Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-03-23

l., loyal The Sepoys were not all dead, and
maica, Australia and Canada, would requi
large forces to keep them quiet Under sue
d circumstances there was good hope for success
n lrishmen everywhere must unite. The ladi
can assist. We must furnish means TO ht ol
: privateers to cripple the main artery Of Enl
e lands strength, her commerce, and aid wit
men and money the Irish patriots in Ireland
With an earnest tribute to the free institution
OF the United States. to which be owned his dee
obligation. and with glowing picture Of Ire
land, rising from her depression. throwing o
her chains snd taking her Jlace among the FIRE
republics Of the worli, he closed amid heart
cheers.
Mr.. Kiernan is a graduate of New Yorl
Free Academy, and is finished and elegan
speaker. His speech aboundcd in classica
illusions. was earnest and eloquent, ant
made an excellent impression on all wh,
heard it,
lie was followed by Capt. Wm. II. Ste
phens of New York, who was introduced by
Capt. LOnergan as relative Of James Ste
phcns, the great Head Centre.
CAPT. STEPHENS sPsECH.
Mr.. Stephens said that though St Patrick
day was commonly one Of rejoicing he could
not rejoice to-day. Remembering our oppressed
brothers, some Of them in dungeons, in ireland,
every true lrishman must feel gloomy and
anxious either to contribute his money or stand
before the fee. He could not rejoice I'll the
bloodred flag Of st. George was pulled down
wherever it floats. He did not come as a beggar.
He would not ask cent for "beggarly" Ire
4 nj A -. u nor f.fal
Fenians, organized but not yet fully armed, in
Ireland. to enable them to hold out three months,
in war with England; after that they would take
care Of themselves. England, he said, was but
big balloon which could be punctured and
brought down by pin thrust. There were
Fenians in England and when the outbreak came,
London itself might be Illuminated with the
terrible vengeance Of the Irish IS soon as hos
tilIties commenced the Irish republic would be
acknowledged as a belligerent by France. Spain
and the L. 5. An envoy from ireland told him,
but yesterday, that the British Army would
support the Fenians, almost to man.
As for Canada. there we're So 900 Feniaus in
Canada, who must not be denied the right 10
Cooperate with their brothers in Ireland But
he desired TO see no hllbustering raid against
Canada. and If needed 1000 armed Fenians
could be furnished TO maintain the neutrality Of
NAN NAiNcA hAaAtr- II - our uutN 10 Ilrnnu
the munitions Of war for use in Ireland. Pro-
posing himself TO 60 there to meet the foe. he
called upon them to supply the funds needed.
Subscribe literally to the bonds. an before the
end Of March the flag Of England would 20
down. The bonds (holding up handfuD were
the best security any man could desire for his
money. He closed with an earnest appeal TO
purchase al once.
Captain Stephens spoke earnestly. but
with none Of the graces Of oratory shown
by the previous speaker, and, as it will be
perceived, he was little given to rash state
ments. Both speeches were received with
applause and yells, an infant Fenian in the
MAN in the gallery adding his voice stoutly
to the latter. This, by the way, was the
only Feniap in arms, observed by Us during
the day. A slightly elevated individual, in
the crowd near one OF the doors, put in the
tigers very strong, after the cheers Still
as a whole tue enthusiasm was not over
Powering.
The subscriptions to the bonds commenced
by Mr.. Reilly, Centre Of St. Albans
Circle, who put down 500 and took a
bond. The Fenian Sifters Of Burlington
took another SlOO bond Ethan Allen Cir
Gle Of Montpelier. also took a SO one, and
then the subscriptions seemed to stop. Fur
ther exhortstions were made by the speakers,
but some how the Irishmen did not seem to
"soe it, " and after rousing cheers proposed
by Mr.. Kiernsn. for the American Coneti-
tuition, the Irish Republic, Capt Lonergan,
State Centre Of Vermont the Fenian SIS
terhood, St. Patrisk's Society Of winooskl
and the Jericho Band, the meeting dis
persed.
TuR EVENING.
4 dance in the ball room OF the lake
House, and banquet in the dining hall be-
low, closed the exercises ofthe day They are
described TO US pleasant affairs. Some so
couples took the hoor for the dance, and
three long tables were filed at the supper
The Hall had been decorated by the Fenian
Sireshood, and the sisters lent the attrac-
tions of their charms TO the banquet as well
as the ball. The supper was Of course e1-
oellent. Capt. Lonergan presided. The
Jericho Band furnished the music the
speeches were spirited, and there was some
good singing. The regular toasts, read by
j. J. Monahan, toastmastor, were as follows
/. TEE FESIAS BRoTHERHooD.-''Mayi it in
crease in strength and numbers until Ireland is
free, and Republican Governments rise from the
ruins Of all monarchies."
Musie-"St P.trick's Day"
Responded to by Capt. LOnergAn.
2. The President OF THE UNITED STATES.
.Mgrc-"Hail to the Chief
Loud applause greeted this toast, but no re-
spOnse was made.
3. "THE MEx IN THE GAP"
.Nusie-"wearing Of the Green"
Responded to by Capt. Vim. II. Stephens Of
New York.
4. ENGLISH NEUTRAuTY.-"Theli life Of
Southern Rebellion during the last two years Of
ii. existence.
Husie-"Yankee Doodle"
Hon. Levsrett B. Englesby responded.
8. yERNoSr.-"The only State that never
faltered in the discharge Of its duty. May her
sons always prove as true to their duiy as Of
yore."
.Musie-"Hail Columbia"
R. W. Chase, Esq., briefly responded.
6. THE FESIAs SIsrERHOoD OF VERMONT
MAY it make the last hood for old mother
England"
-huac-"Irish Washervoman.'
Responded to by John D. Dwyer, Esq., of
Mortified.
!. The PRESS OF BURLTSGToS.-"A Always
the advocates Of justice and freedom"
JHurie-" Quickstep.''
Responded to by Geo. H. BigelOw Of the
Times.