The Shasta courier., 1866-06-16
SHASTA COURIER.
Fenianism,

oanization of the friends of Ireland of those
who are willing to give expression to their
feelings and sympathies-to contribute a
share of their time and means to the liberia
ton of Ireland from the Calling yoke of Eng
land, and by revolution, If necessary, re-es-
tablish Irish nationality, or the independence
of Ireland. The wrongs of Ireland fill many
pages of history. England--purse- proud.
pompous England-has lorded it over the
Irish people for centuries. BY her cruelty
she has scattered to the four winds OF Heav-
en- thousands of men, women and children
who, of right, have an inheritence IN the
soil of the Green Isle, while those left behind,
she has reduced to squalid beggary-
Ireland was conquered and added to the
British domain in ll12, under the Norman
King of Great Britain, Henry III, grand
son of Henry /, surnamed Beauclerk, who
disgraced himself by putting out the eyes OF
his eldest brother, and keeping HIM nearly
thirty years in confinement, for the reason
that he was the rightful heir to the throne OF
England. 1t was the subjugator OF Ireland,
Henry Ii, who inaugurated the principle
that "might made right" and to which
England has steadfastly adhered to ever
since. Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth,
a series of rebellions occurred IN ireland
under chiefs named O'Neill The history of
that period says:
1.-The rebellion of Hugh O'Neill, Earl of
Tyrone, was particularly formidable. The
English officers were at first unsuccessful.
and met with some serious defeats In
1899, Tyrone gained so great victory that
the whole Province of Munster declared for
him He then invited the Spaniaris to make
u descent on Ireland and join him The
Queen sent over her favorite, the Earl of
Essex, with 20, 600 men. but he did not pro-
coed with vigor, and soon {oGRd it necessary
to return to England to justify himself
Next gear, Tyrone broke the truce he had
formed with Essex oeerrun the whole
country, and acted as sovereign of Ireland
If Spain had at this time given him the sup
port he asked, Ireland might have been dis
severed from the English crown"
james I was the first King who extended
the English laws over the whole of Ireland
En lG4l, another formidable rebellion broke
out under the leadership Of Sir Phelim
O'Neill-cause. the refusal of the Catholics
to take the oath Of supremacy which ac
knowledged the king to possess a right which
their faith taught them belonged to the Pope
and which necessarily excluded them from
all branches Of the public service. Also, the
penal laws against the profession of Catholic
ism and severe court of star chambers to
carry these into execution. Again, in 1913
another rebellion broke out and was put
down by Cromwell In l6S9 the Irish army
fought regular battle at Aghrim, when,
partly owing to the loss of their brave leader,
st. Ruth, they were totally routed. The
spirit Of discomfort still prevailed. Being
denied all access to justice, may be attributed
those lawless habits for whck the Irish peo-
pie became noted. 1t has always been re-
garded by England as injurious to theHs to
improve the condition OF Ireland The pass
ing of a bin in l1l9, by the English Par
iiament, declaring its power to legislate for
Ireland, caused another upheaviDg. In 1888,
the Volunteer Corps they were called
held meetings and passed resolutions in
which they openly avowed their determine
ton at the hazard of life and fortune, to
achieve the independence Of the native leg
islature, and complete participation in the
rights of the British England. then en-
gagged in the American Colonial war, for i
time bowed to Irish requests, but when the
Government began to regain strength. she
repudiated her whole policy This infuriated
the Irish people, and with the commence
ment of revolutionary proceedings in France,
the widest hopes of the Irish were aroused.
Another rebellion was planned 10 5e inaugu-
rated on the 25d day of May, 1898, but Lord
Castlereagh disclosed the plot a few DAYS
previous On the first of January. 1901. the
Kingdom Of Ireland was annexed to that of
Great Britain. This union only increased
the discomfort of the Irish people, and in
1903. new insurrectien broke out. under
the leadership of Robert Emmett and Thomas
Russell. This was put down. and Emmett
and Russell arrested, tried and executed.
But why the use of trying to reproduce the
upheayals and bitter wrongs enacted in, and
inflicted Hpon Ireland by aristocratic, insoent
England? Her people have been trodden
under foot for ages. Fenianism is under
stood to be an organized brotherhood. who
have at heart the amclioration of the condi-
ton of the people of Ireland. Let us by
word and deed assist them. In 50 doing we
are but repeating the example set by Great
Britain during cur own rebellion. Confed
crate cruisers readily obtained an out fit in
English ports, both in supplies and men,
with the avowed purpose of proving upon
American commerce; while English cannon
bristled on many Confederate Notifications.
Money they contributed without stint: JEFF
Davis emmisaries they toasted and feted,
and their Government organs labored lnceS-
sanity to turn the current of European SYM
pathy against the American Union. In
spite of England's efforts, our cause tri.
umphed. A balance sheet was presented to
her for adjustment, which met with rebuffs
and jeers. We believe in the Scriptural doe
trine: @ An eye for an eye, and tooth for
a tooth" We will net withhold from the
Fenian cause a helping hand until the credit
side of such transactions are equally poised
and then draw the sword to compel respect
for the future.
We understand that the Fenian Head Cen
tire will visit this place soon, and organize
a Circle of the Brotherhood In SutteI
Creek. the work is progressing; the Messrs
Mahoney and many other Irishmen in that
locality have made an earnest move in their
cause Already the bsll has been opened on
the Canadian frontier; the tocsin of war has
been sounded the Knights of Erin are call
ing the roll, and few Americans will be
found to weepat beholding the Harp of Erin
floating over the head of the British Lion
-AB,ddor Ledger.
HAsTY MEAL TAKING.-Vhe lawyer who
stuck upon his effice door, = Gone to dinner
back in ten minutes" might as well have
added, 8 am killing myself by boiling my
food, and then trying to digest it'over my
papers; at forty five | shall probably be Ell
ther broken-down invalid or a lunatic, but
in the meantime | ON rarv npph at vour