The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1865-08-26
Fenian Address to the Sons and Friends
Of Ireland in Idaho Territory.


From the Atlantic to the shores of the
Pacific, The voice of Ireland is heard, and
Hope like Gods promise is beckoning and
guiding her sons on to duty. to honor and to
Nationality.
Let us then, friends ard co1ntrymen,
arouse and join that gallant baud of brothers,
who are I4boring in the good old cause Of
Irish Nationality BY harmony, prudence
anu union we nay we'll hope TO restore Ire
land to place among the nations of the
earth, TO elevate and educate the Irish race
to the position assigned them by nature, and
to rescue from total extinction the remnant
OF brave hut unfortunate people clinging
to their homes, their coantry and their God.
We now stand at the commencement of Il
better and brighter era in the history Of our
native land. Her banner which for nearly
seven GESTURES has lain in the dust, promises
ere long to be once again flung to the breeze ::
her deserted councff-halls TO be full'of life
and eloquence her manufactures and COM
merce restored and prosperous her people,
free, contented and happy, and Ireland, link
ing her fortunes with the great Republic, ber
newly risen sun, commingiing with the stars
of America moving forwsrd in the great
march Of civilization.
We are told that orr efforts are all in vain
that it is useless struggling against Fate |!
and that the independence OF Ireland is Il
chimeral We answer. That the rotrospec-
tive tendency forced into the National. mind.
has too often operated preiadicially for the
interests and welfare Of every glorious effort
tothrow OF the yoke of the eperessor and
however useful it may be thst men should
devote their time and talents to keep the past
''green in our seuls,'' it occurs to me that
men can render greater service to their friends
and their country, by employing their ener-
gjes and wisdom in assisting to free their
native land. 1t appears to me of greater
moment to enjoy the blessings Of Liberty to-
day, then to search among the pages of the
past, for examples of failure. For
''Fredom's battle cnfeb begGn,
BequeAthud from bleeding sire 20 son,
Though baficd Oft is ever won.n
Nor have we to wait for an age patiently
for the hour Of deliverance. The day is not
far distant when success will crown the gall
liant hearts who are marching in the right
direction. It is merely question of time,
the handwriting is already on the wall.
The Fenian Brotherhood are organizing for
victory. The means are almost already pro-
Sided. Providence seems to order things that
success is certain. In the United States alone
an immense host is thoroughly organised aud |
ready to act. The opportunity will not be |
wanting
The object of this address is to notify the
sons and friends oflrelAnd, in this Territory, |
that circle of the Fenian Brotherhood has |
been organized at Idaho City, Boise county, |
and is now in good working condition The
sons and friends of Ireland are expected to I
enroll themselves and organize Circles
the Territory. By directing a let
ter the dersigned-prompt attention viii I
be given to see that copies of the Constitu-
tion and Bylaws of the Fenian Brotherhood
adopted at the FIRST and second sessions of
the Fenian Congress held at Chicago and
Cincinnati, Will be Immediately forwarded,
with all necessary instructions for the gov
ernmept of the same.
\ The Feuian Brotherhood has solely for its
object the regeneration and independence of
Ireland, the education and advancement.ofi
the Irish race athome and abroad. and the
Union of lrishmcn all over the world In the
bonds of love and friendship.
The Fenian Brotherhood isia no sense
secret or oath-bound society," every Irishman
Or friendof Ireland, known Ito besso. and of
good moral character can become Il member
there is nothing TO interfere viii theaduties
Of christian or citizen in the orga cation:
everything is open, straight forward and
honorable.
In conclusion, would simply state, that
n presenting the views and objects of the
Fe4fan Brotherhood before the public, / do
10 with the hope of calling the attention of
svery friend of Ireland to the glorious mis-
,ioil, Specially ordained and reserved to the
Eenian Brotherhood for accomplishment.
With theRid.pf Heaven and the assistance1
# our friends, the Fenian Brotherhood are
destined to accomplish all their objects. Be
/ ours to share in the Consciousness of hav-
ng performed our duty, aud contributed to !.
be same holy purpose. !.
! * JOHN NJ. MURPHY, Centre. !
AN IRISH crier-at Ballinasloe, being order
d to clear theroprt, did 50 by this announce 6
lent: g Now, then, all ye blackguards that I