The New York herald., 1874-08-14
IR Z L. a N D.
John Mitchers Journey from
Cork to Newry.
THE MEMORY OF 90 AND 40.
Chances of an Election by the
Men of 1ipperary.
DUBLIN. July 81. 1874.

DUBLIN, July 81, 1874
The great event OF the week here has been the
arrival Of Mr.. John MItcnel, the distinguished
irish exile, after an absence or twenty-six years
from his native land. The announcement In tho
HERALD OF his departure from New York must
nave been telegraphed IL some OF his friends In
Ireland, for when, with his daughter, he reached
queenstown on the Goth iust., in the steamer
ldaho' number OF persons were assembled to
meet and cheer him. He seemed to be fatigued
after the voyage. On his arrival at Cork he drove
immediately to the Victoria Hotel, which was Al
once surrounded by crowds or nationalists, who,
In the most enthusiastic manuer, welcomed back
the exile. The people cheered and cheered again.
until they seemed to be able to applaud
no more. Bands paraded the streets and, as
soon ss night fell torcnnght procession WAS
formed. II was supposed that Mr.. Mitchell would,
at the hotel, address the people, but the fatigue Of
the journey and the present state of his health
prevented this, and in the course OF the evening
he retired to Q suburb OF the city, called Sundays
Well, on q visit to D friend. This TACT becoming
known to the people tney proceeded to that
place, preceded by bands ana By torchght process
sion. Hating opposite the house where Mr.
Mitchell was staying, the band serenaded him. and
the crowds gave utterance to vvclfer0us shouts OF
applause. deputation presented HIM with an
address, as already stated, cOuched IN words OF
anect0nate welcome. Mr.. Mitchell made briei
reply. The impression was that MIR. Mitchell
would leave Cork on the 9th of July ior Dublin,
but owing to continued fatigue he was unable 10
do 30.
THE METROPOLITAN GREETING.
In Dublin crowds OF citizens assembled on Mon.
day at the railway station-Kings Bridge-ex.
pectlng that Mr.. Mitchell would be q passenger by
the train from Cork; but they were disapp ointed.
Re dtd not come The people displayed the ut
most good feeling and the best OF order. They
carried several banners ana nags including the
national nag OF the great Republic Of America.
On Tuesday, the 2Sth, Mr.. Mitchell, accompanied
by his daughter and DR.. Carroll Of Philadelphia,
lett Cork by an early train lor Dublin. Only few
conducted in the most private manner. At Incni.
cOre-which Is q station ON the railroad about q.
mile and . half from Dubin-tne party was met BY
Mr.. James Cantwel, an old friend and political
associate Of Mtchei's. They drove at once to the
Amlens street terminus o. the Dublin and Belfast
Railroad, where Mr. Mitchell, at two P. NJ, caught
THR TRAIN FOR NEwRY,
where he arrived at halfpast five at the residence
House. MIR. Irvine is o country gentleman, hold
Ing Her Maiestys commission OF the peace, Mr.
Mltcnel will also be the guest OF MIR. John Martin,
M. p, also his DrOrner-ln-law.
SERENADED IN HE NORTH,
At night, In Newry, when 1t was known that Mr
Mitcnei had arrived, the people Joined in public
rejoicing, and ;orchlignt procession paraded
through the principal tnorougniares. From the
facts above stated 1t Is easy to see that for the
present, least, MI. Mitche desires to avoid any
thing Ia the shape of a public demonstration. He
| requires repose and rest HIS health mas not been
good, but :nere is every reason to hope and be.
lleve that air OF his native land, winch land he
loves wei Will soon restore him to perfect con.
valescence.
! report comes from Limerick that the national
! splendid banquet to be gwen At an early day In
/ the theatre. under the presidency oil Mr. William
/ II. O'SulhvaD, member oI Parlament f0r the
THE MEN OF '4s.
Those who know anything or the history and
career Of Mr.. Mitchell can at once see how ap-
proprtate such an entertainment to the INDUSTRIOUS
exile IN ne S en-. o. wG1 F4anc lsss
and John Mitchell were publicly entertained by the"
'Young ireland party OF tnat City. and while the
1cstivIty was In progress lawless and ru11anly
raUble bounded on, as there ls too much reason
to believe. oys pMes,-tne au.l Rey Dr. en1 o'BrlenN
party, attacked the building In which Mr.
Mitchell and his friends were being feted: The
smith O'Brien received desperate cut over one Of
his eyes from o blow OF stone, but Mitchell and
Meagher came out OF the affair unnurt It was .
scandalous piece OF business on he part OF those
| VINO lnstigated degraded set OF ruffans to at
tack and imperil the lives OF gentlemen iustrious
by their talent ana their Integrity and TO this day
there are persons In Limerick who believe that
| the REV. DR.. UBrien, minister of the Gospel. q
priest the Catholic Church, was ether directly
or indirectly the principal cause OF this aDomIna
BILE proceeding. 1t is now ut, indeed that Linn.
/ erick should wipe out this dlsgracelul STAIN and
MAKE some atonement 10 the most illustrious exile
tnat has ever lef. the shores OF ireland since those
memorable days when TncODald W0c TOue went
to America and subsequently TO France to ask and
obtain, as he did, from CarnOt ana the french d.
rectory, tnat celebrated expedition under H0che
to break down the power OF England in Ireland
! an expedition that failed, owing to contrary
/ winds-winds that seem always to be on the side
OF England
PARLIAMENTARY HONOR.
think can positively assure the readers OF tho
! HERALD that II there should be vacancy in tho
representation OF Tipperary Mr.. Mitchell Will offer
himself candidate to the electors oil that county,
! wnom he Will personally wait upon and canvass
| TOR their votes. report has been In circulation
! IN Dublin that q leading man among the home
rule members will resign IN lavOr OF Mr. Mitchell
This would be q remarkable event In Ireland.
Jonn Mitchell in the English House OF Commons.
unchanged and Interchangeable In his views. ex
posing the grievances OF ireland and upholdlne
the view OF Mr. Butt and others that, Rt the pres
ent moment, there Is not CONSTITUTIONAL ioi m Of
government In the Green Isle, would be something
to make note OF. MIR. Mitchell IN the House Of
Commons would be something more than mere
home ruler. The man who in 1S4S just before he
was taken to the convict ship from the dock in the
Commission Couri, IN Green street. told Judge
LEROY and the other judges who tried him for
treason -fel0ny," that he was 'Jugged out OF his
liberty by a packed jury. partisan Judge and
perjured sheriff." would create an unusual sensa
ton.
A DESPERATE FIGHT AM0KG THE STREET
OT.pANERS