New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-06
THE . FENIANS.
Address from Gen. Sweeney.

81. AIBANs Vt, July D. leC6
To he MnIeys Of the Fsaian BroassAood ia america.
BROTHERS: In view Of the present position Of our
organization deem 1t my duty to address you. When or
rested expected would be immediately released or by the
tho prominent officials Of the Brotherhood steps
would be taken TO obtain bail In both have been dis
appointed and attack Of sickness Frustrated me so as
TO incapacate to address before now My communi
cations been stopped kilograms in cipher Which
am sure gave no information to the captors.
Brothers my official document which hope soon to
address from headquarters will see the necessity OF organ
ling military companies and also that OF choosing as
your leaders the and who among you Tor
all the positions where military and experience arc neces
sary bearing in mind from experience that circles
be efficient must have their companies armed and equpe
AMI determined to use them promptly when called on.
BE not dheartened my Brothers. tho late movements OF
our troops have proved to enemies the praccab
of my plans Were II not for the interference OF the United
States Government Officials power which England could
bring TO bear could impede tho triumphant advance Of our
brave boys result Of which would be that to-day the green
flag Of our fathers would float from the dome Of Canadas
Capitol and whats disappointment or deferred move
mcnt would be glorious
England to-day through her mercenary press can well re-
turn thanks and applaud America for her faithful observance
Of the neutrality law Let the American officials or those oil
them have made themselves ocous, send across the
Atlantic their kind APPRECIATION Of this generous ackrowedg
ment bat the great American people am sure Judging from
the warm sympathy and support which have received VIII
not either accept England her congratulations nor con
cede to officials tho right 20 return England good
for evil To morrow, were In position 70 move again 10
none would intrus, and would depend more for
the faithful and efficient protection Of my plans than on the
American born citizens the ronier and ID connection
with the above now behalf Of myself and the Brother
hood return them all collectively and Individually sincere
thanks for their manly and independent efforts 10 support oil
repubcanism and the Of enslayed people
Brothers beware Of the trckser the politician and tho
charlaaD. OR organization Il an organization OF progress
II is not the 81 c. 8 who VIII effect any good for Ireland MOI
soldier the hardy ldDOref me mccLnulc,
public opinion opposed to slyery and In favor OF uni
In all your relations with men who differ with you in
opinion the subject at ISSUE never forget that you are pt
OTIS and gentlemen only in the absence of proof reason
and logic that the bgot and would be dcpo has 10 descend TO
personalities ordinations and yitnperatons 10 gentleman
will use c)wary weapons which only make an impression
on the ignorant weak the useless and the selfish The
bearing OF the soldier Of the A. should be lofty and nde
legitimate and as h as was ever blessed by the god oil
battles. -.
Gaher around you my brothers the really men, IL
matters their position they ore honest All are equsi IN
zion Let fair coaborrs the sisterbood to
whom We arc so much indebted redCapis her eIeigss ID
connection with every company circle there shoud be
Sanitary Commission with medical stores &c over his de-
parimeni, the fair daughters Of Erin should preside
In conclusion e1hot you to guard cherish and protect
really powerful organization Never before dd II
the elevated position which II mas az ths moment
Skepic towards and sandsrers must now give way III mas
been demonstrated that determined few IN proportion to
whole people purchased materials o. war shi,en anu
would put into the field army which wond cramble TO
atoms tie boosted colossal power Of England were not for
the paerna interference Messrs johnson and Seward
Officers OF Circles should Immediately see that our present
unavoidable disappointment does not cause an Indifference
among members Prompt and accurate reports Of the military
If Circles should be immediately forwarded to the war
Department Under tho head Of remarks as briefly rs pos
sibe report TO tie determination. number Willingness 10
move. and capacity 20 % do, should be embraced.
Every member should consider himself the private cnstodan
q important and sacred secret and SUCH protect as
be would bis life. Public demonstrations and controversies
unless whore unavoidable should not be enoonraged In fact
fhc members ctuatcd by spirit Of secesy and Of their
ability meet enemy and determined so TO do ~
the opportunity Is 10 ioow-and tho pail
which cnshronls PROSTATE and weeping mother VIII
be replaced by halo Of glory
FraieTnaly yours &c,
+. w. SWEENEY Secretary Of War. I. b.