The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-04
BEN BUTLER.


Presentation Of Address aad Resolutions to
II. Il. Eutler by Irish Citizens of the Fifth
Ward.
At q meeting Of Irish citizens held last night IN
the Fifth ward, at No. 372 Canal street, the chair
man OF the committee previously appointed to draw
up set OF resolutions and an address TO be pre-.
sented to B. +. Butler, reported progress and read
the following resolutions and address,
having always found Butler willing and
we admire W and cnabenea views he has
In reference to the recent Orange riots be therefore
Resolved That we tender HIM most heartfelt thanks
locally situated enabled prove to him BY deeds
and not words our high estimation OF him. both as lover Of
clan, above corruption and bribery:
the State massachusetts give their support in the
election but tnst also we call upon all others Of
politics. and to be influenced by no party but to vote for
Resolved. That is determination ia future per-
init ourselves be dragged after the skirts Of selfish and
people for her advancement and
by any every man who has shown himself as Gen
eral B. F. Butter hasthe friend OF Ireland aud the irish
Resolved That shall Keep sharp eye upon those who
p9n M Saaay our
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Reso.e That we call upon thsIrsh citizens Of the State
r Butler, matter what Office he should be proposed
nominated as : candidate: o,,,,ou :. o.,
warded General 8. f. Butler with all possible despatch.
The Chairman and Secretary having been empow-
cred to get the resolutions engrOsseu and TO have
them forwarded to their destination as as pos
siDle, the meeting adjourned.
The following is the address to be presented
372 CANAL STREET, NEW YoRK, August 3, 1871.
sIR- with no small feeling Of pride and pleasure that
fns e ai s's s
estimation IN which We hold YOU not only for your recent
to reporter IN relation to the recent riots
home bu also for your and open advocacy OF the
presented itself We regard with profound admiration and
cal definition You given Of the law with respect to where
the military justified in esortns to extremes for the
Tel truth Of what have 50 fsaris.sy stated WITH
s % time Of peace should never be- be- msrcSed
.1rousS the street.. q CITY r,iS loaded massss:%
precaution unprecedented III the annals OF military opera
sntspaIsa BY the ocsS: Of the New York ms rss
Sir it is our firm conviction that had the authorities
adopted the method for the preservation Ct she peace ss
"a osTf h%Ss FEEL I es' Of
calculated TO make the blood cold and
ali srasp the hand Sur
ry berties Sir gold and the Of
the British government VINO are ever on the watch to throw
been sau;ns the r:
many and the for
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scoed at only by their English enemies, but also bv
prejudced Americans, who only view through false
classes British foes. Surely the who
irish people should not blamed for the of few sno
rant men, passions and biaoted anaticsm
get the better OF their luds nent and reason.
There trait In character which all must admit,
and tina, ungraefu for an act OF Justice
kindness either rendered us by individual or by the
government of which may be subjects citizens.
When found asylum under this great repub
lie proca themselves "Btsh subjects" sooner than
take up arms the Union the Irish people shout
the and earessy marched to the front to defend
Il from both domestic and foreign foes. The battle
fields where their Zones whitening well attest
their devotion their adopted country You have
many occasions vndcatcd character SANDER
and otoguy which have been cast upon by narrow and
biased minds eternal thanks and gratitude
which we eby respectfully tender you; fur
Their appeal the shmen Of Massachusetts to show at the
coming they, unmindful OF the
friendship you manifested towards and the many
services have rendered them.
Trust g that you shall be placed in that exalted posi-
ton which merits so preemnenty entite you we
remain sir fully devotedy yours behalf OF
'-' -'''' PATRICK MERRIGAN,
Chairman OF Committee on Address and Resolutions
JAMES T. BYRNEs, Secretary