The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-10-12

and patriotic bodies of rhmen met together to work
for the regeneration of the Irish people, and in behalf OF
their fellow-countrymen and before the civilized world,
thew have declared their principles and have solemny
nedoed themselves their lives their fortunes, and their
sacred honor to the establishment of an Irish Republic
irish soil Brothers, shall we the Irishmen of Minnesota,
ese to respond to the call of brothers in the hour Of
trial No Let u.s. too to help ald and assist them
to the utmost of power and enable them TO go on TO
victory in this just and necessary resolution.
In the name of our dear old land and the duty all owe
to her. you are called come forward as true men
and enans your utmost support our brothers OF other
States in this great national resolve to berae our suffering
country from the heish tyranny under which she has SO
long struggled.
Though unrepresented the late Congress- nevertheless
hope you all feel ishmen and Fenians, JOINT heirs to
the heritage that you just as much bound In honor
by the of Congress- though you were there ana
that you each and every man, will fulfill your pledges ana
perform your part towards the liberation of our common
country Feeling that all true Hishmen of Minnesota be-
eve this have confidence in your honor sufficient to hope
that you will again organize your Circles and resolve to do
your duty to your country and race.
Heretofore have been subjected to species of
position known hydraheaded enemies but IN spite OF
all our lust cause has gone and propered beyond the
pectatons of its sngune friends and it shall con-
tnue to prosper "for truth crushed to earth shall rise
again." Our is just and must conquer We have
fifteen millions of people, and the prayers of all good men,
and with virtuous resolution backed by good breacoad
artillery and plenty of ammunition, cannotfa Cowards only
fail and the Irish people not towards True they have
been disunited, but thank God by the untrng devotion,
unsesh patriotism, and sound of the true
men of Organization the Irish people at home and
abroad are now united in stronger bond of brotherhood
than ever and, if true to liberty, cannot fail.
To you the several Center Treasurer Secretaries and
Committees of Safety of the various Circles Minnesota
appeal Do not forget that Fenan forever aFenian
No power earth absove from your pledged duty
You have sworn before God and your counymen will look to-
you for the fument oyour pledges You chosen by
you brothers preside and guide them in the path to
Irish independence You elected your positions for
your supposed greater intelligence and energetic patriotism
Have you forgotten your pledges Is the
to-day that last year? Were you honest in pledg
ing Let your actions speak for the faith that
is in YOU By your earnest efforts to restore your Circles
and cheer and encourage your counrymen let your
enemies see that you are of deceit you
cannot do the work. then stand aside and let better take you'
places. You must not hinder, # you cannot help.
To you my countrymen and brothers In general to you
all appeal to show your faith in Ireand right to indie
pendence by aiding our Brotherhood to accomplish
glorious work Have we all the right to share in
the work of berating country, that brothers IN
other States and in Europe have Is it not duty common
to all the children of poor unhappy Ireland Do we not all
alike the allegiance to native land How
can we expect others do for what not willing to
do for ourselves? Shall sell brthrgh for of
pottage?
How can we expect the free peopeof America to believe
our oudmouhed protesatons of love for Liberty if do
not strive place land among the natonaes OF
the world? Shame if do not perform whole
duty? An Irishman false to Ireland cannot be true to
America Do you not hear the mighty notes preparation
in other Saes Your brothers in Iowa have forty Circles
all in good working order Are less Irish than they? Do
we love country less? t
Although had representative to take part the late
grand gathering of eands patriotic sons STILL let it not be
said that we have forgotten pledges and betrayed
trust
Minnesota will forget hereditary