New-York tribune., 1868-06-11
AMERICAN CITIZENS IN BRITISH PRISONS.
GRAND RECEPTION TO COL. NAGLE.

GRAND RECEPTION TO COL. NAGLE.
mass meeting was held at the Cooper In
shute, last evening, TO tender reception TO Col Nage,
on return from confinement in British prison. and
protest against the Outrages perperaed American
citizens by the British Government The large hall was
packed to its utmost capacity the occasion with
enthusiastic audience composed chiefly OF patriotic Irish
spangled Banner and the green flag of Erin entwined
together along the front OF the platform pr9dueing
less Boon am an an American Citizen Must be Recog
6e en Ss to T6e Nation Bound to
tect" and IN the middle, american Citizens not RespOn
sbe Foreign Governments for Their Acts or Language
in the United States" band Of music dscoursed
American national airs, well as those OF the
Emerald Isle and elected loud and frequent applause
Among those seated on the platform were susan An
thOny Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mayor Hoffman. the
Hon VIM. NJ Tweed, besides number Of delegates from
Irish organizations in this city and Brooklyn Shortly be-
fore O'Clock the meeting was called to order and Mayor
addressed the audience in substance follows He was
grateful for the great honor extended TO him, and
Nagle on his return TO home and liberty. On this
occasion the great principle would be asserted that
American citizens whether natiyebOrn naturalized,
equal before the whole world and entitled TO the
same protection; that for word or action in their own
lOnd they unaccOunable TO any other nation. Ie
had often expressed his views on the subject 9pt wQpd
speak again TO impress on the world that these bul
wsrks Of liberty muss and should be maintained IN
a Communication 70 III? Common Council, In
Noyember 1861, he had said; All American citizens
free and that their rights IN foreign lands should be
that man slave OF the sou Qp winch ne was porn
The United states must not submit to tins doctrine for
tered uponthe citizen TO obey the laws, 70 live
by the Constitution and necessary. TO fight in defence
promises to watch over the interests o. its its
adopted sons and promote their welfare. Both
10 put an end to the abOminable Ourages etrated by
Great Britain. Recent difficulties had revIved the ques
tion, which was one that affected tae whole country
There was necessity for immediate action, and then
but not till then the truth world be respected IN all
countries. Mayor Hoffman next made personal
am
wrongs inflicted on Col Nagle Warren and
Costello, for crime committed on English soil
but for words and actions their adopted land He
said that If redress was not demanded immediately the
citiizens were free would go for naught. vio-
laDg the laws Of State In which he lived was punished
there but ii was vet for s 10 learn that he was
able TO the British Government for what he had done in
the United States II only required firm action
part TO make every nation recognize the freedom OF an
American citizen, and no country would make war
against us contrary 30 this truth and Justice
This speech Of Mayor Hoffman received with the
widest applause; nut when Col. Nagle forward
cheer after cheer was given After some time quiet hav
ing been restored Col Nage spoke nearly follows
He felt that the reception not given much TO the
individual as In honor OF the great question involved
lie thanked God that he stood there for his neverfang
belief in the justice and truth Of the cause He there
with unshaken faith, a spirit unbroken and will
more determined He denied that he had broken any
law of England On the st Of june 1867 two hours after
touching British soil, he arrested handcufed and
cast into prison simply because he looked IKE stranger
and was American. Warren was seized at the same
time -Four days after they were taken TO Cork where
they remained eight days IN jail. There an Infamous
here they transferred 70 the Bastle" OF Dublin
where they continued till May. All this time they
protesting against the outrage, and appeal
ing by letter to Seward and Adams Cor prOtec-
ton. Taelr claims were not regarded by either
official Surrounded by spies and nfOrmers subject TO
every insult their condition most deplorable Brides
were offered and threats made. Nagle's trial was de-
fered but Warren taken TO Court where his noble
conduct produced great sensation. Col Maggie here
read extract from Warren's trial. his speech and
eTrOgatlon. Warren at length AS being simply natural
lied, was denied any rights TO American prOtec-
tOn, condemned, and sentenced TO prison for
Is years Costello treated In a similar manner but
received only IL sentence. Nagle was finally
after IL months confinement set at liberty without
word Of apology. The speaker then made strong ap
peal behalf He said that Warren had fought
In late war; and he called his country To- res
cue and protect him Flung into dungeon treated like
the worst OF felons should the people suffer thisf Col
Nage after rendering his thanks Senator Wilson, Gen.
Banks Mr. Robinson and others for their efforts in his
behalf then said that he was still ready 10 sacrifice every
thing for Ireland. even his life. He regarded
British power with contempt maintaining itself by
bribery, corruption, tricks threats etc. The cause OF
liberty Ireland not dead British gold was freely
used but their armies spies, informers constaOuary
pack ues horrors Of prison. and h OF death
could not intimdate the true OF freedom In the
name OF truth and justice, Col Nage called our Gov
naturazed, and demand the immediate release OF War
ren, Costello aud all others DcaTceraed In British
prisons IL the right could not be enforced peaceaby
let u be done by force Of arms
After this speech which was received with immense
applause, the Hon. w. Tweed read the following resOu
ton
Hhreas American citizens have seied Govern
injured 10 snuh dungeons without dne process Of Law
"A The seuse Of this meeting That earnestly protest
me aalIages onmiIed low demand Of the
'rhIs PPsa.eIeaby u can, foreibIy u must"
cbanr resolution was received with three rounds OF
49, and after the Secretary had read kilograms
ness nohhs0n, montgomery Blair and Brooks thank
Inb t0 !OT lhof invitations and endOrsnR the senti.
"en'' VI INC oee@slon' the meeting was closed