National Republican., 1878-11-07
oMExsHER CoNDoN.
Arrival Of the Fenian Patriot-Reception
by the Committee Of Irish Citizens.

Arrival OF the Fenian Patriot-Reception
by the Committee Of Irish Citizens.
Captain Edward O'Meagher Condor, the re-
Gently released Fenian, was expected to arrive
In Washington yesterday afternoon at six
O'Clock, but, owing to a misunderstanding, did
not reach here till near ten o'clock last night.
Upon his arrival he was met at the depot by a
committee and escorted to the Ebbitt House,
where rooms had been secured for him. A
large crowd Of spectators waited patiently In
the lobby Of the hotel until Mr.. Condon arrived,
and rs soon as he reached parlor SO II was filed
with his friends. After a few moments rest,
the visitor was called upon by Nj. r. J. Down.
ing, who, in behalf Of the Irish citizens of
Washington. delivered an address, welcoming
him to America. which concluded as follows I:
Afcr the efforts Of the Irish nation had been 'ex-
hauSted to obtain your release u Is most gratifying
to the Irish citizens Of the United States that ii
through the good Offices Of this Government sue.
cess at last was attained. This kindly interference
on behalf Of one Of her patriots will he held in
grateful remembrance by the Irish nation, to whom
Il must appear as a particular act Of friendship,
and tn irish citizens OF the Republic II becomes
source Of pride aud satisfaction to know We have
made Our home with people who are not lndif.
iercnt to the memories which animate US respect
| ing the welfare OG our native land
We therefore beg leave tn make this an occasion
TO tender to the people Of the united states TO Con.
gtcSS, and especially to President Hayes, for the
high honor he conferred upon YOU III s,niing n
Government vessel 20 escort You back to these hos.
pnhls shores: to Secretary Evaggs and all the Cab.
| met and to Mr.. Welsh, the Minister OF the United
States at London, the expression OF our gratitude
| for their CXcrtionS In your behalf
| And now 1t only remains for us to again extend
TO you ctdd miis tTi hlt and to cndcAvOr to MAKE
| your stay among Us as enjoyable as possible.
| Captain CondOu replied, thanking his friend,
for the honor conferred upon him, but stated
| that he would not be able to make a long
| speech as he was pretty tired. He was pleased
to see SO many of his old friends and hoped tC
have long talk with them before he left Wash
ington. The object Of his visit was to thank tho
present Administration for their efforts in hi'
behalf. In conclusion he i'd he had no idea
Of the sympathy felt for him In this country
| rs he was not allowed to talk to any one mol
receive any letters while In British prison.
Since his arrival in Anerica he had beer
deeply aiiertcd by the manner in which h,
bad been received, and would always be gra',
ful to his youutrymcn for their manifestation
OF SYMPATHY. He thought, judging by recen
events. that the time WAS not far distant wher
| Ireland would be free and her people wOul,
rcciprocatc all that had been done for them by
their adopted country. At the conclusion o
! Mr., Coulou's 0dlrcss he WIS presented to ;
number Of persons present, and soon after re
tired 10 seek needed rest.