New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-15
THE FESGANs.
The Sistcrhsod and Brotherheed-meet.
ing Of the Kincora Circle Of the Sis
sers-Spcechcs, Vows and Songs.

ters-6pcecucs, vows SOuHss
The Fenian Brotherhood has become an "in.
strution in this country Throughout the vast extent
Of the Uuion in every State and Territory there
organized Circles of the Brotherhood or
Siserhood, all united by common band Of patriotism
in the Of the odd land" all earnest, steadfast
workers. dreaming one dream Of Irish Republic 10
be established the ruins of the English power In
their own beloved Erin.
large and enthusiastic meeting Of the members OF
the KncOra Circle Of the Fenian Sisterhood was held
last evening in the DePit Dispensary, corner OF
Twenty -third-st. aud SccOnd.aye.
THE SISTERS.
The Sisters appear to be quite enthusiastic In the
work Of the regeneration Of their native land. 1hey
entered the hall shortly after eight o'clock In groups OF
twos and hrees when at each arrival, The display OF
sororal affection was really touching. Men. wnen
they meet usually cOniIe their demonstrations OF re-
happiness and II shake OF the hands; bat women are
much more wsTm.heaIted and impulsiVe, beng gene
rally satisfied with nothing less than alond and pro-
oscnlaiion The Ssterhood appear not be less
warm or demonstratve than the rest Of their sex in
this respect. II the congratulations. embraces au
kisses intcrchanged among them last evening he any
nifty must be far and away beyond that Of toe tlnrd
heaven. a large number OF the Brotlers and ot.eis
present the advertisement OF the meeting h'ins
" oil lovers Of the G. use"
SPEECHES AND SONGS.
Mrs O'SuEA the DirectTess of the Circle. presided
About = she called the meeting to order ana address
ing them IN few patriotic remarks on the OBJECT lor
which they assembled the ann OF the organnaor
and the hopes they entertained Of speedily Wrestling
their own beloved Erin from the oppression OF tne
Saxon Her remarks were listened 10 with deep alich'
ton and when sbe resumed her seat she was louuiy
sppauded ty the male portion Of the community.
Mr. CooNEY next addressed the meeting. lie uweIt
on the necessity Of bcrirg earnestly and steah'asy
together urged the ladies TO no jealous and energetic
In the cause and with their assistance they were sure
Mr.. rrRcr,I was next introduced. He spoke Of con
siderable length ON the iuiinence 81 woman, ana al
yerted TO the power which the Irish ladies' Of TINS city
coulc Weld in the Of Irish Independence over
their brothers, husbands, relatives and swcethearts
Mrs. OSEgA the Direetress then made short
speech in the of which she said that as certain
the in the east and disappeared again IN the
west so certain would Irelani yet lake her place among
the nations Of the earth free and untrameed
ADDRESS OF THE SECRETARY.
The Secretary OF the Circle HAVING read the rules,
pledge &c. made the following address:
Now. ladies. you have heard the rules, regulations:
constitution and bylaws Of the Fennn Ssterhood read
and explained. When j, some months since, became
member OF the Circle did not know what the rules
OF regulations were but supposed that the object was
to assist the Brothers in every way one cond Athsmc
tie people bcsecching 10 do something fDf thcm
They look In this land of freedom with tie starry
flag above us, 10 do something for them. We owe
them We owe ourselves, we our dear old father
land duty which we must perform. We are too
pies have fought md struggled for Gno hna!ly
wonI their independence, but we are 81
slaves. Even TIE poor Dlhch ibhu ~ pruhy H" M"
these the persons that We accustomed to despc
but vet they what are notfree. They i've be-
meath free and glorious flag they are citizens OF the
freest country in the world. while We are slaves Let
ony do our part the old City OF NewYork will room be
in blaze Of Irish frvor and patriotism. and thousands
win rally TO the rcnian standard. Applause.
She urged on those WHO were present 10 come fof.
ward. such Of them not already members. and
hand In their names. Many young ladies then came
forH ard and enrolled in the ranks Of the Sister
hood.
A FENrAS CHANT.
Mr. SIOCkEH then came forward aud gave the follow !
ing lyric to the air OF Billy URouTke.' En- pGs,dHf
We may remark that Billy was the son OF Paddy one Of
the most celebrated characters Who used TO attend
Donny brook Fair and used for love" 10 extend ell
that was corporeal Of his neighhors in the mTe:
1b-res Little spot sc1o,s tie ses,
It's the pls.s NJ er. ~. bonn or,
Ther., niiy happy day I've SPENT
when | was bot alloy, az.
But since isId.d on these shorss
Ny heart fof freedoms beating.
for year. have past since did l-ase
Ny father aud mother weeping ,
So JoiG the fsnisns %,
B4ss. your aTmOT,
To old Ireland W will 30
Ia I'll. slor!o % land Of freedom
We eau live and be cou'rn,ed.
tof CBcl. sam T. sur. our friend,
lie ia, aiwsy- Righl defended.
Bat We love the SPOT where we were born
And the DAY Il fast coming
When " shall land upon ODD Ems shoe.
To set al re Bphi Junninf
rvsy country ba, Il. fas,
Iium. nantiy waving.
And old Ireland viii lave - Green
On Taras Hal unshaken.
They VIII do their beet to keep usort,
But Irshmen able
And q We can't get there DO other way,
Wen travel along the cable.
The singer was loudly applsuded and saeored, when
he gave new version Of popular melody with
which the audience appeared delighted
The meeting shortly after adjourned