The New York herald., 1863-11-07
THE AMERICAN REBELLION.
Interesting Letter from General Thorn q.
Francis Mea cher.

From the Dublin Irishman, Oct III
We publish this week In full General Mesgbers impor
tant letter. eoquenty expresses views which put
forth at the very beginning Of the American struggle and
which have seen yet 10 change essen
the half Of this letter. and in now publishing IL 10 its en-
trey We feel sure that we meet the wishes Of al readers
or the irtshman;-
Ngv Yopr Sent s, 1859
M DEAR SnrrH-You win readily acknowledge how
difficult Was for to write TO yos whilst WAS In the
Held Being constantly occupied with the duties Of my
0nnra1u, had itils or no time len me for ANYTHING
else. You, who have known long and intimately,
and can make the fullest allowances for what those who
do not know me 40 well would ascre 10
and indifference, viii generously forgive my silence
siDcerely assure you this silence most painful 10
me, for extremely desirous OF thanking you, the
name q my nooe1ittle brigade, and all true rishnso
In and out Of the army, for the energetic ndslty and
the strength OF the arguments and illustrations with
wn,oh yos v,nd,os,od tho goyernnens Of The United
the slaveholding sri,tocrsoy Of the South. II was
cheering indeed 70 nnd yoa standing foremost amongst
ireland recognized Justice and grandeur Of the national
cause and the military procecdng became necessary
70 resort 70 10 It's defence Ihs. hs oonduc. Of Others
deepest notification you viii easiy comprehend The
sentiments and disposition or the Irish publc-so far
uthuliyn regard that cause and The action Of our
government were not such - the loyal citizens Of shs
Ths. the expression Of Them hur, us essentially or 10
any grevous measure would, OF course, be absurd o
me 70 say Ireland. most unfortunately has been %
u"nsshuky tcuVOou poilVcA1 poN0, buet nef uym-
pathes and opinion whether for good evil exercise
influence Of any sensible force The policy or fate Of
ether nations Nevertheless where intelligent appre-
citation OF the rights and duties Of our governments
clear conception Of the unustabe and wanton character
O. the southern insurrecton-and hearty good Wishes for
the success OF the national In contest into
which they wore compelled, naturally looked for
was with . feeling OF sore and somewhat scornful
disappointment thas the partsanshp OF the Irish public
with the arstosrab Of Carolina and Virginia was re
gardsd here This unnatural pars.sanshp has done
harm 70 Ireland than, the present circumstances
OF Ireland could possy do 10 The United ststes end
the claims and authority the national armies In The
Geld 20 assert.
You know there has been ever s,nos the that Mr.
Rufus King was sent from Washington - Minister 70
Engand party In this country inveseratey preudicsd
against Ill foreigners, end especially against The rh
You know too how lmPoent this party has proved
IN every astemps made By u 10 exclude the obec s
prejudice and hostility from due and fa participation
IN the rights. immuntes liberties and publc houors of
the republic You know that I'll The offensive dccls
nation INDUCED In ai diGsrcut times, On the secret
more nagunt combinations NJ formed, all tho dmtruss
jealousy excited, sisusly faied 70 obtain
the sasciion Of any administraton any Congress
any staesr, politician q positive note, 70 ths Legal
izod disparasement and disqualification cf che fcregn
born portion of o popclstion, 10 ssy vital even II
any trivia parisusr ~ leEA ssa VIZ sp!IR AL.