Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-05-10
THE RIGHT RING
To the Resolutions Passed by the Irish
men of Memphis Concerning the
Assassination.
One Thousand Dollars Subscribed for
the Arrest of the Assassins and
Their Conviction.

No men have been more indignant over
the assassination of Lord Cavendish and
Mr.. Burke than the 1rishmen OF Memphis
Almost TO a man they have condemned it.
1t is true that the APPEALS reporters have
heard expressions of approval from two or
three Memphis lrishmen Of the act, bnt the
almost unanimous voice has been one of
adherence and disgust. Last night the
Irish sympathizsrs, despite the terrible
storm prevailing, met inlIhe County Court
room, in order TO take action on the assassi-
nation and condemn il. The Irishmen here
are the more outraged because they claim
that ASSASSINATION is no part OF the Irish
character; the deadly deed just accomplished
reflects upon the manhood snd the open
courage. of the Irish people. The Land
Leaguers here are realiy very much dszsd
and depressed by the event. The meeting
last night was entirely in consonance with
this feeling.
GooDLY NUMBER OF IRIsHMES
were present, and The meeting was permeated
by an intention of repudiating the crime.
On motion of Mr.. Dennis Smith,
Mr.. NJ. GAVIN
was chosen chairman of the meeting. That
gentleman took the chair, called the meeting
to order and explained its object.
Mr.. ID. L. FlannsTy was appointed secre-
tary.
On motion a committee of seven was APP
pointed to draft resolutions expressing the
sentiment of the meeting. The following
gentlemen were chosen: Messrs. James Phe-
Ian, Dennis Smith, ID. L. Flannery, John
Clark. p. NJ. Winters, Captain Cunningham
and p. R. Athy. The committee retired tc
dr. aft the resolutions
While the gentlemen were out
JUDGE T. W. BROWN
was called upon for few remarks. He re.
sponded most happily in a short talk. He
spoke OF the cowardly character of assassina.
ton in general, and said it was no way to
| gain political ends. He was unwilling tc
attribute this last crime 10 the Irish people
He eulogized the Irish in this country, who
| despite the leagues of sea separating them
from Ireland, had warm hearts and ready
hands for the oppresstd d, and who never for.
got the duty they owed 10 their native land
The judge entertained the audienca, as he
always does, with that combustion of intel
lect, fine diction and eloquence for which he
is noted.
TIE COMMITTEE MEETING
was called TO order by Mr. Phelan, The
resolutions submitted by Mr. Flannery ano
those submitted by Mr.. Phelan were consid
cred, and the resolutions that were presented
to the meeting were agreed upon.
When the committee had finished their
labors they reported the following
RESOLUTIONS
TO the meeting, which were adopted
WHEREAS. We have heari with deep regret Of
aud under secretary Of ireland; and, whereas, we
are utterly ignorant OF the circumstances under
which, and the person or persons by whom thi.
was done; aud, whereas, the daily papers, both OF
this nj other ties, have gwen utterance to sent
ments in the highest degree detrimental To the
friends of Ireland, and have attrbnt motives tt
tue perpetrators of this crime which liable tC
create The impression that the Irish people in
sympathy with the assassins; and, whereas, the
evidence upon which they base their conclusion
is entirely Insufficient now, therefore, be it. by
the Irish people of Memphis Tenn, in mass
meeting assembled,
Res Ilred That we deprecate the unjust and hasty
ure implicated in this crime, which is one of the
most terrible and uncalled-Ior outrages in the his
tory of this century. The evidence on which this
conclusion rests is altogether insufficient TO base
any conclusion, and most OF all, one which throws
such stain upon the honor Of people. A deed
such this is more apt to have been instigated BY
the enemies than even the widest and
most injuiicious friends of Ireland. We
deny that the Irish people or any body OF
Irishmen, or any person acting in the interest oil
Ireland in any way eogqizant of this heinous
erimeor in any way participated in it or sympathiz
ed with il by word, thought deed. We repudiate
any sympathy with any action OF violence or the
eniranchisement of Ireland except by open and
manly warfare according 10 the custom of civil
the attempt OF the landlords Sof Ireisnd who nave
never hesltated TO shoot down Innocent men and
helpIe women and children for the most trivial
istry, which has never been radical
enough for them in its measures to evict Irish
tenants and suppress Irish freedom of speech at
the point of the bay0net and in the shedding OF
Irish blood PArneil and Dayitt and Dillon and
Healy and ell of those who are leaders of Ireland
have all along distinctly avowed peaceful agita-
ton as their only weapon of war aud have never
fired to condemn in the strongest terms any
intimation OF lawlessness and violence. A
ture and just at The moment when Ireland was
about TO be relieved from some of the oppression
10 which she has 80 long been subjected, indicates
xvhi hes bar afQr.z afi
laudlordism In Ireland or the imaginative insanity
OF some Irish Guiteaus, whose crimes can no more
be imputed to the Irish people than can the assas-
sination OF James A. Garfield be attributed to the
people of the United States, or than could the
assassination OF Abraham Lincoln be attributed TO
the people of the Southern States Be il further
ResOtred, That we deeply deplore the death of
been so ruthlessly cut short when bearing a
message of hope and peace to an unhappy coun-
ResoLued, That Charles s. Parnell, NJ p, be re-
quested TO offer large reward for the arrest, con-
the Irish citizens of Memphis Tenn, in mass
meeting assembled. will contribute the sum of
Rcso;rcd That eablegram signed by NJ Gavin,
chsiTman, be Immediately sent TO Charles s. Par
sSpport we eStend him t in his eorts foF Iesnd
and our race; and be it further
hesotued That these resolutions be published in
the APPEAL Apdianche and Ledger, aud that copies
OF said papers be forwarded to Charles s. Parnell
NIP, and his co-laborers.
Messrs. Gavin and Flannery were made a
committee 10 attend 10 the nnhnished Dust
ness, such rs forwarding the resolutions to
PArnell. They were also instructed to in
form him that the Ieishmen of Memphis Of
Tered $1,000 for the apprehension Of the
asssssins. The meeting adjourned.
Mr.. GAvIN's DISPATCH.
The following dispatch was sent last night:
MEMPHIS. TENN May Q. 1852.
Charles Stewart Parnell, MP, London:
YOu have the confidence and support of the
Irishmen OF Meslptas, Tenn, who subscribe $1,000,
subject TO your order for the arrest and conviction
of the assassins MICHAEL GAVIN,
Chairman Mass Meeting.