Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-01-30
FOR CHARITY'S SAKE.
Responding to Irsland's Appeal.
THE MEETING At THE HALL LAST NIGHT.
Committees Appointed and Work
Mapped Out.

III EUREKA nan la5t evening" Aheio was .
good attendance, and representatives Of
nearly every nationality in Eureka were
present.
Hon. R. M. Beatty stated the object for
| which the meeting was called. 1t was
purely to raise money for the relief Of
| those now suffering for the actual neces-
saries of life. 1t was for those present to
decide by what means this could be accom-
plished.
The meeting then proceeded to the cleo
| ton of officers, with the following result
President-George W. Baker; Vice Presi-
| dents. M. d. Foley, Thomas Laspeyre, r.
| Sadler, Thomas Baker, Thomas Murphy,
Alex. Wilson, A. W. Campbell and Andrew
| jackson observation-disclosures +. Anderson
and M. J. ~Cavanaugh.
Mr.. Baker, upon taking the chair,
thanked the meeting for the honor con-
ferred, and suggested the propriety OF APP
| pointing q committee to draft resolutions
expressive Of the sense and purpose OF
those assembled.
This was adopted, and Messrs. Thomas
| Haley, Ed. Looney and John I. Baker
were designated by the Chair.
While the committee we're drafting reso-
| buttons a communication was read from
| Capt. Rock, regretting his inability to take
| part, owing to previous engagements, and
| addresses we're made by Messrs. Wren,
Baily and Beatty.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following
Resolutions:
Whereas, 1t is manifest that a large por-
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this moment deprived Of the common ne
| cessaries OF life. and in a state of starva-
tan and want, through the result of sue
cessive failures OF crops, together with a
most oppressive and unjust system OF
land tennres, and the exorbitant and un-
considerable rentals exacted by the land
lords and landowners in Ireland; and
Whereas, 1t il obvious that the Brit
ish Government is indisposed to grant to
her subjects in Ireland any relief in this
hour Of their distress. but, on the contrary.
has from time ~immemorial, systematically
| oppressed and burdened the Irish people
with a tenantry system Of a character the
| most obnoxious, unwholesome and oppres-
sive known to a civilized and enlightened
government: and,
Whereas, 1t has become necessary, in
order to preserve the lives Of hundreds
| OF thousands Of the Irish people, that a
call for aid be addressed to the charitable
people of the world; therefore, be it
Resolved. That we, the Irish American
| citizens OF Eureka county, Nevada, extend
to our countrymen in Ireland our most
heartfelt sympathy. in this hour OF their
| affection, and tender to them such pecu-
| mary assistance as our limited means will
permit.
Resolved, That We heartily indorse and
commend the efforts Of Charles Stewart
Parnell. John Dillon. and Others who have
| so ably espoused the Irish cause, and trust
that their labors may be ever crowned
with that success which has thus far at
tended their exertions,
Resolved, That in this movement we So
licit the cooperation and assistance OF
every charitably disposed person, regard
less Of nativity or creed.
Resolved, That we extend to the House
| OF Representatives Of the United States our
most heartfelt thanks for their assurance
and sympathy. in rendering to Mr.. Parnell
the use Of their legislative hall TO deliver
his address on the grievance Of the Irish
people.
Resolved, That we extend to Mr.. Parnell
q most cordial invitation to visit Eureka
upon his trip to the Pacific coast, and, in
the event OF his acceptance, shall endeavor
to render the occasion worthy OF the dis
| ~tinguished visitor, and the cause in which
he labors.
Resolved. That the funds collected by
the representatives of this organization
shall be used alone for the relief Of the
distressed by famine or impending famine.
THOMAS HALEY,
john l.. BAKER,
Ed. LooNEy.
The resolutions as read were adopted.
Committees.
The number Of committees to be appoint
ed for the purpose Of canvassing for funds,
and the members to compose them, was
discussed for some time, and the following
were finally chosen
Eureka-Thomas Murphy, Hank Knight,
R. Sadler, Thomas Haley, R. M. Beatty,
Andrew Jackson, Dav. Z. Baily, Pat. Nc
Elroy and Thomas Fitzpatrick.
Ruby Hill-James Kyle, Pat. Stanton
and John w. Lambert.
Richmond side Nicholas Barlow and
Thomas Marks.
Maurice Hartnett.
Treasurers-R. Ssdler and Andrew Jack
son.
The Postofice and Wells, Fargo Il Co.'s
Express Office we're designated as places at
which any one missed by the committees
could leave such amounts as they desired.
All for 'Taters.
Mr.. Thomas Fitzpatrick desired to know
how the money was to be applied. For
one he opposed the use OF any portion for
the Advancement Of any political agitation,
and wanted 1t expended entirely for food.
Thomas Laspeyre Esq, took the same
grounds, and thought the resolutions
scarcely explicit enough.
This brought John Baker to his feet,
who defended the resolutions. and an
nounced his Willingness to contribute both
for bread and agitation.
II. NJ. Beatty Esq opposed mixing the
two objects. The meeting was called for
the avowed purpose Of raising money to be
expended for charitable purposes only. 1t
would be in bad taste for any member to
approach an Englishman, and one-sixth of
those expected to contribute were of that
nationality, and ask his assistance in STIR
ring up agitation against his own country.
Mr.. Laspeyre suggested that John should
have joined the Fenians years ago. Laugh
ter.
Mr.. Lambert Molinelli suggested that
Ireland wanted "'taters-not agitators."
Laughter.
The sentiment Of those present was
largely opposed to having anything to do
with political agitation, and it was almost
unanimously decided that the money raised
should go to the relief fund for the pur-
chase of food.
A vote Of thanks was rendered Messrs.
| Molinelli & Smith for the use Of the Hall.
Mr.. Molinelli said that ii could always be
had for such objects.
The meeting then adjourned, subject to
| the call Of the President.
Work Mapped out.
After the adjournment OF the meeting.