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Domestic News January 20, 1846

The New York Herald

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

In Brooklyn, the United Repealers met last evening at Hall's Buildings to nominate officers for the next six months, electing Alderman Harris as president and passing a resolution supporting Irish defense of Oregon against Britain.

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Brooklyn Intelligence.

Brooklyn Repealers.—The United Repealers of Brooklyn held a meeting, last evening, at Hall's Buildings, for the purpose of nominating officers for the government of the United Repealers, for the ensuing six months. The following officers were chosen: President, Alderman Harris; First Vice President, Thomas Leslie; Second do., Peter O'Hara; Third do., Peter Duffy; Treasurer, Edward A. Harvey; Corresponding Secretary, Joseph P. Colgan; Recording Secretary, John O'Mahony. Mr. O'Hara and Dr. Colgan addressed the meeting. A resolution was passed, declaring the willingness of the Irish to lick John Bull out of Oregon, in case he should attempt to take it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Brooklyn Repealers United Repealers Officer Nominations Oregon Resolution Irish Meeting

What entities or persons were involved?

Alderman Harris Thomas Leslie Peter O'hara Peter Duffy Edward A. Harvey Joseph P. Colgan John O'mahony

Where did it happen?

Brooklyn

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Brooklyn

Event Date

Last Evening

Key Persons

Alderman Harris Thomas Leslie Peter O'hara Peter Duffy Edward A. Harvey Joseph P. Colgan John O'mahony

Outcome

officers nominated and chosen for the united repealers for the ensuing six months; resolution passed declaring the willingness of the irish to defend oregon against britain.

Event Details

The United Repealers of Brooklyn held a meeting at Hall's Buildings to nominate officers. The following were chosen: President, Alderman Harris; First Vice President, Thomas Leslie; Second Vice President, Peter O'Hara; Third Vice President, Peter Duffy; Treasurer, Edward A. Harvey; Corresponding Secretary, Joseph P. Colgan; Recording Secretary, John O'Mahony. Mr. O'Hara and Dr. Colgan addressed the meeting. A resolution was passed declaring the willingness of the Irish to lick John Bull out of Oregon if he attempts to take it.

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