Boston Daily Globe Boston, MA 6 November 1880 Michael Davitt, the Irish agitator, spoke at Faneuil Hall, last evening, before an audience as large and enthusiastic as ever was gathered within its walls. The meeting was called by the members of the Irish Land League of this city, to whom, on Saturday last, Mr. Davitt signified a desire for an opportunity to again address his countrymen in Boston in behalf of Ireland's cause before taking his departure to join Parnell and take part with him in the approaching struggle. The numbers who assembled to hear Mr. Davitt gave close attention, and the ringing cheers that greeted every word of hope for Irish independence were fair indications of the interest which the Irish citizens of Boston take in the present crisis in the affairs of their country. Faneuil Hall could not contain the great throng that assembled about it. Floor, galleries and entries were filled, and hundreds of Irishmen were forced to turn away, unable to hear the words of the agitator. Mr. Davitt entered the hall soon after 8 o'clock, his appearance being the signal for a prolonged burst of applause, followed by cheers and cries of "Ireland, first, last and forever."