The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1873-04-20
LETTER PROM vIcKsRURa.

LETTER FROM vIcKsRURa.
We regret that the following letter was re
tseiyed too late for Insertion in our last issue
theagh eSen at this late date it cannot fail t.
be Of interest TO the great majority of ou
readers; ~
VIcKsBURG, April 9, 1873.
To the Editor Of Morning Star.
attended last evening o meeting of the Irish
electlon OF officers to servo the ensuing z year
The President, Mr.. John Hartigau, having call.
ed the meeting to order, the Secretary proceed.
cd with reading the, minutes of the lnst meet
ing. on which was recorded The following cir
cular letter of the President:
CIRCULAR LETTER TO THE HIBERNrAN AssocrA
TONS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
your unanimous consent as President of the
Hibernians of the State of Mississippi, unso-
licited and unexpected, feel q duty devolves
% shat of Of the
had received the consultation and bylaws of
the State Association, or If prompt action had
been taken as to their adoption or amendment,
and feeling sensibly the ameliorating and
yivifying Influence of oar ,oEganizasion, my
Ifish feeling would come forward and eucour-
age me to address you.
gfea&deal to be thankful for. Previous to the
late unpleasantness we had but few advocates
in the way Of newspapeU or periodicals., but
to-day they arc numerous, and until recently
1reland's banner was unknown; might say
in Mississippi to-day it floats at the capital OF
the State and in this historic city, while other
associations are ready TO uufufi It. Eng
ing Ireland subdued, and finding. 1t in these
United States, sent forth her champion nd vo-
cate, Froade, to sabdue us here, zskotring with
;ohat nalignty che is capable Of persecating. But
l firmly Ielieye, thropgh the .intercession Of
that saiAs whose memory will be celebrated on
the 9Th pf March next, our divine Lord sent
Father Rarke TO meet him, and the result is
fepreaentative, bus others too numerous to
mention, of different creeds and natiopalities;
and to-day Ireland alone claims the honorg nj.
though subdued for seven hundred yeare-
never admitted to be whipped-hence the rea
son during the late war in this country Erin's
sons showed their appreciation of a Republican
form of government and were true citizens Of
their respective adopted States. Again, the Rev.
gentleman before alladed to-Father Burke
did not come to this country as a nobleu an or
the son OF one, as did the sou of Her Britanic
Majesty, the Prince of Wales, or Alexis, the
son of the Russisn Gear, did. They came with
their fleets, in all their dignity introduced by
the Governments they were heir to. and the
reception given TO each IL known to all.
"GlorIons Republic of America, in these in
stances well and truly hast thou done their
duty" and in time of trouble in the future,
Erin's sons cannot forget noble act, for they
were never known to forget one in the past.
Therefore, say. fellow countrymeu, in the
past fow years we have a Great deal to be
thankful for. AT present We find an approach
British Lion in India and while our associa-
tions are not of warlike nature, still let us
be united, for an Irishman IL always ready for
war, and needs but little if any drilling to be O
soldierLne Is one by nature, as history proves
In conclusiOn,I 4 beg OF you to organize for
the coming celebration. Show yourselves as
men worthy of respect, and at your associa-
tiOn eleCtlOQa 6iRCard ali vhn yzio To
Office among you for notOriety or gain. Do not
Hcountenance any in your midst who arc de-
scendants of the Island of Saints and Scholars
and attsmpt to deny it through. false pride or
want of national patriotism. BY net becoming
members of your assOeiatioass Encourage ali
journals aAd periodicals. advocating our coun-
we can be united.s Do these thingo, and when
next We meet in convention, with Code bless-
ing. yl have she pleasing duty to report q
tioSs, all working harmoniousIy, and condnct-
ing themselves b such Q way that they do not
seek respect, but by their acts command it,
SDd thereby epBtain the glorious heritage be-
queatheA to usy which it IS our duty as Irish
men TO maintain.
: Fraternally, your Obedient servant,
JOHN HARTIGAN.
TjcEsbErg, .Aiss. IL
The reading of this letter was frequently in
terrupted by applan-r. The next business in
order was the election Hf officers to serve for
the ensuing year. The President suggested
Ghat some9aemDer propose q recess of fifteen
minutes IN order TO give the members ample
opportunity TO determine among themselves
who should be their choice for officers, and in
order that the officer, when elected by q ma
iorfty of VOTES should receive the hearty CO.
operation and support of every member during
his term of service. This proposition being
waived until President was elected, Mr.. John
Hartigan was proposed, and his election car
ried by acclamation. The President, being
much afec; ed by this signal toke n of the great
esteem and affection in which he is held, could
scarce speak his thanks, which be did, how
ever, in few brief but eloquent words After
the election of President, it was proposed and
seconded that q recess of fifteen minutes be
taken: Doring the recess itwas very Pless:r 70