New-York tribune., 1866-12-26
TENL1NLSM.
TIE FBSIAN PRISONERS IN CASADA-THETR CONDITION
AND HOW THEY ARE PROVIDED POR.

TIE FBSIAN PRISONERS IN cANADA-THEIR CONDITION
AND HOW THEY ARE PROVIDED FOR
At present there is but very little excitement exist
ing in Fenian circles, owing 10 the fact that james
Stephens has allowed the last week but Of the year 1866
pass without making good his promise Of leading rebellion to
successful Issue in Ireland The general feeling prevalent
among welmfomed Fenians is that Stephens has allowed
golden opportunity pass by without any effort aud at
tempting 10 nste armed nsueoion at this uncure IN Ire
land Ia humbug not something worse AZ the Fonian
headquarters No I06 Broadway there great activity mani
tested, and all day long men are employed packing
and unpacklng uniforms caps jackets, pantaloons,
and oycTcoats for transportation to tho numerous
circles Of tho Brotherhood throughout The United
States In regnTd 20 the stories and false rumors cir
cuated about the Canadian prisoners captured during the raid
N June It s only necessary To- state ha President Roberts and
engaged In doing everything IN their power 70 ameoraie the
suncs and provide for the necessities Of the men confined
in iheCanadan ns all statements III the Canadan newspapers
the Notwithstanding The 200 sent 10 Bishop Lynch
by President Roberts returned by that prcae
without any regard or the wants and necessities Of the prs
oners ahoug.he without exception. conntTymen and
eoe.gionisis Of the Bishop special agent OF the Fenlan
brothcrhood was sent TO Montreal anu Toronto by Col
KoDeris with goo IN god to provide Tor the
Jrsoners ms agent called upon the American
Consul Nv lhuTon ana informed him that he was authorized
furnish the prisoners with the means TO procure the necessa
Brothcrlood would be resesibe for any relief furnished the
prisoners by the Consul in the o the cnian Brotherhood
Mr. Ihnrson willingly nequiesced With the instructions
furnished the special agent ny loL Roberts IS cohlersa
ton occurred in the presence of M Deyn Of Montreal who
was also engaged by the special agent to defend the prisoners
agent of tie Fenan brotherhood actually ked his life 10 make
known his 20 the prisoners IN visiting the JAIL ana
although he not admitted into the dungeon, still
10 managed 10 make the prisoners aware Of
BIZ pfesencc the Jail and OF his Instructions from hsaqn"
them and make them comfortable Bishop lyneh
returning the cheek Tor 300 sent him ~ Col Roberts stated
that although he could not accept the trust OF distributing the
money equivalent 20 his prisoners ns u came from nc
authorized Headquarters Of the B s that donation might
De made the sisters Of 81 Joseph who have relieved The
prisoners voluntarily and that Wold doubt BE- accepted
In tie eyeutu Offer Accordingly President Roberts who
il most anxious 20 relieve the Fenian prisoners by
any means bis power sent draft FOR s2uO and box
cg1talnlng ~ warm 10 the charitable ladies
~ - House on Providence, in Toronto TO be
distributed 10 tfo 1f.sohes gh the intention that whatever
the might Be they 6gd ralS her wants attended
by the Icfau brotherhood Robert n Lfpv VINO va NOT
Colonel In the fcnian army though be dnbbed bin INTO
that title and the Rev Father McMnhon few days since
fused the aid proored by President Roberts although Bishop
Lynch through lis private Secretary Father John r. Lee Of
Toronto states that McMahon and lynch eating the
bread q the orphans oT the past x months The American
Consul Thurfo also has received letter from the Ienian
authorities through Secretary Of Civil Affairs D. Sullivan
kng Linn 10 be Kind enough 70 distribute the clothing and
oycrcoas the prisoners with also the request that he will let
Col Roberts know what the prisoners stand most In need OF
from 10 time n order that they may have the necessary
supplies them by President Roberts These statements are
eli positive and truthful thus dposng OF the charges madJ
Fenan brotherhood negecng their comparois
u Canadian a IL Is also hn,ed pretty broadly that the
Canaan 90, eminent using Lynch who is Of weak
iurc and easily dgpcd well McMahon, 90 inluo as
much 90 possible the Fcnian Brotherhood.