The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-11
Erom the Neln York Tribnn..

From the NeD York Tribune.
The OMahony received telegram from Sandy
Hook, yesterday afternoon about O'Clock,
stating that James Stephens. President OF the
Irish Republic, was then on board the Napoleon
H. which would arrive at Pier No. So NorJh
River, about O'Clock in the evening. The ex-
citement this intelligence aroused among the
habtues Of the Fenian headquarters in Union
Square may be better imagined than described.
The news was expected, but it nevertheless
seemed sudden and surprised somewhat those
who have been Tor long time preparing Tor
the event.
Until recently the head of the Fenian Brother
hood-head, We opIne, in more than one sense
did lot intend to visit this country, and he only
came because the more earnest friends of Irish
liberty demanded his presence here for the pur-
pose OF reconclling the wings of the party in this
country, which, instead of turning their entire
strength against their English foe, were i'm
peding the progress of their co-laborers in Ire
land by dissenslons among themselves. To put
an end to this domestic quarrel and 70 unite if
possible, the opposing factions, by accurate
statements of what was being done upon the
ground where the expected battle is to be fought,
and by such conciliatory measures as may be
deemed advisable, is the immediate cause of tnis
visit from the President OF the Irish republic
james Stephens came to tins country by re-
quest. He regarded 1t as his duty to fight the
battle out there, and HE place was the thickest
OF the ray. lie was disappointed. Early last
September the blow would have been struck,
but Just at that moment, almost, that Ireland
was ready, the FenIans here quarreed. He
believes now, that put for this event, the free
dom OF that country would to-day be an accom-
plished fact. At tirst he determined to wait,
and allow his friends to reconcile their own
differences, but as time passed on the breach
Widened. At length he yielded to the solicita-
lions OF the leaders here, and came to make an
effort by his personal presence, to quell the
feud.
THE ARRIVAL.
Immediately upon the receipt of the despatch,
the Reception Committee was called together at
nUJin
Fenians:-John Rafferty,, Chairman; Captain
Duff DR.. d. NJ. Brossman, Thomas Egan, ID. NJ.
Sutton, Patrick Daily, District Centre; John
McGowen, John OCOnnor, W. L. Creed, and
VIM. Griffin, Treasurer Of the Brotherhood.
Rooms had been already engaged, in anticipa.
ton OF the arrival oftheir distinguished visitor,
at the Metropolitan Hotel, ana now all that was
to be done in this regard was 10 have them
made ready for his. reception. Then carriages
were to be secured for the accommodation of
their guest, and while these preliminaries
were being arranged, the news Spread appa-
rently, to the remotest corner of the island. 1t
also found It's way into of the evening
papers, and, although many doubted the truth
OF the rumor. more believed. At the appointed
hour the pier at which the vessel was expected,
and the neighboring streets, were filled with
those who wished to do honor to the man they
now call "lreland's foremost patriot.D
About O'Clock the steamer arrived, but was
detained in the river nearly two hours before
she elected landing. Stephens was recog-
niZed, however, before this, and hailed with
the gaDgWay was put out a rush was made
towards the vessel, but the captain shouted that
the pier must be cleared before the President
could land. Roundsman Muldoon of the Twenty
eighth Precinct, with squad of Metropolitan
Police, cleverlY accomplished that object and
the Committee met and formally welcomed their
guest.
After a few moments passed in private con-
sultation, they entered their carriages and drove
20 the Metropolitan Hotel, through Morton and
Bleecb er streets 10 Broadway Messrs Rafferty,,
Erngd and Kn1I, 4
the President. Captain NJ. H. O'Brien, of Keo-
kuk; Lieutenant William Smith O'Brien, of
Detroit; Lieutenant James NJ. Gillons, Of New
York; and Thomas Moore, Civil Engineer, who
accompanied Stephens in his voyage from
Havre, we're under the charge of the remainder
of the Committee, and took the same route, also
in carriages. The crowd followed on foot. When
we say that 1t was very large and very enthusi-
astic, that it rent the air with shouts for
Stephens, The Irish Republic the Fenian Brother
mood, and "the Green" we only suggest in Ia
mild Way the demonstrations that took place.
AT THE HOTEL.
bro adway from Prince TO Houston street was
filled with Fenians when the President arrived
at the Metropolitan Hotel. They crowded upon
the carriage in which he rode; they blocked the
sidewalk; they crushed each other in the door
way; they occupied the rotunda and overAowed
into the offices and reading-roOms They fright.
ened the horses, broke the traces and would
have drawn the vehicle through Broadway, we
have no doubt if the accident had occurred
through the crowds, he was carried to room No
230 by the Committee, and locked in, a fact
which disappointed many who desired person.
ally to congratulate him upon his escape and
mis- safe arrival.
Personal.
James Stephens is apparently about 8 feet s
inches in height, As years Of age, and has rlddy
complexion, blonde hair, aud small bright,
olulshgrey eyes. He is broad-shouldered and
seems capable of great deal of physical en-
duranee. He has a full forehead, is entirely
bald, and wears full beard, the moustacbe
Oristlng straight down ward over his mouth
giving evidence Of strength and Yigor He
speaks the first words OF a sentence slowly and
deliberately, and in a clear Tone but closes it
quite rapidly, while his phrases grow in force
and distinctness as they approach period. His
manners are easy aud his movements unre-
strained and not lacking in grace He seems
frank and candid and utters his opinions con-
cerning the movement in such manner as to
induce his hearers to believe that he is speaking
the convictions of a lifetime.
His nationality is unmistakably told in his
peculiar enuncaton; but his words are gene.
rally well chosen, and although not many, in.
Yarlaoly and directly suggest the entire idea he
intends to convey. He speaks proudly, yet not
mmodestly, OF his escape from Richmond Prison,
and evidently regards the achievement as an
excellent Joke. Altogether Mr., Stephens is a
quiet, unobtrueive, and earnest gentleman. and
il We may be permitted to Judge from half an
hours interview, is eminently worthy of the
pOsition i'm which be has been nlaced nv tha