The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-02
DANIEL O'C0NNELL
lreland's Llberutor
While on his way to the seat OF the Apostles,
Slept IN the LORD at Genoa,
May the 18th,
In the Year lS47.
He lived II years, months and days.

THE ADDRESS TO THE IRISH PEOPLE.
The following spirited address has been issued
by tee OConnell Centenary Committee, and I5
gives live political significance to the celepra-
ton which deepens its importance.
To THE IRISH PEoPLE:--
Fellow Country men-The idea OF celebrating the
one hunGredth birthday OF O'Connell originated
with the National Monument Committee, which is
now Incorporated with the present Centenary
Committee, the members OF the former being ec
ofcio members OF tue latter. AS the idea was in
the MODEST sense NATIONAL so the organization
wAtch AIMS To mould 1t In shape and form mas
been constructed on large ana liberal basis.
SectlOnalsm ana faction were excluded, but
WITHIN 1t was reserved place for every ma in of
every hue and shade and party, VINO leels pride
in being the countryman OF 0'Connen and wishes
TO honor his memory. The one idea which has
movement Is embraced in the one com prehenslve
word "U'Connell'-U'Conne in the fulness OF his
character the author of new era III humanity,
me foremost champion OF civil and religious
hberty-O'Connell IN the entirety of his lie, from
the cradle in lveragn to the tomb IN Glasnevn. lt
Is In this spirit, fellow country men, that we ask
you 10 associate yourselves with us from the
Giant's Causeway to cape Clear, and from Come
mara 10 the Hill OF HUwth, Ia this glorious work
patriotism and piety aud love, that so the three
DAYS set apart for the Centenary celebration
Thursday, the 5th; Friday the eth, ana Saturday,
the 7th of August, may be three days glorious Tor.
ever In the annals OF Ireland. on these days may
we not hope the great soul OF O'Connell VIII walk
abroad III It's majesty, lnfusing itself into every
artery aud limb OF tue nation he loved so well,
regulating the ardOr OF the young, WINE rekind-
ling IN dReu DreaStS the HreS OF IArhr lie was
hberty's most powerful advocate and, Therefore,
OF license and disorder the most unspar-
ing ior-we promise for you his chill
dren, ina: peace and order and de-
corum, respect for constitutional authority
Tor persons and property, ana the right to differ
characterize the national celebration. Come
forth III your majesty ana power, in peaceful aud
orderly array, and, grouping around the majestic
figure OF O'Connell, present 10 mankind the spec
people. Remember that your banners VIII be re-
hected in the SEINE ana the German Rhine-oank
Atlantic, from Derrynane 10 Canfornla. your
cheer will ring through the great cities OF the
West. TINS Centenary VIII be the festival of the
irish race. and rom millions OF lfISn hearts
throughout the globe VIII go forth the aspiration
which O'Connell so loved to repeat
Ireland, as she ought to be-
First flower earth and fir st gem OF tho sea.
BY order OF the committee.
PETER PAUL MACS WHEY. Lord Mayor.
JAMES NJ. KAvANAGH, Honorary Secretary.
john KEEGAN, Secretary.
NATIONAL COMMITTEE, MANSION HOUSE, DUBLIN
July 20, 1875.
MILLION OF MEN IN LINE.
1t is announced that the government intends TO
concentrate in Dublin early next month all the
available troops from the CurrAgh camp, In antic-
ipation OF disturbances at the celebration The
promoters "eXpect, VITA the aid Of contiugents or
Irlsnmen from Scotland, England, America and
the Continent. That fully 1000, 900 men will take
part in the procession throu gu the city,"
Green emblems Tor the occasion are everywhere
displayed.
The Lord Justices Of Ireland ana the Board OF
Works OF Dublin have granted the use of the parks
for fireworks; the commissioners OF Police recor-
nlze tker earnest efforts to conduct the ceremo.
NAL in the most ord erly manner and the railroad
and steamboat companies have afforded cheap and
ample facilities for transit 10 the Irish metrop-
oils.
THE DECORATIONS IN DUBLIN.
Mr.. SmYth, NJ. p, az chairman OF the Council
Committee OF the centenary arrangements In
Dublin, brought up the report prepared wnicn
chat the police authorities OF the city
had promised due assistance during the celebra-
tions in August to preserve order IN TIC streets
and prevent obstruction OF the route, which was
stated 10 be safe. and at certain OF It's narrowest
points double precautions had been taken to pre-
vent pressure. The fireworks will be held on the
nine acres OF the Phoenix Park kindly granted
by the government Tor Satufday the. 7tn OF
August The name OF O'Connell ana other devices
Will be emblaZoned and lit with gas at either end
Of the metal bridge and at the Conciliauon Hall,
with harp at the latter. Thirty pounds was
voted for fireworks and ff2 for the decoration or
the o'Connell coach and G75 Tor the regatta con.
lest at Kingstown, on condition that an equal
sum was realized in that ;own, one OF the prizes
10 be cup called the O'Connen Centenary CUP.
IN KINGsTowN.
Mr.. Crossthwaite, Kingstown undertook to look
10 tue arrangements IN his township ana advised
that challenge cup should be offered for annual
and SAID IL was the intention of the
Kingstown people to have the cup engraved with
the name OF the Lord Mayor as well as with the
name of O'Connel.
Mr.. sullivan, on the ground OF making the COM
petition annual on the 9th or August, prooo sed
mat the sum voted DO increased to s1oo. and was
sure that klngstown would do It's own part In
Helping the increase.
THE PROGRAMME
Is as lolows:-
THURSDAY
The celebration will oosn with solemn RELIGIOUS core.