New-York daily tribune., 1865-10-18
THE FRNIAN CONGRESS-.
First Days Proceeds ss-Riectisn Of On
cers-Mass Meeting Lass Evening- -
what will be Accomplished - Great
PHnApgLpH1t Tuesday, Ock II, ie6

PHHADELPUE Tuesday Oce IL. icoo
At the Fenian Congress to-day, reports from
the Committees credsnsins permanent organization
and rules and regulations were received.
The Committee on permanent organization reported
the following officers Of the Congress who were
President, John oMahonsy, Vic, Presidents Col. ". +
Robrft Of NewyOrk Jane. Gibbons Of Pennsyly.nia,
Bsnnsu of ken,acty Michael sesnGn Of lpo. seSrs,s
BARRETT of ssanSs iSaisn. ?! eS'tS osrsn q RSches,e
The Central Council made report giving reasons =.
for the call Of this Congress and II was referred TO
special committee Of one from zach State.
The delegates 10 the Congress are arriving hourly
there already 700 300 present from all SEQ.
tons and the hall has been crowced that 1t has been
impossible 10 get into proper working order . . =
Another mass meeting Of Fenians was held this
evening" Large numbers could not obtain admittance
Eloquent speeches were made BY b. B. DAILY, State
Center Of Indiana, Mr.. Delany Of Connecticut james
McDernOtt Of Ssw.YOrh. and John 7. FinDity Of
Chicago. f. ...
Mr.. Daly said a part Of the purpose Of the Fenian
eenented In one OF and sympathy Irish.
men abroad and at home On their banner was written
WS .a spd suso
ireland. They had buried al the personal
snimostles and local feuds which bad heretofore pre-.
vented the liberation Of Ireland and all irshnen q az
mutual good, We bave msn at home who are willing
70 drive the invaders from their shores II we
VIM" VIII I've Whit WHIT He showed that in doing this
they were not renouncing their allegiance
either 70 their adopted country or any system OF re-
fgion. IL those eminent priests. Father Roache ~
Vinegar Hill aud Father Murphy Of Enscorty dad not
break any laws OF the Church in assisting in repeng
the invaders In ss why should not battle agsinst
them to-day He believed the cause had the sympathy
Of the American people. sud that when the struggle
came America wosld preserve at least "strict neu'
trality.' . ..r., -, II
Mr.. Delsny was severe In bis structures on those
Irishmeu who although protesting TO sympathze with
them did not aid them. Those who say that Ireland
Is 100 weak do not know the extent Of the Fenan or.
gapization. No speeches but the sword alone can
carve Ielapds way TO liberty; and II It is not done In
this generation it never will be as BY the present
Iatio OF emigration In IS years only l3Oo 600 will re-
main at home, and tho opportunity may pass from US
forever. la
MIR. McDermott said the Fenisn Brotherhood were
only the advance guard OF the grand army Thehears
Of the Irish people With them. He showed by his,
torca facts that revolutions have often been successf
under much disadv vantsgeous circumstances than
surrounded them. D0ubters are our most bitter
enemies. who will live to regret the day when they
ridiculed US. ..
Mr.. Finnity said the Congress assembled was com.
posed Of the united wisdom Of the brotherhood in this
country and prudence and wisdom wonid guide their
deliberations II concentration VI action cannot make
Ireland free 1t will not be their fault II all the Irish
In this country we're united there coud be no doubt Of
success; but the prospect looked very bright
The meeting was very enthusiastic.