The national Republican., 1869-06-22
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

IRISH NATIONAL REPUBLICAN AssoClA-
TIos.--The regular meeting OF the lrlsh VA
tional Republican Association was held last
evening at Trades Union Hall, the president
J. d. O'Connell, In the chair James hyan'
secretary.
Amer discussing the correctness Of INC
minutes Of the last meeting, the Chair laid
before the meeting the following document
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saStSS 2; cisr'A SIasA &a'i"sSi f'f3 Fsp"Siisa"
fnsSI.siR" nan siR AND BRorHER3 take pleasure Ia
c.c.Idsnt Of the National Irish Republican
Association. in w.shinyton. sn1 ehsntman Of Of
the Ith Of July.
FraternslIy and truly yours;
Chairman Executive Committee.
In consequence Of an apparent false i'm
preston on the part Of number Of Irish
iaborers as to the aims OF the national or
ganization, they refused TO recognize the au-
thority Of the executive, and attempted TO
break up the meeting. They fear its exist
ence will interfere with the importance OF
the local organization, and did not appear
to see that the aims of the two were entirely
distinct.
In consequence Of this seeming mlsunder-
bt1nulnE, tne uncctinb uuluulHVu "huo"
effectlng the special object OF the meeting,
viz: to raise funds for dcfraylng the ex-
penses Of the delegates TO the Chicago Con-
ventlon.
Mr.. J. D. O'Connell will represent the as
sociation at the Chicago Convention.
ANOTHER MEETING AT WILLS HALL,
The dlssenters adjourned to Wills Hall,
where the regular members of the Washing
ton Irish Republican Association held their
ba NJ u III nnnna-
gan, presided, and stated the object OF the
meeting. He said 1t appeared that an asso.
citation has been formed, and differences OF
opinion existed In the minds of many as to
the propriety Of such an organization being
formed while this local association existed.
He had duly considered the subject, and was
opposed to any man in New YorS debating
who shall be president Of the Washington
association. No one can question the Re-
publicanism Of those who compose our or
ganiZation. Beside, no National Irish Re-
publican Association had yet been formed,
and would only exist after the Chicago Con
vention, II such an organization Is to exist.
He had already alluded to the services OF the
Irish Republicans, and was proud to say that
the Republican party was the true friend ol
the irish, and whenever the opportunity
offered that party had recognized the Irish
Republicans.
lie also spoke Oltne conduct OF tue DClnO
cratic Alderman from the Fourth ward, nnt
sharply criticised his action, at the organi
Zation Of the Councils q short time since il
trying TO avail himself Of a tcchnlcallty II
order to injure an Irishman because he yotet
the Republican ticket.
He hoped that every member Of the Wash
ington association would withdraw from tn
proposed association, untils uch time at least
as the Chicago convention should be dis
posed to suggest what was to be done.
Mr.. Donnegan said he wished TO dlgrcss fo
q moment In order TO refute the charge tina
he had at one time sought protection froT
the British Government, and which had bee
trumped up against him at the late election
He said he was arrested in New Orleans q
the beginning OF the war, and asked by cor
federate officers II he would enter th
Southern army. He said he had declare
his intention OF becoming citizen Of th
United States and could not do so withou
perjuring himself as IA citizen of the Unite
States.
The inquiry was made In Washington b
his friends connected with the United State
Survey Office, why he was incarcerated, an
whether he was citizen OF the United State
or Great Britain. The British counsel learnc
to his satisfaction that he had renouuced a
allegiance TO foreign powers, especially I'll
Sovereign Of Great Britain. Even had
desired such protection he could not hay
claimed 1t. He also said that the charge
claiming exemption from the draft on Il
same ground was equally as false as Il
other calumny that had been circuiat,
against him during the late campaign.
In conclusion he counsellcd harmony NJ
urged the Irish Republicans to leave all ne
tangled notions, and adhere to the principl,
Of the platform Of the regular city associ
tions.
Mr.. Morris Murphy offered a rcsolutlc
recommending DR.. 8. Il. Bond to the favor
Bile consideration Of the Mayor for appoln
ment to such u position as lie may have
in his power to bestow, requiring REGULAR
educated and qualified physician. The res
luton was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. st. Clair explained the charge MAJ
against him at Trades Union Hall In regal
TO his changing his name. He did not kno
whose business 1t was. 1t was not done
cheat anybody, nor would 1t he cause
be ashamed Of. lie was an Irishman, al
loved his native land quite as well as any
his ealumniators. lie appealed to the chai
man If he had not always conducted himse
as 1t was the duty Of an Irlshmnn.
A number OF gentlemen were proposed 9
members OF the association.
The chairman hoped the association won
proceed TO the election Of delegate to Il
Chicago convention.
Mr.. Dalton thought II would be irrcgul
TO elect a delegate tonight as the meetii
had not been regularly called, and NOV
that the association adj journ subject TO I
call OF the president, and that mass me
Ing be held TO elect delegate 10 the Chica
Convention.
A motion was made and carried that Il
Washington Irish Republican Associate
discountenance the efforts being made
organize another association, aud all Office
and members OF this association decline
act with the proposed association.
The meeting then adjourned.