The New York herald., 1878-09-30
EXILES OF ERIN.
Condor and Melody Arrive in
This City.
A WARM WELCOME.
Bitter Memories OF Eleven Years Of
Imprisonment

Condor and Patrick cedy arrived In this city early
yesterday morning, on board the steamship Mose,
and now the lions Of the hour among The Irish
population Tho greatest activity had prevailed for
somo days among the irish nationalist societies, and
extensive preparations had beon made to give the
ex-prisonors fitting reception. Complete una
nmity oil feeling existed, and there were no rival
Swings" factions conendipg for the honor OF max
Ing little ephemeral capital out OF the new arrivals
In this respect the reception OF Messrs Condor and
Needy presented striking contrast to that given tho
batch OF .scxcs' who arrived hero in 1871, whose
possession was fought with rather disngreeabe
bitterness and excessively bad taste by Irish dem,
pcrats and republicans and by factions, ciques and
coterics without number. Ono Reception Committee,
representing united and compact party had control
of the whole affair and though every step taken was
fully discussed the decisions taken in nearly all
unanimous.
As the Mosel was fully expected to arrive Sstur.
day evening a large number OF well known Irish
nationaliss camo TO the iowor part OF city.
remained up late hour in the hope OF being among
the first greet tho two recipients Of Her MoJestys
sclsme ncy," or OF Minister Waish's energetic and
benefcent sympathy, according to the standpoint
from which the matter is judged. The night wore
on, but tidngs came OF ''that internal old tub,
rs the good ship Mosel dubbed by impatient
Milesians who ioolishy expected an easyg gong Ger
Saturday night Finally, all but few unquet souls
retired TO snatch a few hours sleep, and many
old campagner bivouacked tho carpets 0: friends
houses, or snored the "wce sma' hours'' in the
pArlors OF well known down town hotos
IN THE oFrISG.
Afew OF the moro restless spirits were discussing
beefsieaks and coffee when, ut little alter Elk
Telegram announced the arrival OF the steamer of
Eandy Hook and sent them in hot haste TO the Bat.
terry TO seek passage the cutter Sherman,
which lying in waiting tor the members of the
committee. There they found a small group who had
remained up all night, $50 as to be up early" and
alter short delay about third OF the boarding
committee" got or board and the little craft
steamed Off for the Mose. Great was the chagrn
OF the lagRards when few minutes later they ar
rived to the Sherman well on her way toward her
destination and their hope OF being among tho first
70 greet OLD friends and prison companions APP
parently doomed TO disappointment Some looks OF
blank despair, few characteristic expressions OF
Celtic mps,ience, were followed by brisf consuta-
ton, resulting IN appeal 10 the sicer in charge of
the barge sfuce, who promptly placed the cutter
Washington at the disposal OF the party, and they
c,ugh Mosel sho entered the dock at Hoboken,
only to find their friends had gone.
in the meantime the Sherman had reached tho
steamer at Quarantine landing the committee
matter settled satisfactorily. After little delay
occasioned principally by some irresponsible
paper reporters who would have their interviews at
all hazards. the two exes bade farewell to the ships
officers and fellow passengers and got oard
the revenue cutter Gilmore's band, which was
tho MoseI played sTara's Hall' "Homc Sweet Homer
md selection of other appropriate airs in compii-
ment 10 the men as they departed, ana the passen.
gers waved adieux with mats and nandke-chiefs.
IN THE CITY.
Landed at the Battery they proceeded at once TO
swceney's Hotel. whcre apartments had been pre-
pared Tor them. 1ho arrangements mad been
quietly made that tho released prisoners and thoir
Irends allowed to pass ia almost without notice,
and particular care was taken that they should be al
lowed some little time TO rest ana refresh themselves
before any one but members oil tho committee was
allowed to intrGde upon than. Time was gwen TO
a,low of the assembling oil the whole committee be-
fore any formal address oi welcome was teudercG but
ia the meantime u course o, vigorous hanosEaking Z
and nearly personal were dugcd In.
Almost all the men VINO have b.cu In prison for
Fenianism were here, as well as young who have
since become prominent, aud the scene in that hcel
parIor was curious ana Interesting IN the extreme
There stool tho two released "conviCts,' win
Mr.. Dsvett. released only lew months
before them, with smi-s on their faces.
but bearing unmstnkable marks OF decp mental sui
teriDg and intense phvslc4l pain. There was hectic
glow cneeks ana bright lustre in their eyes
that too plainly LIE re,uii OF excitement and
contact with the bronS ocean breeze to be mis-
taken Tor n moment tor IN. natural Hush oil health
Tine uemulous voice ana the nervous action Of the
limbs tsid only too plainly tnc iale OF long battle
win enemy stronger than they and The
marks Of premature old ago wore visible In
every feature. CondoD, who Is thirty wears Of
age Is only slightly tngod with gray but his const-
tuition has undergone u fude shock. Neiedy, who
twenty -four at the time 0i HIS arrest, and Is now
tnr,y.nve is rot grayhis hair is entirely white and
thcuqh his lace rEddy hue 10 is marked by lines
OF ,nisnss suffering and at little distance he ould
be taken Tor n mau OF seventy winters, win q nrm
step and an erect carriage unusual tor MS years.
AGED ny HARDSHIP
sThis IL Mr.. Melcdy,n SAID Mr.. Condor to ex-
prisoner, Who years ago was quite familiar vi
heiedy's then youthful lace. There was siicnt
he lips oi the ior mer prisoner sGood God said ho
a moment later TO friend, al had almost said 'Wny,
saw my mistake In time. l could scarcely recognize
Tho poor fellow, so tcrrIoo was tho ohalge'
After tho exchange OF mutual greetings and somc
oning about friends and relatives tue
cleared OF strangers and meeting OF the Reception
Committee organized. Colonel Rcnd o. 5. Burke IN
the chair. Mr.. Thomas Clarke Lucy rose ana n lev
appropriate remarks iniormed the exprisoners that
tho auty OF formally welcoming them to America mad
been assigned 10 uim, and then read tne following
address OF wecome:-
EDWARD O'MgAGHKR CoSooy AND PArRIcK MEL
ypy -COMR ApEsOu behalf of the IRISH nationalIsLs
OF New YORK We congratuiatc you on your rsieasc
IRON BRUSH prisons aud offer you a iratcrnal well
come to the United Slater.
You were iried and convicted in a British court for
participation In movement tor tho liberation OF
native iand--a movement IN which are
proud 10 nave borne part, and which
vitality ,nsu when the three coniorso,s OF our
political faith gave up thor lives for Ireland ihc
Manchester scanold. In the dock your manly bear
reflected credit on tue cause you represented and
In the prisons OF the enemy your conduct marked
by dignity, good sense ana courage For these rca-
sons tevi proud To acknowledge you men aesorv-
OF the respect and sympathy OF your coun msn.
but IL Ia not 90 much ior this we honor you ~ tho
fact that you been made victims OF England -
especial vengeance ana maiiznity.
WELCOME.
For eleven weary years you rave borne the physi-
cal and mental torturos OF the English convlct sys-
tom. You have bscn cassod with EngaDd's West
criminals, 80 that you might ieei degraded In your
own ey ycs aud IN those OF your countryinen.
As IrIshmen, proud OF our native land and devoted
20 the cause OF Irish Independence. honor those
whom England persecutss ana as Iricrds OF human
liberty IN every lana we enter our solemn protest
seainst the auempt to degrade patriotism into a
crime
In rendering you this welcome ieel that the
heart OF ireland echoes words and that this great
American nationsttadfast It's efforts your
dom has ever In It's friendship TO that land
whose cause you fcpresent-ioins Win us anu GU
hances by Tvs practical sympathy tho fcrvor OF our
welcome