The New York herald., 1872-11-27
close Of His Series Of Lectures in
Reply to Froude.
An Immense and Enthusias-
tic Audience.
ireland i'm the Time of
the Union.
THE IRELAND OF THE FUTURE.

the Academy Of Music last evening before an audi
ence which packed and Jammed every foot of
vpace within its immense area. The people had
gathered about the doors, eager for the chance OF
admission, asearly as six O'Clock, notwithstanding
TIVE srEADIaY-FALLING RAIN,
and in the crush when the doors were finally
opened, at seven o'clock, women tainted and
strong men were seriously injured The aisles
boxes ana far corners were filled in all the fioors
and even in the tier next to the roof tlere were
unfortunate auditors contentedly occupying stand-
ing room.
THE MAGNETIC DOMINICAN
had probably never had SO grand reception as on
this last night of his defence" and the enthusi-
asm'with which his summing up was received con-
vinced him doubtless of the genuine American
verdict on the'question IN dispute more thoroughly
tnan any formal vote The platform was flied.
Among the more distinguished individuals present
were Vicar General STAIRS, 0'Donovan Rossa,
Bishop Becaer and nearly all the Catholic clergy
men Of the Diocese of New York and Brooklyn
Father Burke began ny saying thatshe had observed
paragraph in the Tribune OF that morning, which
recorded an act OF discourtesy toward Mr.. Frcude
IN Boston, and in the name OF his Irish brethren IN
America he rendered him an apology; he wanted
10 assure him OF that
COURTESY AND HOSPITALITY
on the part of Irishmen here was something which
Irishmen had never yet refused even to their ene-
mics. Mr.. Froude does not come an enemy. He
says he loves Ireland, and in the words of O'Con-
nell, "Any man who loves Ireland cannet be my
enemy.
LET Us SHAKE HANDS"
True lrishmcn in America Will tender him the same
courtesy that he received in Ireland. 1t is not by
dscOurtesy that citizens of this country expect to
make their appeal In the great question of Ire-
lands wrongs that has arisen among us. II ever
the reign OF intelligence and Of mind was estab-
hshed in this world 1t is established in glorious
America. Any one who speaks the truth may here
have hearing, and 1t is not for Irshmen TO refuse
that hearing to any one, even should his sentiments
tend to the disparagement OF their old home.
In my present lecture / propose to reply to
Mr.. Froudes remarks concerning the acts of 1882
Ind the Irish rebellion of 179S He asserts that
the Irish made mistake in insisting upon the
independence OF the irish Parliament. He says
that they camored for political reform, but meant
only
POLITICAL AGITATION.
Political reform means the correcting OF great
abuses, and, according to Mr.. Froude, England was
glad, only too happy, to repeal in 1850 all the bad
laws OF previous legislation and grant real
Rn these conceded them, they
INSISTED UPON INDEPENDENCE,
and therein they were foolish. Independence led
to contention, contention to conspiracy, cOnspir-
Rcy to revolution and revolution to tyranny.
am inclined to be an enemy to political agita-
from the sober Industrial pursuits Of life
causes bad blood and brings to the surface the
meancst and vilest elements OF society. But it is
the only resource left to a people who would ex-
tract good laws from an unwilling and tyrannous
ton for the war OF the Netherlands against Spain,
and other wars which were waged by Protestant
people against Catholic governments, for few
bare rights, that were as much merely abstract
principles as living breathing rights. The Irish
DEFENCE or THEIR AFFAIRS AND THEIR HOMES,
not their freedom, for that was gone long ago, and
for them my learned antagonist has only words of
among other things repeal of the laws against
the woollen trade passed during the reign OF Will
liam ILL., These laws liked duty on the exporta
tion OF wool which was so nigh as to be prohibtory
The sale OF neeces was prohibited except to Eng
As Mr.. Froude himself has stated it, France might
oi'er twenty shings pound, but Ireland could
coMrELLED TO SELL TO ENGLAND
ior ir, two ,., pid h England reply IN generous and
land, in effect, d:-"I never will grant repeal
Ireland Is down and | Will keep her down"
These peaceful appeals were disregarded, ana
When Henry Grattan finally demanded the resttu-
ton OF Ireland's commercial rights so 600 yolui-
teers were In arms for their maintenance and the
"FREE TRADE FOR IRELAND,
was borne upon the ,runnions oi loaded cannon
was so willing TO repeal the bad old laws why did
she wait until, in $780, she was compelled to yield
men saw repricve only in political agitaions Is it
any wonder that men thought, If our rights are to
DE Sdlutu Ouly III tUls way, LHut tiey WOulu nave
to keep a torch ready lighted at each cannon's
mouthY And yet Mr.. Froude says they made the
mistake OF clamoring for political agitation. am
APPEALING TO AMERICANS
tonight. expect TO hear my verdict here and
not rom ON Dr. hitchcock either do not expect to
8i the American eagle when that verdict comes.
Applausel
There two alternatives offered us by leeisla-
ton OF that day. England said, "Remaln subject
20 me, and VIII never grant you any privileges,
Or take your liberty and iegislate for yourself.
D HENRY GRArTANi
You were not u Catholic, aud | am a Catholic
priest. put IN memory OF that glorious movement
call down upon your head ten thousand blessings
tonight.
Froude says, because tue Irish are Incapable OF
selfcelslatlon THIS is a serious charge to make
against any people. Here, before Almighty Col
assert my belief that there is not a nation or
race under the that is not capable OF sell-legis
laton and has not the right Of freedom. tCheers.)
Tie real cause OF the failure OF
TUE EMANCipATED PARLIAMENT OF 's2
was that, although It enclosed within its bosom
Srattan and Flood and some OF the best men OF
ireland, 1t did not represent the Irish nation
snerc were three millions and half of people in
other hal! million Protestant aud this Parliament
presumed TO represent only the Protestants and il
0agns, nomination horoughs, pocket borourhs
Mere represented by the bought nominees In tas
Parliament.
THE MISERABLE VILLAGE or pRoGngpA.
the dirtest and most miserable ever saw. Well
" sent representative TO this Parliament.
uauglter.l Thrce million Catholics had not a
single vote.
HAD that Parliament represented the Irish people
truly IL would have solved the problem OF home
rule. When the independence oi the Parliament
was secured reform was ut once demanded. The
volunteers at DunQannon-gO0 900 strong-de-
anandcd reform liz the Parliament, and
THE UNITED IRiSuMEN,
society formed TO secure unity OF purpose among
Lshmen for the advancement OF their country, de-
Manded reform. The three principles which
this society OF United lrishmcn was formed was as
iolows:-
Hrst-English influence upon legislation in
country is so great ana SO injurious as to demand
specific OF religion or preiudices.
SecUUd--Every constitutional means should he
used 10 oppose such English influence. and or such,
1tsi and foremost, is demanded radical reform OF
Ih,rd-No reform Ia just or satisfactory that does
noy include every Irshman. or whatever religion
sect. e'~