The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-24
Grave Treasury Deyelcpn ents
Pending.
&c. &c. &C.


The scandal which the present Fcnan discussion is
causing 70 the Irish and character beginning
excite the regret and modification all citizens
who symplthize-and who does not?-with the afflicted
people Of that poor land Vast numbers of tho Irish
resident In America who had any connection
with the association feel keenly any the abso
lutte outrage which being perpetra before the Amer
lean people and before the world their unfortunate
native bnd aud its whole people. The Fcnian
aspirations might be scofcd at as wild; lack
or fath might be felt in its government
aud its rule; its object might be thougM in
good rsith TO be simply unattainabe, and its opera
lions equenty susceptible of good result the
Irish people Still though there in many Irish citi-
zeas or faith, there Of interest
IN che Eeui,a movement Its progress watched
closely is doings criticised but in kindly and
wemeanngs way and If IL were that the British
were bsng annoyed the outside people joined those in
side tho ranks IN that hearty pleasure which the entire
family os that injured country has felt will
feel at everything which annoys einbarrasses their
unsparne ruIcrs in the grievous rule imposed by their
sway that band
Tho Feoan Brotherhood was essentially part
or the Irish race; it the property OF that
race, and had, by its persistence OF progress
and the vitality OF its unhagging faith OBJ
tanned virtual possession and command of Irish hopes
Irish honor When Fcniansm confined itself its
halls and meeting rooms Its governmental affairs were
Of this largo outside portion Of the people.
Now, however that the doors have been thrown open
and the general public admitted spectators every
member of the Irish has a right to ask that the
0ustodans OF the and cherished character
shall not by criminal foolish exhibitions OF bad taste
OF bad temper prove false to that trust A loud and
general demand then goes up for quashing OF these
sCaadaoas doings millions scattered broadcast tho
Che earth tmpiore and beseech and insist that the
workers OF the troubles cease their evil d6ings and
lot the gentle sway OF peace hush up the general
o. sacrao can effect this good result owes ~ L, his
Sevng country to do that act and make that sacrifice
-FOUR GRAVE oURsrIoNs-A SINGLE ANSWER THE
!. GENERAL SALVATION.
Can William X. Roberts by retiring from the position
On whch the senate has placed him heal the woundY
Gan John Mahony by respecting the authority Of that
Of Deposit (which the constitution says sshall DO
Anal restore calm and credit to the FeDan Brother.
hoods Can the eleven Senators who under OATH pro-
system guilty OF crimes against the faith and
confidence OF thousands put an end to that
rnmpos by -oemniy declaring they were wrong,
which issuing the moulds which shape the ideas
Of thousands Of the rank and file, and then
resume their place workers under O'Bahonyy
Or those people who occupy the Monat mansion on
Union square pour this Christian balm UPON poor bleed
ing Ireland hcrsef kind and good 10 her every child
by throwing up their reported ntermnnble salaries
yielding their finance bureaus and civil departments,
yard ming legitimate business avocations sending
eir aayags as proud high prvates In the Fcnian army
to the ssary managers of that veteran General T.
w. 5weeny, who has for quarter Of century snuled
powder 10 the republics and measured stoel with
every fce OF freedom and who is moulding .the Sena
eora party INTO legion OF for another
repubssca t,~ e
Ans rHeRR ',RRxpREssrgrEs' N THE FIGHT
ARK rasVE GOOD IN TUE RUMPUsy c
Such tue questions that nsked all Sides
end askcd with that emphasis which bcspeas deter
nuatioa 70 reach conclusion and act upon It, To the
fhsrp In In
ktie hope oc raliyng the entire Fenian Brotherhood
into harmonious work under the Senatorial banner.
Since o. Maony repudiates their power OF impeachment
and CLAIMS still President and above Their power or
removal his call for followers 10 sustain him ruler
stl wll.meet with q response from the thousands OF
people Hho cling TO him az good natired and con.
sstent mao. O'Mahony does act SO. He has called
conyentoo ana ne WI there organize nj;
union under their banner unfounded and absurd.
And the Fenans be united on John Mahonyr
The other sido welding too the power OF many towns
and States answer never, When Irishmcn ieel
they feel from the heart Their convictions, being
cere arc positive strong aud lasting That there has
been for long the Of numerous and power
mi GLASS OF Fonan workers the most palpabe lack OF
cDnndsDce IN the capacity Of John o. Aahony To work
Tho Feoao Brotherhood in hearty co operation and cf
foca assistance with James stephens and his central
Irsh movement is beyond question These men feel
ther CONVICTIONS of John o'iahonys utter useessuess
for any pact cat work strong the thinkers
famous M his transcendant powers OF soul and
mind are elevated above the rest Of humanity
Those who have marked this feeling p,rtcuIs ry tbose
who have tred and time assunge molljry the
absolute r,ge against oMalonv leader, abso-
lutey summon up not the fainest hope that that
powerful class Of Fenans will ever agan 20 the
traces OF John ONahony.
n IL not only foolish but unjust and untruthfu for
cier party Charge the other with Of patriotism
There good men on both sides; men who have
made and making sacrifices, side by side, for the
common causc Look at the ntty Manhattan circles
who pronounce OMahony noble man. Accord
Eng 10 Tho published statement over four thousand
dollars were contributed by that department 10
the Fen "A Fund for the month ~ October
Look, then at the ten Chicago circles. who bail the
Senate and brand o Mahony an arrant incompetent.
Those circles sent on eight thousand dollars IN the same
month aud for the same cause
Thess good. enrnest men on ali SIDES they can
not unite 0'Mahony they VIII not unite on the
Senate administration There will be two societies. and
evidently must be two until stephens comes az com
tnon ar,Dsr until feeling Of mutual forbearance and
bDley In the breasts OF the parties con
cerncd and Il IL amenabo truth that " al present
a. dici To discover any symptoms Of this rs u II TO
discern The trace Of the next comet.
GAN rus tsRePaEssIBLFs oUiT rHEIE BECKER
tsGg--fRELAND OR CANADA
Ru can The two societies work side by side without
being etarnay beratng each other they have thus far
beenY IL not better throw up the whole business in
etancr But the temper oil the "bould Fenan boys'
xnsy time grow cooler the raging fever that Is now
racking The form to Deaths portal may sbae to
mild health again Mt the touch Of some angel hand OF
kindly remembrance. And meantime, when pfacucal
work Is commenced In ireland by the nexibe and Iti
powerful organization In whose charge that region lies
or in other places-Canada for inssnce-both or
eher OF the American divisions then assuredly would
both forget their quartes and Join hands In the rmest
bonds OF partnership and friendship And that there Is
prpspeot OF relief of this kind TO the tenian trou
(lo certain II hunted by The