The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1890-03-08
ROBERT EMMETT S MEMORY
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own amusements. He left for Europe
where be met many Of bis acquaintain
ces, who were forced to leave their
native land because they loved it, and
not for any injury or wrong they had
done it. Countless Irish refugees were
scattered all over Europe, and for the
most part the idea of an insurrectiOn
was dead, save in the hearts of the
exiles in Europe and few scattering
ones at home. Encouraged by the
hopes of war between France and
England they began to reorganize.
Emmett was now at the French capital
and his worthy supporters were being
kept Informed Of every move of france.
1t was then that the representatives Of
the United Irlshmen's organization
thought they saw Ireland's day break.
They Immediately communicated With
Bonaparte. and received very hatterlng
promises. Emmett was rot satisfied
with this. He sought au interview
| with Bonaparte in person, and learned
that it was the latter's intentions to
invade England on the breaking out of
hostilities, which were then not far
distant. Full to overflowing with
large hopes and good cheer, Emmet re-
turned to Ireland. This was ia Octo-
Der, 1902. The organization that was
a year Or two previous in good condi-
ton, was now practically dead, and so
Emmett began tn gather together the
fragments, and reorganize once more.
The expected war broke out between
France and England during May Of the
following gear, and this added new life
to the cause. Emmett redoubled his
energies, and pushed the work of man
ufacturing fire arms and packing am
munition for the struggle, which then
could not be far distant. The govern.
ment, during all this time, was as active
al Emmett, They were watching him,
and his plans were almost completely
wrecked by an accidental explosion on
July 16, in one Of the 6re-arm factories
in Patrick street. This unexpected ex.
piosion very nearly led to the discovery
of the plot, and as it was, resulted in
Fastening the outbreak. Knowing chat
the government was aware of their
movements or supposed they were,
Emmett decided that the great blow was
to be struck July 70, 1903. Wren the
time for the uprising came. Emmet's
forces failed to materialize, and he was
forced to hide. The whole British
army IN Ireland was turned loose upon
his trail, and lie was bounded to death.
His friends begged him to make his
escape. AL the necessary means to
that ind were provided at once, and he
could easily have passed over to France
had itnot been that he desired to see
the fair one he loved so well-Sarah
Curran. He would not leave until he
saw her, though death stared him in
the face. For several weeks he was
concealed by Anna Devlin who, after
repeated brides and threats of death,
refused to give up the treasure she
cherished, or furnish any information
of his whereabouts. But the blood
hounds were still busy, and he was cap
tured August Is, in the house of a Mrs.
Palmer at Harold's Cross. On.Septem-
Der Is, he was put on trial before Lord
Norbury aud convicted. 1t was then
that he delivered his memorable speech
III the dock. AT 10 O'Clock . m. on the
dav of his trial the terrible sentence
was passed on Robert Emmet. On
September 20, at the hour of nom, the
terrible execution took place and not
satisfied with hanging the unfortunate
man, the head was afterwards severed
from the body.
His anniversary which occurred
March 4, was ittingly observed by the
societies bearing his name throughout
the country.