The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-05-08

their scurrilities without concern, while
pursuit of the great interests with which
was charged. Gut in my present retire
ment. no duty forbids my wish for quiet.
Accept the assurances OF my esteem On
respect THoNAs JEFFERSON.
from the Baltimore Clipper, March IA
The Cause OF the Union.
The mass meeting held in New York oil
Friday, March l3. to form Union League
similar to those already established in Bal
timore. Philatelphia and else where, wa
one OF the most important, as well as th,
most enthusiastic aud largest gathering
which has been held Of late days. in tha
great commercial emporium. The meeting
was to have been presided over by the ven
cradle hero, General Scott, but late in the
day he was seized with an attack of pleurisy
which confined him not only to his house
but TO his bed Mayor Opdyke presided
with his usual ability. on such occasions,
and the addresses delivered were Of the
right stamp, and calculated to send thrill
Of joy to the heart Of every truly loyal
American-not that there were not differ
ences of opinion 10 regard to some of the
measures of government. the manner OF
conducting the war, and the recent acts OF
Congress, but whilst these differences were
freely discussed. the speakers all arrived at
the same conclusion. that they were but of
secondary importance to the great object
which should stimulate the mind at this
time of every lover of his country. the
crushing out of the rebellion, before any
terms of peace can be for one moment en-
tertained.
The principal speakers on the occasion
Were men who have ever held the most
prominent positions ip the democratic ranks
and We have seldom read anything better
calculated to arouse the fervor of the old
and true democracy of the empire city, to
that natural patriotism which induced it to
rally around old Hickory Jackson in the
better DAYS of the republic. than the re-
marks of Mr.. Brady. The eIoqusnc. Of
this gentleman is we'll known to the whole
country. and acknowledged even il Eur pc,
and 1t is truly gratifying to find that such
man has spuruei the trsmmals Of party by
which ne was attempted to be bound, bv
mere place hunting partisans ard has come
out boldly on the side nf has country,
and against all who would oppose it in the
present contest for its life The indignant
manner in which Mr. Brady aladed to those
creeping things who had beset him, to en-
pearance from the meeting, for fear that the
party would b. injured by his participation
in its proceedings, vas ia keeping with the
frankness of the honest Irish character, of
which Mr.. Brady is true specimen. In
connection with his remarks on this subject,
he said
Gentlemen, l differ with many Of you
in regard to the causes, the conduct the
prosecution, and the probable results of the
war in which We are engaged. But, with
the blessing of Heaven, whoever may az
pltud and whoever may censure, | would
be false to the Irish race, from which l
sprang. to End here home and a refuge
from the persecution and oppression OF that
detested land to which the first speaker too
politely referred. if did not use my last
breath, and employ the last quiver of my
lips, in the utterance Of prayer to Heaven
against ail assailsnts. internal and external.
for the preservation Of the American Gov
eminent. Loud applause T.
No less indignant and loathing was his
language towards the /" dirt eaters in the
Iyal states, who are crying out for " peace
aud concessions" ard Conventions"
with the southern oligarchs, whilst the lat
ter have told US that s' if we gave them q
blank paper aud pencil, to write the terms
Of a new compact, they would not agree to
it," With amanliness that bespeats noble
soul, the orator remarked
Z" Therefore 1t Is a war declared for all
ultimate results that can come. and spit
upon The Northern s0ho takes any position
except for the maintenance Of the GoUern
Dsent." Here almost the entire audience
rose to their feet. waved their hats, and
cheered vociferously for some moments.]
Although many who have heretofore
boassed of their +" Americdnism," are now
found crouching to the proud aristocrats OF
the cotton States, and for the sake OF
petty or a paltry job. would even lick the
very dust off tie feet of their bondmen. this
gallant son of lhe gresn isle, whose father
hast ened to this country that bis SOD might
FIRST see the light of Heaven on American
soil, spurns the proud rebellious spirit Of the
South, and spiss upon the mean toady OF
the North, who wailow in the dirt to gain
their favor.
We wish We could publish the speech |
entire-but must just now be content with |
the concluding sentiments Of this noblemsn /
of nature. Mr. Brady continued
..They (the rebels) propose that there
should be two governments on this soil,
armed governments. Sir, oannos consent !
to any such condition. (' No ~ Rome
and Sparta, Carthage and Athens were all /
re epublics this was taught to You In your
primer Each Of them was military pow
err refer you to the Federaist aud the I
articles Of Alexander Hamilton in regard TO
the possibility of maintaining separate or
ganiz.sions of government on this con inens. 4
When you can answer them. let me see
your treatise or discourse and l will be
submissive. as hope have alwavs been,
to the voice Of reason. Bu, Mr. Southerr-
or, listen to me and the men Who have
stood by the South against the denuncis-
tons OF presses-snd. gsntlsmen. I see