New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-08-25
THE FENIANS.
CiiT Pcninnisu
aij.s'C At BEIgvUB GARDEB-ADDRg's DE Mr.
JAMIE sTBPHRSs.

JAMIE sTBPHRSs
The postponed and long.anticipsted picnic OF the
IE b. came % yesterday the Bellevue Gardens foot Of
gatehst Considering the previous disappointment and
Friday icing convenient DAY for most people there
a large and satisfactory abundance
AZ O'Clock yesterday morning 80 members OF the l. Il B.
mot at the Apolo Rooms Prinoes and formed procession
and marched along tho Bowoy 10 Nnth then proceeded
via SecondsVs to FOrtysecondS, accompanied by Mona
hans excellent band AT Forty secondS they took the
to Eghtehst On the trip they under the command OF
Capt Dann and sullivan while the green flag Of toe Emerald
Isle headed the procession The day WA exceedingly hne
though somewhat chilly very attractive musical bill Of
iaFe lad been provided aud comrrlsed the rand
Breakdown Onadrle Basket Reel and Jig Danish Polka
Caedonns Home Sweet Home. Wearing OF the Green and
During the early part Of the day the company assembled
employed themselves IN dancing aud various games for tn
uvea portion of the visitors were provided gu so Of
amusement from swing foul shots for 10 cents
Refreshments obainabe at very moderate prices while
apena supply OF lager and something LITTLE stronger
were kept on hand great many enjoyed the picnic IN ne
good old style and brought their provision with them which
At about " O'Clock Mr. stephens arrived on the grounds in
an 5rn. @ O Co.'s % m Ss Bae
there rush made from all parts Of the Garden and
chief Beside the aforementioned quite large
number OF gentlemen srrved from Ireland among them Maj
Rangers who cODspcuously connected with tie Lime
Ridge affair was also present and gave in bis adhesion
to James Stephens After Mr. Sephens arrival the dancing
aud generally began good earnest and the mum
Der present had sweled to over 1900
crowd shake bis hand and have word with him,
eucei considerable interest In the pleasures Of the day and
appeared prefer them to makag speeches He first visited
tie great dancing platform where lot Of fair women and
brave men were ndug9g ia an IRISH Jg Prom thence De
jumping match making good humored criticisms upon the
Efforts Of the After some rstTesament 10 which NE
stephens about ~ O'Clock made his appearance on the
Around hun were Coils Burke Krwin Capt Burns Major
Moy nihan and Capt Murphy. as well as several others
BIB. STEPHENS ADDRESS.
rked when shirt
OF adventure high in this country he met young man
who told Lin that he need not to try to do ANYTHING tor the
people spite OF the sapent advice OF this adventurous
gentleman he had even Appealed to the patriotism and
would do this and as sure as there was God 10 Heaven
the would triumph Great sPFiasse dc; for one had
he mad that confidence and had such strong
i sTs minutes Without believing he was in earnest
Suffering the great test OF nation a. was OF the iDdi
yIq and because their could stand suffering and
noble race he had al abiding faith in them. lCheers.l
He claimed for the Irish people more Republican lights oan
spect il seems remarkable that the Irish people bad found snch
lne sympathy from the Americans. The man who did not
o%p's va" RSSs and % Gc 10 S prScpe Of
Washington Some sympathy had been shown toward the
would berste Ireland present movement Tor Irish 10
dependence should fail none in the future could possibly succeed
aud they failed then England would come once more TO be
the powerful or one Of the most powerful nations IN
Europe Tbings we're not settled in America ana was NOT
much that there were troubles ahead Ana IN
gland had the opportunity she would help to crush out this
country with Ireland free the United states had nothing
h. n ar from Great Britain Applnuse Eugl md dared not
engage in war during the existence Of the H. b. That had
proved by her Illuminating position 10 Europe where her
counsels despsed lAppause lie met with pleasure
tried trusted Of the H. b. and he hoped 10 meet
apa The trials they had suffered were almost over
and tho opposing party we're almost dead lie wished con
citation he opposed TO union With those leaders who
led tho people 10 destruction and 10 shame lie wanted the CO
operation OF rank and file Before weeks they would
stephens then proceeded TO refer to me speeches. OF Los
Derby and others conrmatoy Of the condition OF Ireland and
tne power Of tho T. b. He did not wish TO attack Her
Msstys nerves dreams but he did wish to attack Her
Nsie.y soldier, IN the field. Immense cheering
Col Burke then addressed the meeting and remarked that
ne had beer m Mountioy prison for being American e
ZEN The organization ireland not dead The were
tCbeers Thev had plenty soldiers and good and
were ripe action they Gid not got they would
csesnng The speaking here cut short by the unfavor
nhs condition Of the weather Several other gentlemen were
their experience IN English dungeons Daring the evening
Mr. stephens addressed the soliciting their assistance in
in dancing The company seemed thoroughly TO enjoy them
selves and did not leave for home III nearly Ten oeJek
,e the proprietor Of the Gardens and gave both as regards
price aud quality every satisfaction me police arnpse
Precinct under Capt Huchns The most perfect order pre-
vailed and not single arrest was Tsas nor se
thorough good humo aud only regretted the approach OF
night which ended their enjoyment.
NJ stephens win leave this city Monday for Troy where
Will for few days and address the brotherhood
there Mr. Stephens issued ise ioowins yessrdy ss
To n, Fenian Ssfcyhood.
earnestly request everyone Of you who sympsihre
and their families nothing Of the
with presence this Office
I Saturday. evening. at o'clock.
told did desire the cooperation OF
sehood and that erples.ed mysrf dsshed with every
Association IL be 10 al Of that
,nse NV arrival SANDER has been busy with
report 10 the child Of that gentle creatures
very active ton. Yours respectfully and sincerely
80 JAMES STEPHENS, C. o. l. r.
Coils Krwn and Burke having returned from Ireland where
they for the last SIX months under the
Habeas Corpus Suspension Act earnestly invite officers who
have served in United States army and who ygPGthse
with Ireland call them at the Grard House
when objects and prospects Of the revolutionary party IN
Ireland will fully explained than they could be through
the medium OF the public press.
Roberts-sweeney Wing.