Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-08-27

prejudice and ealumny. thus shutting the eyes of
the world to the true history OF Ireland. But az
we'll might the .soon refuse TO acknowledge ia
light borrowed from the sun: for a. science
shows the false prtenses and ngratituie In the
one case, so restorei and purified history will
show u In the other. England seems to say:
"Whai good can come out o. Ireland" GO the
perhdioas Jews once said What good can come
Of Nazareth" Yet il was the birthplace of the
Redeemer Of the world II Was by trcachesy and
persdy tina, England robbed ireland of her ma
tionality, and il Is by the same foul means she
stil holds the property Of her teacher and bene-
factor. For Ireland was never conquered by
force OF arms. When the Green Flag Of Ireland
waved dehanty over he of assaulted citadel of
Limerick. England cime 20 terms and promised
all that was demanded. The uususpecing ana
over confident Irish army dsbanded, and with
out doubling a nations integrity. went TO their
homes; but alas the violated Conditions of
Limerick" With the names of the Officials and
the seal OF the Government, stand before the
world as lasting monument to English perfdy.
When. therefore. we cast our eyes on the green
flag of our PROSTATE but not lfeess ation--tha
hag which has withstood the persecution Of cen.
turtles and outlived the rage OF tyrants-when.
IN Tine, our wearled eyes rest upon that flag con
secra,ed by the blood of millions of martyrs 20
the faith 10 represents the powerful Influence of
Christianity alone can restrain our indignation
within proper bounds. But as the Gross. the
Shamrock and the Harp on this flag aptly repre-.
sen, Christianity. Liberty and Unity" so the
suspended anchor represents the fond hope of
Ireland's sons 10 regain her lost nationality
And LET Us remember that il is only by the thor.
ough practice Of the first that the second and
third are 10 he acquired The sacred bonds Of
religion alone bind men into permanent union:
aud from union. the strength necessary to break
the tyrants chains, II gathered. You may form
organizations for any legitimate purpose, but in
doing so never forget religion, or so conduct
them as 10 merit the condemnation OF the Church
OF God, If you desire success Ireland is hound
to England only by the Legitimate bond of ~.
ranny; therefore whenever Ireland has sufficient
strength To render success probable with ap roper
regard 10 prudence, she has n right TO force of
the CALLING yoke Thus acting, not that the
church will condemn you, for she has always
been. as her history shows. and must be, the OPP
poser Of tyranny aud the mother and protcctress
of true liberty. The sons of Ireland have n
right TO expect sympathy and powerful mid from
abroad, for great portion Of the military glory
of France. Spain and the United States was won
by Irish valor Ii may be all covered by the "a.
nous acknowledgment Of one of the Eouises of
France, who caused 10 be inscribed upon the
banner OF the Irish Brigade" in his service these
memorable words: 1890, 1890 Semper ct
Unique Fideles"- Always and everywhere faith.
ful And what shall | say of ungrateful Eng
land, who cannot name single success to her
arms in which the foremost among the vctors
were not Irishmen. including her boosted Wei.
lington In our Revolutionary War Washing
ton. in public letter, made suitable acknowl-
edgmeut OF Irish vaor. and he expressed hope
THAT his country would not forget it " Having
this brilliant record before her well may Ireland
hope 10 regain her lost inheritance, and chal
lenge the respect not only OF her children but
also oi the world. while she struggles To regain
her former dignity aud hasten the happy day
on which Emmet's epitaph may be written and
her vacant place filled in the family of nations
Hence Irishmen leave their native hills with a
deep hatred OF tyranny and full OF love for lib
orty. schooled, as they have been. in adversely.
! Therefore, almost instinctvely Union aud lovers
of the United States. they have filled with honor
the ranks and some of the most responsible posi-
tons in our army The school of adversely has
well prepared them 20 join in the universal cry
dictated by the FIRST law of nations" and rising
gradually from the shores of the frozen North TO
the borders of gallant Kentucky, aud even south
ward. in the minds of reasonable men, 10 the
| Gulf Of Mexico; from Maine to the golden
shores OF California; from the living hearts of
! living millions. Let the Union be preserved"
There il, therefore, n special appropriateness in
presenting, on the same day and to an Irish reg
ment. the national flags of Washington and
| O'Connell. both world-renowned champions of
liberty. May this circumstance foreshadow the
united victory of both nations over the traitor
70 the one aud the oppressor of the other.
Adjutant Gallagher replied as follows:
| Rev. FArHER-In behalf of the officers and
men Of the regiment, | receive through you this
beautiful banner, presented by the citizens OF
Indianapolis token of their appreciation of
the services rendered by the LIST Irish. In ac-
cepting this beautiful gift. Rev Sir. cannot ex-
| press the emotions which must fill the heart
of every true Irishman while he gazes upon that
| banner, which to his mind, il an epitome of the
wrongs aud sufferings of his native land. some of
which you have So feelingly portrayed in the
! course 81. your able address. lreland's sons only
await the opportunity when. by their strong arms
the Harp OF Ireland may again be restrung, to
| sound once more the music of liberty. May that
opportunity soon come. when our services in
vndication of the majesty of the Stars and
! Stripes being no longer required, We may have
this regiment full, yourself as Chaplain, and
/ under this same banner be one of those thou
sands 10 cross the ocean, whose hearts overflow
with desire to strike the successful blow for the
independence of ireland. We desire 70 return
through You, reverend sir, our heartfelt gratitude
and thanks the citizens of indianapolis for thi.
magnificent gilt.
Then followed the blessing Of the hass-a
more solem and impressive scene never wit
messed The commander and Adutant of the
regiment each holding the flag he received,
stepped few PAGES to the front and kneelng
on a carpet spread for that purpose. they held
the flags in the fern of cross
Father Cooney. the Chaplain, then appeared.
appropriately vested, and blessed the flags
while in that position. They then arose, deliv-
cred the flags 10 the "color guard. which, pre-
coded by the martial band, escorted them up and
down IN front of the regiment. the band dis
coursing alternately the national airs Of Colum-
bia and Erin. TO the delight of all. With such
preparation and solemnity of reception. and with
such material as composed this gallant band,
no one need wonder that deeds of valor will be
done under the shadow of these blessed flags.
The pleasing recollection aud patriotic sent
meuis INSPIRED by this grand - Reception"
will not be forgotten by those who had the hap
| piness TO be present When ia few days, we
/ hope. victorious army will be marching
through the streets Of Atlanta, il will delight me
to get even glimpse of these flags in the NOV
ing column VIAroR.