The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-11
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Eighth Days Proceedings OF the
Convention.
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Tho Charges Against the Senator's Sustained
and They Expelled.
NEW CONSTITUTION ADOPTED.
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Mr.. Killian's Remarks on Gen.,
Sweeny Cried I OWL.
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The Titles Of President and
Senator Abolished.
Colonel John O'Mah0Dy Elected Head
Centre for 1866.
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Since the meeting Of the Fensn Convention at CLIFTON
Hall the delegates have effected little until yester
day Mr.. Roberts and his fellow Senators deposed
by vote OF the Convention, and pronounced
worthy OF any longer holding position In the Fenan
ranks. A new constitution introduced by the Com
mee On Constitution. BY the title Of President Is
abolished, and that of Head Centre substituted The Sen
ate also abolished and Central Council Of Ave
decreed to aid and assist the Head Centre This Is
bringing the back its original simple state
all such bodies must be, If they only work. The
term Congress retained but with the signllca
ton apply TO IL. but simply meaning a meeting OF
delegates convened TO discuss the affairs OF the Fcnan
body The constitution with few amendments
adopted and Colonel John O'Mahony was appointed
Head Centre for the year 1865
The names OF the Senators expelled wero:-w. r Ro-
bcrs; James Gibbons, Philadelphia; Michael L. Conan,
New York city p Bannon, Louisville Ky. W. Sulli-
van, THIN William Fleming, Patrick j. Mechan and
house Mr.. Daily, of Indiana, also expelled from the
Brotherhood.
The char taken at the appointed time by the
Speaker, Mr.. Corbctt, OF Syracuse.
After the reading OF tho journal by the Clerk the
prosecution of the maconicnt senators was proceeded
with Evidence of most conclusive nature nitro
duoed TO prove that the charges that furniture had been
recently removed from the headquarters of the T. b.
false Various other charges rebutted the
most inconestble evidence, and ut twelve O'Clock tho
| investigation closed. A resolution unanimously
adopted that the ten malconcnt Senators deposed
from their position and expelled from the organiza-
ton The thanks Of the Convention voted 10 B T.
Mullen, j. Meary and A. Sinnott, the only Senator'S
who remained true to the interests OF the to
| the last
Speeches were made by prominent members upon tho
past present and future prospects and policy OF the orga
| nizaon Several resolutions OF important nature
were referred TO the various committees.
| MR.. KILLIAS AND GENERAL swEESY.
Mr.. b. Doran Kilan replied ut some length, and al.
luded to General Sweeny project OF invading Canada
not Ireland Mr.. Kan made remarks 10 the effect
that General SweeDys reputation rested on an armlcss
sleeve.
The house received this with disapprobaton, and
called on Mr.. KlIian TO apologize, which he did by
stating that he meant nothing offensive 10 General
Swceny that he simply used the expression In debate.
Whatever General Sweeny's standing may be n 70
nian, he has won an honorable military reputation bav
ing lost his in Mexico and in sherman's remarka
BILE campaigns he raised himself TO the high position Of
| brcvet major general.
| MR. oRouRKE REFUSES TO AppHAR.
The committee that waited on Mr. O'Rourkc reported
that he did not acknowledge the legality OF the House,
and would no, appear before H. and. when asked would
he pay over Colonel O'Mahony the moneys stated he
had on hand he replied eyes with the sanc,ion OF Mr.
| Roberts"
An Indiana delegate. who at r refused TO attend tho
| Convention requested admtance The gentleman was
| fraternally received and welcomed TO the house.
COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION. .
ssverai minor speakers occupied IRE hoise amer rcc
| until the Committee Constitution reported Mr.. Bib
ngs read the constitution and by vote Of the house Il
was decreed that each section be taken serias,m. This
occupied the house the whole evening and the ses3on
| vas protracted until eight O'Clock
Though there was much hairsptting on several sec.
tons very few substan iai changes made In tho
one produced by the committee On the whole II was
| simple FORM ana became an unegslized body much
better than the forms Of regular constitutional govern
ments II annulled the term president, and decrced
that the Fcnian Brotherhood should be governed by
head centre and that Ave men should be- appointed Ar
Central Council Ia aid him In his deliberations and Ia the
discharge OF his duties. That the Fenian Congress
| assembly OF delegates hold annual session. To com
meuce the Fourth o. July IN each year. That the
Congress alone have the poweo Of iu3eachns and trying
the Head Csnire.
| Wise provisions were also made regarding financial
matters that single individual could have sole
control OF the finds The constitution tended
much possible 20 restore the Brotherhoof 10 ia
original simplicity Of action and organization. Al
/ the finishing Of the reading Of the new
constitution u proposed and seconded that John
OMahoay DC appointed Head Centre FOR the year 1868
| He unanimously elected. The whole house and
caned for three cheers for their old tired and proved
Had Centre All the members responded 10 the most
| enthusiastic manner
4 We subjoin the remarks made by the Committee on
| Finance which they appended % their report
In concius on, your committee beg eaye 10 say tbs
vouchers OF the Secretary Of the Treasury they have
found them every respect strictly correct aud systes
icaiy ard admirably kept The charge Of cxtravagance
made against the President and secretary of tho Treasury
H. silly aud unfoundd In the estimation Of your com
mee that u scarcely deserves 20 be mentioned IN tbs
report The only amounts not Satisfactorily explained
and accounted for IS 600 paid 20 General Ssecuy,
and some few special appropriations Of small amounts
made nv the Seuaie
EDWARD CARROLL Chairman Of Committee.
| u. y. KuLglnR, Secretary.