The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-15

Kosciusko.
HiberniAm Mutual Aid and Inn
migrant AssOcia zion.
The Hibernian Mutual Aid ard Immi-
grant Association OF the State of Mississippi
met at the Gnm Engine House in the city OF
jackson, August 9TH, 1877.
The Convention was called to order by
the President, G. T. Payne.
On motion a committee of three were ap-
pointed on credentials.
Committee on credentials reported the
following persons delegates to the State
Convention: from
Natchez-G. L. Payne, P. w. Mulver-
hill, VIM. Lowry, l. MarrOn, F. J. Maher.
Brookhaven- J. b. Deason, NJ. Nalty, j.
T. Swan, John Fahey, Joseph Connely.
Jackson-Jno. McGill, j. L. Power, G.
Cummings l.. Kqvanaugh, d. Sullivan.
Holly Springs-P. j. Smyth.
On motion ii committee of four were sp-
pointed to report as TO any unfinished bust
ness of the last Convention.
The committee reported the following,
" hich adopted:
To THE STATE CONVENTION:
Your committee, to whom was referred
the proceedings OF last annual meeting, beg
leave to report that we have given the
same as careful an examination as the linn
nothing therein specially requiring the ac-
ton of this meeting. The session at Brook
haven seems To have been one of special in
terest, and if the spirit of the resolutions
then adopted, looking to unity and zeal on
the part of Hibernians in this State, shall
actuate US, the great objects which We
have in view, cannot fail of being accom-
plished.
ZIn looking over the names of those who
took part in the deliberations OF that session,
limo Of
its organization, we see that of one who was
cons picuous for his fidelity and efficiency
in the discharge of every duty assigned him.
We refer to j. ( O'Sullivan, who W Is elect
ed to the office of Corresponding Secre-
tary, and who was chairman OF the lmmi-
grafton Committee. All that was mortal #
one who was so faithful and true and who
had so endeared himself to US, was consigned
to the dust on the 18th of March last. We
miss him sadly from these councils, for he
was an active and leading spirit among US.
He was ready for any LABOR that looked to
the advancement of this Association, and his
heart responded to any effort that had in
view the amelioratlOn of the condition OF
the people of his native land. He had a
a warm and a generous heart, aud a kind
word for all, and the memory OF his many
good qualities will be kept fresh and green
in our recollection.
Res pectfully submitted,
j. l.. POWER,
j. 3. DEAsON,
p. w. MULvERHILL,
P.J. SMYTHE.
The following pream bic and resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas, This is strictly a mutual com
bination of Irishmen and their descendants,
without regard to religious or political ten
denotes: and.
Whereas, We deprecate, condemn and de-
nounce any advances of sectarian and
political character, entering into the bust
ness or of other relations OF the different
associations throughout the State; and,
Whereas, Apathy aid Indifference have
manifested themselves among the mem bers
in the different subordinate organizations
throughout the State in deplOrable degree
truly indicative of a want of patriotism aud
wholly incompatible with the aims and OBJ
iects of our associations, and the records and
exampl OF our ancestors and,
Whereas, That spark of patriotism that
once burned in the bosom OF every Irish
man in the State of Mississippi is almost
extinct, and a dark cloud of indifference
seems to enVeloD our race in this and our
adjacent States, induced by individual neg
ligence and apathy and,
Whereas, Unity among Irishmen and
their descendants is paramount to our mu-
tual welfare and perpetuatlon OF our prlncl-
pies and the invigoratioa of this latent fire
of patriotism embosOmed the hearts of our
country; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we. the Hibernian Mutual
Aid aud Immigrant Association of the State
OF Mississippi assembled in convention, do
urpe it upon each member of the different
subordinate associations throughout the
State the great importance of unity and
concert OF action.
Resolved further, That it becomes the
duty Of all members of every subordinate
Association to do all in their power to pro-
mote the interest and advance the cause OF
Hibernianism in their respective localities.
+ Resolved further, That the State officers
are more particularly enjoined to further
the interest OF this organization and exert
every effort in their power to establish As
sociations in every locality where material
exists.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the President and Cor
responding Secretary shall be committee
| whose duty it shall be to invite some suita-
| BILE person to annually deliver an Grafton on
| the aims and objects of the Association
| which Grafton shall be delivered in public
| on the first euening of each annual session.
A vote Of thanks by the Convention were
| rendered the Gem Fire Company for the
use of their Hall.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Resolved. That the thanks o this Conven-
| ton are hereby rendered the Jackson Mutu-
| al Aid Association for the kind manner In
which they have entertained the delegates
| to the Convention.
| ton are hereby rendered to the n. o., j. s
r. r., and ". & NJ. r. R., for eourtesies
| extended.
Resolved, That the WEEKLY CLARION and
Jackson Times be requested to publish tbs
proceedings of this Convention, and al
| other papers in the State friendly to the
| cause.
The following Committees were appoint
ed by the President:
Erec,tire Board-John McGill, John Nc
Donald, Jackson; L. Marion, VIM. Lowry
Natchez; Joseph Connolly, Jno. &. Nevins
Brookhaven; p. J. Smyth, w. w. Ash, Hol-
| ly Springs. -,
Immigration. Cozemittee--C. Cummings, W
p. Mulverhill, j. T. Swan.
Finance Co4anllttee--P. j. Smyth, Holly
Springs; d. Sullivan, jackson; VIM. Low
nv, hatcher Jno. Fahay, Brookhaven.
Investigations C0mmHtee-L. kavanangh
jackson Jno. McGrath, RrookhaTen =: x
Money, Holly Springsi =. j. Aaher
Natehea.
The following we're duly elected and in
stalled officers for the year!
CT. Payne-President.
c. Cummings-Vice-Pre President.
| NJ Naltv--Recording Secreks~~