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

tables had been raised there stands tree offering
most faciie means OF descent In this way, Il seems
stephens made his escape and 10 the present no trace
has been found Of his whereabouts
OF the escaped prisoner the London TinsA saysSte-
phens. who has been raised by the Fenan authorities
has raised himself the Office aud dignity OF chief
OF the republican plotter was believe originally
connected with Mr. smith oBrlen, and learned treason
only merged into history since the scheme for making
ireland independent by American aid has been formed
on the other side OF the ocean As man endowed win
more than the usual Fenan education he took the Lead
and attained at once the high position which, unless he
succeeds in making his escape from Ireland altogether
hkeiy 70 give him an unpleasant precmnence N punish
mcnt. But Tor the present he seems 70 have banled
Justice While tho lawyers Of tho Queens Bench were
encumbers our columns, Mr. James Stephens moved q
more effective e,tiorai himself and postponed his trial
peloIe the special commission by the simple expedcn Of
breaking prison.
We have yet no means OF knowing how no made
ms escape and how far any at the Richmond prison
connected with It, But Mr. Stephens Is man OF such
ability aud that he would have dlcclty In
taking advantage Of any favorable disposition on tho
part OF turnkey whether II from political sym
pathy or readiness to pocket bribc. The Fenian
chequer has been foarisIg, owing tn the prosperity
and enthusiasm OF the brethren across the Atlantic that
any reasonable number OF Soveregns would, no doubt,
be forthcoming. II now remains for Mr. Stephens,
having made his escape to avoid second capture The
after him very hot for 1t Is not often that in coun
try prize Of 81 800 held up before the eyes the
capable giving his pursaers some trouble II IS related
that the night Of the seizure Of the Irish People
lie changed his appearance with peculiar readiness,
to place OF shelter Thisw was Fairfield House. Sandy
mount, which he occupied unnsr the name Of James
Herbert bad been furnished with much elegance no
doubt out Of Fenian funds the garden aud greenhouse
were complete, and f12 worth OF plants purchased
from ncghboring nursery the very day % the cap
turc The preparations Of the police for taking him and
his companions were elaborate, but II turned oct
that the work was much castor than they expected
They entered well armed with pistols in their hands, but
stephens thought TT to submit quietly and was arrested
with Messrs Hickman, Duffy and Brophy, who were all
In bed at the time The work has 10 be done ovor
again SO far az Stephens concerned He has probably
not got far from Dublin indeed, the most reasonable
supposton is that no Is lying hid somewhere in the city.
and will there continue until no thinks tho storm Of pur
suit is blown II is snpcruous suggest that there
should be strict inquiry into the mode OF his escape,
Such offence by person IN the employ OF government
is most serious and should bo punished with all severity
WHAT AMERICA is ASKED TO DO
The London Uerctd directs attention to the possibility
Of Fenan rad into Canada and calls upon President
Johnsonif ho wishes to kecp at pcaccto restrain the
operations OF the rebels The federal government bus
hardly acted wise or digned part in regard TO the
Fenian agitation IL IS unSortly OF Power which pre-
tends TO respect public Law, and which desires to man
tain peace, to allow conspiracy to be carried within
It's jurisdiction Cor tho Invasion Of tho domnions OF
ncighbor We never interfere wah the plots Of aazZ III
Kossuth long their execution y to take place
solely on Italian or Hungarian soil but II either were 70
collect force OF aliens in this country for the Invasion
Of Vcncta OF Hungary should speedily knock the
scheme on the head So do not ass the Americans
TO prevent OMahony talking Of Irish republic, or
sending money and instructions to his dupes in Dublin
but must remind ahcm that raid into CANADA could
hardly fail to have very serious consequences To say
nothing OF the danger OF actual collslon--nohhs
of the embarrassment which must arise from dc.
mand Tor the cXIaditOn OF the marnu0cSthc permits
sion Of such outrgcs would clearly be tGii and
the evaporation which they would produce would
der the maintenance OF peace impossible. The United
of friendly Power and the home aud harborage OF
enemy"