The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-11-09
THE FENIANS.
Tie Stephens and Roberts Movements
Three Iron-Clads Offered to and
Accepted by the Former.
From the New York World, Oct. "a 4.


Those who believe that the Fcnian move.
ment died simultaneously with the official
close Of the Motftt manson can ascertai,l
their error by visiting the headquarters of
James Stevens, in Catham street, which
are not5 used as a great arsenal, from
whick large supplies Of rifles and revolver,
are forwarded to Ireland. Yesterday the
sanctum Of the Fenian chief presented an
unusually animated scene Within the few
parlors which compose the headquarters was
transacted business which is to eliminate
in an Immediate revelation IL Ireland. Al
the particulars we have received in relation
to the movement are az follows:
The magnitude OF the revolution which is
soon to commence in Ireland will, Of course,
depend on the supply of the munitions of
war from this country. Aware OF this i'm
portant fact, the head center has been in
communication with some o. the moss
wealthy Irish merchants II the city, With &.
view of obtaining the sincws Of war. and
they have nobly responded to his call. These
gentlemen have substantially evinced their
sympathy for the cause OF their tatherland
by Offering Mr. Stevens three iron clad
vessels, With the Necessary armaments, and
OF course, the gifts were at once accepted
with thanks. These steamers viii compose
the nucleus Of the Fenian feet, which viii!
leave d certain port in the United States for
a deserted inlet in Ireland before the year
1867 is ushcred into existence. The time
ly donation of these men oi-war has natur-
ally created great JOY among all the circles
and especially in the ranks ot the ''drnIy OF
liberation"
The leaders of the movement declare thar
it will be unnecessary to forward large
numbers of mcu from This country to iolil
in the struggle FOR Celtic Independence. :
The fighting population III the Green Isle
who are anxious to cross swords with the
perfidous Saxon, are believed sufficient t.
rid the land Of English rule forever a.
envoy arrived at The headquarters yester-
day from Dublin, who reported that after d
tour through the south and west OF Ireland,
he received returns from the various milts-
~ officers, showing that there are one hun
dred thousand men ready to revolt against
the government the moment they receive
arms ana the pre- arranged signal. Rifles
have ahcady been placed in the hands Of a
portion of this vast force and the rcmainlt,1
will be supplied III a few weeks. OGt Il,
porter is not permitted to reveal ,hc points
the revolution is to begin at, bat it Is opt'i;y
stated that the midnight seizure Of Dub. .ut
castle Is Il part III jiit iittlOi uidttc.
The Official character of the revolution is
amply Illustrated uy the fact tEat those Ell.
gagged in it ere to present the appearance tF
soldiers Of a regular service. They are i
wear uniforms Of green cloth, which wig
promote discipline and revive the old a.tt'.s
honorcd associations OF the tathCriaud IN ~
days
When Malachi wore the collar Of gold
Which lie won from the proud inya,lcr,
The headquarters OF tu. Roberts,
Broadway. also shows Signs oi earnest work.
The president of tie organization has just
made contract for 20, 600 uniforms for the
army who are ready to invade Canada, and
use it as base Of operations to secure the
independence of Ireland. a large quantity
Of arms have been purchased for those who
are ready for the iiay-and, with these p t
viously on band, over oJ,5gl mcn can lc
supplied. There is no truth whatever III
the r,,mor that Col Roberts has sold any Of
the Fcnian arms to Santa Anna.