The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-08
CITY INTELLIGEN
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LARGE FENIAN MEETING AT NATIONAL
GUARDS HALL.-Last evening q meeting of the
friends OF irish independence was held at Ma
toDal Guards Hall. Long before the hour of
organization the large hall was densely Gro wded
quite numbersof ladies being present ''The
General Sheridan Circle" came marching into
the hall with martial music. John keenan,
was chosen chairman, and Michael Nash secre-
tary. Mr.. James Gibbons made few introduc.
tory remarks, after which he introduced to the
meeting Hon. Henry A. WUrthington, ex.Con-
gresham from Nevada Territory, who was re.
ceived with great applause.
He said he was pleased to see such large
number ot Feniaus present. Why should you
not succeed in the movement you have inaugu.
ratedP For almost three hundred years you
have been bowed down aud your nationality
gone; English functonaries appointed to admin.
lister your laws. Put away your humansm and
go into the fight with England, and so strike
her that she may feel ii. Build up your army
and thus testify to your Fenianism. | don't
desire to see the United States or any power
send ships of bread to England; but do desire
TO see the United States send cannon balls
MIME balls etc. into their midst. If you want
your independence you must get it at the can
mons mouth. If the American Government be
true to itself the American Government can
help you. We Will give orders not to interfere
with your gunboats Ii we do interfere it will
be after you have left the United States. If you
get your gunboats upon the ocean, we will have
one OF our quick-sailing vessels out to pick you
up in case OF accident, and protect you as belli-
itself. l tell YOU, Ireland, backed up by II y
American people, can whip a halfdozen Eng
lands. Who can doubt the success of your
cause? BE true to yourself, and true to the
land of your fathers. You are seeking to obtain
the same great end, therefore harmonize your
organizations, and pour out your money to pur-
chase the Irish bonds. In the little town in
which live there Is great Fenian sentiment
prevailing. The speaker concluded his remarks
amid great applause.
Captain Edward Powers was next introduced
He said:-You are citizens ofthis great republic
and as such many of you have defended Che hag
of this country. new issue is offered, that
issue being the freedom OF an island, ofa peo
pie, held by Government who opposed the
republic OF America, and now we are prepared
to oppose that Government on q principle of
right. We look to the extension OF liberty. We
are met here to night for the purpose of commit
ting no act that will cause O marshal to seize
you all, but we are assembled here TO decide
what neutrality means. II it is proper that
England should send out an Alabama, it is right
that the United States should send out vessel
to destroy the commerce of England. When an
unjust partisan Will enter into a ring to cripple
great nation, 1t is our duty to stand and break
down that power. l care not tor the difference
Of opinion. l listened to the gentlemen who
spoke last night. Consider what you have to do.
The men who enlisted inslS6l went on an eXcur-
sion. That excursion party was lesson. The
battle OF Bull Run led to q review of 70 900 men.
II your men did so much for America, why not
do 1t for the green flag OF Ireland? Do It, be.
Friends, purchase rifle, learn to shoot, to fire,
and then you are masters OF England.
The Chairman here read despatch from New
York stating that General Sweeney had left that
city at 6 o'clock.
Mr. w. F. Carlin was next introduced. and
made an excellent address, giving O statement
OF the wrongs inflicted upon Ireland by the Eng
lish Government, and in conclusion called upon
all TO secure Irish bonds, and thus contribute to
the cause of redeeming Ireland. His remarks
were frequently applauded.
A gentleman in the audience made his Way to
the platform and handed in five dollars to wards
the cause, saying that he was good for five dol
lars a week for one year.
Several other gentlemen came forward and
contributed money.
Colonel O'ReillY then made short address.
after which MIR. Keenan, recited piece of poetry
on the Irish Rebellion of 1898.
Mr.. Johnson, during the course of his re-
marks, was interrupted by great cheering Gene
raj Sweeney having made his appearance In the
hall.
AS soon as order was restored, the General
stepped forward and said:-Ladies and gentle
men, wish could find words to express my
thanks Tor this hearty and cordial welcome. |
doubly appreciate it on account of the cause in
which it Is given. | am glad am here with you
now. have come here to tell you that every
man must act at once have myself been hard
at work for weeks past. We have been, and are
making preparations in the great object. We
have already made large purchases OF arms.
Ireland is on the point of revolution. hope
is HttemOt
OH the part of England to make her rise at
pTC mt by suspending the writ of habeas corpus.
l have said that we must act at once or the
glorious opportunity may PASS away. Nature
now gives us pontoon bridges, and we can ac-
complish our object as sure as Gods in
Heaven. We want certain means to put
arms in the hands OF our friends.
While our friends are struggling in Ireland
we must strike for them, and the game will be In
our own hands. There is no law to prevent a
United States citizen to carving his arms
throughout the United States. We cannot orga-
niZe an army to leave tor war with another
nation Canada is the point she has frontier
and there are hundred places to enter. If the
enemy concentrate at one we can enter another
Canada once IN our possession, we will be Joined
in less than three months with Americans, and
we can get all the materials we want. When we
conquer that territory we will demand the
United States to ackno wledge us as belligerents
Englands weak point is Canada. Strike at
Englands commerce, and that is her vital point
II Ireland was free England would sink to a
thirdIate power. Bring England to terms by
striking at her commerce. Our opportunity Is
now, while Ireland IS struggling for existence
This country Is flooded with soldiers and thew
have their arms in their possession. have not
come here 10 make a speech but for twenty
years have been preparing TO break the chains
OF my native land. 1t has been my ambition to
see that green flag float over my native land
The General here concludes, amid tremendous
applause. The meeting then adjourned.
THE CITY TO BE CLEANED.-Yesterda
morning contracts for cleansing the streets of
this city, and the removal OF all dirt garbage
otfal, ashes, dead animals, and other refuse mat.
ter thercirom, were entered into by Mayor Nc
Michael In accordance with an ordinance
adopted at the last meeting of City Councils
for cleaning that part OF the city north of
Market street, the contract has been awarded to
Messrs NJ ss smith Hill; and for the district south
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