The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-10-06
The Fenians---Gen. Sweeney and
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The New York Tribune Of the 2Sth
ult. prints the following card from Gen.
Sweeney: ar.fa .L.I. W.T.
In consequence of the numerous in
vitations which Gen. Sweeney is now
receiving to attend Fenian pic.nics and
other reunions of the Fenian Brother
hood, he wishes it to be understood
that he resigned the position Of Secrta.
~ of War at the Troy Congress, and
declined the offer Of the COMMANDMENT
Chief of the Army Of Ireland, which
was rendered to him by that body
Being, therefore, no longer connected
with the organization of the Fenian
Brotherhood, he does not intend to
take any part at present in the pro.
ceedings Of the Brotherhood, TO whom
he feels grateful for the continued con-
tidence cvinced toward him by these IN.
vitations.
The New York Sun, which has al
ways been a firm and consistent friend
OF the Fenian movement, prints the
following article in its editorial col
umns of the 9th of September:
The C. o. L. r. has been making ".
other speech, in which he reiteratcs the
assertion that he will return to Ireland
this year, and inaugurate the Fenian
war before Christmas. He does not
say much about money now, consider
ing it more polite to talk of fighting
than of finance. Meantime, he is pri-
vately looking after the greenbacks
which his enthusiastic countrymen, who
believe in him, are disposed to thrust
upon him. His u~tterances are so brave
so patriotic, picturing sucha glorious
issue to the struggle, which he says
will ensue Immediately upon his return
to Old Erin, that no n is surprised at
the cheers he receives from his coun-
trymen. But the c. o. l. RS career
will soon be ended. Three months
will prove him or undo him. 1t is to
be hoped that success may attend the
next practical exhibition ofhis patriot
ism, and place him in the foremost
rank of modern revolutionists. lfsuch
q position be attained by the G. D. l. r.,
his name will be found inscribed upon
the roll of those who loved money bet.
ter than misery; and from some secure
Continental retreat he will spend his
declining days in comfortable retire
ment, after the labors incident to sue
cessful emancipation of his countrymen
from the wrongs inflicted upon q con-
tiding people. Some years ago the
G. o. 1. r. was an almost obscure il
dividual, existing upon his wits, and
making a pretty good living Oh the
small reputation for patriotism which
he gained in 1S4S. Coming to this
country, ten years later, he wanted mon
ey, and begged for it quite as earnestly
rs he has done recently. On one occa-
sion-at a meeting of friends Of Irish
liberty-afters. unfolding his plans for
the liberation of Ireland, he called for
ten per cent. of the subscriptions. A
patriotic billiard player, Of Celtic e.
traction, threw down a twenty dollar
gold piece. The delighted Organizer
pocketed the yellow metal. When the
meeting adjourned to the bar, this was
all the money he possessed. 1t was
his treat, so he ordered bottles of the
best champagne! No other wine would
answer. When the liquor was paid for.
the billiard man and others present
were chagrined to see their liberty
fund" thus squandered. The c. o. l..
II. has grown older since then, but those
who have critically followed his for
tunes, observe only an amplitied X
hibition of the talents displayed before
he became so well known to Fenian
fame. His future career, however, il
he is successful, promises to be brigh-
ter than the past. Those who sneered
ut him then, will congratulate their
countrymen at the change Of opinion
which will be wrought by the termina
ton of the great Organizers move
mcnts for Ireland. They watch and
wait hopefully-thc commencement OF
q new year.