The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-02
The OBJECTS or Fenianism.

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The Objects OF Fenianism.
ARE THEY AMERICAN IN TENDENCY?
There has been some diversity Of opinion respecting
the character OF the Fenan organization and the
Of It's objects The meetings Of its conventions and
crosses have been held private and the order sef Is
essentially secret one far the purposes has in
view are concerned All these preliminary movements
are necessarily private II would be folly for any organ
ization 70 attempt undertaking OF the magnitude this
10 and have all It's sttngs in public It's plans prematurely
exposed and It's objects frustrated But there are
matters connected with the objects and aims Of the
organization which not necessarily secret and which
arc purposcy made known, in order that it's objects
may not DO msconstrued by the people OF the United
States 4fg
In this connection the first and most important ques
tons are, lis Fenianism an American ideaY" "Are its
objects American IN tendencypn In answer TO both
these queries We believe may safely say from
disclosures voluntarily, publicly and repeatedly made
By the leaders Of the order, that Fenlansm is an Anne
cipes OF republican liberty all the world, striking
for the freedom OF Ireland as the keynote and that It's
tendencies American, because, successful, liberated
Ireland and republicanzed Europe will always DO tho
allies Of tho United States and the occupation OF the
former will give the United states what has long been
conceded commercial necesstya foothod and entrepot
upon the stepping.stone Of European commerce. The
bulk OF this commerce makes Ireland both the first and
the last landmark In coming from and proceeding to the
commercial marts OF the world Hence its importance TO
the United States entrepot in European gov
ernments continue to medde improperly with affairs
upon the American continent and TO the Fenans as the
stronghold from which they send forth and ships
TO spread republicansm and light the torch OF freedom
all over Europe Tho Fenans do not propose IN this To do
anything than England and France did when they
recognized the right of revolution and bel gerence IN
the late Southern confederacy Revolution therefore,
being granted TO be the inherent right OF all people who
wish TO change their rulers form Of government and
both England and France helped the Confederates In
their attempt TO gain their independence and to break
nm a N n
wrong In relying upon the countenance and support Of
the people Of the United States In their efforts 70
the Independence Of the land Of their the land
OF their forefathers
There is another reason why the mission of the
Fenans Is identical with that of the United States II
Is opposed to the confederation consolidation OF the
Canadian provinces with Guelph upon the throne and
IL Is also opposed TO the establishment Of imperialism in
Mexico with Austrian any other European prince
upon that throne The policy OF Fenianisn, IKE that
OF the First Napoleon, Is anti-Anglican. OPP
poses Engshmen and English measures from all points
and French interference in the Affairs OF the American
continent.
AS regards England holding her Canadian, Central
American and West India possessions there 10 in exist
ence the declaration OF Sir Henry Buwer when English
Minister TO this country in diplomatic note 70 Lord
Pamcrston to the following effect f Great Britain Is
10 retain her possessions In Canada Central America and
the West Indies is point OF British policy 10 prevent
the consolidation Of the Irish people into central power
on this contnentn Thus even at that early Gay the
Capitalization OF the Of Ireland in America at
single point upon rallyng idea, was not only not
D0IOneL
lately asserted but regarded with cxtree solcitndc
by of the first ambassadors from the English realm
and the highest officer Of the English crown
Az all great revolutions liable 70 require wAFlke
material TO accomplish the desired object the Fenan
organization Is OF necessity OF bclgerent character
But In all its demonstrations and movements great care
IN taken TO involve tho United States eDvnnent
unnecessarily prematurcy In breach Of afhtEaty
with England Taking common sense as well as com
prohensvc view Of this branch of tho SUBJECT the Fen
content 70 follow the example set by England
during the rcbelllon and trespass further upon inter
national law or the provocative OF nations than strict
construction OF that example will permit In short, the
order Is eminenty patriotic essentially ant-Anglcan
and thoroughly American the character Of It's objects
will suggest
Lecture by Mr.. j. j. Rodgers Before the
Fenian Brotherhood.
Ono Of the brilliant lectures delivered before
the Fcnan Brotherhood given last evening Wash
neton Hail. Forty fourth street. before immense
semblaec Of people, many Of whom were ladies. The
large hall was occupied in every available part many
being unable To obtain admittance. there being from m
teen hundred two thousand persons present The
turor continually greeted with deafening cheers
during tho course Of its delivery.
shortly before eight O'Clock Mr. Browns the Centre OF
the St Lawrence Oroo Circle for whose benefit the pre-
sent lecture was intended introduced Mr. James J. Rod
Of the Fonian Brotherhood who was received with
cheers, aud who spoke Substantially as follows his sub
jcct being National Regeneration -
The lecturer commenced by giving brief and sue
cinct Of the rise and fail OF great or the
world and their Referring to national Tegenera
ton he aid that individual morality necessary for
the welfare OF a nation Morality, virtue, honesty and
patriotism virtues which the people OF the Green
Isle possessed but national regeneration would not ID
complete until that island In possession Of its right
ful owners. He recounled the wrongs which Ireland
had been subjected to for the last two thousand years
and pointed out the only saro mode Of redressnaDey
the rIno and tho cannon. They would preach natona
regeneration from tie lannon's mouth and avenge the
wrongs OF Their 70 be forgotten
wrongs which should BE- shown up TO the world. III
urged upon the members to keep up the ranks for thu
blow would soon ba strsck
AT the conclusion Mr.. Browns thanked the Assem-
bage for the honors paid 70 the society In attending
begged they would join the ranks OF The Brotherhood
place In their hands the implements necessary 4
carry out its object The bonds Of the Irish repub,
will be ready In few days. and know you will gene
rally respond to thcm. We don't ask money FOL
nothing but we promise TO give you money In return
Our money will be hoBored In any country, when TIT
checks Of England dishonored, and tell you in
tend 10 repubicanze Ireland, and England a. WE'LL
IL is for this thing that bring those bonds into tn
American market The bonds are in different denomlna
tons, In ten, twenty fifty, one hundred, i've hun
dred dollars all OF which will bear gold interest Ate
thanking the audience for their attendance the COMPANY
dispersed.