The New York herald., 1871-01-11
FROM NIGHT TO DAY.


What will be Dsne for the Irish ExiIes-Con-
vcniion Of the Irish Societies Last Might
Nothing Done, but Resolution Passed Nem.
Con. TO Give the Patriots n Splendid Recep-
liOn-ActiOn Of tho Executive Committee.
To agree not to agree Is a Hlbernian maxim more
honored In the observance than In the breach. No
matter what may be the bond Of union binding
circles soceues there is to be some patriotic
jackass In the enthusiastic crowd yen an iltimed
may ~ to every patriotic "Now
This was partcul arly observable last night at the
meeting OF the Irlsh societies at No. AZ Prince street.
The President did not know what he ought
10 do, the representatives or the societies
we're at fault and the whole affair fell far
short Of what it should be. The president and the
secretary were both toe innated with their own
importance, which, however, did not aid them IN
getting their names in the daily journals, to say
anything practical aud useful. 1t was the same old
New York Fenian game-"fed-mouthed Micks,
toe fearful to be "feons' or soldiers clamoring for
political distinction Inspired by the thought that
number Of gentlemen OF letters, who In the dark
days Of their country had dared the British lion in
his den, and through the fortune Of war were on
their way to seek nome In the New World these
detestable bummers-ucers upon the body polite
OF Manhattan and nusances IN the eyes OF deserving
rlshmen9and Of such ss3s were the majority majority
Han last nght-not two In twenty OF them would
T. G. Luby O'Don0van Rosa or Captain Burke care
~ acknowledge as equals socially. Yet these men
were representatives Of the Irish societies would
be impossible to md more patriotic body or one
more deserving OF respect; but on the other hand
II would be dlnlcult to assemble together In one
building more extensive collection OF lunatics.
The convention OF Irish societies at the Hibernan
Hail. Prince street. last night, was an egregiOus
spoke is she purpose; I was, however meeting
The preposterous patriots Of Manhattan were never
more ,sap. 4 Criminal exaggeration Of the hard
was agreed to disagree; But Vas also andefsiood
Sss eSsyE sS s&ss Rs yNS SI
xs EfS. EssssSst kg didersnce ssaR0t tf . sns
bers o. Ihe Convention, the common sentiment iay
IA this direction Irish America is aroused, and the
Hi0ernian nobiemen win be properly welcomed 70
' RECEPTION Of fsiir rEN1AN PRISONERS,
The executive committee delegated by the Tam
arrangements lor the reception Of the hsh patriots
recently released IRON prison In England held o
meeting yesterday In the ONCE Of comptroller
Connolly IL was determined that on the arrival OF
the vessel containing the liberated prisoners at
Sandy Hook special steamer should be despatched
to bring them TO The city. Apartments are to be
the day after their arrival public reception is to
be given them IN Tammany Hall. Which VIII be
appropriately decorated for the occasion.
Comptroller Connolly and Richard O'G0rman,
Corporation Counsel were appointed O committee to
make arrangements with the Mayor and Common
Council regarding the pubic reception OF the
Colonel William r. Roberts was appointed to con-
fer and make arrangements vita the Irish societies
anu all others that may wish 10 participate IN the
reception.
The demonstration Will he a magnificent one, far
surprising anything OF the sort ever witnessed In
this city oi refuge All parties, classes and cqaes
metropolis of America which is ever ready to show
It's devotion to the principles OF republican liberty.