The New York herald., 1867-02-20

hair cmntrv To enliyen the dun hours the song Of
20 Donnel Abo' was gwen, WHICH elected ROUNDS 2
After the meeting adjourned business meeting OF The
Circle was held TO take action the orders recently
issued from the headquarters
Me eefing Of the ~. Lawrence spToole Circle.
public meeting Of the St Lawrence O'Tooie Circle
Of the Fenian brotherhood was held last night in the
hall corner OF Broadway and Forty street At
eight O'Clock the meeting room was respectfully filled
with an assembage not particularly noticeable for its
en-, n,husasm, among which wore many ladies' little
after eight O'Clock Mr. Joseph Paul. Centre OF the or
sanitation called the meeting to order He excused the
ABSENCE or talented speakers from the gathering on the
ground that the day past when needed eloquence
TO rehearse the wrongs Of anu nS wn
The time was fast passing away when speechmaking
will al all be required little TIME longer and
the Fenan Brotherhood will prove TO the world
At large that the time and money which nave
been spent In bringing the organization 10 the position
at present occupies have both been prohapy employed
Action Immediate action was the order OF the day.
The men in Ireland were already up In arms ana wih
their countrymen In America allow thcm 70 a pacS De-
cause of want Of support There was not an risnman
or Irshwoman the broad ands OF the Unted STATES
that should not at the present time be alive to he neces
sty OF the times The speaker then pictured tne ils
under which Ireland has groaned for years. the expulsion
of her children from the land Of their birth through
British tyranny and the duty OF those who found an
asylum beneath the flag Of the American republic He
thought from the tone Of the dispatches received from
Ireland the men here had reason feel hopeful The
British government affected despise the present up
rsing-f why such vast number OF men ordered 70
the Of trouble? Did one for moment imagine
that the in Kerry in ebeion that the men
Of Tpperary Cork Waterford, Wexford would remain
long nactives he for did not believe IT, 1t was the
Of this country msnfored the real state OF affairs
in ireland. There one thing certain, however, the
men IN Ireland were up IN arms ana . "o
had risked all for their native land The propisous mo-
had arrived let IL not pass without contributing
at least something towards its success The speaker
then alluded to the extinction Of party among the IRISH
men of America, and stated that in an interview with
Colonel Roberts on Sunday that gentleman expressed
his readiness to do all he could for the men at home
After appeang q dp ana give something for
The speaker resumed his seat. At this stage Of
the proceedings several individuals forward
contributed their mite for The relief of the men in the
gap" Short addresses made by Messrs. Sullivan,
oRourke and others, and the meeting adjourned
Fenian Mass Meeting in Brooklyn.
meeting of Fenians, under the AUSPICES Of the
s'Faugh- -au Ballagh Crclen was held last evening at
Temperance Hail. on Hamilton avenue, near Hicks
street. South Brooklyn, to promote the cause Of Irish
independence. There was a very large attendance Of
sympathizers in the Of Irelands freedom and
the utmost enthusiasm among the assemblage
The stage decorated with the "Sunburst OF Erin
and the stars and Stripes the hall was brilliantly lighted
and the many eager faces were constantly directed
towards the speakers on the rosrum whose encourag
ing words feelings OF renewed hope TO the hearts
Of their patriotic audience.
Mr. THOMAS CRAI6nToN, Centre of the "Faugh.au-
Baagh Circle presided. called thn meeting OrQer
at about eight o'clock, briefly stating its object
Mr.. MARTIN RYAN was then introduced, and made a
few remarks to the meeting congntulatng the sons Of
Ireland the fact that their brethren IN the Old Coun-
try again work against their eternal foe,
John Bull and trusting that they might succeed in
accomplishing the glorious object In view, MI Ryan
concluded by singing patri otto song
Mr.. PATRICK HOLLYWOOD was next introduced. and
expressed his gadness at being once more with the
ssFaugh Balsgh Circle y Tie sons OF Ireland could
not be quiet while foreign government held that
try in bondage and they painted for the freedom which
was now looking Ireland while the under
James Stephens was fighting the battle OF Fenansm.
a. anv time Es 70 meet the old oo the saxon appauss
Anything that The speaker said tonight was not Official
he said it, however, as son Of Ireland. The Irish
people superior God and Irish republic,
and under the command Of their gallant chiefs they no
longer asked for legislative union Khey were the
Of the ONeils O. Briens they would now
sheath the sword and not lay IL aside long
Saxon was to be found opposing them After referring
to the many wrongs imposed upon Ireland ey the
audience assist their brethren Irish sou by con-
trbuting money and ships; for II was their duty as
The Irish q law-abidng class OF ctzens and he
quite sure that they would be quite as faithful to
was during snS is.s war tAppau.eJ They would re-
turn the same reply As Lord Palmerston did TO the
fitting out when he sad Lot the American govern.
meut capture them II they cam In regard TO religious
Of Ireland and Irish indepsndsnce were concerned et
there be divorce between Church and State; let re-
giOn be free was In America He trusted, how
ever that the question would not be drawn into the
cause. In conclusion Mr.. Hollywood appealed to his
audience to stand up prepared for the fray and called
upon President Roberts fulfil his promises or have
stigma placed upon his name and stain upon his ropu.
tation. he was frequently applauded.
Remarks made by other gentlemen present and q
number Of members received by the circle, after
which the meeting adjourned.
Meeting OF the Irish Repubiic Circle.
In response TO call issued by Centre John Flaherty
the members Of the Irish Republic Circle assembled In
strong force At Temperance Hail. North First and Ninth
Streets D., last night Centre Faherty occupied the
chair and Mr.. p. Gillespie discharged the duties Of
secretary. Mr. Fiahcrty delivered very patriotic ad-
dress on taking the chair and urged upon all friends Of
ireland aud Of liberty the duty Of coming forward and
sustaining those who battling against their country
oppressors Other speakers followed similar strain
and considerable enthusiasm was exhibited.
Meeting Of the Tara Circle.
A meeting Of the Tara Circle Of the Fenian Brother
hood held last evening 500 Fulton street. Brook
lyn. About hundred persons were present, among
whom were three ladies'
Tho meeting called TO order by Mr. MIcHAKI DsEIY,
who said that he disappointed In procuring speaker
to address the meeting He said, however, that the
time for talk had passed. aud this tho time for
action He felt confident that the men in ireland are
lighting, and that the signal Of rcvot will travel
every Irish hill ill the whole country aroused
70 sounds Of battle for Irish liberty Tho Fenian Broth
erh0od has kept tegother under every dscouraaemen
Now the cause requires material aid The remarks OF
the speaker were roceived with much applause.
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