New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-02
THE FENIANS.
AZ ADDRESS FROM TIE SENATE or THE BROTHERHOOD.
uIADQUAETERs FENIkN BROrHERHoOn. No. 706t
BROADTAY NEw-YORK. June 20 LEGO

HtADoUAETEHs. FESIN BRoIgEnnooD no 90 zoo
BROADWAY. NEw-ioEK June y, LEGO.
Fo-,ls OEeers and bfnbers Of the FeHaH Brohsrhood
BROTHERS: Since the men Of 1913 raised the
standard Of freedom IN abor7e attempt their
tie nd from the thradon uuder which gFoaned nearly
twenty years passed without Witnessing any effort
people redeem their lost Independents by an armed
cf1ft-the only by which enAyed naouaiies ever
regain the rights OF which BY superior power q cunning they
may have been deprived Distracted by internal euds their
strength wasted BY periodical nes result fallen oppres
sion and mru their confidence their power shattered
by the treason and failure Of leaders who by specious
promises aud noisy agitation Jared them on only to bray
aud se them it be wondered al that the mass Of the
Irish people lost heart and faith in every thing save the justice
that should them 10 matters
political apathy deep their ancient foes should mis-
take h FOR the topor approaching dissolution and hnggng
themselves the belief that the hated Ces were indeed
gone Win A an snit ',ct sH'su 49, I'll
have 10 dread the battle shock Whch had 80 oen sh tN
Empire rembo should repeat against the Of the m
Gde philosopher that the Irish however prompt fight IN the
qnarres Of other nations were ekng ether IN courage VI
pat Otsm when the question was Of battling Tor their OWL
soldiers of Ireland have once more their English foes in
battle at Fort Erie and Rdgewayi their yaor has again
permitted under the circumstances the Green nag
OF Erin waved mphaniy over the ehssH tha
long symbeed the ensavement aud degradation Oh
II the efforts and organization Of the Fenan Brotherhood
produced other result than this IL would be more than
equivalent the abors and sacrifices Of the last few years Inc
,dtional brayery and of our race hare received
new and vnlicaton from the heTosm OF those champ
ions OF sh freedom who have shown fighting for their
native land under that Gag that has led them to vie
achievement Of their own yaor IN defense OF SheL hao
aud DEFY heaviest odds which the sEsayer d their couny
BIT vastly more than this has ACCOMPLISHED and the
prospects q cheering at the present ou
any period since the remnant OF the sh
army Sarsd gazed for the et time on the lana whose
hopeless destiny their devotion could not alter O.. r
Starting with tire great principles Of union and sereanee
az its guiding lights Fenan brotherhood he's taught the
peoie Ireland scattered over this continent me gree
lesson that they possess within themselves tue power
work the Independence OF their country and eh4~h
eu how their strength he applied TO effect
that object speedcst aud thorough manner As
gaazon our people stand higher than ever n tue estmG
ou Of the friends Of Human Freedom Passing throSh
an ordeal sucn nation struggling for freedom was ever
subjected they had overcome at once corruption ana
rechery within their organization and dlstrnsi Of Their SIN
oerty without They had 10 make good the loss OF ler re-
sources squandered by fathess and incompetent leaders,
and to prove to the world that those men Wlo would
own own vain snbi,ion and selfish greed. did not
sa a ipe besne Of Republican freedom and we're ready
make anv personal s might be demanded 70 insure
ms possession by their kindred home. There conquest
moro dcal. 10 achieve than the removal Of rooted pre1
dice and our enemies must admit that 81 the energy
and zeal with which they have pursued the work Of liberation
IN ne steadio Wltn vnich they have resisted every effort 70
chain them down and obsolete elels VI euda-
sm and aud orderly conduct in the face o. oppos
lion ~ Irritating unexpected our people have emil
neny proved their fitness fr the enjoy rent o. raii2na
ery anl seigoyernment even as lhe! hale r.oNn s
conrnge field their capacity 10 conquer those indspn
| sable adjuncts national greatness and prosperity
Bhers before you Is great worN the comprising OF
which h an enterprise worthy Of the highest endeayors Of any
!
sOye 10 accomplish Il let DO mon Vl you r sa. ~ ~
fd in your first effort for You have not The empaIly
rsneth and render your renewed irresistible As II Is
n has united 81 that is good and honest OF the Irish element
In Que solid phaanI while behind you are the mpahes
he cat American peope who have your sincerity
proved by the pr0mpadc with which TIE men u he organ
he scene Of action AZ sacrifice or expense T. them
solcs and above all thr ADMIRAL conduct aAd peFee ui'
hands the Justice Of is acknowledges ani
II admitted that With such vast power as our
I m
faithful military element VIC possess succets must nave crow
Ell our efforts and British rule have been forever anuale'
on this c9aI ilon our '0' INC
g bS, and TO the measures as arbitrary
hy we're unexpected taken by he Executive and head OF il
state Depart Geeat oar movement We rceF VIII re
ic ON inst anger AZ the treachery practcel aglns
"a tempered nv sorrow the Of American republic
apism should be sued by such truc@ng 10 the necees
reg desposm on the part OF men Invested Win ine h
stfqst in the Commonwealth But approach the anocc
with confidence knowing that the verdict Of te Ams
people has rady been pronounced 10 or -yor ahu 'nl
uresse their condemnation OF tho anomalous code o. law
o, nctece of which, few officials haze lent themselves
act as The protective police Ok power which IN The hour
Sr en s proved ITSELF the dcadesi Zoe Of the Repab,
xv The l. -isieon of the American Congress TIE sub
to- ~ e miscaeI neutrality law is taking definite shap'
and I'M tho repeal Of tie obnoxious features o. THIS statute
ss od Al once the removal obstacle in path and
& 49, NJ he sincerity OF the professions Of friendship an
sympathy viii our which have been 30 Poiasey ten
In & connection II Is proper that your representa-
tye should promptly and repel the chan advanced
sp9n was being used az means y dsp5sing of the vote
OF Irish citizens one or other OF the parties INTO WHICH SEQ
toni differences have divided the Americ an people sue
a assertion come from Ehst source may Is distinctly false
and IL contfaGlced by the whole history aud policy
: ouf boiy Started COR the purpose OF combinng n
S SJ OF the Irish people in an effort for IL
ssseisn Of their native llld the Terlsr BE0heThoo
q has never fr moment deyiated from rs high mis-
I"o 70 de'cerd into the mearer 9ena Of local politics De
come the medium by which ambitious aprants Tor ONCE mig
mount 10 power aud preernent OF the close adherence
conservative policy which has characterized the who's
erse OF The no stronger s,acnee can pc ss
politicians who hold everything as yenai and snbscrlient I
their own personal advancement ana wnvu " Is 30 oneu :
keep out Of any public movement which RON lis popa
. lariiy may promise the notoreiy they eoyei
been demonstrate tho fitness Of cur people for efsoyern
ment By teaching tbew ~ think fgr themselves IN matters ap
their Judgment dspassonately and implrLy, aud to b
guided in their decisions By tle esiates 81 rsaso
toms Of woaldCe leaders who might from arer
esed motives e-oeal TO their passions pT'iadioe.
TIE exercise Of tbs Prudent Discrimination as neve
more called iog Asu at the present time H.eR Ihe poiea
sogacy and wisdom Qgr people are likely 20 oe subjected
The Of having to decide between o l Ta claims
lean domestic policy viii profess no ie,oTape 10 IN
liberation OF Ireland lngraiitude has never be- uou
Us AS peoples and while We must remember WITH atec n
those noble representative men who without dstnc
ton OF party. In the councils OF this nation. have
spoken out In behalf OF cause we must also reeosc,
that 70 the great Reoutlo the duty faithful children
IN return Tor tho citizenship bestowed upoa usthe highest
continue 10 maintain scespec and the appro
oar Ola cations The path Of recttude at once the most
direct easy 10 the end have 10 views aud being
!
serve to- isle whence derived oGi
BIRTH For the interests of liberty everywhere identical
those who would prevent the extension Of its blessings
Irtl nd cannot be us friends in America Prom the
the party who holding in nbeyance the lst claims Of the
United States TO condensation for injuries outrageous
they unprovoked shape their action sgbsey tie
necessities and prop up the lettering fabric Of here
vo cen expect neither sympathy assistance in onr
deayors 70 establish Republic in our Fathorland.
Brothers In few months that have elapsed since The
adoption Of definite and practical policy by our organization
great work has been accomplished mainly through the enhu
ssm and fidelity with which you have addressed yourselves
before In this you have demonstrated your
underake md carry % successful COMPLETION The