The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-26

hs Reception by Delegation Of Citizens
and speeches Scenes at the Battery
sketch Of Hin Life,
no., Sc Ac


Inc steamship Prince Albert OF The Galway Iue arrived
"'' yesterday morning about hall past nine O'Clock,
auu 'ae W anchof GU 'he Battery, having board Mr..
william Smith Bien, the distinguished Irish tatro,
who wits this country Of pleasure and
ton. As soon the arrival of the Prince Albert was
known, the delegation Of gentlemen who undertook tn
give Mr. OBrien private but cordial welcome IN N.,v
YORK proceeded from the Astor House TO Castle Garden
where the seamtug Doctor Kane was waiting to take them
on board the Prince Albert The delegation consisted
Of the following gentemen;-Judge O'Connor. VIM.
L. Cole, WIN. ). Lyons, John Kavanagb, p H. Rooney.
Mr.. Ternan, D. E Keegan, wison G. Runt, Walter Mcgee
p. L. Rogers, Malcom Campbell VIM. e. Robinson p O.
NaoDy, r. H. Carey, Col Ryan, DR.. Drew Richard j. La
or, James Roche, p. NJ. Haverty VIM Kennedy, Bryan
lawrence Major Nugent, John Lynch, John c. Gibbons
Ed. Byrne and Timothy Byrnc.
Al IL O'Clock the s,eamtug came alongside amid the
firing OF artillery from the Battery. Mr. O'Brien who
looked unoommony well and happy received the dsega
ton on the deck Of the Albert He was accompanied by
his friend Mr. f. Meagher who had arrived before the
delegation Mr.. Nsagher having introduced the gentle
men individually TO Mfr. O'Brien, some Of whom partc
pated with him in the struggle Of s4s the party retired
to the cabin, where, after they had formed In circle
around the guett they welcome Judge O'Connor
said:-
Mr.. william Smith O'DanS s--srR--The pleasing duty
mas peen assigned US, behalf your many friends in
New YORK to welcome yos, and express this Informal
maiher the great pleasure they ee your arrival in Anne
Tca We are aware tha, pahlc manifestations Of regard
may De unexpected by yon but without interfering
ioe OBJ Ct Of yonr visit 10 the United States oano, re-
IRAN nom rendering to you sincere and respectful
homage We have watched your unHiachng adherence
70 principle, your patient endurance of suffering your
chvhTous Efforts substantially 10 improve and ennoble
The Political and social condition Or your native land
While you were in exile heartfelt wshes and sympa
thy were with sou. You free-free breathe the
pure mir Of henvcpree to receive the congratulations
ulx etae, 20
cal life is over; aDd yonr voyage across The Atlantic
nncs pleasant Termination in the safe noorugs OF our
New foIK pay SO may useful days benceforth End
their reward in the tranquility Of happy home and coun.
try. (Appause) Wilh siDcere admiration for The
qualities which have dgned your character and render
Oh your name lllusrious, warmly and sincerely vel
come You, and respectfully request that you will name
such early day as may be agreeable to you for the pur
pose OF receiving the congratulations OF your friends aud
the expressions OF regard ana JOY your visit the Uo,ed
States naturally and unanimously inspires (Applause.)
Mr. WILLIAM SMITH 0'BRxS (apparently iaboring infer
much embarrassment at the overwhelming reception that
had been SO generally accorded TO hin) proceeded to
acknowledge amid great onthaslss Tie distinguished
gentleman said
supposng that have not the United States with
view OF calling forth any (cheers apart
from any matter personal 10 my self. (Appause.) At
the time not profess 70 be indifferent TO me rea
feeling eviDced by my fellow ymen and it VIII be
pleasing to me most infinitely TO make myself familiar,
IN this infor mai manner 10 all those who may desire 70
make acquaintance with me. Great cheering) wish
to be distinctly understood that / have not come
own instruction and gratacslon (Creat cheerina3
During long period Of my life, and as one who
affairs, have viewed this great na,op steadily and s,n
convinced that this country the only country that can
be visited with profit and experience (Checra) have
learned 30 much from false tIaveers that am not
willing 70 pnt faith the opinions OF those persons more
especially as observations United States have BEEN
lnoserous cheering) leone for The purpose Of study
ing he social progress which with the insiiu
ons Of this country (chcers the only one II NAV say
in modern times which owns -(checrs1-snns
ror energy and skil loud cheers confess have been
very ax1us 70 Know how far those millions Of my country
men who have been compelled by adverse circumstances
Com what cause IL necessary for me 10 saw hereI
TO make the United States their home pros per and
themselves. (Cheers) II is probable shall have an
opportunity Of sccng not only In the towns OF this coun
n.y. but even in the FAR West many thousands of INV fe
low citizens and will be satisfaction TO me that can
tell my countrymen when 90 home that have seem INV
countrymen; and hope shall be able to report avora
oy upon them One thing is certain am sureI shall
meet with an undying attachment amongst them to the
land Of their fathers. prolonged cheerng) The pre-
sence Of Mr. Mcagher It is unnecessary for nd
you, another object well those friends who
have been separated from by adverse fortune Ii,
with great pain, confess, that feel this shaking of Mr.
hand again after an absence Of several years
tappausc), because am not in the position then
occupied loud cheers in his and my own country where
he leaves those he loved behind Notwithstanding that the
one impulse OF himself is 10 return 10 them. Tire.
mepcous chceripg.) ! will say distinctly that I
confess this meeting Of infinite pleasure to me-
and am his countrymen after the Iapse OF ten
years. and after he had been confined by the British go
veInment (Appause) Gentlemen, will not affect also
TO say am indifferent TO the manifestations Of feeling
an exile (Great cheerng at that lime was severed
itom almost everything that could make life dear aud
could not transgress at the risk Of being conAued
prison At that time the United Statesnot only the Irish
people, but large poro OF the citizens Of this county
came forward with Oilers OF sympathy from this Unon
beginning at Baltimore and from thence Boston, and
calling on the President Of the United States
with the British government. CHEERS Nor am nscn-
sblc, gentlemen, to the expression Of ceiling exhibited
on the occasion Of my being permitted to re- |
the meeting that called in the Town Hall OF the lead
ing men Of New York. and the addresses that were then
presented by number Of individuals (cheers) With
forgiven for any error Of speech may have fallen into
and recall it. (Cries Of "No, no." and enthusiastic
your sympahies, and, gentlemen, though l earnestly
desire to avoid everything, possible, the nature Of
parade yoS are at Liberty to say to your friends that
viii state exactly and simply what my intentions are
Congress at it's present session, before i. breaks M.
eheers understand its deliberations will close for the
present session next week. and propose to leave New
inston Apphuse Iwill next go South TO Charleston;
from Charleston am not quite sure what will be my
p, st. Louis, going north TO Canada Montreal Quebec,
and return by way Of Boston 10 New York. II no Cir
xs m Ns S s arise eed s,
that viii see all the scenery and places Of interest in this
great republic (Cheers) shall then have an opportu
nifty Of improving the acquaintance OF the gentlemen who
surround me l WILL therefore make this present occa-
sion, much possible, private discussion. Ingan
mention that the motive which induced me TO come TO
America is desire TO visit objects calculated 10 OK.
cite interest.
Mr.. O'Brien concluded amidst fiyore Of enthusiasm
On board the Prince Albert which caught up by the
thousands Of persons who had congregaed greet the
martyr.
Judge o'CosyoR-l hIe heard the expression Of your
sentiments with great deal Of OF pleasure and can only
egrei that your stay New York for the present is 70 be
10 short
THOMAS FRANCS MHAoHm was then loudly called on to
peak, and responded curtly 70 the CALL He said
might be permitted acknowledgment of this friendly
all would De ged with something like crime did
erpose any word: Of mine Aer TIE ha have
my eeemed and beov riend who now briuQs Won To-
eher by feeling which presen passing over tne length
nd breath OF this very land-Appauss)-And which, trust
viii be TO him most gratifying and exharatng soire CAP.
Ause.