The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-06
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN.
1sceptiss Of Mr. Train by the Fcuian Brother

Beceptien Of DIr. Train by the Fcnian Brother
hood nj the Cooper Institute.
The Cooper Institute was besieged last night By
greatest assembage Of people that has for along
Sime past gathered on any occasion round that
forum Of the people. The occasion was the recep-
non by the Fenians Of this city OF George Francis
Train, who appeared on the platform and addressed
the assembiage Tor nearly three hours, recounting
'the particulars Of his arrest and imprisonment In
ireland some months ago.
The proceedings were opened by the appointment,
A. chairman, Of Mr.. PAUL, who came forward and
sald;-Frtends-we are here tonight to do honor to
Irciand--l cheers)-o do honor to q true frieno of
ireland; our friend and the friend OF our country
nor series OF years. am here as the active chief
ofncer Of the Fenan Brotherhood applause), and to
tender 70 Mr. Train the thanks OF the Fenan organi
sations In America-itremendous applause)-from
che Atlantic 10 the Pacific. and to convey to him
small expression OF the feeling that anImates
our hearts and desires towards him. He il the
true c,ris <msricaaus. We, as Fenians, thank
him douby; nrst, rs Irishmen, loving the land
OF their birth aud desiring and determined to
make her free. We thank him as American citizens
proud of the glory ana honor OF the land OF
tvity and the land OF our adoption-(applause)-
proud Of the 1ag we fought for the nag we so often
died under. Appause.) We thank him here to-
night a. the true exponent OF the feeling OF the
people who love the country live under, and OF
those who are ready TO die to defend ii. Applause
We are here tonight to thank Mr.. Train for
the suffering he endured-not for himself,
mot for his character not for his position but the
love he eniertains for Ireland and Irishmen. zap
plausel He went 10 Ireland TO vndicate the rights
we. as Irshmen, claim 10 be ours by Inheritance.
We are now American citizens; we have sealed the
compact with our blood, and we shall not submit to
see the land Of our adoption Inundated, diplo-
matted with by those who are unworthy or honor
or respect. Enough 10 say that Mr.. Train adyo-
Gates the rights OF American citizens without dis
tinctioa Of native born or adopted. (Cheersl
MR.. TRAINS ADDRESS.
Mr. TRAIN was then introduced and received with
uproarious applause. He said
AMEaIcANs-For If you are not Americans now
intend you shall be In the future. (Applause.)
WIN not receive this applause cannot receive this
for myself, but will take them, with your permits
s.on, and send them along the line over the ocean,
people are buried-wno were buried as they were
Irving 70 escape from {he famine thai England
orougns upon Ireland say shall take this applause
Glasgow and London, and Liverpool ana Manches-
ter and Oil the great cities Of England where there
die. tApplause.) shall take these cheers and SEND
them over the waters to where the brave JacKnell
and Tipperar viii send them 70 Munster and ali
the counties Of Ireland where there are i've millions
OF irshmen ready to meet the lrIshmen IN America
Tor liberty. l say l cannot afford to be
passs,d On the shoulder and receive this
my house in Fleet street fought for the laws and
constitution, and for Ireland as well. There de-
had been with the lrish and like them. We ike
those who ike u.s. The Irish met me, and liked
Irish. stood up for the Irish race. Hayes, the
editor Of the United Lfs'an,dn. invited to re-
ception In Dublin When the day for the reception
n a fhQraf nro
back to say that was then in prison. but that be-
Tore two years had elapsed would not only be free
were ightlng the battles OF the Union came home
mere applause, when reached the American shore
the people cheered as you have cheered tonight.
up State street the applause was as great as it Is
now. few days after the same People were
ny 20 me IN e Ha ior
ing ms. When was asked II was democrat /
sad no; when was asked II was republican
an American citizen. tApplause Hike the Irish be-
cause it was not the Irish that wanted 20 mob me
They did not arrest me In St Louis i was not on
account OF their prosecutions that | had
dareS to word FOR the poor S soutn
iARpla;gTse they were not lrishmen who cried
With tue exception OF the World, the Ne,cs and q
few Others, your entire press means one continuous
u
rible stamp Of the FOOT, defy the people, until
omantipate them from the publicans VINO destroy
speech aughter)-io speak about some things that
occurred when was in a British basiile. Some OF
my Irish friends In this city took Il into their heads
that should 20 to Congress. This they did. not
withstanding had repeatedly refused to 20 TO Con-
Gress in this country. said would only be an In
dependent candidate, free rom expense, that the
American people might know they had Congress-
man In British bastile and be impeied to raise
half-mast in England, notwithstanding the
power OF Tammany ldisses,) Don't hiss; found in
spite Of the report OF ammany that 1850 had been
expended 10 get my nomination. Notwithssanding
this false SANDER OF Tammany and notw;th standing
refused to be candidate Of any party three thou
sand lrishmen voted for me mot for me, but for
Ireland tApplausc) II It cost Savage $1,000 aud
Il cost my friends 5000 merely for little
It cost for the Congressman OF the city to be
elected 70 Congress tCneers.) The money that IL
cost In the contest Tor myself aud Savage intend to
get back from the people by ecturlng We cannot
get any Of the great public halls for three months,
Dut snall speak ~ the temperance nails, Tor am
the money taken at the doors shall be devoted TO
paving the newspapers for sneerng. Mind you that
the lectures pay at half dollar head let It be
manifested BY saying aye. lGreat applause.l
knew that brave Irish captain-Captain warren
was imprisoned and fncarcerated IN u British has
in state Of destitution. said 10 the Boston boys,
..Gel together and We Will make her comfortable
through the winter" ] lectured In her behalf In
Boet0n-nve thousand doilars-on which they lived.
But things went on To checkmate Stewards syco-
pnanuc love OF the British government this u the
despatch l sent to England:-sPay or Tight Re-
lease our citizens or war; ('s1hat win give them
nts." Cheers) Yes Hear another despatch:-
s"If you have no money sell us Ireland for the
Alabama claims" That was the despatch.
came 70 this city and met Mr.. Thomas Ddrant Pres
3dent Of the Pacific Railroad, and ne was very
anxious TO zee the Mount Gents tunnel. said 70
him. Jump on board the Scotia with me II you dare
and We WIN 60 70 England, and you can visit Mount
Gents ana return In six weeks had agreed TO de-
liver lecture on behalf Of ireland and the Man
chester prisoners IN the Academy Of Music, Brook
1yn. John Mitchell took my place. and on the 3lst
OF January last resolution was passed empowering
me 70 visit the prisons OF Ireland ana England Rnd
70 endeavor 10 get all fellow CITIZENS there In
prison free. lApplause.D We jumped on board the
Scotia, and on the day previous made speech In
fho Stock Exchange, where used these words--
Ne hypocrtes Of England who 70 over distant sees
10 Christianize the heather and faten the feea
Mhy don't stay home with humble moor
And nv TO save from death and he'll he hsAhen door.
Ne hypocrtos Of England mourn hnppy slaves