The New York herald., 1867-05-25
Arms and Ammunition for One Hun
dred thousand Men.
The 1snian Arsenals and COST Of
Equipments.
IMPENDING MOVEMENT ON CANADA.
PREPARATIONS ON THE BORDERS.
10. DC. II.

my have been supposed By many owing to the lull
in Fenaa matters during the present year. that the A.
tack Canada was finally and forever postponed but
any ono acquainted with the interior workings OF The
organisation would be dsabused OF The idea by observing
the mAGnuds Of its secret operations In consideration
Of the fact that the United Statos s said
have formed determination not to inercede or inter.
ere In any Of the Fenans against Canada in
futurs, was not deemed inappropriate to obtain pri
vstey the details OF their preparations during the past
eighteen months for public announcement
BY visit 70 the iron foundry Of McDermott Co., In
Eighteenth street. near avenue B. Il observed and
that since the LIST Of January, 1885, the most
active preparations have been In progress in the way OF
manufacturing ordnance and arms for tho Fenans
under the leadership OF President Roberts During this
time they have been manufacturing at this foundry
large numbers OF twelve and twentyfour pounders of
metal Of ten hundred twelve hundred pounds
weight each and shells Of Sizes at the rate OF
two hupdsd per day. Besides this three or four tons
Of grape and canister shot have been manufactured
daily, or, since the receipt OF the contract
thousand tons. Three four United States service
field cannon have also been made The howtzers have
principally made other foundres About twenty
or thirty pounders or Napoleon guns have also
been made during the past year. These manufac-
tured Of bronze metal or brass and weigh about seven
hundred pounds each. They are to be drawn by four
horses.
This foundry employs thirty-nys mon, who are con-
the Fenan service. These have been actively employed
in this work for tho past eighteen months. Three
this year by McDermott & Co. These weigh nine hun
dred pounds eacn and can prope twelve pound shot
or shell distance adequate to eectua work 10 actual
service These arms and munitions of stationed
IN twelve buildings In this city, ostepsbly rented foe
mercantile purposes but which are soon 70 yield forth
their arsenal contents Of deadly weapons to deal another
and severe blow on the Canadian government. simi-
lar arrangement obtains in every prominent city in the
The Fenians this city alone have already stored
away enough artillery and ammunition equip lOlO 600
men and Supply .nom with the material Of war for six
which mako them immeasuraby superior those used
In the great rebellion All tho inventions and Improve
ments Europe and elsewhere, whose excellence has
been established by actual use being avAiled Of
the ampiest extent OF the Fenan cxchequcr Many Of
They nave which will impe ten shots por mn
ute, and only require three men 70 manipulate
them. Formerly Il required a. lsas; eight men 70
fsnian organization S50O,000 and tue ammunition
for six months over sloOo,ooo. This frm have also
tor the rate Of six dsy and have therefore stored
in their private arsenas about twenty-five hundred
each they cost about 500 each and are to s. used
for harbor purposes n order to destroy the
OF an enemy A vessel coming in contact with Of
these will be blown up or 20 impaired TO be made un
serviceabe. They are hlled with powder and nitro
glycerne, or Greek fne-a very recent invention,
also being featured by this arm. These are,
OF Course used lor igntng and bursting the shcls.
large number 81 spherical case shells have also beer
made These are hlied with gun or round musket balls
They are no same as the ordinary shell, only
little hcav ier aud filled with balls. They con
tain bu small charge internally, In order TO break tn
she'll fhe force Of the explosion breaks the shell ant
seattle "A the balls far and wide with deadly effect
disr xnce Of over 1000 yards
n the arenas Of this city alone there oo
phoricai case shells 90 goo grenade Shells ., tons
twelve and twentyour pound howitzers together with
the others mentioned. Those latter were bought cheap
frOunt he NJ Lhe RAJ
and halt per pound as we'll as large amount Of 60
non and ammunition nat mentioned erva fwo \.
three tons Of hand grcnades are being psr
@ovsmsn. These are three Inch s6sI. ana esa =
thrown BY the hand among garrison or ppslled from
tho mouth Of a gun or howiizer
The appearance a the foundry not such as 10 gugps
any warlkc Of this magnitude, ali The
material Of completed being quietly and
secretly hauled away 10 the private Fenian arsenals
| the city.
got the starr Of the ahony party by actual operations
In the field the latter organization deemed ii best to
divert the ranks Of the Roberts Sweeney party BY
moving on Campo Bclo, inasmuch aggressive move
ens Canada seemed 10 have grown suddenly popu-
lar above direct Invasion OF the Green Isle ITSELF
capture Campo Bcio or at least 10 lead the Uned states
into difficulty with England about the fisheries that
section Of country In This movement McDermoti was
adjutant general 10 kian and grand practical prime
mover OF his attempt the British possessions AZ
this time Nciniyre, who is q member OF the nrm OF
NcDermott Co., was ad-de-camp 20 Kiilian. McDer-
most also fought brayely and galantly Ia tho Union
army dunpg the rebellion. II not surprising, there
fore, that With his reputation as one Of the most
courageous daring and patriotic Of Irishmon, he lend
ing tue nlueuce OF his money and tho power OF his
Knowledge skill In the direction OF th great
nai movement ON Canada which Is 80 soon 20 sgartle
the sceptics who have faith In the Irish
mighiier than Tamerianc will sweep down upon the
British provinces In America and not successful will
feeling prevails against his majesty among exilcd
frishmcn OF America and Of the vide world over