The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-24

Nam nOth Picnic Of the BrOtlse rhood Of
Now EngIand-spoeches or John O'Ma-
honY, the Head Centre, and Captain

Mann 10Th Picnic OF the BrOtlre ria ood of
Now EngIa nd-spceches or John O'Ma-
honY, the Head Centre, and Captain
James O'Brien.
II appears tue Fenian Brotherhood OF New England
have been holding mammoth picnic in New Haven
The parade Of the Brotherhood is described ~ most
posing the procession being followed by gorgeous
caleche drawn by four horses with red white aud blue
plumes and containing the guest of the day Colonel
John OMahony. the Chief for the United States to-
gether with Captains Brien aud Collins the Ninth
Connecticut Volunteers and j. W. OBrien, President of
the Fenan literary branch Of this city.
The Head Centre urged to make speech at the
end OF the exercises. He said: -
BROTHER FrMASs LADIES GnsrLsxxs--pleased
and proud AZ am 10 witness the generous enthusiasm
ana splendid department. that have characterized this
successful and cdifvng demonstration and grateful as
feel for your warm reception, cannot forget andI will
ask you not To forget that speech making of
my attributes | am man of worka words.
tChcers.) While have many things say to my trusy
co-workers the centres aud men OF Connecticut here
assembled, do conceive that you will pardon me II OH
this public occasion refrain from details which might
compromise our partners IN another land; men who
nave done all their duty 30 faithfully and heroicaly
lCheersl Engaged as | have been since my very boy
hood IN movements for Irish independence, IL is safe
TO say that ] have INDUCED In sanguine
predictions nor urged upon my countrymen a single
hope not founded data reliable and well con.
sidered (Checrs.) weigh we'll my words then,
when say 10 you that this present NOV eInent has
at home and abroad At this day attained status
silence the critic loud chcers Let VS. not forget that
IL is only by the hardest Toll the part OF The faithful
Few that this result has been reached and II s only by
continued and redOub0d exertons that native land
may be enabled 10 vindicate her claims and
sert and maintain before the world MARION the
hood which strengthens the hearts aud snews OF the
national workers. lCheesl TRUE of New Haven,
Co. then To your homes and nsprited by the facts by
this time In your possession and stimulated by the
noble example Of your wives and daug ters, who I
toce TO ud scarcely second TO yourselves zeal and
DEVOTION prosecute your praiseworhy efforts and invite
IN 0nf tlta hal cAf
freeman 10 embrace and sustain your doctrine and Ut
(cheers) n each discharges his whole duty
thus promptly and we'll promise you that long
will pass through great ordeal which is far or
with our Tag flying and poor country at last and
Colonel here retired
Mr. JAMES ". OBRIrs. of New YORK being then called
Tor spoke follows
LADIES AND GtN,IEAEa-f assure you I am utterly
prepared for this call besides quite indsposed
IN detsip you here any longer You have heard valuable
words from emnently qualified nv works and
thorough appreciation at the position utter them
Cheers) share with you the pleasure bur chief Off
GERS given aud furthermore assert that the
facts which they proceed undeniable they
sre soul nspirl!ng (Chcerr.l NomcniouS a. are the
responsibilities desolving upon US, aud comparatively
inadequate may be- our individual excrtions.
are well aware that In every State and in almost
every cline we have -ympsihizers and active allies.
(Cheers.) Now IL the time 10 meet tho require
menls OF country and prove that the who give
progression 10 the bcsi IDEAS OF q people the
fitted fot giving Independence TO injured land.
(Checsl No person who witnessed the gentlemany de
pormen OF the vast number Of gathered here TO-
day withhold his best wishes and assistance from the
glorious cause that mpels ihem To action M person
who sees the energy and spirit sniInniins The and
women of ireland today Csneny that 10 al deg aided
position socially and poliiiay was the destiny
signed them by Providence. VhecIy.l The mani, and
indencueut bearing Induced by The o0crines that
der,e and propel the Fensn movement has already at
tractea the attention and COMMUNICATION of native
fellow citizens. and tho Fen.an receives the
respect aud encoar" emcnt or the true man, matter
what land he springs from Cheers ! viii
before long cherished aspirations rcaizcd and
our rise free and honored from the shadow Tia, baS
hung over us 50 long. tCheers.)