of preparing
n future home. Every individual Irshman to whom an
indigny or offence Ia offered right into the
gAnixaton pledged to any extreme effort to secure
himself against such treatment In the future This he
believes he only accomplish efectuay by aiding ia
the liberation Of his native country returning It,
II in this he Il oed he win unquestionaby held to the
league and work with main and might against the Know
NotbinQs.