The New York herald., 1866-08-25

n,ras and other high officials Of the Irish republic In
that case IL will BE- pleasant ior .ne memoeS ths she
brghteyed daughters and stalwart sons Of Old Erin
assembled at the Bellevue Garden in this city for the
temporary wants the weather was, ss every one me
knows all that could be desired. the stage ior
dancing was large and es ,ro hoSSs and as
shooting furnished amusements OF another KIND. The
most notable person present was Central Organizer
James Stephens; he accompanied by General Glea-
son Colonel Kirwin Colonel Burke and numerous other
officers who have recently returned from Ireland after
six months confinement IN Mounjoy Prison. For
with much spirit and shortly after five O'Clock
James scpsaps mounted 2 table as the east side
been given spoke as foows:-Ladics and gcntlemen-
Some time ago when the spirit OF adventure high,
he met yOss 90 any
thing by appealing u the patriotism Of your country
men that is not the way TO do IT, In spltc OF that ad
vice il was Their patriotism that he appealed. He ap
peaed 10 the pnrest and highest spirit or their nature
to their aud duty to Ireland II was for great
purpose had been put there to make that struggle. In
reens and justice IL eternashould triumph Cheers
and cries Of Bully for ycum "Bravo, Stephens, y
self thar he had boen able TO influence
his countrymen. t'Ihat's so;,,J Not because he
unboundcd faith In the cause, aud no hon.
est man could him for five minutes
and not believe that he was In earnest. (Chsers) }
This faith had given him his strength in Ireland He
had faith because he knew the people to have many vir
tues Many had said they had all the vices Of centuries
Of slavery and they could not do anything He con-
tended that suffering IS the great strength Of people
Base people might be tried too nuch but the virtues Of
noble sure TO shine out the brighter for every
trial Trial had purified and ennobed tho Irish people
instead OF degrading hem Along with their virtues the
Irish people also possessed republican ehts and
better republican principles than be found in
country IN Europe (Hcar, hear) That he spoke deib-
eratey, and with thorough knowledge OF Ireland. II
seemed to him very remarkabis thing 'lat the Irish
people The Americans owed great debt TO the peoples
of the world and he believed every American outraged
the principles of Washington who did not sympathize
with and help any people struggling for republic
can principles He believed the American people were
making very serious mistake in this matter aud there
had been manifested through the press OF this country
and by individual Americans certain amount OF SYM
pathy for parties who wonld so and invade Canada (We
don't want Canada y Very little had been shown Tor
those who would berate ireland on Irish SOIL In Eu
rope II will be said that merely question OF inter-
ton of Canada ard nothing to gain by the freedom Of
Ireland. This was the mistake OF marrow minds. lie
repeated the assertion that there can be further effort
made for The freedom OF Ireland the present move-
ment be not carried out this year. and II 1t failed Eng
land would again become the most powerful nation in
Europe They were nc. sure Ina. Inss coIn.y was ye,
another war should take place IN this country and Eng
lands be fce she would not oe cont by send
ing out her Aabanasshe would send out her eets and
armies, and crush this country. III the other hand
with the establishment Of an Irish republic and this
country prosperng for another hafa century, she would
certainly crush England (ssDown with her- she
never rise again 70 and langhter 1t was the duty Of
Americans to establish republics ali ever the world He
then alluded to the recent speeches Of Earl Derby
Lord Naas late Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland, and the
speech OF her most gracious Majesty the Queen.
Kisses and groansl They should no. hiss the
asserting that SO help him God fighting should COM
mence this vsry year. Three chce.s were tLen given
for James stephens the leader u the Irish republic
Colonel BURKE formerly cf tho Eighty eighth regiment
New York Volunteers nen said that ON the termination
the he left ls country 60 Ireland With the
intention Of soeng the organization In that country He
fnpo haor
Parties on this side who made great promises did
not keep them and the people Of II land were unable
70 nnt last winter on .ne SUSPENSION o. ne naDea
and confined In British prisons The organization s not
dead It is far stronger to-day than It was months ago.
and all they wanted from this side was the necessary
aid in the way OF funds l'They shall have ny There
plenty OF soldiers IN Ireland ready TO fight Tor Irish
and they will fight whether they receive
assistance from America or not. Loud and long con-
nued cheering
Mr.. srspaKSs then rose to say few words to tho
burned, running for the and others seeking
shelter In the hotel where dancing was kept up with
considerable spirit until late hour.
APPEAL TO ARMY oTPCERs.
Colonies Kirwin and Burke, who have recently re.
turned from Ireland after imprisonment Of six months
under the Ha5eas Corpus Suspens on act invite all OFF,
who have served in the United States army and who
sympahzo with the OF Ireland, To cali them q.
the Grard House, where the state OF AFFAIRS In Ireland
will be fully explained than conld be done other
wise
JAMES s1gpIiEss TO THE rEslAN ssr.Rnoop.
Yesterday James stephens promulgated the following
address 10 the Fcnian Sstcrheod Of this city,
10 CHATHAM STREET., August "a, 1866
LADIEs-I earnestly request that every Of who
the lfshat prisoners and their families
Ito say nothing OF the Irish cause will favor Inc with
(saturdsy) evening. at
o'clock Some of you have been told that did not de-
a w R sd s a sspssssa
asscif iIssaii.ns q You ~. sIsss nay arrival
ierc s.an. 10. hssi v,,a s( that gentle nrr lures
eport assure you IS the =. va sni.s'Sy :,
fry a:tivc tongue. Yours rcspectf ~ T. H.
.NrA JAMES STEfbBns y. -.