Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-04
From the Ediu5urg Scotsman.
STEPHENS, Il UBEQEEEOTS HEAD
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From the Ediu5urg Scotsman.
STEPHENS, 4 UBIQUITOUS HEAD
CESEER-
A considerable amount Of excitement
has been manifested in the various towns
and villages on both sides-the north es-
| pecially-0f the Clyde, from Glasgow to
Null Of Kintyre, during the last six or
seven days, in consequence Of the SEEM
iugiY well founded report that Head
1 Center Stephens was lurking in one or
other Of the numerous pOpu!ous places
on the banks of the Clyde. One Of Her
Msjesty'a cutters has been cruising on
the Clyde. specially employed on the
lookout for Stephens, and 4 party Of the
Irish detective staff are, we Understand,
very active in making inquiries after the
runaway, and It is alleged, upon what
is set forth as undOabsei authority,
that they obtained evidence this week of
the presence Of the oulprit IN the Clyde
on Sunday night last. 1t is said by the
same authority that Stephens and two
companions, all well armed with re-
v~Olvers, then left Greenock in q fishing
boat 10 make for the north coast, and
search has been made for them in Dun
locker and other towns in which q larger
proportion Of the population sre Irish.
The reiterated report that there is an
organized body of FeniaRs in Dunbar
ton, Renton and DuntOcher, numbering
in all seven hundred strong, is fully be-
lieved by many to be true. Reports are
frequently heard as 10 parties Of men
being seen drilling on Carmen Hill, in
the neighbOrbood of Rent0n.
From the Cork Reporter, Dec. IL
There are strong grounds for believing
that James Stephens is skill on Irish soil.
No sensible person would doubt this who
had the opportunity Of frequently pass
ing through the rural districts and enter
ing into conversation with young men
OF the peasant class, who are evidently
connected with the Fenian Society, and
who assert that Stephens, even at the
risk of his life, must remain In Ireland as
The Head Center" Of this country.
When asked q f3Y days ago why II was
that Stephens would Do so foolish as to
remain here, knowing that one thou
sand pounds were offered for his appre- +
hsnsiOn, and that should he &c
again taken, all chances Of escane
might be given up forever, a shrewd
country lad remarked, "Would Won want /
= general 20 leave his army Q STEPHENS
Is sworn 70 remain with his men, 9th
argue tkat should the Head Center
hy from the country he would be eousid-
cred as having abdioated, and that no
tenian, after such a circumstance would
occur was bound Tor a moment TO he
oath he has taken. There is a strong l
belief entertained in many remote dis.
tricts that James Stephens is not only
secretly located IN tie country. but that
he continues 20 issue DISPATCHES, from
time 10 time, through the country 10 The
and B's. another Significant fact
connected with Fenianism IS ne
great ~ynparhy evilced for each pris-
who receives his sentence in Dub
"a, and Tor these who are in nrisou.
IS confidently believed that subscrip-
ions are being collected throughout
Inherent districts of the country for the
Of the wives and families of all
"ao are or may be arrested Tor Fenian-
sm, Who are not rrovident enough to
tliord b means OF s-Istenance them
'o.ves, aud that even respectable farm
RS are c0erced 10 contribute 70 the fund.
mer,iy give the tone OF sentiment and
he fe2ung whichpervades in the Provin-
which is too distinct not 70 ba
,pserved by parties in the habit OF trav-
ling amongst the people il the country
districts.
rom the Nsuehes5er Courier, December Il.
a letter has been received in Livernool
0ntirming the statement that Stepheus
lad arrived in Paris.