The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-01-07


devotion they exhibit TO those In the dea
land they have forever left, and the priya
lions cheer;ully borne that they may bell
their poor-but degree poorer than them
selves-crown many an humble Irish lii,
here, rs In every American city, with
glory OF benevoIence passing the splendor.
of the princeIcst generosity OF the rich
Let US rival them In the holy office Of feed
ing the hungry and clothing the naked
drying the tear OF the sorrowing, and span
ming with the bow OF fraternal aid thu
tempest which frowns over thousands o.
Irish cabins tonight. tApplause.l
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY AND PROMISED
AID.
Major b. II. Nash now came to the front
OF the stage and presented the following
resolutions, which were atreed to:
ReSotUed, That IN the widespread desti-
tuition which, as we know from the most re-
liable sources OF Information, now prevails
In the agricultural districts OF the west and
south OF Ireland, and which must 90 on in.
creasing from now ill the next harvest.
time, we recognize an appeal TO the charity
OF every humane heart, without distinction
OF nationality, religious ciecd, or political
bias.
ReSolUed, That in union with sympatbiz-
| ing millions throughout the country, we
hereby tender to suffering Ireland the
tribute of our cordial coincidence.
ReS0iUed, That in order TO express our
sympathy in deeds that may speak louder
than words, we pledge Ourselves TO contri-
butte with all possible lberality to the
"Irish Relief Fund" inaugurated here to-
night, and that we appeal to all our fellow
citizens OF Richmond and Manchester to
respond generously when waited on during
the next few days by the gentlemen who
have kindly consented TO act as collectors.
ReSOlued, That we entertain the earnest
hope that The action taken here tonight may
be shortly initiated not only throughout Vir-
ginia, but in every part OF the country
where no movement may bave as yet been
made in this all-important matter.
BISHOP KEANE's ADDRESS.
Bishop Keane having been introduced
by Mr.. Kelley, said that never had he felt
as il he had so much to say and so little
time to say 1t in. But there was little need
for eloquence when we considered the
awful eloquence OF the facts themselves.
The people OF Ireland were hungry and
had no food; were shivering with cold and
had no fire. Fever. which followed close
1875 there had been a continued failure OF
crops. The people at first had asked the Gov
eminent for work, but Government ma
chinery moves slowly at best, and mean
time the cry OF hunger and distress rang
out. Never since the awful famine OF II
had there been such terrible distress. Car
dnal Manning electrified the people OF Eng
land by the accounts Of want and woe in
Ireland, and all agree that ii must 20 on in
creasing until the next harvest. IL have
given food to one third the people in my
diocese" writes the Bishop OF AcOnry, and
"private charity may alleviate but cannot
remedy" writes the Coadiutor.B Bishop OF
Tuam. From Dublin to London, from 81.
Louis to San Francisco, response has gone
forth 10 the appeals for assistance. And
now, noble hearted people OF Richmond
and Manchester, it is our time. We will
not feel less for ireland because she has
been 30 long the &" Niobe of ma
tons," or because she has mOurned and
suffered for ages. 1t made him rejoice, the
Bishop sid. to see such manifestation as
this for the land Of his birth; it makes him
proud OF his adopted country TO see an os-
semblage like thsof peopIe- ei Az Al
alities. Of different religions, and OF oppo-
sile political viows put aii those eIi coo
out of sight, and meet here TO forward the
grand and noble work OF charity. 1t re-
minded him OF an incident OF the late war;
The opposing armies had encamped on the
opposite sides Of a small river on baImy
summer evening, and the bands began a
good-natured rivalry. The Federal band
played yankee Doodle" and the Federal
army cheered. The Confederate band played
"DiXie," and the Confederate army yelled.
But soon one OF the bands began the sweet
strains OF " Home, Sweet Home" The
other Joined in the thrilling melody, and
down many bronZed check rolled tears,
which showed that hearts were stirred to
their depths-depths where all was calm and
still; for as the ocean aiar down is always
still. even when its surface i covered with
waves which are mountain-high, so in the
heart OF man there are depths which strife
never reaches.
The Bishop concluded by saying: Ny
dear friends OF suffering Ireland. 1t does us
good 10 stand on a common platform. IL
there were anyone who believed in total
Gepravily. surely it would make him think
better OF human nature TO see this unison
OF hearts in a cause OF charity. We will
again differ, each man maintaining honestly
his views, and striving TO prove his honest
night will soften our hearts towards one an
other and take away all bitterness from our
discussions, so that ii shall we'll be said OF
Us by this shall all men know that yc are
my disciples, that ye love Que another"
REV. Mr.. ARMsTRONG's REMARKS.
The President next introduced the Rev.
j. q. Armstrong, who began by beauli-
fuly-recited quotation from Shakespeare:
" Hear me Tor my cause, and be silent that
ye may hear" &C., and said that "ii any
one asked him why he did not live in Ire
land, he would say, not that he loved Ire
land less, but that he loved America more"
But the pleasure that he felt in addressing
this meeting was mingled with sadness. 1t
was true that 1t mad called together many
OF different theological beliefs. 1t was not
often they were together. But the cause
itself is sad. We are here TO excite
sympathy with the distress in Ire
land, not to discuss any political differ
ences. He would have it understood that
this meeting was not intended TO blame
or censure the British Government, for he
would not take part in any meeting which
would in any way attempt to throw dis
credit on England's government Ct any one
OF her subjects. Neither did he want it
hereafter SAID that this meeting was held
for any such purpose. He was an Irish
man, and he was proud OF it. But he had
taken America, bis adopted country, by the
hand, to love and to cherish, "for richer,
for poorer, in sickness and in health, till
death do us part" America stood to him
in the light of wife, Ireland as a
mother. And this generous and wealthy
wife OF his viii love him none the
less that he wished to help his old and poor
mother, but will herself load her with IA
yors and show herself generous and full OF
symnathy The cry Of distress and hunger