The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-11

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From TIE ReD FORK Papers Of to-day.
Since the meeting OF the Fenlan Convention at
Clinton Hall the delegates have effected little
until yesterday. Mr. Roberts and his fellow
Senators we're deposed by vote OF the Conven-
tion, and pronounced unworthy of any longer
holding position in the Fenlan ranks. new
constitution was introduced by the Committee
on Constitution. BY it the title of President is
abolished, and that of Head Centre substituted.
The Senale was also abolished, and Central
Council OF tive men was dcereed to aid and assist
the Head Centre
This bringing the matter back to its original
simple state, as all such bodies must be, ii they
only mean work. The term Congress was re-
tanned, but not with the signifcation we apply
to it, but simply meaning meeting of delegates
convened to discuss the affairs OF the FeDlan
body. The constitution, with some few amend
ments, was adopted, and Colonel John OMahony
was appointed Head Centre Tor the year 1866.
The names OF the Senators expelled were:-
W. X. Roberts; James Gibbons, Philadelphia;
Michael L. Conlan, Chicago; j. W. Fitzgerald,
Bannon, Louisville, KY; w. Sullivan, Tiftin, O.;
William Fleming, Patrick j. Meehan, a1d Ed
ward L. Cary. By a subsequent resolution of
the House Mr.. DAILY of Indiana was also en-
PEELED from the Brotherhood.
The chair was taken at the appointed time by
the Speaker, Mr.. Corbett OF Syracuse.
After the reading OF the journal by the Clerk,
the prosecution OF the malcontent Senators was
proceeded with. Evidence of most conclusive
nature was introduced to prove that the charges
that furniture had been recently removed from
the headquarters OF the F. B. were false. Various
other charges we're rebutted on the most incon-
testable evidence, and at Il o'clock the investi-
cation closed. A resolution was unanimously
adopted that the ten malcontent Senators be de-
posed from their position and expelled from the
organization. The thanks of the Convention
were voted to B. F. Mullen, S. j. Meany, and P.
A. Snnott, the only Senators who remained true
to the interests OF the organization to the last.
Speeches were made by prominent members
upon the past, present, and future prospects and
policy OF the organization. Several resolutions OF
an important nature were referred to the various
committees.
Mr.. KILLIAN AND GEN ERAL SWEENEY.
Mr.. B. Doran Killian replied at some length,
and alluded to General Sweeney's project OF ln-
vadng Canada, not Ireland. Mr.. Kilian made
some remarks to he effect that General Sweeney's
reputation rested on 40 armless sleeve.
The House received this with disapprobatiou,
and called on Mr. Klllian to apologiZa, which he
did by stating that he meant nothing offensive
to General Sweeney; that he simply used the eX
preston in debate. Whatever General SWeeney's
standing may be as a Fenian, he has won an
arm in Mexico, and IN Sherman's remarkable
campaigns heraised himself to the high position
of Brevet Major General.
MR.. o'RoURKE REFUSES TO APPEAR.
The Committee that waited on Mr.. ORourke
reported that he did not acknowledge the lega-
it, and, when asked would he pay over to Colo
mel ONIahoDy the moneys stated he had on hand
he replied, ''Yes, with the sanction of Mr..
Roberts,
REPENTANT DELEGATE.
An Indiana delegate, who at first refused to
attend the Convention, requested admittance
The gentleman was iraternally received and well
coined to the House.
COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION.
Several minor speakers occupied the House
reported Mr.. Billings read the Constitution,
and by vote of the House it was decreed that
each section be taken seridtim. This occupied
the House the whole evening, and the session
was protracted until O'clock.
Though there was much hairsplitting on seve-
raj sections, very few substantial changes we're
made in the one produced by the Committee.
On the whole it was a simple form, and became
an unlegallZed body much better than the forms
of regular constitutional governments. 1t an
nulled the term President, and decreed that the
Fenian Brotherhood should be governed by a
Head Centre, and that five men should be ap-
pointed as Central Council to aidihim in his deli
berations and in the discharge of his duties.
That the Fenian Congress assembly OF delegates
hold an annual session, to commence ON the
Fourth of July in each year. That the Congress
alone have the power of impeachlng and trying
the Head Centre.
Wise provisions were also made regarding
financial matters, so that no single individual
could have sole control Of the funds. The new
constitution tended as much as possible to
restore the Brotherhood to its original simplf-
city of action and organization. at the finish.
ing of the reading of the new constitution it was
proposed and seconded that John O'Mahony be
appointed Head Centre for the year 1866. He
vas unanimously elected. The whole House
rose and called for three cheers for their old
tried, and proved Head Centre. All the members
reL ended in the most enthusiastic manner.
We subiOin the remarks made by the Commit
tee on Finance, which they appended to their
report;-
In conclusion, your committee beg leave to
say that after careful and thorough examine
ticn OF the books and vouchers of the Secretary
of the Treasury, they have found them in every
respect correct, and Systematically and admira-
bly, kept. The charge of extravaganza made
against the President and Secretary of the Trea-
sury Is so silly and unfounded, in the estimation
of your committee, that 1t scarcely deserves to
be mentioned IN this report. The only amounts
not satisfactorily explained and accounted for
are $4,000 paid to General Sweeney, and some
few special appropriations OF small amounts
made by the Senate.
EDWARD CARROLL, Chairman of Committee.
ID. f. KELLEHER Secretary.