The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-04
ADDRESS OF THE IRISH REFORM
LEAGUE.
CINCINNATI, May 3, 1872.

lINClNNAII, MIy ., Io1G.
Tho National Committee Of the Irish-American
Reform League has issued the following address to
the Irish-Amercan voters OF the United Statcs:-
FELLOW CTrlZENS-A popular convention OF
American citizens assembled in this city, has to-day
placed before the country declaration OF princl-
pies intended to be corrective Of the extraordinary
condition of affairs now existing under the admin
stration OF President Grant. Despite the untring
efforts OF interested representatives OF the British
aristocracy and British precedence In America 10
foist upon the Convention and force upon the people
candidatewhosc personal and political antcccdcnts
give strong reasons for the belief that govern
nent would under his management, he transferred
wholly as II is now partially into British foreign
agency; despite the. atrocions attempt of
politicians to ALLEVIATE and divide the votes
Of the American citizens into classes or nativlties
and to create jealous and dangerous rivalries be-
tween American citizens Of German birth and
American citizens of Irish birth by caioling and
natterng the one and by insulting ana dcnouncing
the other. The Convention, with a unanimity m
prccedcnted in popular. spontaneous uprising,
curbcd the aspirations of British sycophancy-de-
clar4d the equality of all men before the law, and
united native and naturalized citizens, whether
Of German Irish, French, Italian Chinese eNtrac
ton by TIE nomination OF Hon. Horace Greeley for
President as the choice OF the American people,
North South. East ana West. and or every nativity.
creed and state. Even as we address these
words. to you the. glad tdiags have taken
lightning wings and have found sympathetic
response i'll every American henrt. The National
Committee Of the lrfsh-Amercan Reform League
have been in session here from the organization Of
the Convention to its close, regularly watching the
movements of men and parties earnestly hoping
for the failure of the Vaccinations OF our
ancient foe and for the full and free
popular wi This hope has been gratifed
ami we most earnestly congratulate the country on
the cordial reciprocity OF feeling exhibited between
the delegates alid those whom they represent. This
body, therefore, in behalf Of the Irish
a resolution endorsing the nomination OF Horace
Greeley, of New York. for President, and
of Gratz Brown, of Missouri, for Vice President IL
is unnecessary to inform any portion ofthc American
people who Mr.. Greeley Is. All know his career
and every one OF Irish birth ana descent has pccu-
liar reasons for Knowing it, Ingratitude is not
Is as plain as 1t is pleasant. The com
mittee VIII not presume to dictate or demand
any particular line OF action in behalf OF any por-
ton of the Irish people. We feel assured that we
do not misrepresent the Irish sentiment of the
United States when we say that we have the utmost
confidence in the strong love Of the Irish people for
Horace Greeley. TO such as possess this great
personal regard for our !. candidate for
rretns ne we 1nKe e nDeazoon sug
Greeley clubs or leagues in every town and hamlet,
in every ward. city and county, and that efficient
State committees be formed for the more general
direction OF and cooperation in the good work.
Then organize, and our watchword be Greeley
and Victorylr
Signed in behalf OF the committee,
JAMES ]. ROGERS.
Chairman. New York.
JOHN MCCAFFERTY,
Secretary Missouri.
The following resolution was read and adopted =
Whereas this committee has heard with feelings Of
great Joy the intelligence of the nomination by the
Liberal Republican National Convention of Horace
the LInitcd, states, and Mr.: ?; cratz Brown,
Be it resolved, That we the National Committee
of the Irish American Reform League in behalf OF
the organization which we represent throughout
the United States. do hereby most cordially endorse
and ratifv said nomination, and pledge our entire
support thereto.
Signed in behalf of the Committee
JAMES g. ROGERS, Chairman.
JOHN McCAFFERTy, Secretary.