The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-03-05
The Fenian BrotherhOOd.

NEW YoRK, March S.-The Express
says:
It is estimated at the Fenian head
quarters to-day nearly one million men
are ready now for the liberation of Ire
land, upon orders to march. Several
thousand, it is said, have Joined since
Thursday. There is report on good
authority that negotiations were in
progress in Washington to obtain from
the United States government the re-
cognition of ireland as belligerent
power. Sir Frederick Bruce has, 1t is
also stated, protested on the part
of Great Britain, against such applica-
ton being received.
The head centre and central council
have issued orders to the brotherhood
to act in strict accordance with the
United States neutrality laws:
The meeting at Jones' wood to-mor-
row is expected to be very large-eight
stands for speakers are to be erected on
the grounds.
John T. Nagle has resigned as centre
for the district of Manhattan in the
senatorial interest, on account of pro-
fessional duties.
PHILADELPHIA, March 3d.-A special
meeting of several Fenian Circles was
held tonight at Fenian Hall. Resolu-
lions were adopted recognizing the cri-
sis as having arrived, and promising
all aid to their brethren struggling in
Ireland. A grand mass meeting Will be
held on Tuesday night in front of In
dependence Hall. The subscriptions for
Irish Republic Bonds has been quite
large to-day. The excitement here IS
becoming intense in expectation of es-
tablishing belligerant rights.
BosroN, March "A large gathering
of Fenians, representing the Shawmat
district, was held at headquarters, in
Hanover street, on Saturday evening,
at which $4,000 in bonds was taken.
The meeting, in view OF the aspect OF
affairs in Ireland, reconsidered the mo-
ton which it voted at a late meeting,
that the brotherhood parade in body
on st. Patrick day. The money which
would be expended ON that occasion be-
ing required by the men in the gap. A
report was received from Head Centre
Stephens stating that there were arms
and men in abundance for Ireland.
TRoY. March 4.-The largest aud
most enthusiastic Feniap meeting ever
held in this city took place this after
noon, one of the largest halls being
crowded to suffocation. The object was
to secure subscriptions to the Irish loan.
| Addresses were delivered by Hon. Thos-
Bearren, of this city, and Robert Crane,
of New York, an Irish patriot of 1S4S.
Their sentiments were money, not men
wanted. Both speakers were sanguine
of aid from Napoleon and Russia.
Large subscriptions We're made to the
loan. Great excitement among the
Irish of the CITY. Meetings held night
". 1t is rumored that large collections
of arms and ammunition have been
made in this city.
BURLINGTON, VT, March 4.-The Fe-
Man Brotherhood held grand and ex-
citing meeting in this city on Saturday
evening. Speeches were made by the
Head Centre of the district of Vermont,
and others. Forty-seven members were
added to the roll. Preparations are be-
ing made for great celebration here
on st. Patrick's day. All their circles
in the State are expected to take part in
the procession. District Centre Lanegan
has called convention of Centres to
meet Monday evening to act upon the
news received from Head-Centre O'Ma-
hony.