The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-14
THE FENIAN S.

The Fenans of New York city not in q good
humor these times Still they not so bad as they
might be- They have rot died entirely. for instance
insinuated by the pro-Engsh people. They alive
and kicking (not each other hovever and II they
NOT unanimous 1t isn't their fault-it is their judg
ment that's the matter They may haoo for the hairo
Of Union square," SOUND Thy tally no" upon the
Senatorial bugle they may frown vengeance at the
BILE Romans who work in Broadway Hall, shoot dag
ger gances through the stained palace windows the
gallant ralow glasses higher attude they may dwell
upon the famous name OF 0'Mahony the majestic
mein Of 0Robers; they may scowl scold rant, rage,
query and quarrel among themselves much they
will; but st they say, blood Is thicker than water
and the genial feelings Of fraternity broad patriotism
anger and "thrason' fears which, they say has been
spreading over them by busybody spouters and penny
whistle pettifoggers."
PRAcTIcALIzED FENrANIsM-"sRNATE PRESIDENT"
OR EVANSTON PRESIDENT"
All begin now to look as the facts in the
O'Mahony has been deposed by the Senate and
placed the Vice President (Roberts) in the position
vacated by their impeachment quoting the constitution
Colonel Roberts called by way OF designation the Senate
President, sets to work President of the Fenan
Brotherhood under constitutional causessregarding that
office, makes nominations and opens work for that por
ton Of Feniansm which support the O'Mahony policy
Colonel Mahony who Is known the Union square or
Mansion Presidents still rules the party which believe in
teen months) books bonds and moneys mot enormous
amounts however, and receives remittances in the old
way for the circles which still give him the position Of
medium Of transmission Roberts has the old Treasurer,
the Senate, the military Dependencies IL IL assumed
from 0MAhonys 'beware' ORDER and very large
NMahoDy. set Of organizers are out for the Union
square establishment and number are sent forth for
the Senate establishment
THE COMMON SENSE PARTv.
Now, then comes the canvass among the Fenian men
First axiom American Fenianism Tor cooperation
with Irish l. r Bism) is the duty of all. Canthat CO.
through O'Mahony and his Treasury Secretary Union
square, Roberts and his Military Secretary in the
Senate Chamber In this city and through the country
tho Fenian circles just in the act Of deciding
this as matter Of common sense business As their
judgment goes win proceed their money.
This process does not nccessitae mutual Ostracsm
expulsion. disposition of this kind only springs from
haste and lack Of statesmaDshlp. The five hundred
thousand Tenans can work on II three hundred thou
sand work heartier under another than OMahony may
they not be allowed to rattle on saddle skirts with
the partner branch Of two hundred thousand
possibility that general reunion will be effected by the
towering authority and grand genus of the great Irish
Chief who may at moment, step to the hurricane
deck and lay the storm. EXAMINATIONS and broadsdes
from the respective divisions would simply compcate
the matter Of reunion and sackle the reviving spirit
The above, far as we can glean are the thoughts
animang those classes of Irish citizens here and
through tho country who in the habit Of taking Their
from the dictates of sense, craftsmanship and
comprehensive patriotism.
STAMP OF THE ''PURIFICATIoN" ATTACHES.
The administration Of President Roberts commences
by appointments Some have been made, and of course
they criticised by the other party, whose great
dnmninr gin was asserted to be the picking up OF
..''i" worthless or dangerous attaches. Now the
....4straon may set down one thing certain
AZ Fenians have been pretty well sharpened lately
in society matters Of this kind, and keen
scrutiny will point out every fault Of theirs
ged on TO he purified Administrations will receive for
il as fierce fleeing as'the same eyesore would bring
from the centre to the sea- that their association
doors have cen thrown open to the public seem deter
being kept bright and prescntabe.
The work Of the administration is formally opened
by the following
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT ROBERTS.
To TIM MgHBERs OF THE FEyIAs BRorHERnooD:-
BRornSw-fhe press has already made you acquainted
with the change which has taken place in the head OF
the executive branch Of tho Fenian Brotherhood Of the
United States and otl or portions Of America. two
thirds majority OF the Senate Of the b. acting under
the constitution OF the b. and their solemn oaths,
have pronounced q Judgment from which there is no
appeal until the meeting Of your next regular Congress
in September. The constitution gives the sento the
sole right 70 try mpeacbmcns and says their decision
shall be final II is therefore, useless-nay it is crim
nalto waste precious time now in idle discussion. Ac
ton must be tho order OF tho day. Our means, our
energies, whole thoughts must directed towards
tho military arm Of the Fcnian Brotherhood through
which alone we can accomplish tho freedom Of Ireland
Our common and implacable foe imagines that arc
destroyed by internal discussion. The outside public
may he under the same impression; but we
will show them that the bonds OF patriotism
which unto us can never be sandered while
foreign vampire remains Irish soil 10
sumo the substance and crush tho liberties OF the Irish
people We have too long remained inactive The
Fenian Brotherhood OF America have done their whole
duty by their brothers at home We have lost time which
was moro precious than gold N newspaper epistles and
hhh sounding, mysterious proclamatons, winch might
DO continued for centuries without accomplishing sin
Gle victory for the OF Irish nationality brcan ny
one link from the sha kes OF an ra slave Bnt wo must
now make up fol- the time which has been lost by
prompt, vigorous and eneciuel acuon. In word, the
Fcnan Brotherhood must soon make their mark
other fields than those they have heretofore batled
on Every energy INST now DO gwen TO aid the veteran
soldier who directs the military affairs OF the Brother
hood Flo has great faith IN leadcn bullets and very
lt,le in paper oncs and as entirely OF hs way or
, M you may rely upon my placing Al
and direction Action, acton must, therefore, be the
orlcr OF the day. Tho funds contributed by the
patriotic tong masses of the Irishmcn of Am7rca must
not be squaDdercd turned into other channels than
those for which they were intended Tho Irish people
In America stand ready give millions war but not
ono dollar tribute TO dr0nea or adventurers We
must have other trophies 10 show for high
sounding professions than few old rusty muskcs Dis
played In garrett the voluntary on rings OF patriotic
men. Time. circumstances and the Almighty seem 10
favor tho present movement for the overthrow % that
dcspoc End brutal Power who has loft dcsolaon in the
track OF her friendships and misery the legacy Of
slaves The present unfortunate srnism In oar ranks
tho cause Of which will be fully explained by your
Senate, in circular be issued to youshould
give TO fear that the OF Ireland vii, be
abandoned Nations and peoples bave their discussions
and thor differences Tho America people have uet
emerged from tloody and destructive with fuller
realization OF their great power and strength than they
ever had before so will Il be with the rcnian Bro
tierhood We will show tho world that re-
form the abuses in midst without destroying
power or retardng the movement The present Difficult
means
Brotherhood from much that erroneous It's ten
dency and highly detrimental 20 its free and vigorous
ton The organization the joint product Of the patriotic
thousands Who with the deep love Of native land for
which our countrymcn provertal, have toied aud
contributed until II has reached its present gigantic pro-
portions They have made IT, they VIII sustain IT, And
thousands equally true and patriotic who have yet
Joined the organization stand ready 70 in con-
tribute when the first boom Of the the
battle for Irish freedom begun. England must meet
privntocrs every and Irish every cline
We will strike az her wherever she most vulnerable
md 0ur foyn And
lot those who lead or follow In this sacrifice
something OF feeling, time personal pride Above all
no must be above the constitution We live under
Of equality and fraternity which democracy teaches
into the government and policy OF the Fenian Bro
therbood We no longer living under the old
feudai times With our clans, septs and chief
tans the poorest member Of the Brotherhood,
who contributes his ten cents a week toward
the holy cause OF Ireland deserves much nay more
respect than him who contributes out Of his abundance
Men deceive, err fail and perish; but principles are