The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-03-22

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sented to the House of Representatives
OF the American Congress: Therefore,
Be 1t resolved, by the House Of Repre-
se,atatiues, That the people OF the United
States of America accept the congratula>
tons of the people OF Ireland, with
profound acknowledgment and grateful
recognition of the cordial sympathy al
WAYS entertained and manifested toward
themselves and their institutions, from
the first struggle for freedom OF our IN.
FAINT nation to the present time; and
sincerely hope that the example OF this
republic will spread it's benign influence
among the nations OF the earth until the
principles of selt-government shall be
fully established, and descend, as
sacred heritage, to all future genera
TONS"
Well done Well done! Rarely indeed
do we expect feeling and eloquence in
preambles and resolutions. These arc
generally matters OF mere business, and
Give little scope to the impulses OF the
heart. But here! Just let the reader
panse over what is here presented. Re-
alize it. See in it the outflow OF truths
too mighty to be hidden, of feelings too
strong TO De suppressed.
Thus pausing over the truths and the
eIoquence presented by Mr.. Caultleld,
we 1ncontlneptiy ask: Where is the
man to second that resolution, to enforce
it's truths with a force and eloquence
equal to its own? That man is Mr..
o Brien of Mary land He is already on
his feet and the house is listeningss He
speaks as few men know how to speak.
Hear him.
Mr.. Speaker. this Congress should not
adjourn without cordial reception and
acknowled cement of the address Of the
Irish people rendered to the American
pe0ple on the occasion Of the Centennla!
anniversary of our nations independ>
ence.
No nation in the world has afforded
deeper sympathy with US during our
career as a republic. From the dawn of
freedom on this continent the sons Of
Ireland were distinguished for their
noble zeal in behalf Of the principles OF
liberty. BY centuries OF suffering from
every form of tyranny and dcspotism and
unparalleled sacrifices on behalf OF SELL
government, the people of Ireland had
become illustrious; and when our first
struggles for the rights Of tie colonie;
began, Ireland's sympathies were ex'
tended to America and Ireland's sons
were foremost in the contest, by sea and
land contending for our independence.
There is no field, whether in the peace
full department OF letters, the arts, and
sciences, or on the bloody field OF war
where America during our first century'S
career. has achieved fame and triumph
but that a full share OF the laure!s
crowned the brows of the sons of Ireland
To-day, the greetings of Ireland are re
, sponded to by millions of American citi'
zens of Irish nativity whose love of oul
country and devotion to its INTEREST,"
stand unsurpassed. Let every American
whose pride in his countrys greatnes!
is an inspiration of patriotism remem
Der that the principles which have made
; us the foremost nation in the world have
been cherished for centuries by the peo
: pie of Ireland, and that though bounc
1 by the iron despotism of British power
they have never failed to contribute Il
8 our glory and prosperity.
n Ireland in chains and America free ar
9 kindred nations, bound together by tn
g inseparable ties Of blood and the tender
/. est sympathies which could make tw'
Il separate nations friends. Brothers
n though in adversely, they rejoice in ou
e success and bid us God speed for tn
centuries to come. Let us, Mr.. Speaker
accept their congratulations, and in tn
9 hope that the day OF liberty may 500
e dawn Tor the oppressed of every clim
>. We will give renewed courage. hope. AM
/, life 20 brave and chivalrous people
}. Therefore, if necessary, Mr.. Speaker,
1t move to suspend the rules and pass tn
J. preamble and resolutions.
A. The preamble and resolutions wer
IS unanimously adopted.
ID What follows? What could follow bu
lr what we see ? THE PREAMBLE AN
l. RESOLUTIONS WERE UNANIMOUSLY ADoP.
is EDm Don Fish is on his back, and tn
IN Address is carried over his political
e. dead body. Whatihe offered to Irelar
it. was emblametic of her dark past. VIII
he the American Congress offers to her
ne we trust, prophetic of her bright futur