Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-09-22
Fremont, Sept. 18th, 1866.
THE FENIANS.
The Objects of the BrotherhoOd-Am Appet

THE FENIANs.
Tho Objects of the Br0therhOOd-Am Appeal
fot American Support
The following was adopted by the MEM
bers of the Fremont Circle of the Fsnia'a
brotherhood at its meeting last Saturday
evening.
The Members of the Fremont ( Ohio
Circle ofthe Fenian brotherhood to their
american FelgoaU- Citizens
GENTLEMEN: From the many expressions
of kindness and sympathy shown by you
for the success of the cause for which we
and our brothers here and in ireland have
been struggling for years-the liberation
of our native land from the same thral-
dom under which your fathers suffered be-
fore the ever memorable and glorious Rev.
olution-we have cherished the idea that
when the hour arrived in which our coun-
try demanded aid from us, you would not
hold your generous support from cause
which we know is dear to every free-born
Americans heart. We know well, from
long and intimate intercourse with you In
all the relations of life, that whenever a
people are endeavoring to raise themselves
from the position of trampled serfs to the
goodlike attitude of freedmen, they never
appeal in vain to the defendants oft the he
roes of re. Nay, more; you have ever
manifested noble disposition to anticipate
their appeal, by aiding unasked, unsoliei-
ted. as became your position as the advance
guard of freedom and civilization in the
world. Our cause and yours are identi-
cal You inherit a republican form of
government from your heroic sires. We
desire to submit like blessing to children
of our race in the land of our birth.
The aim and object of the Fenian Broth
erhood is to release Ireland from bondage,
and make her peer amongst the nations
of the earth. We believe and know that
she possesses within her own limits the re-
quisite elements for this purpose. Blessed
by the Creator with natural resources un-
surpassed by those of any country of
similar extent on the globe, and occupying
the most favorable geographical position Of
any country in Europe, on the great high
way of the worlds commerce, and posses
sing mild and salubrious climate, we
consider it time that these advantages
and resources should be used for the pur-
poses for which they were bestowed, the
happiness of her people.
France, Italy, Hungary and Poland have
had their revolution, some successful, some
disastrous, but with the spirit which ner-
we'd to graple with the foeman on every
favorable opportunity. Far offin the East
little spec of land dots the Atlantic, which,
under the oppressors grasp has endured
nearly seven centuries of wrong.
Ireland is about to have her revolution.
The inspirators of her bards and minstrels
are on the eye of being reduced to stern
realities. She will soon find herself in the
field arrayed against her remorseless enc
my. Her aid, her object, her imperisha-
Bile h-freedom-such as Tell preach
ed from the Alpine nights; such as Wal
lace fought for and bled; such as Washing
ton achieved. Our brothers are organized
in manner far superior to any oppressed
people we have read of.
The day provisional government ii
established-an army of 100000 men Ii
sworn to sustain it. Officers, Americans
and Irish, who have served with distinc
ton in your service, are silently NOV
| ing into Ireland to assume control of the
active operations to be inaugurated in 1
few months-sooner, much sooner thar
any of you can believe. All they require
now is arms to enable them to meet the
enemy on something like equality. A
large sum of money is required, and with
out hesitation we appeal to you for that as
sistance never heretofore withheld from
any uprising people. You need have nc
fears of war between our common enemy
and yourselves. Believe us, we will Civ
her all the works she can attend to at hom'
and in Ireland, without crossing the AT
lantic to find it.
Committees have been appointed t.
wait on you for your contributions, whicl
we hope and believe will be as prompt anc
liberal as the case is important and press
ing. They will tell you much more thai
we dare say in public circular like this
In the meantime, believe us, ever you
| friends and co-workers in the cause of hu
man liberty.
We have the honor to remain you
obedient servants.
J. D. GRIFFIE,
d. DAILY,
THos. CosToLoE,
1 Duwzp ToOT