The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-09

mors. Let those who treat them as such
bear the responsibility. We are also in
formed that there are six hundred Fe-
mans in Toronto, EARNED to the teeth,
each man having revolver and pike,
and very many rifle, waiting for the
word of command to Untrue their hands
in the blood of Professionals.
And now let us direct attention to one
or two points and, first of all, we accuse
the government of indifference to this
conspiracy. Ample proof is available
by them of hundreds now in Canada
being engaged in this plot, and of being
armed with weapons per Sc intended for
no other purpose than that of butcher
ing human beings, and yet no steps are
taken. Mr.. Michael Murphy can go
with impunity and take part in Fenian
Conventions, and other Fenians can
boast in our streets of being such
open and avowed enemies to our Queen
and constitution, and there is no re-
dress. A member of Parliament can
stand on the threshold of Romish
church in Canada and declare his SYM
pathy with the Fenian plot, and tell us
boldly they intend taking Canada dur
ing the present winter, and still the
government is inactive. Is it because
some of its members are said to frater-
nize with the Fenians? Is it possible
that the Upper Canadian Premier and
the President of the Council can wink
at these things and in sincerity tell us
they prefer British connection. We
shall see.
Mr.. Ogle r. Gowan, of the Nebo
Lodge of Orangemen of Toronto, has
issued manifesto 10 his dear breth-
ren," cautioning them against the
awful Fenians. The fright of the
Alabamaites is really amusing. Ogle
says: ~. 4
Ihave reason to believe that danger is
at our doors--that the enemies of Great
Britain are plotting her overthrow, and
tina. Ireland is not to be the first point
of attack. AS am informed, the OBJ
ject of the Irish agitation is merely to
prepare the disaffected for future action,
and to arouse the fears of the "homeau-
thorities," and SO prevent any more
troops being sent here before the close of
the navigation. When the cold wealth
er sets in our source of supply from Bri-
tain will be cut off; theirs from America
will be open. Then the blow is intend
! ed to be struck, and, should itprove sue
cessful at the outset, it is the general be-
| lief both of the Fenians and their SYM
pathizers, that no army would be sent
out in the spring to attempt the recon-
quest of the country. British America
| Once in the possession of the enemy, a
base would be secured from which to
| plot further aggressions for the dismem-
| berment of the empire.
on, not aNvara IF thu otanc if onx,
which the present government of Cana
da have taken, OF what course they pre-
| tend to pursue, upon this subject, so
vital to all our interests, If not our lives.
| Neither am at liberty to disclose the
sources Of the information which have
received, and which leads me to the
conclusion that not a moment should be
lost in arming the loyal and preparing
| for the worst.
/. Where there exist militia volunteer
corps, regularly organized, armed and
drilled, Commanded by proper Officers
and with trusty comrades, / would re-
commend every ''true man" to enroll
his name and adopt such course, in
conjunction with his commanding officer
and with the sanction of the brigade
| major Of the division, as may afford
greater confidence and security for the
protection of his family and the defence
of his country.
g. Where circumstances are such as to
| prevent the volunteer militia enrolment
and arnling, these steps should be taken,
| if possible, by each individual Orange
man land indeed by every loyal MANI,
| to arm himself with q good rifle and
| bayonet and with at least fifty rounds of
| ball ammunition.
3. Where the individual, with loyal
heart, but with an empty pocket, may
be unable to procure the arms and am
munition necessary for his defence,
steps should be at once taken by the
master of the lodge to which the indi-
vidual belongs to see that the arms, &c.,
may be supplied to him with as little
| delay as possible.
Rest assured, my dear friends and
brethren, that the enemy meditates the
overthrow of British power, and that
nothing but the dread of defeat will
prevent the attempt from being made
here during the approaching winter.
If, then, you desire to resist the in
tended attempt of the wicked, be pre-
pared. If you desire to live peaceably,
and prevent the attack being made, be
prepared. What 1 say to one say to all,
be ready, steady and prepared.
Fromyou old Grand Master for TWEEN
ty years, and who cannot now desert
you in the hour of approaching peril.