The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-01-22

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plause, and letters, apologising for non-at-
having been read from Lord In
chiuuin, Mr.. Edward OsBrien, j. p; Rev.
Henry O'Brien, from Mr.. j. F. Mcguire, M.
P. aud from Others-Mr. John Martin came
forward to unveil the statue and hand it
Mr.. Martin, who, for reasons alike too nu-
too obvious to mention here,
occupied his place most appropriately, |
dealt with the claims of Mr.. Smith O'Brlen
ON the undying gratitude of lrishmens and
the enthusiastic cheers with WHICH DIS |
utterances were received from;nll parts of
the vast assemblage proved that he had
correctly interpreted, the peoples feelings.
Mr.. Martin was followedsby Mr.. Butt, who
delivered a spirited and eloquent speech,
which also evoked the heartiest applause.
Addresses were also delivered by Mr.. Nc,
Cabe Fay, Mr.. p. j. Smyth, and the Lord
Mayor. The conduct of the Lord Mayor
vas the theme of universal praise. The as
semblag6 sson afterwards dispersed with
that Quiet and order which characterised
the proceedings from beginning to end
Notion.
the county and city of Limerick, though
late. comparatively speaking, In expressing
the feelings of devotion to the cause OF the
Holy See, with which they are well known
to be inspired, have yst been as emphatic
and as clear as any in giving expression to
tR0G8
lex on Monday, for the purpose of protest
ing against the spoliation of the Papa! pa
frimony and expressing sympathy with his
Holiness, was one of the largest, most IN
sSiuential, and most earnest yet held In
reference to this subject. Most Rev. Dr..
Rntier presided, and among those who adj
dressed the meeting in support of its OBJ
iects were the Earl of Dunraven, the
Mayor Of Limerick, Very Rev. Dean
O'Brien, Major Gavin, N. r, Mr.. E. J. sy-
nan, NJ. p, the High Sheriff Of Limerick,
ETC. t. etc. The Bishop delivered an elo-
quent and telling spsech, in the course OF
Which he expressed aAOpe that the British
Government would not, by looking on
without protest ats the spoiiation OF the
Papacy, !" PerPetuate the TRADITIONS ITO OF 5ass
weakness and abiding difficulty of Eng
land.n Among the Resolutions carried, was
one calling ON the Government 50 to restore
His Holiness to his just, right, and neces-
sary independence.-1bid
The articles in the Dublin daily press
called forth by the unwilling of the OBrien
statue, have, with barely an exception,
nerhaps. been fair and temperate-some of
them generous and truly national. The
IRISH Times of Monday had truly manly
and appreciative article on O'Brien's char
acter and career; an article in every sense
creditable to the highly influential journal
ing. though naturally less surprising, was
the singuIarly bold and outspoken, thought
full and patriotic leader, in the Freeman OF
Tuesday. 1t is only one accustomed to
deal in a comprehensive spirit with pubic
affairs. ard to apply to his subject the
qualities of the statesman, that could have
written the manly and courageous article
from which the following passage is extract
ed: The ostrich which hides its head in the
sand, no doubt, fancies itself the personlh-
cation of wisdom. Are the men who are
ignorant of the true meaning of the event
If Yesterday less foolish in their day and
generation There were, doubtless, many
individuals present of the upper and MIDDLE
class who did not go out" with O'Brien-
who would not ego out" tomorrow, ane
currence in o sentimental nationality with
out purpose and without meaning. But y
the, O'Brieu Statue were left to this SINAI
minority it would neveIhave been decreea
and the event of yesterday never woult
have taken place. The truth may De OF u,
told. The O'Brien Statue commentaries
not the private virtues of the man, not thu
abolition of grievances or the comforting o
rights. The Church Bill, and the Lane
Bin, and the Education Question have no
thing in common with it. 1t is a publ
testimony to the self-sacrifciDg spirit Of
man who, believing that separation from
England was essential to the prosperity Q
ireland, took the field, and cheerful
risked liberty, property and life TO estab
Iish the Independence of Ireland as ma
ton. This fact cannot be denied, an
ought not to be FILTERED away by those VIII
desire the unity of the empire. 1t show
that the heart of this nations has not ye
been touched, for no concessions have ye
been fashioned in an Irish mould. II til
Government be wise they will even mo-
learn the lesson taught by yesterday, as b
the whole currentof Ireland's history, tbs
&c is not well persistently to ignore eithe
0Irish ideas "-even though they be "mer
! Irish n--or the national aspirations OF
whole people. We are glad to find tn
Nreensdn speaking with such fearlessnet
upon the subject. The truthfulness OF Il
remarks will strike every mind /; the In
portauice of having such truths so ably ell
undated in journal with the infiuent
and standing of the Freeman may not be
readily appreciated.-Ibid.
"a The Prisoners-Even after it has bee
announced by Mr.. Gladstone that the r
lease of the political prisoners would
: conditional on their j" not remaining in,
returning to, the United Kingdom" an e.
hesitation existed in the minds of the pc
Dle that the liberated men would be q
lowed to see their families in Ireland, to q
with them by the Christmas freside, al
to make with them some necessary arTang
ments before setting off for their enforce
exile. That expectation was worthy OF tl
kindly and genial Irish character, it arc
naturally in the hearts of people who
themselves hospitable and courteous, al
who know that even a slight favor may
enhanced by a friendly manner of COME