The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-06

'tltu uustiisu tnat not even ms enemies |
dared question. He died for his country |
IN the fullness of promise, in grandeur OF
early and inspiring manhood, at period
when virgin hope and romantic courage,
unfolding in all their vigor, arouse am
bilious youth to dare all, to know no fail
IRE and TO be confident of success. The
example OF Emmett, so far beyond the
commonplace, so far removed from merce-
nary motives and 80 far above that OF ordi-
nary men is to postcrity what the star Of
the east was to the chosen people--a light
respondent with future glory.
Among the many heroes OF which Erin
may be justly proud, Emmets memory
will outlive them all, because appealing
more strongly to the fancy and sympathy
OF youthful minds at the time when mem
DRY is all potent. To judge Emmett by
what he accomplished were TO Judge a
man for something beyond his control. To
condemn him for failure were TO make
success the criterion OF his virtues. But
to appreciate the nobility of his manhood
is TO analyze his character where no mer-
cenary faint can be found.
Where Emmett failed others inspired by
his memory will yet succeed, iorhn,all-jnst
Providence in the plcnitude of time, will
crown his Efforts with the freedom of tho
isle for which he surrendered all that was
earthly. His memory, which We are cello
brating tonight, kept alive by like annual
occurrences, will, perhaps, accomplish
more toward encouraging the hope oil Irish
Independence, and nerving men whose
sympathies are with the oppressed 10 the
point OF action, than any other memory in
Irish history.
Such name as Emmct's Is worthy Of
lasting remembrance, because it recalls n
life oil ideal beauty extinguishcd all too
soon.
In him moral and physical excellencies
were so admirably blended al 10 make him
man among men. He might have
achieved success in any ordinary under
taking, vet he preferred to essay the oX-
traordinary means which resulted in his
death for his country's sake. May his
memory be long cherished, and his fondcst
hone tho freedom of his country soon
be realized, that an cpitaph may be writ
ten overthe namcless tomb which inclosed
al that was mortal OF Robert Emmett.
Mrs. Shea then favored the guests with
delightful rendition on the piano Of
"Kittie's Wedding" The familiar notes
smote upon the ear OF Mr.. John Walsh,
who Immediately arose and moved 10
within six feet OF the instrument. II went
home.
'Srhe Deacon's Couriship," highly hui
morous production, was recited by Miss
| Nellie O'Donnell Tho young lady deyel-
opcd the comical 10 its fullest extent, aud
kept her audience in roars OF laughter.
| At the conclusion OF the recitation, Miss
| o. Donnoll wns rewarded with tremendous
applause.
The Hon. Richard A. 0dlum was Ms.
signed 10 the task Of making known "Thc
Advance OF the Irish Cause" Mr.. 0dlum
displayed wonderful familiarity with the
subject, due, possibly 10 a knowledge oi
what was required OF him and patient
study OF the facts and figures. The speaker
said Il had often occurred to him that
Il WIS a sngularly interesting thing this
Irish question. He referred TO the fact d
the conntry's history, even ms written b,
her enemies, showing remarkable forii
tude and patriotism on the part Of her pco
pic Only in recent times has the history
OF Ireland been tho history OF her people
Emmet and his compairiois had fought fo
the redemption OF tho isle from Englisl
thralldom and deserved the eternal grail
tude and vcneration OF succeeding genera
tions. Tie speaker then followed historl
down TO the 0'Connell movement and thu
good and promise accomplished thereby
lie touched largely upon the question o
home rule, voicing. he said, the sincere de
sire OF every man, woman and child tina
thcy could proudly boast oil thei
descent from nation that wa
a nation. lie did not believe that Irc
hand WIS brought into existence 10 remaii
A nation of slaves. Home rule was al
right 40 far as Il went, and the mover
deserved infinite credit; yet that was no
all-it should and would finally be ALSO
lule independence. Revolution, u
thought. would follow the present agita
ton, and who could tell where that woul,
lead or end? MIR. Odlum predicted an al
innate success that would be gratifying I,
tho most ardent patriots, and resumed hi
seat amid tumultuous applause.
There was another instrumental pei
: Torrance by Mm. Shea and Mr.. Il. j. Nc
Carthy paid his compliments to "Th
Iadics. God bless I'm" Mr. Mc(mth
e said tina. in the brchst Of every lrishma
d there dwelt fondness for the ladies o
0 most incxpresiblc. show me an lrishma
n that does not love the ladies, and III sho'
Q you a man that doubt being an lrishmnt
|. Were II not for the ladies, he doubtc
y whether he and his hearers would then b
i celebrating Ms they were. They owe
o very great debt OF gratitude 10 II
, ladies Of ireland for the brigl
n fire Of patriotism burning IN the hearts
II tho sous Of that country. People woi
}, dorcd why the rising generation Of Iris
4 Americans chung 20 icnacio,lsly 10 love
Il the old country and demanded that iustl'
Il be done her. II was because they ha
v learned nj their mothers knee the story
n the islands suffering and persecution
II This was the cause Of the intense fcelin
a 10 a great extent, and being "a, the mot
10 crs were entitled 10 full share oi tho j
,e finite credit. Mr.. Mccarthy departs
1. from the usual line Of tally NJ
W idle compliments 20 the lair sex, M
" pointed out that the ladies' had labor
Al even more earnestly and efficiently
Il Ircland's emancipation than the me-
10 themselves. lie babe them continue q
ly noble work, and when victory final
ii crowned the general effort the ladi
N would be accorded tho bulk Of the glor
III Ills remarks made profound impressio
ly An instrumental arrangement of "tOi
IA Rack 10 Erin" was then introduced
Y, Mrs. Shea, In place OF n vocal solo, ~
le member, BOY, You're Irish, assigned
10 Mr.. John r. Walsh, aud omitted bocau
as Of that gcntleman's absence. Miss Mel
b. O'Donnell also responded 10 popu
ID request for n song, aud gave 'Genevie'
Sweet Gcncyicvc," In captivating style.
ke Mr.. John Noonan showed conclusive
so "why the Exile Loves His Native land
,ir The savage loved his country, and "