New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-10
THE FEN1AN RECEPTION.

The Fepian reception was carried out yes
r-aayin all it's details with the utmost fidelity TO the
-avertsements and bulletins which had Issued from
r%,oroanv Hsil clique had completed the arrange
,ents for the day as "A cheap mode Of advertising Its
esev 70 Irish liberty and thereby OF acquiring political
.snital And the great Irish public was unwilling 10
have the matter end In coarse eeotonee1ing dodge
and ignoring Tammany except as convenience IN loot
e. the bills en- n,dsSe 10 extend hearty ereeuhs
20 those who were mindful of the Old Slores aud loyal
20 The old traditions Of Ireland The day thus acquired
asianncanoe which politicians had not apprehehueu'
aud patriotic and daughters OF the Green lsle were
enabled to show their love and devotion for their long
suffering but ncver-despairing country.
The exes left sweeny's Hotel at 1880 p IN, and pro-
sceded 70 T.mnany Hall in carriages under tho escort
al Col Roberts and the Committee OF Arrangements
AlthOug m tickets admission were required at the door,
and the immense hrong that filed FOurteonth-st was
thereby excluded the floor and galleries OF the Han were
suvded Tie decorations extremely simple CONSIST
cOi harp OF Eru tho stage several Irish hags ana
most significant device containing the words, Caed
Mile Fsilthe"-a hundred thousand welcomes. AT
gaoCOck the eXles with their escort arrived ana were
soeiTcd with deafcnng applause from all parts OF tho
zs They took their seats upon the platform ana were
"A ia number including Bsrrys s. Mueds. G. N oConneI'
L. Pittsworth ST. Clair, Thomas Francs Bouike Patrick
lennon Peter Maughan, Dennis Bowling Mulcahy' VIM
Eranos B0antree, John Dewey, Patrick Walsh Iohn
Mcclure, oDonOvan ROssa George Brown Edmuno
Power
Among The prominent politicians upon the platform
-ere Richard b. Connolly Richard oGoTman, William
q Roberts william E. Robinson, Fire Commissioner
5sa,,es.v John Mitchell Charles G. Cornell Judge Con
,oi'v Judge Ouinn NJ. T. Brennan, Coroner Hermann
and reobers OF the Boards Of Aldermen and Assistant
Aldermen. ,,
After brief Interval had elapsed Controller commonly
announced 70 tho audience that the hour for the recep
,,, iJ arrived and nominated Chairman the Hon
Eohard O'Gcruau. Mr. oGornan' II taxing the CHAIR
s,.cf q rs follows:
ADDRESS OF RrcUARD O'CORMtN.
70 American reorle IS hhcrty-oyirg people, Long
r FOG Itt ;.T f fe,rei,1 slavery II won the
s t Ite crdurapce and valor won the battle Treason
~ all Its CilEOuor when toucaed 6y nc magic o. sue
a r. and Le torn and tattercd hatteias OF American
-ohoiIon became tie proud banner Of rev Repubhc-
ss, Tsol-a RopubHc that in generation has grown
r. Ian other communities have in an age-a Republic
,-lc I'm tcrri!1ry, ilnmCnse in resources and mag
.1lct IN hope Tnus was the great principle of Ameri
en- liberty Won by tho American people. Never may
s nv ofef-eycy can trey iorCet-the dark and stormy
Ac6r 7Fen tbCir hCrO' struggled 1or Qcry never
viii they cease 70 praise tho hborty "h'ch thsr IaorS
Tho American people rejoicing in tho de 1h and
-or5 wish that TIE zane blessings my % eiHnsI 4Ve
- To Garth ApPu1si rms y e So s 1rne bS strpS
$50 AEcIi'aI p.opio wherever tHere SUI. uo ''H@ In
20 ioT leIy thee, by the side Of thS Er91Seo' Due
-.T Ia savi ri ito vrOnGgr, VIII DO found the tine
srru9tl HES ~ Tho American people-a people free ID
toTst snceeh, discussion, and people inst Judges
S,r-c fIrclend against England has boen pIgued and
Hesrj before tho tribunal OF public OPINION 1Sat Pub
n
rh li5Iyio "a Just ana approved; Standing here as
of0,y and sigls the voice OF pubic opinion thai no
S 5 s s sf5ne sIa Of a the 1 party say g
zoo, Irish lelons Irish traitors the VERDICT haS ueen ~
welcome to the kindly hearts, tho generous bands, and
g. hOsptabie homes CT the great American people
There q no natrai antGSonlsn betwoGn bG land and
Ireland while hero all nations work 9gd live tosether,
Sound y tos Of sympathy why should there he antGgo
an lore mono sre privileged and all freel IL rs
not difference OF religion tA2k Keeps ireland and kIl
~ 5iIsrcrt tclHpies and codes OF morals and yGb
uae broad creed that they are al children OF one
YTcat Father whom they al adore IL L not difference
% Of roo that Keeps the peoples Of England
sad Ireland asunder 1t Is tho yioe ana gTeea OF me class
Rat rules borh peoples appae Gas OF ma 4angeI
ems classes tho most dan geTOus-a conspiracy OF the few
inst tie msny and those, too who under pretense Of
kvernrJent hayo Tilagcd the Irish people for ages.
S-fnst ts you. guests and friends have made in
ryiDsry penalties OF law, hut by THO fury OF faction.
Is,pIaisej / read accounts OF cruelties inflicted on
-, 10 To- noled ~ daVs with hi hands hound
taIlad hs back IN refhlment Of torturei O'DoEoyan
Fs,ssa can il be trIei lAppGrseI 1t is represented
~ a,GBe tfat others were fed on bread and water;
O. e.s denied tEo poor xury OF looking on their loved
j ose things 10 tuo, thcn here, with tho voice Of
go, i a. tic nslae q humanity and outraged law,
R sen sniVrs ne the shame OF England and the
o y rsgsf Zee i b i az 10 SE s sw Tn 6S2
a. t ie to the strong! What they could do they have
me-. in 10 holr Of your triGl" GOD save Ireland -
Sa.t M a. ,cho in million ofiearts. The words have
80 rjaHi SO say we al viii I've tho anthem OF a
ds.Ioi ald triumphant people. And now, here In the
srl,ad. BIZ yoa welcomed They Lave learned yOlr
swu G.e2 cal9 a1o 1i9 you TS!c2sie 10 your own
r5-r-! tiHCr' n to welcomes Which win receive,
ts1 ' ot YOU o. the eonFlatulai on
~ tae Hearty welcome Of The Tammany Society.
,7as Chairman introduced Col. Bomke, who spoke as
tonovs:
ADDRESS or COL. BoURKE.
FriIOw- CoJErRYNEN AND FRIENDS: was in HOPE,
when sc accepted your And invitation 70 come here y
Ey ald 10 rcc,vc your generous congratulations which
haye d, fateIingy given, that you would oyea
ry So graf bas been Your Kindness that l. for one,
zee MS inll y express my feeling tOwad you.
have received Us friends This reception shows that
S 1I nt o,eroed by oG. who love ne aae cause
EY2 Tie country for which bore those suerngs.
oyo for our country desire for hor freedom. Zap
plaue1 unable 70 express TO you how much pleas
hre and p.de take in standing here before you to-day
Z wish could command the eloquent uttTance Of Mr..
sjn II Is proud priyege for me- as an ffshmap
70 stand here by the side " him. I1Sbman, and reply
= hs on t6S ~ same ptform viii JOHN Mhe Who
has suffered almost the same prystiOns myself and
Ny friends, I cannot say much to you; but when
assure you OF our gratitude Tor ms hearty welcome,
have said al that can Inc Enghsh Government has
branded traitors, and punished us SUCH but you,
by ts generous and welcome, lave reversed that
SECESSION, removed that brand ana acknowledged us as
s1sa lAppaUsel Your Chairman has alluded ~ O'Dol-
Eeat as his trials may appear 20 have been they in
sysrT respect as unbeorable as Mr. OGorman has de
slor:d mon; be- The English Government deny this
cy trv 70 conceal their uncaled for cruelty aud en-
5eatoy 10 keen M n ."th'"nfe - -, -. -, t,,,
claim But we stand sre So men TO tell you That We have
- every indis-..eJ That has been catmed for u.s.
During our Tong confinement they did everything in their
ueyer 10 sie our affection for those dear to u.s. and TO
kil nv torture our love for country. But let me
assure Won OF the truth OF this thngour hatred 10
England and love for ireland are as srCng ana IN
eonguerable as ever. loud and continued cheers.J
Az the close Of Col Burkes speech, Mr. oGorman said