The New York herald., 1867-02-28
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The State Convention OF the Fenian Brotherhood
under the leadership OF Colonel Roberts which met here
yesterday adjourned finally this evening at six o'clock
One hundred and fifteen delegates, representing as
many circles different parts OF tbs State. ATTENDED.
The business OF the Convention was entirely
confined To the maturing Of plan for more efectualy
evadng the United States authorities In the forthcoming
invasion of Canada ana for secretng Of and
munitions points along the border possible
10 the prospective OF operations. The greatest
unanimity prevailed throughout the proceedings Fpan-
cai returns received from the various circles and
declared satisfactory Tho following resolutions
adopted
Resolved That all centres within this State report TO
headquarters promptly each month the condition OF
their respective circles required by the constitution
Resolved That the Fenan Brotherhood Of the State of
New York. in convention assembled renew their pledges
OF faith tho Ireands independence and call
upon their brother Fenans . this and other states TO
persevere ~ the good and holy work until our native
land 10 free from an alien despotism.
Resolved That we have the utmost confidence in the
ability and integrity Of President Roberts, and tender
him our thanks, whilc we pledge him earnest and
undivided efforts prosecuting 10 successful result
the great and glorious work OF Irish independence.
This evening meeting held In the City Hsii TO
which IN admission fee charged. The attendance
was very large. and quite number Of ladies were
present Colonel Roberts made long and eloquent
address which atentvely listened and frequently
applauded. Senator Morrison and several other dec-
gates made brief speeches Much enthusiasm was
manifested.
Convention Of tho Stephens Wiux I'm This CITY
Yesterday.
convention Of centres aud Delegates from the vari-
circles OF the Fenan Brotherhood stephens wsne)
was held yesterday at No. s14. Broadway. The main
object Of tho gathering to thoroughly reorgani,e
the order so that efficient means may be at command
for the carrying of the objects contemplated in its
formation Representatives wore present from circles
in all sections Of the country and the proceedings
harmonious and enthusiastic In the highest de-
gree Deputy Chief Organizer Of the Irish Republican
army General Cleeson presided and gave summary or
the that had been done since the organization
under management and direction, on the prac
tica REIMBURSEMENT OF its command by G. o. l. X.
stephens. The results embodied In the statement Of
General leeson evident satisfaction to the conven-
ton many cf whose delegates Expressed their perfect
willingness trust the aars Of the Brotherhood IN his
hands being the surest cans OF accomplishing the
design tor the uflment OF which the organization was
formed The late rising In Ireland theme Of dis
discussion during most OF the session yesterday. and
plans submitted and suggestions made to
the proper mode Of bringing abont revolution at home
II claimed by many that tho news received here
with regard to the souelching OF the late instruction
totally false; that the British government had con-
tro of the by which information regarding the
rising could be disseminated, and that surveillance was
exercised in this respect which the true state
or the movement IRON being known abroad. The de-
claation made In the convention also. that there
friends Of Irish liberty in England and in
Scotland we'll in the British army, than the gov
enmeni had any idea Of and that when the blow for
Erins Independence should he struck these friends
would tbemsevee An agent deputed TO represent
or anaiTs b the Brsshereod hero has
rived th city, and has told hs version Of tho rising"
General Gicssca from which II would appear that
high hopes entertained OF successfui revolu.
being inaugnratsd esriy day The couveotiou
Ia session 80 ~ . late hour last evening"