Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-10-31
THE FENlANS.
The Stephens and Roberts Move
ment-Three Iron. olads offered
to and Accepted by the
Former. F
From the New York World. !

| From the New York World.l
| Those who believe that the Fenian
movement died simultaneously with the
official close of the Mofat mansion, can
ascertain their error by visiting the head
quarters Of Jas. Stephens, in Chatham
street, which are now used as great
arsenal from which >large supplies of
rifles and revolvers are forwarded to Ire
land. Yesterday the sanctum of the
Fenian chief presented an unusually ami
mated scene, Within the few parlors
which compose the headquarters was
transacted business which is to culminate
in an immediate revolution in Ireland
All the particulars we have received in
relation TO the movement are as follows ::
The magnitude of the revolution which
is soon to commence in Ireland, will, of
course, depend on the supply of the mu-
nitions Of war from this country. Aware
Of this important fact, the head-centre
has been in communication with some of
the most wealthy Irisl. merchants in the
city, with view of obtaining the sinews
of war, and they have nobly responded to
this call These gentlemen have sub
stantially evinced their sympathy for the
cause of their fatherland, by offering Mr.
Stephens three iron-clad vessels, with
the necessary armaments, and, Of course,
the gifts were at once accepted with
thanks. These steamers will compose
the nucleus Of the -Fenisn fleet, which
will leave certain port in the United
States for a deserted inlet in Ireland
before the year 1867 is ushered into exist
ence. The timely donation of these
men.ofwar has naturally created great
JOY among all the circles, and especially
in the ranks Of the army of liberation
The leaders of the movement declare
that it will be unnecessary to forward
large numbers Of men from this country
to join in the struggle fer Celtic indie
pendence. The fighting population in
the green isle, who are anxious to cross
swords with the per6dious Saxon, are
believed to be sufficient to rid the land of
English rule forever. An envoy arrived
at the headquarters yesterday from Dub
lin, who reported that, after tour
through the south and west of Ireland
he received returns from the various
military officers, showing that there are
one hundred thousand men ready to re-
volt against the government the moment
they receive arms and the prea arranged
signal.
Rifles have already been placed in the
hands Of portion of this vast force, and
the remainder will be supplied in few
weeks. Our reporter is not permitted to
reveal the points where the revolution is
to begin, but it is openly stated that the
midnight seizure of Dublin castle is a
part of the performance.
The official character Of the revelation
is amply illustrated by the fact that those
engaged in it are to present the appear
ance of soldiers of a regular service.
They are TO wear uniforms of green
cloth, which will promote discipline and
revive the old and honored associations
of the iatherland in the days II
When Malachi wore the collar of gold
Which be won from the proud invader!
The headquarters of Col. Roberts, on
Broadway, also shows signs of earnest
work. The president OF the organization
has just awarded a contract for twenty
thousand uniforms for the Fenian army
who are ready to invade Canada, and use
il as a base of operations 10 secure the
Independence Of Ireland. A large guam
tity Of arms have been purchased for those
who are ready for the fray-and, with
those previously on hand, over twenty
thousand men can be supplied. There
is no truth whatever in the rumor that
Col. Roberts has sold any of the Fenian
arms to Santa Anna.