New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-24
JOHN mitchell.
Indignation observation-disclosures kcenes-
A Cer,mitiec TO Visit WnshinRlen and
Demand Wis Release.

A printed circular was sent around q lew days
ago 10 considerable number Of our Celtic brethren in
the city calling meeting at Mason Hall last evening Of
the friends and sympathizers Of the late editor Of the
Daily Ners John Mitchell for the purpose Of adopting
some me his release from incarcera-
tloa vile, III the easements of Fortress Monroe.
Exactly 81 responded to The call. bur up 10 O'Clock
tie pros ect Of having even half dozen present was
very small. Mr.. John Mnlaly Of Tie Metropolitan
Record was chosen 10 preside. and some one else
was Tppoin.ed secretary. The gestioIlaton. bnster
&c we're of the kind usually found in such assemblies
Let ers; from Richard OGorman and Charles OConor
were Iead. the former stating that he was
engaged in getting counsel for Mr. Mitchell and the
LITTER volunteering ell the assistance in his power.
cro9sfre from all parts Of TIE house ensued. some nd
ctng in the nosleS: manner ind with fierce decia
mat ion the necessity of calling morster mee!ing IL
he Cooper Institute and after that marching 90 10
Washington and demanding Of the Executive OF this
country the release Of JOHN Mitchell Others were Tor
appointing delegation right away. ana waiuag on the
President Immediately. The idea of ~ ten meet
ing in room and speaking for the Irish. A.. mercan
popu alton OF New-York and this country Is only
,eldal d by the iTpudence OF those same snri pull
tc'ans other occasions. Before The committee 10
VISIT Washington was appointed, the question OF ef
pense came up When Finance Commute OF seven YVES
Ct osen 10 collect the necessary aInount me seer
becsine r little animated about TINS tMe Juogo NC
CuTn dropping III very silently.
Ca da Evnders wss on the floor. He flung hs arms !;
hleh N an as IT,. players say struck az WIN
John Mitchell for his devotion to the cause Of Ireland
in ~ love him because he has been aithful to she
tr % American doctrine of Stse Rights tAppsuse
from The 52l He believed JOhn Mitchell right though
h won not like TO say public platform. but he
woul tell il 10 them in that room. They loved John
Mitchell spsr from his connection with this war ana
they wanted him back. knowing what service they
mSs need If him in the future. .
youthful orator here obtained the door. II Lie had
not fine Roman style. DO certainly lad OF the
finest Roman nosos have seen In a long time After
intro0 aetory Yemarks strongly sGvoring OF the
sohoo.roou he said quoting Shakespeare There T.
tide in the effairs of men." &c. (he gave the
whole Of it. and upon th.t tide tncy were
now afoat Saving the dir with the right
arui) John Mitchell was arrested FOG three reasons
Firs 10y the ntlols 81 Stanton. the rotten rene
grade Democrat second account Of the attacks Of
the blo0dhounds u the New York press: ard third I've
oauss the internal spirit OF Purtanisn aimed blow at
Catholicism through tho breast Of John Mitchell " no
can't fail 70 the logic Of his The youthful Los
cius abruptly cut short by gentleman rising and
demanding tho question.
Nj. Musiy did not think il advisable u call meet
in al the Cooper Institute Mtchels e ads should BE-
very cautious o. there ice points Of law in
vo!vcd.
He mentioned that one gentleman refused 10 have
anything to do with John Mitchell because thoogh he
approved his acts in Ireland. in this country they
merited his seyerost Reproduction.
Finally a committee. OF which Judge hcCunn 70
chairman appointed to wait on some legal gentle
men and make arr angements for appointing delaga
ton 70 Washing ton to lay the matter beiVre Pres
dent johnson.