The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-01
FENIANLSM.


AnOther Raid Ou Lho FnpIs-PurChRse OI
AFns-ChnDge sn Command of the
Army Address bJ James sLephons-He
Again Promises "A FIght GOr rnts Year
During the last ten days there has been re-
markNble activity noticeable III the Fenan
circles adhering 10 President Roberts and the
Senate organization. It is rumored that large
quantities OF aims and ammunition have been
purchased, and that negotiations have been
progr, ssing between Colonel Roberts, who has
lust returned from WASHINGTON. and the Govern
ment, for the restoration OF the arms and am
muniton captured during the Fenlan invasion.
1t Is understood that the property will be
restored by the Government at an early day,
ana that the Fenian prisoners captured by the
Canadians alter the re reat of the Fenians will
be restored 10 their homes by the interference
OF the United states Government Tue Secre-
tary OF War has been applied to for his good
offices in the matter, and has promised It Is
said, to make every effort to have the prisoners
released from duranCe. The Senate Fenans are
making every preparation-this time in secret,
however--to propel another invasion against
the Canadian territory; and 1t is said that the
entire organization, particularly the military
section, is undergoing thorough and radical
change.
1t Is sad that prominent Confederate officer,
who distinguished himself IN the Red river cam
pagn against General Banks, is to nave the
command of the expedition against the Cana.
dians this time, and that the staff of the COM
manding officer will b. composed OF VIGOROUS
dash na young officers, who will not hesitate
at trires once the campaign opens. As Stephens
has made his determination known 10 make a
night IN Ireland this tail, 1t is probable that mis-
diversion VIII keep the British regulars at home,
while ONetll and his skrmishers Will have an
other chance 10 cross bayOnets with Colonel
Booker and the Queens Own.
The leading tenians at Roberts headquarters
are very retcent, aud will vouchsae no inior-
NATION whatever OF their future plans or
operations, bat IL is understood that several
stands of breech-oading rifles have been pur.
chased within thO last week CT ten days to arm
the hostile Fenlan battalo ons who mediate war
on her Maiestys sacred soil. 1t is hinted that
the Canadian militia and volunteers Will have
another chance to crafty their irate wishes tor
tight before the October leaves begin TO fall.
Proclamation by James stephens.
James Stephens, the chief organizer OF the
Irish Republican Brotherhood, issued the follow
ing Important address on Monday night
FGNIAN BROTHERHOOD, CENTRAL OFFICE July
30.-Brothers:--r rhe Fenan Brotherhood. an
auxiliary branch OF the actual home organiza-
ton, and subordinate 10 that organization, has
and had for its object snd duty direct assistance
TO Ireland. Worked In strict accordance with
this, It's sole legltima aim, the FenIan Brother
hood Will be o service to our cause, but it must
be mlschievous, and might be BIG with ruin, if
otherwise used. Does not the iDHeXbe logic of
facts known to you all, speak tTumpet-tongued
in confirmation Of lnls truth? True, when
appIled 10 any period oil the organization at
present, this truth has peculiar force and
significance For the day Tor which we
have yearned and toilet through many years.
is imminent and inevitable on this vital point.
Let no man be mistaken. or try and cloak his
motives and aims In a simulated skepticism. We
fight TOR freedom on Irish soil this year. Mind,
it Is no longer question OF "battIe or dissolu.
tiOn." | repeat, the men at homo have resolved
to light this year, and light they will. Under
such circumstances solemn and glorious duty
devOlVes on you. | will not ask are you willing
to fulfil this duty, and redeem the name OF Irish
men on this continent, being every day more ana
more convinced that you are not only willing
but determined to do You Will not again
allow yourself to be misled by false lights held
forth to allure you from duty and Ireland. The
straight road, in our case, Is the true one home.
Irish freedom must oe won on irish soil. You
will not look for aid to anV Government till we
at home are up in arms. Even then you will
not expect more from any Government than
RECOGNITION as a belhgerent. This will be amply
sufficient Tor our purposes, and this, once
We are holding our own, shall be at once
accorded. Could republican America do less or
us than monarchiCal England so readily does for
all the world? Assuredly not. And we look for
no MORE freely as our blood has flown for these
States. But ii you hold yourselves of all gov
eInments, how much more so must you be
dependant OF mere party. Our cause is too
sacred for the politician You feel this, and
YOU know him from sad and bitter experience.
Therefore l need not warn you against those
who, IN the name or this party or that, and on
the strength OF cloudy promises, would gain
your votes for the coming election. Thus to be
won is blindly to be sold. You are not blind
now; and so when man OF lifelong indifference
to Ireland, or ol years OF hostility to the present
movement for her freedom, becomes suddenly
enamoIed OF our cause, you can fully estimate
his sincerity.
Our work is for Ireland and not for the poll
tcian. His hottest sympathy would freeze the
Irish heart. Give him your support, and he
stabs your country. The Fenian Brotherhood
recognizes no party, and must be used by none.
Therefore, expect, and Ireland expects, that
no true patriot-no member of the Fenian
Brotherhood will lend himself officially OF
allow himself to be officially used by any poll
tician or party on this continent. 1t is my duty
TO add that any officer who so lowers himself, OF
who would try to lower the dignity and effect
iveness Of your order, shall be at once removed
from office.
Faithfully and fraternaly yours,
JAMES STEPHENS, c. o. l. Il.
ANOTHER CALL FROM JAMES STEPHENS.
The folio wing call was issued last night By Mr.
Stephens. The hall where the meeting is to be-
helG has not been made pubhc:-
To the Officers and Members of the Circles Of
New York, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and Jer
sey City.
Brothers:-You are hereby directed to mee
me at o'clock on next Monday evening
August 6, at =. None but members il
good standing will be admitted. Each Circle
is requested to come in body, with Its officers
The officers, on arriving at the hall, will take
their stand inside the principal door, so as tC
pass in such members as may not be able t
accompany their circles in q body.
Yours faithfully and fraternally,
JAMES STEPHENS, Q. o. |. r.
CONVENTION OF THE /. R. B.
Mr.. Stephens has also issued call for meet
ing of the members of the army OF the Irisl
Republic in this city, which will take plac
next Friday, August 3, at Apollo Hall, Prince
street.-N. Y. World.