The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-25
THE EENIANS.

Great Movement to Effect Irish Independence
Three Iron-Clads offered to Head-Centre
stephens-An Expedition to Leave Before New
Years Day-The Roberts Fenians at Work
Preparations for Another invasion Of Canada
ga Contract Awarded for Twenty Thousand
Uniforms, Etc.
Those who believe that the Fenian movement
died simultaneously with the official close of the
MOhat mansion can ascertain their error bv visit
ing the headquarters OF James Stevens, in Chat
ham street, which are now used as a great arse
nal, IRON which large supplies of rides ana
revOlvers are forwarded to Ireland Yesterday
this sanctum of the Fenian chief presented an
unusually animated scene. Within the few par
lors hich complete the headqu irters was trans
acted business which is to culminate in an ln-
mediate revolution in ireland. All the particu-
lars we have received IN relation to the movement
are as 1ollows:-
THREE IRoNoLADs OFFERED TO JAMES STEPHENS.
The magnitude of the revolution when is
soon to commence IN Ireland will of course,
depend on the supply OF the munitions OF war
fact, the Head Centre has been in communlca-
ton with some OF the most worthy Irish mer-
chants Ill the city, with view of obtaining the
slnews OF war, and they have nobly re-
sponded 10 his call. These gentlemen
have substantially evinced their sym
pathy Tor the cause OF their fatherand, by
Offering Mr.. Stephens three Iron.clad vessels
with the necessary arman ents, and OF courte
the gifts were at once accepted with thanks
These steamers Will compose the nucleus of the
Fenlan feet, which will leave a certain port in
the United States for deserted inlet IN ireland,
before the year 1867 is ushered into existence.
The timely donation of these men-of-war has
naturally created great JOY among all the circles
and especially in the ranks OF the Army Of
Liberation
THE FENIAN EXPEDITION.
The leaders of the movement declare that It
VIII pe unnecessary TO forward large numbers
oi men from TINS country to join IN the struggle
lor Oellc Independence. The lighting poJula-
tlon In the Green Isle, who are anxious to cross
swords with the perddious Saxon, are believed
suihclent to rid the land of English rule for
ever. An envoy arrived at the headquarters
yesterday from Dublin, VINO reported that,
after tour through the south and west OF
ireland, he received returns from the various
military officers showing that there are one
hundred thousand men ready to revolt against
the government the moment they receive arms
and the prearranged signal. Rifles have already
Deen placed in the bands OF portion of this
vas vast force, and tte remainder viii be supplied
IN a lew weeks. Onr reporter is not permitted
10 reveal the points where the revolution is to
beg1n, but 1t is openly stated that the milnight
SEIZURE OF Dublin Castle is a part of the perform
ance.
UNIFORMS FOR THE PATRIOTS.
The official character of the revolution is
amply illustrated by the fact that those engaged
IN 1t are to present the appearance OF soldiers OF
green cloth, which will promote discipline, aud
revive the old and honored associations of the
Fatherland in the days
When Malichi wore The collar of gold
Whlch he won from the proud invader!
THE ROBERTS FENIANs.
The headquarters of Colonel Rob erts, on
Broadway, also show signs of earnest work.
The President of The organization mas just
awarded contract for twenty thousand unit
forms for the Fenian army who are ready to
invade Canada, and use it as base of opera
tions to secure the independence of Ireland. A
large quantity of arms have been purchased for
previously on band, over twenty thousand men
can be supplied. There is no truth whatever IN
the rumor that Colonel Roberts has sold any OF
the Fenian arms to Santa Anna,-N Y. Word
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