The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
AN AMERICAN LIBERTY BELL,
One of These EmbIeIns Presented to
Citizens of Londonderry.

sented to the corporation of the historic
city. The kind words spoken of America
and Americans are worthy of note. The ex-
tract given below is from the Derry Stand
ard, of April g.
Yesterday at the close of the business of
the committee of the corporation, deputa-
ton of ladies and gentlemen was introduced
to the committee room for the purpose of
making a presentation of bell known as
the Liberty Bell" with suitable inscrip-
ton, from the American Human Freedom
Society to the Mayor and corporation on
behalf of the citizens of Derry. The depu-
tation included Rev. James Cargin and
Mrs. Cargin, the Misses McClelland DIR. and
Mrs. MacCullagh, the Mayoress the Dean of
Derry, the high sheriff, Mr. John Cooke, J.
p. The presentation consisted of a handsome
bell, cast from the metal of historic relics.
mounted on a stand with wheel to set it
in motion, the bell bearing the inscrip-
tons: GLORY to God in the highest; on
earth peace and good will towards men.
Londonderry, Ireland, Christmas, 1894 From
sons of Londonderry in the United States
of America"
The Mayor introduced Rev. Mr.. Cargin
to the corporation, and said he wished to
address them on interesting subject
Rev. Mr.. Cargin said his nrst duty was
sincerely, which he did in his own name
and also in those of the deputation before
them, for their kindness and courtesy in
receiving them and permitting him to adj
dress them in connection with matter of
very considerable moment During the
autumn of last year the citizens of Derry
We're favored with a visit from a very
celebrated and highly honored American
lady. one Mrs. Mary Frost ormsby: She
was a delegate sent over from America in
connection with the Human Freedom
League and she was also delegate from
of America. When here she found relatives
of her own in the person Of the Misses Nc
Clelland.. whom he (Mr.- Cargin) had the
whose behalf he desired to present to the
citizens of Derry, through the. Mayor and
bell. 1t might interest those present and
the general public If he gave to them a
kind of historical resume of the circum-
stances under which this bell which he had
the honor of presenting to Derry, came into
existence. 1t was known that in the city of
erty, commonly known the "od Liberty
Bell" This bell was in use in the great
cans declared their independence the bell
was rung with such great enthusiasm that
the bell became cracked in the ringing.
Well. that country was about to enter on
career of freedom and progress that has
been unexampled in the history of the
world and when the four hundredth ami
versary of the discovery of America came
to be commemorated it was thought to be a
nice thing to have a new bell of liberty
out the the world as the symbol Of freedom
Accordingly, they sent out invitations for
historic relics TO De sent III DIS the HtdtcTldt.
Some very precious relics were sent for
ward for the purpose, and when they came
forward portion of them was melted, and
precious and valuable relics which
could not all be cast into the
plough might be formed; for there were
some 1900 metal relics and 200 pieces of
wood. Then plough was made out of the
same metals from which the liberty bell
had been cast, and in this way symbolically
it had gone forth that they had turned
their swords into ploughshares and their
spears into pruning hooks, and they mad
sounded out the note procialming that as
were concerned, they should learn the art of
war no more. He held in his hand a. list Of
the relics, and might mention a few of
them After referring to a number of the
relics, Mr.. Cargin went on to say that In
connection with the casting, of this bell
generosity of America having sent in so
much more than was necessary t tor making
Freedom League thought 1T would be a
good thing that in addition to this liberty
of July, the anniversary of American indie
pendece, and to ring peace ana good VIII 70
casf few more bells Which might be given
to cities that had a history in connection
with struggles for human freedom. When
Mrs. Ormsby visited Derry last year and
mentioned this matter 1t was suggested to
her that Derry better than other cities that
e Was The ady set
work, believing in the suggestion, and Sc
cured from the Human Freedom League the
. .Londonderry, Ireland. Christmas. 1854
States loa Of Of America" It was known to the
lady he had mentioned that but for the
brains and bravery of some OF the sons OF
Londonderry who went out at the time that
America was about to form the base OF
her Constitution. neither the base nor the
form of that Constitution would have been
SO cy0n nc known
that some sons. of Londonderry helped to lay
the base for the Constitution of
Washington We tssa hands in work out
of which had grown one of the most mar,
liberty u the world had ever seen There
fore, he had now the great privilege and
high honor of represending the ladies' ar ana nf
this corporation with this beautiful bell
and he would ask them to take care. of
Half. He hoped there would shortly be "a
museum for that and such like things: He
a smybol of human liberty. hoping that
the best peace relations would always eX-
list between this country and America sea. ana no
ready to speak word for human freedom;
to speak a word for human peace, and to
fore asked their kind acceptance OF this
gift from the League of Human Freedom
Councillor MacCullagh moved THAT the
most hearty and cordial thanks of the
Mayor, corporation ana the cltlZenS oi Ioii-
donderry be accorded to Mrs. Frost Orms oy
for her great kindness in procuring and
sending to US the beautiful anda harmonious
neace bell of liberty, and that we also thank
her respected relatives. the Misses McClel-
land for their kind interest and exereions
in helping to obtain for US this touching
and valuable gift.
The resolution having been put, was
unanimously adopted
The Mayor, on behalf OF the corporatlon,
begged most respectfully to thank in the
first instance the Rev. Mr.. Cargin, for his
great kindness in waiting upon them and
In speaking of the gift they had received
as a valuable one he was referring TO ITS
intrinsic worth He took 1t upon hlmselI
to say that he understood something or the
subject and so he assured those present
that the workmanship or this peace pc
in his opinion, could not be excei.ed,
whether as regards its design. Its casting,
or it's polish. The city of Londonderry had
always been, and he trusted, it will always
he famed for its noble stand in regard 10
freedom of speech, freedom in the exercise
sary for him. on behalf of the corporation;
to tell the deputation that they would
treasure this gift fitting mernento OF
the freedom which had been so monty ana
gracefully spoken of by Rev Mr.. Cargln
They would guard it with that jealous care
which a relic of such inestimable value as
that now placed before them deserved
(Applause.) A..
Mayor and corporation, and the reputation
withdrew. 49,, ,a h,r
The members of the corporation as to where
hell placed.