The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-04-10
.. JOHN MITCHELL.
The Meeting Last Night IN Honor Of Hts
MentOTN.

II ineUsOsVs
Pixies Opera-house was crowded Last
night with an intelligent assembly, who
had met to do honor to the memory OF
4 John Mitchell, the Irish patriot and
scholar. A large number of ladies were
present, and the audience was composed
of representatives from the most intelli-
gent and refined portion of our community.
Long before the hour announced for the
exercises to begin every seat was filled,
and the standing room was soon taken
and the hall completely packed.
The stage and Chairman's table were
draped in mourning that bespoke the oc-
4 casiOn one sacred to the memory of a de-
parted soul. On either side of the stage
hung two flags, the stars and stripes of
free America on the right, and the green
field of Ireland on the LETT. The Irish
colors are quite celebrated, having been
borne into Canada by the Fenians during
their celebrated raid few years ago.
Inscribed upon it, in letters OF gold, are
The words "RidgWay" and s'Fort Erie,''
while circling over the center glistens
the sentiment, "We'll Free the Land that
Bore U.s." Curriers' Band was present
and interspersed the speeches with Irish
songs and anthems.
/ Judge Mallon called the meeting to or
der, and in few words announced the
meaning of the occasion that called them
together, ending by requesting perma-
yiously appointed for that purpose re-
ported as follows, and, upon motion,
their report was adopted.
President-Judge Mallon.
Illiam j. ONeil, Thos.
Cullinan, John Coffee.
Vice Presidents-Hugh Campbell, Gen.
Haipin, John Ryan, Dr.. l.. A. Carrick, r.
j. Morgan, A. j. S. Rice, Hon. j. j. Ge-
CHAN, DR.. p. F. Maley, p. Murphy, NJ.
Mcintyre, j. W. Fitzgerald, Larkin Nc
Hugh, D. j. Mullaney.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed Committee on Resolutions: Col
onel W. e. Halpin, Thomas Powell, j.
W. Fitzgerald, Hon. j. j. Geghan, DR.. l..
A. Carrick, Hugh Campbell.
After the organization Judge Mallon
made few remarks laudatory of the
character of him whose memory they had
met to honor, and in closing his remarks
said: John Mitchell is in his grave; he
has left the people of Ireland his pre-
cepts, his example. "When some heart
indignant breaks to show that freedom
lives," who shall tell us to hope and
strive no longer for freedom, for republi-
canism, for Irish nationality? AS we
trust in heaven, SO we trust republican
principles, greater, truer and mightier
than thrones and principalities, and the
day will yet dawn when Ireland's sons
shall gather beneath her banner Of green
| to shout their songs of freedom.
| Mr.. Lewis French was then intro
duced, and read to the assembly copy
! of the resolutions passed by the Council
| of this city ON the occasion of John
| Mitcheps visit to this city in 1866, and
also an account of the reception at the
| Burnet House.
Mayor Johnston was unable to be pres
ent, but letter from him indicative OF
| his sympathy with the occasion and re-
4 spect apd love for the memory Of John
1 Mitchell, was read to the audience and
received with applause.
| General Halpin was introduced and
made warm, earnest and eloquent ad-
| dress. He briefly reviewed the lite of
the eminent patriot, spoke of his excel
lent qualities as gentleman, Scholar
a patriot and statesman, and placed
| him beside the most noted names Of his
tory.
He closed by saying: The shadows of
the gray old towers fall upon his tomb,
| and the love and sympathy of an OPP
pressed people follow him and embalm
| his memory among the everlasting hills
he loved SO we'll. His life and actions
will be fruitless to Ireland unless his
countrymen propose to follow the les
sons he has taught them. Unless we, of
this generation, keep up the tight he SO
well begun, conquer the freedom for
which he died, or, failing in that, trans
| NIT to our successors the Inheritance of
hatred and resolve he has lett us.and
enjoin on them the sacred duty Of carry
| ing out the objects of his bequest. Some
benevolent power must have given such
men as Mitchell to oppressed people, to
stimulate their actions, direct their en-
ergies, and guide their footsteps to
the heaven-born rights of freedom
and happiness, as the polar
star guides the tempest-tossed
mariner to the welcome haven of peace
and security. One earnest, able and
honest man like john Mitchell, leaves
an impress on the public mind that sinks
deeply into the popular memory, and
produces in time plentiful harvest of
patriotic ardor even among the despair
ing slaves of crowned usurpers. The
magnetism of his language burns into
the soul of his readers, until the same
spirit of liberty that impels his attack on
the fortress of the tyrant kindles the
passions of the pupils and nerves the
arm of the patriot to strike Tor freedom
and native land. He loved his country
with no childish passion-evoked for her
Cne aQOraLlOn OF MS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
for one fond look upon her features, and
from his distant exile, because he ven
Grated her stately ruins, the landmarks
of centuries. that told of her former
greatness and Independent glory. His
was the unselfish and self-imposed duty
of teaching us how to shake off the
chains of centuries, and lift our mother
into independence, peace and prosperity.
Hon. S. +. Hunt made an earnest and
eloquent address, speaking in the high
est terms of the life and services of
Mitchell and OF the principles for which
he labored. His address was received
with much enthusiasm, and was marked
by great ability and fervor, and fine ora
tory.
"May the Winds" said Mr.. Hunt,
"which sweep over his grave carry with
them something of the inspiration which
animated him, until his countrymen shall
breathe that liberty which makes all men
Tree. May the sun-burst of old Ireland
reach the full noontide of splendor until
the whole land from the Foyle to the Lee
shall be bathed in the sunlight OF perfect
equality, and may the time soon come
when the green flags of old Erin shall be
like our colors, the emblem of a great
and free and independent people,"
Addresses were also made by Messrs.
Fitzgerald, Edwards. Warder, Sehumard
and nthnrs