New-York tribune., 1868-02-01
THE CAUSE OF IRELAND-LECTURE BY JOHN
mitchell.

THE CAUSE OF IRELAND-LECTURE BY JOHN
mitchell.
THE Cause of Ireland" was the subject OF
short lecture by Mr John Mitchell, at the Brooklyn
Academy OF Music last night for the relief of the families
Of Irish state prisoners. The attendance was large
and liberal for the object proposed WILL no doubt
De realized. Nh John Savage. the Chief Executive OF The
Feuian organization IN America presided and, In the
course OF few preliminary remarks, announced that
$500 had been forwarded to him from Austin
Nevada, which amount, t0gether WIN tue re
ceipts Of the evening, would be transmitted
the Archbishop OF Tuam to be distributed among those
for whom the money was designed ne thei ihrouuceu
Mr. Mitchell, who, after aludng 10 the Manchester riots
said that he thought there was NOT man present VINO
would not assist al the rescue OF Col Kelly and cart.
Deasy, hundred policemen Instead of ole, ere
lawless race and the lecturer Ieau e9pl9us tA acts
from the writings OF EDglishmen and IriShnu or
eentnries fhe law has been on one side aEa
Justice the other in Ireland and for
under the operation British law The people OF Ire
land were at with the English Government, and
avail themselves OF every that could contribute
TO their triumph. Aperpetual and lingering existed
and he ahe ecurer @ had for number Of years noted
down and denounced that war Tie origin OF Irish emf
the people OF Ireland In this and other lands which
Mitchell suggested as the best means to utilize that feel
ing in this country-nrst an universal and harmonious
Irish people, second the drilling OF militia organizations
In the several states; third cooperation with other
foreigners who to rescue their native lands from
despotc rule; and fourth, exercise OF the elective
Franchise IN favor .S only Of those who are
zens abroad. The whose fate had recently
brought the cause Of Ireland to the attention of the
world would not be blamed by the lecturer. They had
right 10 sink ships and capture arsenals when they
thought they could 10y that advance their cause
but he would not be responsible for encouraging such
acts long there not better chance OF success
than exists at the present time He had often heard OF
an Irish nation III this country, but could not ap.
prove Of H. Irshmen, by reason OF their citizenship We're
obligated 10 observe the laws Of America and they would
not be justified in involving the United States In any war
that did not this country directly The Alabama
claims were an American cdSus 6s and the rights OF
American citizens abroad were an American be.
But should the Government OF the United States not con
slider these matters causes OF with England there
was hope left for Englands difficulty In the present un
settled condition OF Europe, and then would come Ire
lands opportunity. Mr.. Mitchell closed his lee
ture by reading u letter from Mr.. Martin, who is
soon TO be tried In Ireland for publishing articles expos
ing the Minister Of England In Ireland ana proposed
sentiment contained IN the ettor The cause OF Ireland"
The special lecture over the audience called for George
Francis Train, but that gentleman at present In
Europe and could not therefore attend the Chairman
announced that letter would be read which he had the
foresight to write before sailing The letter disposed Of
snort addresses were made by Mr. Anthony A. Griffin,
and a Mr.. Nichols 0f Boston The Hon. VIM f. Robinson
sent letter OF regret at his inability to DO present