The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-03-03
THE FENIANS.

The recent advices from abroad, has had
the effect to stir up the Fenians in this coun-
try. We give from the New York Herald the
latest news in regard to the Brotherhood,
abroad and in this country.
The advices from Europe by the last two or
three steamers have indicated that the Fenian
movement in Ireland was coming to a point.
All these mysterious indications have now cul-
minated in the suspension of the writ OF ha-
beas corpus throughout the whole of Ireland,
the British government thus virtually declar-
ing that country in open rebellion. On the
18th of February Cabinet council was held
at Osborne, Isle of Wight, where Queen Vic
toria is at present staying. On the following
day special meeting of Parliament was con-
vened for the purpose of declaring the Habeas
Corpus act suspended. Sir George Grey, in
proposing this extreme measure, made the re-
markable statement that Lord Wodehouse,
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland would not be res
ponsible for the safety Of the country if this
course were not adopted. The bill was hur-
lied through both Houses without active OPP
position, though Mr.. Bright registered pro-
test against it, and the same night at eleven
o'clock received the royal assent. No time
was lost in putting in force the arbitrary
powers thus conferred on the government.
Before the steamship Asia, which brought
the latest news, left Queenstown, one hundred
Fenians, most of them strangers, but it is to
be presumed from this country, had been ar
rested, and further proceedings of like whole
sale character were in contemplation This
sudden and vigorous action on the part of the
English government is attributed in some quar-
tiers to the alarm caused by the hoax about the
sailing Of Fenian privateer from this coun-
try. Another statement has it that the writ
Was suspended in order to enable the govern
ment to deal etfectually with the American
elnissaries of the organization. All accounts,
however agree that the government must be
in possession of highly important information
Of some kind to induce them to make so deci
sive move.
| In this city the excitement created among
| the Fenians by this intelligence was very great.
On its receipt meeting of the Council of the
| O'Mahoney branch was Immediately held in
Union square, and circulars were sent to all
the circles, directing them to assemble for de-
cisive action. A stirring address to all the
These calls were responded to by largely at
| tended meetings OF all the circles, which were
held last night.
The following are the calls issued in New
York on Thursday:
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
Irish Harpl
FENIAN BROTHERHOOD.
| All Circles of the Fenian Brotherhood are
hereby requested to assemble, on receipt Of
tais ORDER in their respective Halls and Ar
mories to take action on the news just received
from Ireland JOHN OMAHoNY,
II. c. Il. b.
PAT'KJ. DOWNING, Sec. Civil Affairs.
MODELLING TIE FUNDS.
HEADo' RS, DEPARTMENT CIVIL AFFAIRS,
March l, 1866.
BROTHERS
The Habeas Corpus Act Is Suspended In
| Ireland
Our compatriots are thus thrown into the
field and are, doubtless, fighting as God gives
| them strength at this moment.
Meet Remember your Promises, and be
promp, in your Assistance.
The Military Department of the Brother
hood will take charge of your Military Con-
| tributions and mobilize them.
rNbo E;ponco1 naport,,on will c+ro;p ayoru
nerve to supply the brave men in the "Gap !"
Success depends upon immediate Action !!
Let every man understand his duty!
PATRICK DOWNING,
Secretary Civil Affairs.