The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-17

THE IRIsH REPUBLICAN AssoCtATIoN-A
large and enthusiastic meeting OF the Irish
Republicans Of Washington was held last
night at Wills, German Hall, Seventh street,
between II and I.
In the absence of the president, Mr. p. II.
Dohegan was called to the chair. Tho Chair
announced the objects OF the meeting, saying
that 1t was necessary to hold regular meetings
OF the association, particularly at the present
time, In order that they may be in q position
to cooperate with the other Republican or
CARNATIONS OF the city when necessary, aud
In order that they may know who the Irish
Republicans of Washington are. He also
stated that the time had arrived 10 elect off,
GERS for the ensuing year, At this point there
was considerable discussion as to whether
they should go into an election then, or post
journ and postpone were lost, and the motion
to go into an election OF officers prevailed.
Mr.. John Hickey nominated p. II. Donegan
for president OF the association, which was
seconded by J. d. O'Leary, and he was elected
by reclamation.
Mr.. Doncgsn then addressed the association,
saying that he deemed II very high honor to
be elected president of the Irish Republicans
of Washington, for its members, like those OF
the Irish Republican associations throughout
the States, were the most intelligent aud the
in thi is country. He remarked;
1t Is very gratifying to me- and know 1t
must be to every friend OF freedom, to lind so
ating with the great Republican party, which
Is the party OF reform, progress and fair play /;
and II Is a matter Of surprise TO the most pro-
found thinkers to have ever found them on
the side Of = proscriptive and a pro-slavery
party. when they must have remembered tho
amount Of misery and wretchcdness produced
BY similar eystems Of tyranny and wrong in
Those who would be free themselves must
strike the blown
We must also remember that the worst enc
mics the Irish ever had Ia this country are In
the ranks of the Democratic party at the
present time, while the Republicans In Con.
ggiresss and elsewhere have proved themselves
coin was elected President OF the United
Statos he elevated more Irishmen to positions
OF honor and trust than did Buchanan or
days OF Jackson did; and we have seen within
few months such men as General Banks,
Senators COnncss and Wilson laboriny day
and night for the rights Of naturaliZed citi.
zens abroad, while RGverdy Johnson and his
Democratic associates have placed themselves
In opposition to them,
predecessor, Capt. Witty; also OF the secre.
tary, Mr.. Martin Cronln, who rendered his
resignation owing TO want OF time to discharge
tribute to Colonel O'Beirne for the patriotic,
noble, and independent stand which he has
taken.
In regard to tho election of Gen. Grant, he
said II was foregone conclusion, and 1t was
well for the country 1t was so. who can be
entrusted with the helm before the man who
saved the shipl II there was not a single po-
written, the people are sufficiently well ac-
quHinted with Gen. Grants character and
career TO prevent any serious opposition to
him. He Is man Of gigantic intellect and
comprehensive views, who IL able to grasp
the whole question at once, and eNtrlcate the
country out OF It's present prcdicament. He
Is the best man for the South as well as tho
North, because he will do Justice to all. He
Is charged with not being an orator, but there
Is more philosophy and meaning in one word
which he uttcrs than what can he found In all
the speeches that some OF those Democratic
politicians can deliver in munth.
The association then OCecdcd to elect the
other officers, viz: Vice President. John ID.
O'LcAryj Secretary, John Hickey; Treasurer,
All Costelloi Sergeant alarms, Michael
Murt; Executive Committce-DcnnisM Murphy,
Cornelius Dudy, Andrew Hickey, Maurice
Murphy, and Andrew GCcsOn.
The following persons wCra admitted to
membership prior to the election OF officers:
Patrick walsh, Patrick CrOnin, Andrew Glcc-
son, Dennis Murphy, John DonCgan, John
sullivan, Patrick Fleming, Michael DUncgnn,
John u. DLcAry, Maurice Murphy, Jeremiah
Foley, J. +. Murray, Patrick Cllrcy, VI. J.
Murt, James Murt, Pat. Murphy, jeremiah
Sharrahan, John DriscO!, and IichScl Nc.
CURE.
Messrs. John Hickey, Dennis Murphy, Maui
rice Murphy, and Andrew GlecsOn delivered
short addresses appropriate to the occasion.
On motion Of John u. OLcary, seconded by
I. f. Murray, the association adjourned for
one week.