The New York herald., 1869-07-07
second Days PROCEEDINGS.

CHICAGO July O. 1862
The Convention reassembled at Farwell Hall this
morning. 4 number OF delegates who were not
present yesterday made their appearance to-day
The Committee on Platform presented their report
which was discussed nearly the entire day and
finally adopted az follows:-
The IRISH republicans OF the United States or Amer
lea, IN national convention assembled at Chicago,
H. on the +th OF July, 1859, have made the following
declaration OF principles
p has ali 9e da Ss So e sye e a
10 those who principle contend for right all per
Resolved Thai oysy so the 1nerIaen rspSb!ie. h,ea
and unseYabe determination stand by the only free gov
the earth preserve defend It against
the attacks and machnatons of all its enemies is the first
political duty which the Irish citizens OF this country
Resolved rhs to spread G the principle Of freedom m G asy
and which by all means consistent with the nterna
tonai obligations we are bound 70 discharge.
native land for Cuba and the downrodden OF all ensaved
lands the sympathy and support OF the people and govern
Resolved That we protest against the presence of the
nearly cooperation to plan adopted Tor their
Resolved That 70 Senators sumner Of Massachusetts, and
noba Efforts made by them to secure justice ea the insult.
and Injuries INFLICTED by England on ts and which
readiness to stand by the government OF the republic in
and fa compensation for the loss snsainei
Resolved, That free trade tfasey so ese being SELFISH
full and adequate legislative protection American
industry, for those only who maintain the principles
profession who viii make honest efforts embody II
protective arn should the votes of the Irshmen in Ameri
be given
Resolved, That the tendency which many
gect the cultivation OF the soil and cDngregae In great
cities regard evil and one which oonsgnng afi-
tudes OF the Irish people OF the country to lifelong misery
We therefore declare determination TO take
afford facilities TO fellow couniTymen to settle down
the free and fertile lands Of this great and glorious country
Resolved, That rejoice In the triumphant OF the
republican the late Presidential election, and pledge
10 President Grant cordial and support
serving and defending the great principles OF human liberty
at home and abroad.
Resolved, That The existing Neutrality being
aiding the monsrches OF the earth IN
Ing their oppressive systems of government and having
various ocrasons placed the American n the
anomalous position of using their power or the support Of
said governnens and receiving only IN return active pna
open hostility the british government pledge
selves TO labor FOR their entire repeal
The first resolution passed by vote OF 81 IL ~,
the words ''or SEX being the chief objection tu H.
There was also divided sentiment the seventh
resolution.
4 resolution offered ana passed alter cOns.d-
cradle debate requesting Congress 70 pass law
making forelgne citizens in one year after Iheir ar
rival IA this country. resolution was also passed
In favor of the formation OF immigration societies:
also agains> distinction Us 10 rae, or color IN
membership OF trades union associations.
The Convention then adjourned.