The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-13

''the slow coach system Of 0'Mahony" and utterly
refuse encomium, enthusiasm approval OF their
leader This other side had for their say that their
leader was chill and backward tho home that
he was too jealous OF newspapers suspected all who
not OF his immediate admirers, and. In word was "a
drag and nightmare ON the organization And The cold
ness both sides from suspicion TO belief then
expression, and finally TO actual collision though yct
behind the scenes
MUTUAL FEsLiSds or THE IRISH AND AMERICAN
LEADERS.
1t rumored that cold lack of concord existed b.
tween the American Head Centre his Irish chief and
then the centres agonce raised loud demand for
eres 70 sc how matters really stood, what was Being
done and what could be done-in word, take stock,
political and personal It in Chicago In 1888 and
resulted in constitution placing the Head Centre
subject 10 written law constitution and sending forth
agents according to tho Western policy. From that
therhood as distinct sef governing body. II demo-
cratized there and the organization elected its
oncers now they began 70 look for accounts OF their
stewardship Under this Regulation Mr. O'Mahony was
elected President and his operations were pretty closely
scanned by those who feared that he not pulling
wen with tho central lighting men In Ireland. su-
preins council Of six elected to oversee matters,
ana not many months passed whom decided on AZ
an absolute necessity to bring together the Irish leader
and the American Head Centre and reconcile all dsa
greements that might exist being maintained that the
Irish people could not afford have their Of
the part OF leaders They brought together Chi
cago and an understanding effected which was hoped
wouiu pe mutual, sincere ana permanent.
DARK DoUTBs AND OPEN pIscoRD
The friends OF the r. b. in America began soon to
question its sincerity the part Of their leader cold
again sprung up the old differences of policy began
10 operate on the councils congress met Cincinnati,
Increased the council to ten and them work again
with OSahony as executive officer and hrmer consltu
The policy OF Mr. OMahony differed from that Of the
Council They refused TO confirm several OF the officers
rerogrcssvc and he decided that they were constituted
merely an advisory committee to be called at his WILL
and were not empowered to run counter to his line OF
operation. Then came the Philadelphia Congress- the
Council had its side and the Head Centre had his He
complained Of their contumacy and they positively de-
power were placed in their hands, The Congress decided
to change tho Office OF Head Centre TO that OF
society President to enlarge the number Of the
council to fifteen, called q Senate, who might
meet at their own pleasure regardless Of that Of the
Executive, and could pass matters over him by two
thirds vote. Congress selected the fifteen men, They
came on TO New York, tried nominations and forth,
dragged at every step with the Executive who they assert
would sometimes send in The names OF parties rejected
the previous day They said two weeks, and left the
city with many important Offices vacant. As soon
they went away Mr. ON, they assert filled these Offices
with parties already rejected by Them aud surrounded
himself with Objectionable pomp and in instances
obnoxious men.
In the interim OF adjournment these facts were noted
and the present session, with ts financial scrutiny
demnaton impeachment and rupture came next on the
list
DO BROTHERS DWELL TOGETHER IN HARMONY?
Now, there Is doubt that while, perhaps, most Of
this trouble springs from belief In malfeasancc
feasance of the officers, still is almost certain that
much OF 1t rests In mutual lack Of personal confidence
and in feelings OF real bitterness promotive both
sides Of captousncss aud destructive OF the spirit Of
believe that John OMahony Is one Of The worst basest
and most useless Of John OMahony believes that
the Senators malicious dsorganzers and arrant
Gals And thus goes on the fun, and thus fall the hopes
OF all who wish harmonious action in a nobl, work.
When kindly reason and calm comprchchsivcness Of
action will again come back 10 Fcnanism reporter
has not been informed AT present it rather looks, as
far as our observation goes being much ad-
dicted to the "Dear Sir and Brother Fraternay yours
style OF INSTRUMENTATION and business transaction Of
doing things.
THE o'MAHoNY CONGRESS-.
There IL q congress to DO called In New ork. The
modcrates do not expect much from that II called
far east that all the Western will be shut out
New York State and New England may turn
only feature OF Il which. may preclude dis.
grace For the full feelings Of both sides to get
sre TO Judge Of fhe Oahony or death" war cry Of
one side or the down with corruption and mbecty"
motto Of the other
But the Fenians will cool of before then, they think,
and they have handled themselves in Congress before
without ruction and they propose TO do IL again.
least that portion Of Fcnansm which ego In for tho
0'Mahony Fcnianism. But the Senate Fenansm would
be under headway too and from the palace towcr and
chamber dome would kiss the breezes together-how
lovingly would remain TO be
THE SOLITARY STAR OF HoPE-JAMEs STEPHENS.
Evidently American Fcniansm has no redemption in
the Gotham Congress, and far as thinkers among
them can see there rests under the sun but one posi-
blity OF reunion and salvation-that s the advent Of
James Stephens And this at present is considered
would bow proudly TO his decision let go either way,
calculated intelligent Senate Fonan 70 earnest ad
herent Of OMahOny. Sand would wo," said the
other. "Sure Mr. OMahony makes us speech
without giving the good word TO the noble stephens In
troth it's the hand Of God broke those castle locks TO let
him out TO our reliefn
Tho District centre has ordered the OF the city
hold themselves In readiness to turn out In moments
notice TO receive him. and every is anxiousy
watched He is literally the star OF hope for which ali
fadisposed men, inside aud outside the Fenan ranks
are looking with intense anxiety Dublin letters and
hn main In Iralan uuA t.aE auta
authorities in this city refuse TO express
opinion, II they entertain themselves, re-
Instinct Of the masses which pointed in that
direction, and the fate Of Feniansm, perhaps OF
Ireland hinges upon the arrival arrival OF James
stephens In ths city before the lapse Of the Two coming
weeks.
PROGRESS OF THE AGITATION.
In the meantime the agitation, transition, fcrmenta-
ton, or whatever IL may be called continues Tho
lovely stream rolls along swcetly has for the past
week and ever and anon dash Of sprghty spray from
the rocks descent or pretty brink OF the waterfall de-
lights the ardent gazcr The following
GENERAL ORDER FROM JOHN o'MAHoyY,
No !, series, sounds commander. in chief like
orders military affairs Of the Brotherhood will DO
JOIN
Then there Is the following explicit document from the
new administration, which was served the Monat
SENATE CHAMBER +. B., 1874 BROADWAY, /
NEW YoRY CuY Dec. IL, 1866. !
The following resolution was unanimously passed. to.
day In Senate session.
fha. a committee be appointed by w. r. Roberts,
President Of the Fenian Brotherhood 20 TO Morat
mansion, Union square, and mako formal demand for
possession Of all assets books, papers, &C. belonging
TO the Fenian Brotherhood now in possession Of the
parties In said building In Union square. have the
honor 10 remain yours, obedienty,
WIN. J. HYNES, Clerk Senate =. B.
Mr.. OMahony names number Of counts in an indict.
mcnt against Senators and sinners generally to be
brought before the convocation no has called here for
the I'd OF January, as follows:-
!. That disappointed hopes and thwarted schemes on
the funds OF the Brotherhood might seek means Of
injury Senate session thus called and such Senate
sitting singIy
That several officers Of the organization have failed
and stu refuse to for the and disposal or
the profits OF the disposal OF the funds OF the
Brotherhood received previous 10 the Inauguration e.
ocers under tho new constitution, and have claimed
will probasly claim, countenance from the Senate IN
their dereiction.
o That certain members OF the Senate including the
President thereof W. r. Roberts, have sought and arc
seeking 10 embarass the President and Cabinet In the
performance Of their executive duties and issuance Of
bonds. and others of SenntA have exnrose~a