The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-02-03

DEl6On6EBs h0EO buo CbOWo VINO oO Nc-
that the released Fenisns had to be lifted
into the hotel through ono of the windows.
The crowd then called loudly for
speech, and after some little time, John r.
O'Brien came to she window and was
cheered to the echo. He said:
"Fslle ew.oountrymen, 1 thank You with all
me this evening (cheers) If 1 have suffered
many years Of torture and misery, this nignC
amply repsys me for all cannot now say
all would say, and while thank yon very
much I cannot forget, nor do you. that there
are still seven men suffering, worse than
was, within the walls Of English prisons
(obeers). therefore simply say, GOD save
with Home Rule" and cheers for Russia,
O'Donovsn Rossa, eto
DEATH OF SERGEANT MCCARTHY.
On the 18th January occurred the sud
den death of Color Sergeant Charles Nc
Carthy, whose grand reception in Dublin,
after twelve years Imprisonment, is re-
corded above.
MCCARTHY was the oldest of the released
prisoners, and though only forty -four years
of age, he looked fully three score or more:
Notwithstanding that he was indrm and
enfeebled, the traces of his former soldierly
bearing were still visible in his shattered
frame, for Mccarthy left Jail completely
broken down, worn and almost emaciated
old man. He had always complained most
bitterly Of his treatment at Chatham In
particular, aud once said to fellow-pris-
oner (O'Brien) that, if he died in jail, Chat'
ham and his officers would be to COO re-
sponsible for his death. Latterly he suf-
fered considerably from hls heare, ana any
excitement OF exercise appeared very much
to diatress him. He found it, he said, hard
to bear up when the governor of the jail
announced to him the news of bis release,
and Sunday nights demonstration 80 en-
tirely fatigued and overcame him that on
~nslr
station he was compelled to rest awhile in
the waiting room before he felt strength
enough to take up his place in the process
sion. He was troubled, too, with rack
ing cough, and wss extremely weak and
wass ID. The day before his death, with
his comrades, he paid a round OF visits to
some friends in the city, one of the first
called upon being Mr.. O'Conpor Power,
MP, of whom the men never ceased, aimee
their release, to speak in terms expressive
of the heartfelt gratitude they felt for his
exertions in their behalf. The object of the
visit was to formally thank Mr. Power
and Mccarthy as being senior in years and
appeared greatly moved, and his accents
plainly denoted that his feelings had COM
pletely overcome him. He sobbed rather
than spoke. In the evening, so recovered
was he after his day of vislt- paying, that
he accepted an invitation to witness the
s'Ths Shawghraun," at the Gaiety Theatre,
and with his friends occupied the bog op-
| posite the Viceregal one. The ex prisoner
! seemed to be very we'll pleased with the
performance, and to enjoy the plot of the
drama which SO much struck home to him
self and his colleagues. The "prison
scene," particularly attracted his atten-
tion and with Messrs. Davitt, O'Brlen,
and Chambers, he watched the escape of
the Feuian hero of the plsy with man
| ifest interest, O'Brien remarking that
if in an attempt to escape he could
| have afforded to make as much noise as
Robert Ffolliot did, he should have left
| Chatham Prison in the distance many years
ago. Mccarthy subsequently expressed
himself delighted with the play, and said
| he rejoiced to have had an opportunity OF
seeing the piece, which from its first day 3
he had an especial desire to witnees. be
retired to rest about half-psst twelve
o'clock that night at the European Hotef'
and passed a good night.
| The ex prisoners had accepted an invl-
tation to. breakfast on Tuesday, 18th. at
| Morrisson's Hotel with Mr.. Parnell and q
number of invited gaests. They were
| conducted to an apartment set apart for
the reception of tho breakfast party, and
had only been there few minutes when
Mccarthy, who was seated, hurrledly
beckoned Davitt to come to him. Davitt
perceiving that his fellow prisoner appear
ed faint, supported his head with eithe,
hand, and with assistance gently removed
him to a sofa. AS he was laid down few
convuIsive twitches passed over his face
his eyes slowly closed, he heaved one long
heavy sigh-and then all was over! Th'
soul of Charles Mccarthy had passed away
: These are the simple facts of his death
Medical aid was quickly at hand. Surgeon
! Dillon and Drs. Kenny and Browne wer
, by his side, and a clergyman prompt.
arrived to administer the last rites OF tn
Church but all was of no avail, and almo
/ 10 less time than it occupies to record th
fact, God had granted to the ex- prisone
9 a second release from his long sufferingt
: His companions could hardly realize the aV
full saddenness of the blow which had depriv
ed them in a moment of one to whom the
had looked for good counsel and genia
guidance The shock was really terribl
q one. Soon the wires we're put in motor
r and in few words poor McCarthy's viii
and little ones in Cork were told the awft
news. To them the tidings must bav
come like the stroke of thuDderbolt. Th