The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-04
THE FENIAN
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A PICNIC IN NEW JERSEY.
Tho Old Worlds Dances and the Reyg
Worlds Speeches,
GENERAL ENJOYMENT AND ENTHUSIASM.
Remarks of Colonel John O'Mahlny, Mrs,
DR.. Donovan, Nessrs. John Xeegan,
John Eagan and j. P. Hodnett,
&c, &C., &c.


few da'sin,e the members Of the Brotherhood IN
New Jersey determined 10 evidence their ability TO Or
san,se afi'dr OF the kind sand picnic was accord
fngy sniGuaced 10 take place yesterday at herehes
Grcne, New Jersey, and prominence having been d"y
Sivea The announcement, very successful and pleasant
wesut crowned labors OF the Fenian Circles, inc
members of which had exered themselves 70 ths'r az
NEST abi,y 10 make the occasion worthy OF reco'o'
Invitations had accordingly sent TO the Head Centre
ssf the United States organizations, Colone Johh ND
bopy and tc Judge Connolly requesting them 10 favor
h. snos,s with oral ons; and notices Of the pcnc had
t,rwared 10 all the Circles throughout the STATE,
Ger the purpose pnsurng full attendance OF the
Brotherhood as well as goodly number Of hs fnends
and svmra,hizers Two companies Of the Ninety ninth
,cument had also invited visit the Of the
festivities and cooperate with the police in preserving
perfect order
At nine O'Clock yesterday morning the Emmett Circle,
John Pope Hodnett, Centre marched from Washington
Ra Jersey City the cry, there receive the two
companies Of the regiment charge Of Captains Gaynor
snd Lynch gentleman acting the officer of
he day On the arrival of the military the Escort and
guests proceeded Mersces Grove there to in
sugurate the festivities Of the occasion.
TIE SCENE ACTION.
1eyseLos Grove which had been chosen, doubt, by
she OF arrangements not we'll adapted to
noon day picnic II was neither more nor less than
large and barren Enclosure, besudded with few apple
trees and totally devoid of shady hooks where couples
q retiring disposition might defy the rays of Old Sol
&c. as far question Of protection from the heat
was involved as Fenian observed, the place might
have been called Merciless Grove, just wellwhich
sentiment seemed TO coincide with the prevailing opinion
In the Of this Enclosure had been placed stand
for the orchestra and speakers and directly beneath
Darquete had been spread over the ground for
abe benefit Of those whom desire or sense Of duty
might mpel TO join in the may dance few benches
aud chairs scattered around the larger portion Of
The furniture having been removed, is stated on the
preceding day by Rev. Father vannmt,a sworn foe
70 the Fenan Brotherhood So the guests were reduced
o occupy impromptu the grass with nothing but
the interpositioD Of newspaper cambria handker
sLsf protect white pants and snowy orgaDdes from
ocunr proof Of the embrace Of mother earth But all
these little inconvenience submitted 70 with
soeahy good grace and spite OF Father Vannua and Of
sAe GrTd heat the gueets, who had come with firm
determination TO enjoy themselves, carried out their
~solyc od ped-m ierG and did not copdescend 10
gruDtle u any trihing matters Of discomfort
the MONDAY TABLEAU.
Al noon, about thousand persons had gathered in the
grove The Fenian Brotherhood represented by |
asmbers Of the Emmett, Elizsbehtown Eizshethport,
Rerven Point Hotoken New Brunswick Newark and |
Eudeon City Cvcles Several ladies' belonging 10 the |
Tepan 3 serhood. in charge Of Mrs DR. Donovan at
tended the Of the guests with great zeal
by presiding VI large table or buffet which had been
ysccd in the open air for the better accommodation Of
tie dancers The Two companies of the Ninety ninth
Ngment being drilled 10 the deided satisfaction
" tie spectators, and placed guard rgldy as
xcseles Grove had beer fortress Tn tie mpregna-
klty of which depended the safety Of the country An
sIiepiisLg individual had produced galvanc battery,
~L which he administered severe shocks a. unsurect
ng porals VITO intended TO purchase what they did rot
pi,fl,n-a pleasant sensation youthful florist pa
ssding The gro mas, carrying immature not house IN
wicker basket and urging tie importance of an invest-
men. IN flowers third party OF speculative disposi
ion was hcsiy engaged in negotiating the sale Of mum
Ter 81 badges bearing the silver initials Of the Bro
0cTLtcd Ter winch passports 10 ireland ana haitngers
q irish liberty lie had TO difficulty in bndng purchasers.
Spite c the clerical fuminaiions Of Father Vannutia,
psnuIne 'tcuIs had been erected PERMISSION 70
n.m having been specially obtained from Rev Father
stLcz, n French priest, seemingly well disposed
No re Fcnian movement the Italian Tcpresen
Giiyc ~ opposed thereto. Fierce rivalry existed
t,iwe.n Manahaus Band and m infrm fiddler
vbose performances, With ompanment Of solo jrs
~ amateurs, detracted considerably from the interest
lai she Id lave been felt by ar, rec avp se aory ia
le ysier OF the quadrles aud lancers Improvised
fanes 81 bail INDUCED IN. haraudng pafiics
ecppa.cLed 10 rob every tree in the orchard Of IT. ada
s.atue fuii and Than brawuy cit offered TO
u1e teho!der modcrnzed representation o. the sLcr
bird Paris presenting the apple Of dscord TO tie fair
helena but there no Trojan war 10 place on record
consCgrence Of ''tbe boygn gaanry aud the very
lad not the cruelty 20 enforce the regulations
which, .ouchcd IN phonetic ortboi raphy forbade Tie
Srests 70 desToil the orchard Of IL golden wealth.
heaniine whil, tose cvrnpot ine the sssembape were
obtaining Icasure al ibitHm the Commute Of huan
wns diligently engaged IN discargrg the many
ties devoivBr upon them, mcssrs HodLett, DonheiIy
pCCitsley, Donovan. Colncld Mcswen ny, Burke and
Eonthuc labor c necessarily 10 Rdd 10 be general
'oyneni of the cnic
Nor were they unsuccessful Spite of the extreme
teat aud TIN sight attendant upon the
srsir, q evident that all who participated In
the ies,ivrits did 80 with VII. The Germans usually
make Their preparations ~ skilfuy they enjoy them
cpec made, hat tie lish have everything inpeomptu,
tnd, trusting ~ luck, take matters they come,
whether the FIRST feature Of the programme fol,
hight Thence the decided Inclination Of the Fensns
Dot " cav al unimIortsnt matters but rather ~ achieve
enc grand result 20 from an early hour the morning
until Jupiter ~ wins incrferod With unreenng harsh
there superabundance of demonstraiive hnp
Encts, and TINS was Participated IN by all, from the
Celtic infant who cluchod his ncightur beaver hat
% " be were appearing Macbeth and saw dagger
before him. o. the returned solder az the Ireh brigade
who accepted the reJoic,ngs OF the day a. ioreshadow
tag Of the enjoyment attendant upon the grand picnic
which, according the creed Of all true hearted Fenaps
y ere long, to be celebrated in The old country.
THE AFTERNOON.
So with dancing, and chatting and drilling, the carly
hours of the day whed away To universal satsfc
lion, and the declining upon the horizon "A
shout Of welcome from the assembled guests announced
tbe arrival Of Of the speakers Colonel john Ma
hony Head Centre OF the Brotherhood of the United
snoe was understandable Cheer upon cheer rem, tho
cir old and bats were hurled 10 the skies flags
waved sundry charges and attacks made upon he long
and for n few minutes, every spot Of ground was de
serted that the guests might crowd around aud catch
glimpse OF the distinguished cbictan AZ soon a. the
fali;ary could hcw way through the throbr Colonel
Okahony extended the honors Of personal rcccp
ton by the committee and the orchestra resumed It's
performance o. quadrle ~ the delight Of the dancers
who FASTENED back 10 regain their positions and await
further Developments
Al length, shortly after four o'clock, the word was
gwen, and the platform occupied by the musicians
tlesred OF is former occupants and devoted Ia the
eommodaton OF the orators of the occasion. After
few minutes OF unavo dahle confusion, Mr. John Pope
Bodnct', taxing 'he char announced that the assem-
blage would he entertained with from several
gentlemen Of the Fenian order who we're present with
them upon this occasion Before hearing these gentle
men however ne zoos great pleasure Ia introducing the
Drectress Of the Fenian sserhood Mrs Dr. Donovan
Of jersey City.
SPEECH or MRS. DONOVAN.
Mrs porcvAN, upon coming forward was greeted
with hearty applause. She said
LADIES AND GiNTLRmEg--I occurred secb ro,,
lion this before but the love OF county Is rot ex
tint my heart am here, at the sacriGcc OF nav
feelings for the good OF the Fenan I think
noble and think II Is time that our country
should itself by the united efforts Of the men and
women OF this country. Cheers
SPEECH or COLONEL JOHN oMAHoNv.
Col JoBN hAHory, the Head G. ntre OF the Fenan !
organizations of the United States. then introduced
And was greeted with hearty round OF appanla he