The New York herald., 1866-05-20
F Il N L A N / S M /.

Demonstration at the Brooklyn Acad.
smy OF Music-Funds Pouring In.
Twenty eight circles represented at the Conven
ton in Brooklyn Friday evening" including those o
the Senate party The c. O., after being introduced by
Colonel Powers District Centre that his object
attending explain his position and answer any
questions which gentlemen present might propose The
meeting colloquia in is nature but Mr. Stephens
very emphatic in denohncing the Canadian scheme
His address merely counterpart of his speech a,
Jones Wood. The meeting enthusiastic in his
favor and promised to strain every supply
material Those OF the other party who present
prudenty withheld their opinions until they should
suit with their circles.
ANOTHER DEMONSTRATION.
Before the convention separated resolved to ad
journ till Tuesday evening" when will be taken
for mass gathering In Brooklyn committee was
appointed to select time and place. who contemplate
curing the Academy of Music on Wednesday or Thurs
day evening. The c. o. will SO regulate his move.
ments for the ensuing week as TO be at the disposal Of
this committee.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.
The John Mitchell Circle paid yesterday the funds
Wolfe Tone Cadets Irish Avengers and several others
also came in with the rent" General Hapin kept
busy in reading and replying to resolutions sent in from
various circles The late subjects OF Union square feel as
cropping in the dark II they receive thorough in
structons from the chief in person. Although this is
q aborous load the shoulder OF man,
the c. O. is careful that no leading should be
left without satisfaction, and he holds interview with
each as his turn comes on The results prove this
policy. Men find II pleasant to converse with q
man homely, simple and courteous in manner and ex-
preston, presenting marked contrast tn the dignity
tuve perception Of character never ia Is him, and he
calls especially into requston when in contact with
thewaverng and timid. Pursuing this course cannot
fail to secure wide support, at least on one side.
HE LEAVES ON MONDAY.
In accordance with the announcement in the HERALD
Friday, the c. o. will commence his tour on Monday.
Immediately to this city to take part N matters requr
ing his presence here during the week. Numerous nvi
tatons were received yesterday SO that he will re-
sumo his route Immediately after the demonstration in
Brooklyn What direction ne will take when he resumes
will not be announced for two or three days
sCHooLBoY "REMINISCENCES.
Among others who visited the Chief yesterday was .
former schoo-ellow Of Mr. Stephens. He is a native Of
Kerry, and both are about the age. With strong
lines Of emotion in his countenance the man thus ad-
dressed gentleman in the room after ,he interview:
"Ah sir, have not him since Al till today. re-
member our being at school together when Stephens
was only fourteen years old in the county OF Kerry and
he learning TO dance and play the violin But may
be IL wont be long till he plays tune that will make
England shake all over with dancing" There was some
thing pathetic and such depth Of feeling In his
marks, that he moved all who we're present
THE G. O. AND GENERAL swEENY.
The attitude assumed by General sweeny has panied
renians Irrespective Of party Gratuitous assertions Of
the ranks Of the Chief for this was the very
rock on which, say the Senate, stephens him.
Meehan and Scanlan are the fostering sores which
irrtate and gall the Senate party to-day, and
fscns Ta as M CT
John OMahony at q most critical moment The Senate
party rampant with exultaton at the havoc and
desoation which s the only relic Of the late ravang
administration They claim this vindication Of their
position cogent In itself than all the power OF
tory At the same time, the language attributed TO Gen
eral Sweeny Is much to be dcplored. Mr. Stephens is
silent, calm and hopeful on tho matter Coming from
any other lips It would be too contemptble 10 notice
a. to Man. fall~
from OMahony at the division in consequence Of the
rowdyism and abuse that marked those times will
gust from the organization leaving the victims Of the
dungeon to swallow their bitter draugh to the drcgs
The washl6kt6A Fenians.
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1886
II is stated on the authority Of james Ryan, District
Centre that the item published in the distant newspa-
pers that all the Fenan circles In this city had endorsed
James Stephens is utterly untrue the Robertssweeney
circles having had nothing whatever do in the
British Excite ment in BERN udas
our BERMUDA CoRREsPoNDENcB.
sr GEORGE, Bermuda, April ~, 1855.
A French War Vessel Kistaken for the Advance Ship Of
Nsian Fleet-Great Alarm, Ciul Military and Ma
vai-Am Amursg Rush to See Somahimg, dc
For some time past tho Fenian movement has been
looked upon by the Bermudians simply as scare, while
the officials here sneered at the bare idea Of being
disturbed by Fenians. In fact the thought Of Their
coming here has disturbed their wonted pla
cdty and they seemed let Canada bear she
brunt Of the battle should occur; but now, u
concerns quiet all changed. The arrival Of the las
vessels from New York. which put them in possession o
newspapers Of the 18th and 14th ns also put them nte
state Of agitation which they have not experienced
since tho fall Of Fort Fisher not by fear
On the day after the arrival Of the brgantne Excelsior
from New York which reported the Fenian expedtior
10 have left for Bermuda before she saed the creates
excitement prevailed. About ten A. n on the 22d INST
tthc day) large ship was seen IN the northwest
In about hour and half during which time she hss
become in the minds Of many, ron-cad Fenian, sh
was found 70 be twodccked war; showing III
French colors which only made the matter worse,
they ali declared the colors 70 be false After taxing
piio. she stood straight out for sea- a,erward
foundto wait for high tide, and abe did not come
until the afternoon Of the 23d many Of tho ocias her
being uneasy and sorely troubled She proved TO be tn
French training ship Jean Bart and the greatsst bug
| bear known here for some time.
and the other chief ofciais held for
NAL council Of war; II which they concluded v
strengthen the fortincaons here by adding more troop
TO them, and TO make important changes In the dspo
saion Of the military generally - well ~ 10 erect SOM
| land defence on the south side.
They also thought nt 70 put the gunboais on va
April 20 witnessed the consummaiion Of thir plans
Between four and I've hundred OF the military at tn
post have removed 10 Prospect Hill and TO the
depot st the western end Of She isIands The island
garsoned BY force Of not less than two thousan
men.
Prospect Hill has been fortified and prepared 10 resis
invasion, by two siypounders and o sufficient number
| soldiers 10 work them.
The eunboat Abacore, two guns, has been sta
toned at this port 10 reconnoitre " suspicious
makes her appearance and the forhcations Of the dock
yard increased ~ fast time will permit and BeF
muda h stronger than she has been for years past
A lieutenant Of one of,he regiments here remarked
thc fepians coming" 10 the Inhabitants afraid
and the smallest circumstance B magnincd into Fenia
| expedition.
Il was currently reported to-day that not French
| man aboard OF the supposed French man ofwm an
that the commanding offcer had been arrested by tn
| authority OF the Governor, which was ali hoax.
Such s the state OF aAirs here now. and pitiful
IL indeed; and anxiety depicted the ooun
| tcnances Of the injured inhabitants while q sly smil
clngs the faces Of those foreigners here who hav
oftsa heard them boast Of this second Gibraltar fotne
BY nature and rendered impregnabc BY rees and cora
| insects
II the FenIans do come here they win nnd populs
ton decimated by fright and submissive ns smps