The New York herald., 1867-01-28
1AEEEMIAMs.
ous lutM CORRESPONDENCE.

James Stephens ind His Promses-The Rev.
olutiOnary Movement Insp~ded, but Wide.
spread Discontsut-Ensland's OppOrtunity--
Collisions with the Military and New Ar
Drsirx Jan. 10, 1867
The closing monthpf the year 1866 were to have been
"big with fatc for Ireland; but they calmly followed
their predecessors into the regions or the past without
The slightest excrtionson the part Of the Fenan Brother
hood to fulfill the promises and given in their
by their Chief Organizer The year finds the c0un
try not improved, bu. much injured BY the credcnce
given to his pretensons few weeks ago the country
was in fermen'-nothing thought Of but the day Of
nsurrection. Steamboats, could scarcely ind accommo-
dation for tho hundreds Of timd fleeing from ts
horrd Fcnians Transports could be prepared with
sufficient haste to convey military protectors into the
country. "The mountain was in labor, behold IL has
brought fo,th mouse"
But although the likelihood OF q Fenan irsurection
past although fear is allayed and public con-
hdence restored, prudent people ask, how long may
continue sos That Fenian sentiments and the ramiGca-
tons of discomfort throughout the island none deny
That forty thousand English soldiers necessary
keep down those feelings evident But such an army
cannot be left here always The present vigilance
be sscKened Therefore, unless the British government
succeed in winning back the loyalty or the people
before tho time comes when circumstances compel the
guard TO be removed rebellion will be continually crop.
generation in feon CELL ruin their families tho
anger Of their priests to ally themselves 10 the Fsnian
stephens; they thought him homes. and would still
cling to that belief they had got any proof that he in
tended keeping al, with them his failure has numil-
who toll in Pentonvle prison, victims Of his folly.
They regret tina. Ireland is again made TO look ridiculous
in the eyes OF nations. This Is the time for a
wisc and raternal government 10 step in and
by examination OF the peoples complaints, by meeting
Just demands naugurate course OF policy, and by
o sps leav
Ireland less open to the machinatlons Of in
rguiug demaScgue who chooses to make capital ont of
her weaknesses f the large sum OF money which has
been spent within the past few months in preparing
meet the Fcnian insurrecton in providing arms and
such like, was generously expended improving the
country, in public works, assistance struggling
cdy In the homes they cling TO, and James STEPHENS
would not have found wecomc Ireland is necessary
TO England. Thus expeiency and policy demand re-
form. II John Bright like the isiry godmother takes
the Irish Cinderella by the hand and elabcs her lift
her head beside her impsrious sister, 10 will not find his
AS may 10 Imagined the peasanry and rural population
bear ibe presence Of tho litsry with very bad grace
The election member tor Parliament, in the county
Waterford, has led a most sernus conflict. Two gen.
IL claimed that honor-Captain Talbot, in the in
terest OF the conservative or government party, and Mr.
DE In poer for the liberal or national party. Cap
tain Talbot had the landlord influence " assist
him, his opponent tho popular wishes and clerical |
influence. On the day OF election party OF voters
numbering one hundred and hfts tenants from the |
surrounding estates III asserted acting under pressure
OF their landlords and tho bans were Tarsnacd into
Dungarvan escorted by troop OF cabiniera troop OF
anccrs and a largo body Of constabuary. II was |
thought that such strong escort would check all idea OF
mocsng the voters but the passions Of the people.
their hatred OF the military and esgerness for some trial
Of strength led to collision The mil try and constabu-
larry the voters dispersed or left to their
discretion The scenc rcsembed the meeting
OF two armies than q election riot. -Four death
have been the result and although Mr. De La Poer wa
succcss ul the honor has been dearly won.
Lord Duferin extensive Irish propr etor has been
endeavoring In of letters written 10 the Times
10 prove Ireants troubles do not come from the
action OF Irish landlords but from the grinding policy OF
the Senator'S OF Westminster. IL ouk ks like boarding the
lion In his den, but tho position and known honesty OF
his ordshIp carry much weight with his words
meeting has bcon held nj yslcna TO counteract and
protest against the soat impeaching the honor
or the Atlantic telegraph employees The Knight of
Kerry presided and resolutions were passed declaring
honesty and loyalty 10 reign triumphant 10 that district
Numerous arrests continue 70 be made About
score Of persons seized during the past week IN
Dublin ami Liverpool Among the latter was MT
ODonovan who had been under arrest in Ireland about
ago Hc asserted that he returned as the repre-
sentative OF New York paper and would proceed az
once 70 Paris On snOsantating these declarations by
documents nc released
gr at seizure OF has been made in farmers
house In the county Limerick. In excavation under
the floor OF his stables of rifles, bayonets ana
ammunition were discovered and in Belfast tho police
have discovered depot OF arms and ammunition, ana
arrested thirteen men, who wait their trial
The cholera has broken among the prisoners con-
fined In Mountoy Prison. Dublin some have already
fallen victims and from the Immense numbers conhnod
II 10 feared many will meet the same sad atc