The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-10
THE POPULAR PARoXYSM.



To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
II is astonishing how enthusiastically bellgerent
some Irishmen become when there is q prospect OF
war between any two countries. BY all means they
must hight, no matter for whom or for what. II
wouldn't do for these martial heroes to
wait till their services would be required, but
they must lrst blow their own warlike trumpets,
by announcing to the world through the medium OF
the press their bold Intentions. Hurroo we must
fight for France, for the freedom OF Cuba and fur.
nish brigade to assist the revolutioniss Of Mex leo!
IL would never do for any war to 20 on without we
had Q "hand IN" the Fray
''Tare In 'ouns what viii we do for nght9''
exclaimed an Irishman on one occasion at peace
fui what wonder y gathering OF his countrymen
who we're enjoying themselves as best they
could. "pll give you all the ightin' you want"
replied stalwart fellow, going over ana shaking
his fist In the face OF the former. 'Arrah, sure
probable that these bellic0se gentlemen. fond OF
showing their valor through newspapers, DON'T
The latest development Of these IRE and birthstone
characteristics has appeared In the HERALD In the
sUe " MOI 0n
case OF war with England, but also pledging them
selves to raise an army OF lrishmen that would ami
hllate the saxon. IL Is nearly time we would stop
our powder dry"
l DO not think that we are under such q very
great debt OF gratitude 10 America, that we should
en- naasse rise IN our strength To offer her our
services even before the blast OF war has sounded
In her ears. We should remember the cold indiffer
ence with which this government treated the Oft
repeated applications for intercesSlOn her Irish
American citizens, when they were incarcerated IN
British dungeons, without committing any overt
act against the laws or Crown OF England. Would
the latter country have permitted any OF her sub
jects to be imprisoned In the bastiles OF foreign
country without having violated the laws OF such
cOuntryY No. no. The thunders OF her cannon
would soon be heard, and the captives set free.
IL Is all bOsh, saying tnat England dare not 60
10 war;" Though am bitter enemy to the British
government, particularly as 1t relates TO Ireland,
yet am candid enough TO admit that England has
pluck and would defend her honor and dignity TO
the last.
Of course would be glad Of war between this
country and England, for 1t would give us an ''Op-
pOrtunlty" but Think that In sucn an eventually
we should see to our own country ana husband our
strength TO strike home GLOW ut the Old pirate.
Fighting Tor America against England would NOT
Tree Ireland Uncle Sam cares not rush about
irish liberty. When he wants our strong arms why
he uses them; and very PROBABLY, our reward after
ward might be abuse, II not actual persecution.
heard Of an Irsnman who was upon one occa-
| zion, when England required men TO fight, sur
rounded by number OF recruiting sergeants, who
neld him fast.
"what are they doing with that man r' asked o
| bystander OF an0Jner.
| ..Arran, blood in 'ouns, don't you seer was the
| reply, 'that they're tOrcln HIM to volunteerY'
l trust Captain MOrlarty and Others OF That ilh
| Will not be trying to force US TO volunteer.
NEW YORK. Feb o. 1872. b. MCGUINNESS.