The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-15
OUT OF EXILE OR INTO PRISONS
Departure OF John Mitchell for Liverpool
on the IdahO-A Quiet Leavetaking.

on the Idaho-A Quiet Leavetaking.
The Williams Guion steamer Idaho sailed from
pier 46 North River at about ten minutes past
three O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and among
those on board were Mr.. John Mitchell ana MS
daughter. Although Mr.. Mitchell wished 10 make
his departure private ana unostehtauous as
possibe the news or his intended visit to Ireland
had spread pretty widely, and large crowo as
sembled TO bid him GOD speed. There was no ior-
nal gathering no populations from organizaHohs
TO bore him with long-winded and useless ad-
dresses, but there was solid mass OF entnu5lasIc
admirers and disciples OF the great exile, whose
hearty good will towards the man and entire devo-
ton 10 the principles OF which he is the first living
exponent there could be no mistaKing. few OF
the relics OF the young Ireland" party were
there, but by Tar the greater number were younger
men, who learned their first principles Of nation
atty from him and his colaborer and
friend Thomas Davis. Most OF them had been prom
inently connected with the Irish national move
ment in past years, and more especially with tho
late Fenian and Irish Republican Drotherhoods.
BY lar the greater number were men OF respect
able position and education, but there was also
considerable sprinkiing OF hardy sons OF toll, who
left their work for the purpose OF having one look
at the returning exile before no left As 1t was I'M
derstood that Mr.. Mitchell did not care for noisy
demonstrations his wish was respected, except
that there was little crowding on the deck ana
some good hnmored crushing to get shake OF ms
Among those present were Captain Mitchell, his
son; Mr.. Richard O'Gorman his friend and COZ
league In -he AS movements General Bourke,
ex hs; William Z. Robinson, + J. Meehan, MAJOR
James Tracey, Edward L. Carey, James N. Braun,
Captain James I. Mcguire. IAeutenants samuel
Cavanagb and Edward Murtagh, Rev. Eugene
Yhe crowd was very earnest IN its enthusiasm,
put sense sse S SHe es aKu threw tnge OF sad
ness over the occasion. Many there grasped MIN
by the Gand as Sr tine tine ne s woud be arrested as
soon as he set loot on British territory IL ne even
got time 10 land. Before the pianks were removed
was subjected to series OF vigorous handshak-
ngs that must have tried his patience IN no small
for their good wishes, bade them goodby and went
down to ms, cabin. AS soon as the steamer began
m move on of .he dock rush was made TO the
head of the pier 20 get last glimpse OF him. and
here the enthusiasm that had been pent up Tor
Mr. Mitchell, however, did not appear on deck.
much to the disappointment of some Of the more
demonstrative or the throng. who anticipated
poetic or nonsensical display, as the good ship
swung out into the river.
ming in going to Ireland; for, though he does not
recognize, he never has, that he has been tried
uly cognlzant OF the TACT tnat me mng hs9
please in Ireland. "That country" he said soc
longs to us. and no one has any right to keep us
| ont of it, He has many matters of private or
family nature 10 settle In Ireland. and after these
have been attended to II any constituency wishes
him TO represent" 1t "Out OF Parliament" he Will
he perfectly willing to undertake the RESPONSE
bIlty. A..
With view to put their enthusiasm for Mr..
Mitchell into substantial shape many OF the
leading Irishmen in this city have organized
committee to collect funds for the purpose Of pre-
senting him with q testimonial worthy OF the man
ana bentting the services he has rendered to the
cause OF Irish independence.
YOUNG IRELAND
on this side OF the Atlantic thus gives expression
to it's appreciation OF the man who has STOOD
sternly and unnincningy by the cause Of liberty
in The hour OF darkness and danger. sum OF
over $4,000 has already been collected. and branch
committees are being organized in Philadelpnia.
ST. Louis and other cities throughout the Union
1t Is intended to raise $25,000, which will De
handsome tribute to the veteran patriot meet
ing of the committee Will be held at the Sturte-
want House on next Friday evening, at eight
O'Clock to make arrangements Tor further spread
ing the WORK. MIR. John Mutually Is Chairman, Mr..
Jeremiah Devhn treasurer and Mr.. +. j. NC
Canin, Secretary.