The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-10-19
A Fenian Appeal.

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A Fenian Appeal
The following appeal the ishmen of Cleveland by the
Fenian Brotherhood has been handed for publications
To the Ishmen and friends of Ireland residents of Cleveland
BROTHERS AND FRIENDS The Fenian Brotherhood speak
ing by their representatives assembled in this city in the
early part of September last have resolved
their abors till Ireland is free and independent and dedi-
cate their lives and fortunes her dsnthrament from Bril-
fish bondage. Addressing you in their NAME ask your
aid to enable them accomplish the work of Ireands indie
pendence There is war-coud gathering in the European
horizon before another year the depots of Europe will be
at each others throats Will be then prepared to take
advantage of the opportunity? Will be then in condi
ton strike blow that shall end only in the liberty of our
suffering native land? You and countrymen and
friends in this country must give the On you will
depend whether will Your love for Ireland
less than oursher glory is dear to you Then
prove it by coming to her aid at this uncture turn your
eyes, brothers and friends the Atlantic and her
condition to-day Some of her best and bravest pnng their
lives away in British dungeons for their devotion her
cause; her merchants bankrupt her mechanics idle; her
peasants starving those who fleeing her shores in thou
sands her rulers instead of bread offering sone instead
of REFORM giving her bullets and cold Steel and the sspen
sion of the habeas corpus Will you look with ndier
and raise hand to strike down the oppressor and
cothe beloved native land in the habments of nation
hood? Wepledge you sacred honors that the Fenian
Brotherhood cam with Gods assistance accomplish the good
work you and brothers and friends in America but aid
hem We have ten millions of Irshmen and their descend
ants in America If but one-h that number but gave for
year oneha of whatthey spend in useless extravaganza
would be raised than sufficient to do the work of
Ieands redemption We offer you strong arms and willing
and brave hearts, Will supply the means? From Ire
land to AustraaOm India to the golden shores of the
Pacche Fenian Brotherhood have casped hands, under
the tried true and sefsacrfcng patriot Colonel W. R.
Roberts, and when the tocsn will be again sounded
heredtar foe will have defend herself at points than
one.
Them brothers, by the love you bear the haples land
where the ashes of your ancestors rest and your love of
liberty by the wrongs which Ireland has endured
hatred of tyranny and oppression beg beeech of
to do your duty by her at this time Let lying sycophant
secret friend of England by ifs and bs stop the
offering you would lay the altar of Ireand independence
The of respected President Colonel Roberts, his
truth and sacrifices in the past and those of his supporters
will be guarantee that every dollar contributed by you will
be honestly expended roll of honor will be kept where
the OF each true and friend of Ireland will be
recorded with the contribution in aid of her to
which his descendants will in days to come point with
pride do the descendants of the heroes of the Amer
lean Revolution.
Brothers and friends again beg of you to do your duty
but for year, and promise you that the oldest among
you will, God wiling live to Ireland take her place
among the free nations of the world.
| (Signed) J. B. DwYER, Chairman.
| JOHN R. TANNING Secretary
| MATHEW HAGERTY Treasurer.
The following have been appointed collectors:
LIST Ward-Itrick Monks Michael Burke, James Meehan,
r. M. Lee.
| I'd Ward-Thomas Lavan, A. Dease
| Sd Ward-James Patten P. Lynch M. OMalley, M. J.
| OMaley
9th Ward-P H. Carroll, John Connolly, John J. Laor,
John Marten, William Murphy.
9TH Ward-West to Perry and south to ProspectJames
Dray, P Jacobs John c. Ryan, P. Watson, E. Kinsela
Thomas Lyons, VIM. Forde f. au B1
9Th Ward-James Farrissey, r Phllban
| 9th Ward-Sylvester Golfer, Edward Kelley
10th and 18th Wards-John Keenaghan P. Mallon.