The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-19
10 GENERAL MEAGHER
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Citizens OF New York. Jupe Is. 1963.

Citizens OF New York, June is, 1853.
The CITY Of New York was tho next toast which was
responded to by Mayor Opdykc. Tho toast was drank
with enthusiasm.
General ME- being called upon by the Mayor 10 speak
TO the toast addressed the party present In the
he would II necessary, MI fort lafayette thick with
traitors that their hcsds and heels should together
This expression drew forth some Kisses and Interrupt.
tons In these Interruptions gentleman sitting nearly
In front OF the chairman was most prominent.
The CHAIRMAN, rising said that any disturbing
the meeting should retire.
These words increased the disturbance and confusion
followed rarely witnessed at such gathering brought
together pay compliment 10 brave and gallant sol
der
Several persons at the lower end OF tho room strove in
vain 20 mke themselves heard but their voices and
efforts increased tho din nothing but unnte gibe
confusion Of aud the rapping Of the Charmans
gaye could be heard. Hon Thomas c. Fields through
presidency and rengh OF lungs secured attention for
moment, but the Chairman gavcl still battered the
table and Mr. Fields, after hard struggle had TO
cunh. tie few wordshe uttered being insudable.
Mr.. Javys BRADY made himself heard with Of his
mastery Efforts securing attention. He said IL
evident tina, Iarties oad got for tho
purpose q creating disturbance These persons, they
Intense excitement followed sone crying out in sup
port OF the Chair others hootng and hFing In condem
nation OF General Ncy's Fort Lafayette rsmarks.
Mr.. FIELDS desired 10 be heard as veil AS Mr.. Brady,
but the latter gentleman had .nl himself ~ thank
for creating womentary lul It MAS evident that Mr.
Field smust trust 10 similar powers he hoped u get In
word.
still the Charmans gavel kept hamnorn9 the table,
and It's endurance M last the contest and Mr. Nye
allowed n conclude his remarks lie protested
against tho Interpretation gwen ~ his words. which
we're only directed against open traitors and rebels
Rtp.
The ladies' the next toast, which drank with
enthusiasm and responded Ia by Mr.. Thomas Fields,
who made . long and rambling speech chiefly directed
against Mr. Nye's remarks against the administration
It's government Of affairs, against the conduct o thc
and ryshing In general except his section Tie,
however, expressed himself In favor 81 putting down this
.unhoy rebellion At a hazard, re was Tor liberty Of
speech liberty Of the press and the liberty Of the people
The CHAIRMAN said that freedom OF speech had been
fairly tested In the advocate 81 that evening Of he
principle and that II had fairly proved Itself nviDcibe.
seeing that SIR Fields had been INDUCED 70 tho fullest
extent. He did not In must tay, interpret Governor
Nyo's words other gcntkmen bad.
the usual DONORS u was responded " In eloquent terms
by Captain W r. yoss who 10 the of his remarks
briefly alluded 70 the fact that IN meeting ike the IRE
sent when they assembled 70 do honor 10 Irish vAsor
they could not forget that Irish intellect prominent
the abors OF tho press throughout the wori In the
editorial sanctum well the battle Geld, their
genius courage and fidelity 20 this country were always
10 DO found.
Gen Meagher then took esve Of his friends who rose
and cheered INN most Enthusiastically ~ he walked
down tho room, Colonel Haymsn being by his SIDE
Cheers also given for the Irish Brigade three times
three.
The Chairman who aed his position with great rmncss
under the circumstances 10 the extent indeed 81
ing when IL had flown TO other quarters.
beYiain Deven. The companyiunder the worthy Cham.
beran continued TO euoy themselves with zest and
the latter part Of the feast was rare TO happier than
the FIRST.