The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-18

Whereas a number OF designing individuals STYLING
themselves tho Senate OF the Fenan Brotherhood did
malicously aud reacherously assaiI worthy chief
through motives of self aggrandzemsnt and, Whereas
this called Fenan Senate have done and are doing
their utmost 10 create discussion IN the brotherhood
thereby parayzng efforts to achieve our great OBJ
ject the liberation of native land from British rule,
Resolved, That Deseech the irshmen OF North
America 70 discountenance all orders emanating from
this socaed Senate and brand them traitors as they
deserve in forming and preach ng new doctrine to the
detriment Of that glorious object we have IN view.
Resolved, We work diligently with our beloved chief
eradicate that feeling OF insecurity manifested by
portion of brethren other states, caused by this
bogus Fenian Senate for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT entire
body. BE II furthermore
Resolved To snow our confidence in our tried and
worthy chief whose record is above eproach, we recog
niZc other authority here but John O'Mahony, the
regular agent Of the Irish republic IN America
JOHN MONOGRAM, Centre
JEREMIAH O'MAHosy Treasurer
DIX FARRELL CowLY, Chairman Committee OF Safety.
THE M'MANUs, OF NEW YORK, FOR o,MAHoNy
McMANUs CTRcLR, r. b. ~ Y. O.
At q regular weekly meeting of the McManus Circle,
Fenan Brotherhood, of the district Of Manhattan, New
York city, held on Friday evening, December 10, 1862
the Centre John Shechan in the chair the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
Whereas the called Senate OF the Fenian Brother
hood refuse 70 recognize the authority o. ne presaen
hood Congress assembled for the purpose OF his con-
nung be their superintendent and protector OF gov
eminent and interests; therefore be II
Resolved That we unhesitatingly denounce the con-
duct Of the socaled Senate as injurious TO the best in
terests Of the cause antagonistc all republican Id as
and in direct opposition the spirit and objects oil The
Fenan brotherhood
Resolved, That we recognize President John OMahony
as man OF sterling integrity, tried ability ana un,
doubted patriotism worthy Of our greatest trust and
confidence We cali all true patriots TO JON with US
in sustaining him in his earnest efforts TO carry out the
objects Of the Fenian Brotherhood.
Resolved That tender sincere and grateful
thanks to President John oMahony and Cabinet for their
prompt and decisive action in detecting the plans and
schemes of those who dare arrogate 10 themselves pow
ers and privileges not entrusted e 70 shsm corro
LAWRENCE POWER Treasurer.
MICHAEL RoRTy, Secretary.
THREE JERSEY CIRCLES FOR MAHoNY.
JERSEY Cry Dec. Is, 1865
Joint meeting of the Emmett Wolfe Tone and Hudson
City Circles Of the Fenan Brotherhood was held on
Friday evening, December IT, 1865 The following praam
BILE and resolutions unanimously adopted, amidst
the most enthusiastic applause
Whereas a certain body of perfdous mcn now in ille
gal session in the city Of New York. and vanly assuming
the high prerogave of acting as Senator's Of the Fcnan
Brotherhood thereby, without any constitutional right;
and whereas the so-caled Senators have, by bribery
corruption sinister motives thought 1T to prostitute
their calling by basely vying OR honest and patriotic
President, Colonel John OMahony; and whereas the
organization in this country by bringing STRIFE and DIS
sension into It's well organized ranks, thereby giving
scandal to the Brotherhood at large and encouragement
to friends, when everything looked SO prosperous
therefore be IL
Resolved, That we most emphatically dsnounce the
they pursuing as being most suDvcsVe OF inc
great object we have in view.
Resolved, That we call on all true Fenans of North
America to aid and support our duly elected and tried
on our own loved Erin Of sorrow.
Resolved, That we know no other than Colonel John
OMahony the agent OF the Irish republic in America,
and President Of the Fenian Brotherhood shall we
tamely suffer selfeected usurpers TO occupy his place.
and thereby betray the cause of our bleeding country
Resolved, That we highly approve the retlcence OF
Colonel John O'Mahony and Bernard Doran Kllian In
not replying to the andcrous charges Of the socailed
Senators And be it further
Resolved, That the malicious article which appeared
in the Irish American newspaper Of the present week.
casting base sur on the character Of friend of
naI In nv
is in league with the grand master of Canadian secret
organization does but show too papaby the vindctivc
spirit Of the writer and we deem that journal unworthy
the support OF all true Irishmen
DANIEL HARE,
Centre Emmett Circle, Jersey City.
HUGH MURPHY
Centre Wolf Tone Circle, Jersey City.
MICHAEL, LONG,
Centre Wolf Tone Circle Hudson City.
THE "RRD HANDS," OF NEW YORK, FOR o'MAH0NY.
At meeting Of the Red Hand Circle OF the Fcnian
Brotherhood held at No. l73 Madison street. on Friday
evening Dec 15 1885, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
whereas certain unprincipled men, styling themselves
Senators Of the Fenan Brotherhood, have maicieusly
and with evil intent endeav0red by trait rous means, to
break up our organization, and SOW disunon In our
ranks,
Resolved That we expe E. L. Casey from our Circle,
he having betrayed the confidence we reposed in him.
Resolved, That we mos. emphatically denonnSe the
traitors the cause Of Ireland, and we do hereby repu
date their action.
the Fenian Brotherhood Of America than our devoted
President John 0'Mahony.
Resolved That we have the utmost confidence In him
chief OF the Irish republic in America
Resolved, That his impeachment by these spurious
traitors whom he brought from obscurty into notice. 10
not sanctioned by this circle but rejected with scorn
JEREMIAH II. CREED. Centre.
GEORGE Ryan, Secretary
MICHAEL MULoUEEy Oh. c. Safety
John Mooney, James Collins and Patrick Hart, Com
mittec on Resolutions
4 VOICE FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
THE soUTHNGToN COMM CIRCLE.
TO THE HERALD
sIR-A regular meeting Of the Wolfe Tone Circle
Of the Fenian Brotherhood Of Southngton, the follow
ing resolutions unanimously adopted nearly all the
Whereas internal dissension, the original cause Of
Irelands misery. has crcpt into the very vitas OF our
organization not only tending unnecessarily 70 Impede
object Tor which we are organized, thereby plunging
brave, conhding and helpless people into still greater
misery and degradation, and placing the seal OF truth
and our appreciation the foul ISLANDERS directed
against by our enemies on all sides; therefore
Resolved That while we consider Colonel John O Ma
bonv as fully entitled 10 our greatest con
dence and respect as the unanimously elected Pres-
dent Of organization we regard the honorable body
titled the free uninterrupted and undisputed exercise
of all functions delegated to them by Congress-
Resolved That under present circumstance we deem
II our Imperative duty 70 labor with an earnest zeal 10
bring about reconciliation the only means by which
produce consolidation OF our strength and re-
ndspensaby necessary to the successful &C
complshment OF our object therefore we deem de-
cidedy improper to express any sympathy with either
party in preference TO the other as such q course
would tend to widen the brach already existing, which
II is essential should be closed forever
Resolved That, having unlimited confidence In the
honor patriotism and integrity Of general officers,
trust long TO this difficulty amcably DIS
posed Of TO the satisfaction Of all partiesto the
grand work Of Irelands redemption rush onward with
increased energy and vgor and eventually 70 have the
satisfaction Of finding efforts crowned with success
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions be forwarded
the President John OMahony and 70 the Senate.
Also that copy DO forwarded 70 the NEw York HkRALn
for publication. DANIEL DAILY, Centre
SENATE STATEMENT IN PREPARATION.
There Is being prepared by the Senate fuller state
and explanation OF the position than has ever YET
been put FORTH II Is 10 be sent In circular form to each
Circle II will also II is expected be given TO the press
elucdates questions already discussed by the public
II Is also supposed that policy for the future will be
there outlined and data given to Judge whether or moi
the elimination OF Fenianism will be substantial good
70 Irelands people other portion OF the human