The New York herald., 1871-02-10
Americas Tribute to the Irish
EXiles.
Reception Of the Fenian Prisoners
by Tammany Hall and the
City Government.
THR PROCESSION AND REVIEW
Intense Enthusiasm-Half Million PEG.
at pie Greet the Martyrs.
A GREAT DAY FOR IRELAND.

A GREAT DAY FOR IRELAND.
The American republic occupies peculiar POSI-
hon toward the struggling nationaiites OF the Ola
World It's traditional policy opposes interference
In foreign complications; but the spirit OF our con-
stltution has ever leaned toward the oppressed Of
every clime While avoiding unnecessary and In
convenient controversies with the titled clerks OF
monarchs, we are bound less by pubic declara-
tions Of policy than our sense Of justice and right,
to fully recognize ana approve OF all and every
attempt OF downsrodden peoples TO right
their wrongs. And thus 1t was that the
great popular demonstration OF sympathy
with the martyrs to Irish republcanism-the gentle
men who on yesterday with conlmendable modesty
and dignity OF demeanor received the OF the
American metropolis-was not or o faction class or
section, but embraced the whole community. The
inclemency or the weather-the same dire calamity
which on the fated Stn Of March, 1897, prevented
MANY OF these men, and others who win never be
mentioned In history. from grasping the laurel
crowns OF victory-barred the full expression
Of popular sympathy numerically, but did not pre-
vent grand ana memorable ovation by the people
or this great city, 1t can scarcely pe much OF an
exaggerat0n TO say that 900 ci:lzens expressed
by vociferous cheers the streets OF city yestcr
day the JOY OF America that these last exies OF
land saie from the further prosecutions OF the
hated hypocritcal English. The scene at sweeny's
Hotel when the exes passed out was highly exciting
vast crowd OF all complcxlOns OF our cOsm0pol.
tan society greeted them as they entered the car
riages provided for them by the city, and for full
twenty minutes the hearty American cheers were
mingled in resoundlng echo with the enthusiastic
Irish hurrah. Long live Ireandn from single
voice and swellcd In an unanimous roar over the
surging crowd, while .'Hurrah Tor O'Doncvan,
Burke ana the rest OF the patrlots' sweled
on the clustering gale. The enthusiasm was
at the highest when the exiles stepped from the
hotel and entered the carriages. salute Of guns,
one shot for every State 10 the Union, dozen dear
ening cheers and the cortege proceeded toward the
headquarters Of the political body who govern the
city of New York. The excitement en- route was IN.
tense; nags waved from hundred houses, the green
nag with the melancholy harp or defiant sunburst
Mapped In the damp atmosphere and excited the
bystanders to an extraordinary pitch Of enrhu-
slasm; while the plncned and gaunt aspect Of the
prisoners-the guests OF the republic OF the United
States-caused many manly cheek to blanch. not
with fear, but with deadly vengeance against the
mother OF monarchies, the cradle Of pcayune kings.
Four hundred thousand men and women yesterday
swore vengeance against the monarchy and ars-
tocracy Of England
II was holiday with our Irish citlzens-a DAY Of
great rejoicing The public buildings were gaiiy
decorated, newspaper ofhces, hotels and banks
haunted the national colors, and Broadway ap-
peared in festive aspect. Throughout the FORE
noon the streets were ,hronged with thousands Of
citizens who carried aurels and shamrocks IN the
lappes OF their coats house windows and tops were
tbr0nged with spectators. and In many places 1ags
were hing across the streets. The heads OF horses
on the different lines decorated with miniature
nags Of the United states and Ireland, while large
banners Of both nationalities oated from fagstars
rhe stage Of Tammany Hall was decorated with
much taste; several upright posts were covered
two Bro broad sides Of the platform Tie Rnared ags
OF tine United States ana Ireland-the tri-cOlor
and the narp-noatcd triumphantly Platoons
the nall clear. The Cniei Of Police, James
Kelso, in full uniform, with Inspector Dilks,
other officials had command here, and it was as
much as they could do TO save the innocent people
lost ali the buttons s from his oyercoat and i've or
six women tainted as they were pressed out into the
street by the enthnslastic swarm OF people as they
when cheer was given In response to some
patriotic sentiment the people rose in one
Ten carriages brought the exles and the committee
who had them in charge TO Tammany Han, and
avenue and attempted to leave the vehicles great
mass Of ten or twelve thousand men, women and
Ur emSs s% ne some @
part Of their body. Congressman William r. Roberts
| Commissioner James ). Hennessey and Alderman
| Heay conducted the exiies to the entrance which
led TO the stage, and several women ervently gave
| the "blessing Of God" to Colonel Roberts, whom
they took for one Of the eXllee. Dr. Powers Dennis
| bowling Mulcahy and Captain Mcclure, who are the
most mod st men among the exiles, with the excep-
lively frightened when he has TO receive an grafton
| or make speech, were crowded. and benedictions
were showered on their heads until tnev were
ready to surrender at discretion. Burke and Rosa
/ managed to get through. and Henry Mullady, who
is old soldier and takes everything easy, elbowed
everywhere, bands were blowing green RIBBONS
| graced the windows, and the streets, although
muddy, were swarmed with just such multitude
as that which welcomed home Michael Corcoran
eight years ago frem the Libby Prison at Richmond.
greene ow and merean aw were seen AMI sne
lying merrily. A number OF political celebrities,
among whom % were Judges Coulter, Kane, Mcclure.
Mitchell and others occupied the platform az Colonel
Roberts brought the exiles in and they seated
When order was restored the Comptroller arose
and proposed that Richard O'Gorman take the
chair. Mr.. OGorman, on rising, was received with
Mr.. O'GoRnAN's SPEECH.
The American people is Interviewing people:
stake all that men hold most dear-tranqnility land
and life-to preserve their country from foreign
sway. 1t won the fight (Cheers.)
TREASON LOST ALL ITS DISGRACE
when touched BY the magic OF success, and the torn
tattered Dag OF the rebellion became the banner
Of new republic. It mas been a republic Immense,
unbounded magnificent In resources and hope.
Thus was American liberty won at much cost by
the American people. Never can they forget the
struggles OF their heroic fathers and the liberty they
won. And the American people wish that this sue
cess should he diffused over all mankind. II is
their instinct wherever men strike for liberty, 10
stand on
THE SIDE OF THE wRoNGRD
and not on the side of the wronger The comfy OF
nations, the requirements OF International law and
the security Of America itself often prevent us from
stretching forth arms TO help the oppressed But
they have upheld the cause OF Ireland against Eng
land; they affirm that public rebellion against Eng
lish mIsrule is justified. tCneers) Speaking, as
think, with the voice OF that public opinion which
no king or power can control, l say TO you, irish
felOns, Irish rebels, Irish traitors-(cheers)-the
verdict which condemned you has been reversed.
(Cheers.)
WELCOME, IRISH PATRIOTS
(Renewed cheering.) There is national antagonism
between the peoples OF England and Ireland. Heie
Celt and Saxon and Teuton minge, work and live
together, where none are privileged and all are
Free Men may have different religions even dine-