New-York daily tribune., 1866-04-04
FENHAN1SM.
The British Detectives nt Fauit-strength
Of the Roberts Pnrsy-An Intercepted
Letter--Large Donations yesterday
The Fenian sisters-The Fair.

On last Friday morning there was riding in hot
haste in the vicinity Of the British Consuls office in
this city. The officials at that establishment were
startled from their official doeorum At early hour in
tie morning by the intelligence that James Stephens,
the President OF the Irish Republic was passenger in
The China which arrived late on THURSDAY night. As
the China dropped anchor an English detective
three ~ whom On board tae vessel ~ cabin pas.
songcIs quietly sded down OF the gangways of the
steamer. and was gliding rapidly toward the Bat.
terry in small gig, propelled by four sturdy, stawart
roEeTs.
AS soon as the boat touched the shore the gentleman
in the stern who carried small leather under has
arm Dpdieutly inquired the way TO the Office OF Mr
Archibald which closed at that late hour. II is
stated however that the detective had an interview
with some Of the British authorities IN this city that
night and that he confidently stared that stephens was
on board the China that he had drank wine and PLAYED
cards with him on the passage out and that the dread
Center Of Fonlanism in ireland appeared ho way de-
sirous to conceal his identity.
The information was considered Trustworthy, and i'm
IlIcy believed, and accordingly. on the next morning.
the legion Of spies dispersed different routes 10
watch the fltnre Of Stephens who was then
said 10 be safely ensconced IN the fenian Headquarters
M Union square The rumor reached Cleveland
through reliable gentleman" who stated In that city
that the arrival Of stephens was not generally known
in New York, and that special train had been cnar
tered at Buffalo by supposed to be connected with
the Fenian movement TO carry about 400 persons 10
Cleveland on Sunday last But the entire story mas
since proved to be without any foundation whatever
and Mr. Stephens has not yet nestled Deneaih the wing
OF the American eagle.
The Union -square authorities prove themselves a
match not only the British authorities, but for the
Sweenans as the following intercepted letter, which Is
said 10 be authentic, will show:
'"' ~ MILFORD Mas. March 81 1856
Bvfo Gen c. c. TKvis, AdjufdatGea +. r.
GENERAL Your General Order No. has been received,
and as far a. lies In my power will b. complied with
that want two organizers before much can be
done enteths Of the Massachusetts Circles are
stil OMahonytes.
have received but Is 10 my communication out
Of 81 Circles and than half Of these follow OMa
honey. r. II. boUks,
Capt. and Asst Inspector Gen. OF r. b. Mass
The monthly receipts from the circles on Monday were
unusually large the amount received being, is stated
greater than during any month since the Organization
ofthe Brother rhood The floor OF room in the head
quarters was covered with receipts and was used
for the conveyance of the mail 10 the Post Office.
TIE sIsTERHOOD.
The Fenan Sisters, under the direction OF Miss Ellen
MahOny unceasing In their efforts In the matter
of getting up fair grand scale for the benefit OF
the State prisoners Ireland, from which enterprise
they expect to realize about $500o0. The Directress
has received promises Of support from very influential
quarters and they intend TO personally sohcit conriou
ions from prominent parties in this city 1t Is contem
plated 10 start paper In connection with the fair and
among other attractions connected Herewith will be
portrait painting by eminent artist IN this city
Of the late Col Doheny. the drawing for which will be
superntended by Miss Doheny the daughter Of the de-
ceased.