The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-18
dial Reception Of the Fenian Dele
Cation by the President.
|gcrcnt Rights for the Irish Insurgents
and the Release Of Irish American
Citizens Demanded.
3 Supplementary Reconstruct
ton Bill.
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terview with the Observation-Disclosures
gifts Solicited.
ssrs- Bepjamen Baker and James W. Meagher, rep
ptaves of the Irish republic in America had an i'm
INT interview with President johnson yesterday
moon, with view to soliciting a recognition of
gerent rights by the American government The
cation was cordially received by the President, and
Baker, on behalf OF the Fenan Brotherhood in
lrica, made the following address,
h people Of Ireland have issued declaration OF war;
hot our purpose TO enter into detail Of the grew
y and injuries inflicted on tho Irish people in Ire
during seven centuries. the unprovoked invasions
pr SOIL the brrniugs OF her homes. the slaughter and
hery of her sons the cruel devastations, the sys-
zed famines the Punishment OF her children
the inappeasable tyranny OF the government OF
land. Those grievances and injuries are witnessed
or forcble maintenance OF foreign olgarchy, who
and fatten on the industry Of race who disavow
a. in the smoking ruins OF the cabins Of the humble
be deserted castles and palaces OF an honorable and
cey ancestry In the solemn silence OF her grave
Is, wherein repose the remains of more murdered
Ran victims than any other empire at any period in
Listory OF the world has sacrificed on tyrannvs
d stained affairs within equal limits; in her fruitful
intended by their Creator for the immediate sup
OF human beings, bat converted into pastures for
burdens to which the ri2h.ful heirs OF
soil are subjected in the deprivation OF
commerce, while possessing oil the qualinca.
IS OF great commercial nation; in the destruction
ger manufactures by British legislation in the dsn-
alton OF communities the separation Of families and
u nauon their own land, could serve humanity
advance civilization. The acts of inhumanty and
pariiy perpetrated are innumerabe. They have
cked all Christendom, and II IL impossible to find
on whose war Is more jGstlable, according to all
Inc laws and human rights, and according TO she
,mon sense of mankind. than that now waged by Ire
against England Tor the assertion OF her national
ependence. The precedent established by the gov
ment OF England in granting beigerent rights to the
rebels Of the United states Of America immediately
the commencement OF host.lities; tho firm deter
fation OF the Irish people in Ireland to
no assistance 70 ENGLAND in case
|ture occurred between Great Britain and
United States consequent the Mason
Sdeli difficulty; the sacrifice OF tens of thousands
ehe Irish race in America during the recent war for
ma ntenance OF this republic which the monarchi-
governments of Europe, more especially that of
gland conspired TO destroy: the natural sympathy
ch the people OF this republic should extend to those
lggng for freedom now in Ireland, under difficulties
a to, If not greater, than those under which WASH
ton and his cumpatrios labored for the liberation OF
country from Britt misrule; the fact that the irish
ublic has been actually engaged In armed and forci
hostilities against the government OF Great Britain
Ter provisional government, all these reasons have
Dressed the Irish race 10 represent the TO your
eel!ency, and to ask that the Irish republic shall be
pccted as government actually in existence and at
with Great Britain by the government OF the United
ties and that the government OF the United States in
that the rights To which the said Irish republic
titled during the shall be respected by her adver
b. the government Of Great Britain, and according TO
rules which nations should reciprocaIy observe
on deciding their differences by arms The probabi.
or improDability OF success cannot enter INTO the
Pstl0n Of the proprieiy improperly OF recognition
beiigcrent rights The law Of nations, founded upon
high moral sense OF civilized man, recognizes the
that two de facto governments powers, armies
war; and that lives may DC lost humanity injured and
ilization retarded ia hcr progress IL does not say,
succeed before I recognize your right to be
pected human beings" 1t says, "Your cause Is
b; you have taken The last argument to settle your
troversy. Be your struggle long or short your sue
s probable or Improbable, you are children Of God,
J are Christians you are brave, civilized men, and
are fairly and justly entitled to recognition"
the President listened very attentivciy and said tho
3at question was, sis there . dc tdcto government
ually In exstsncog'' Tho delegation assured him
Ere was, when he continued 49,. This question shall
eive the most serious consdsration-that considera
b necessary in deciding matter Of such great i'm
rance You are aware that my sympathes have al
Iys been with your people"
The delegation asked the prompt interference Of this
vernment in behalf OF the American naturalized citi
lbs now pning In British dungeons for no crime what
ever The cases Of Messrs 8. J. Meauy and
O'Brien were dwelt upon. They argued that If
B British government were Justified In OBTAINING
ese persons for writing and speaking In Amer
against English tyranny, II would be
|ually justified in imprisonng prominent journalists
ID public men who were naturalized citizens and who
ID written aud spoken in q similar way, should they
open to put foot on Britsh soil The President said
pastures had been taken for the Of several natu
cd citizens and that the details and particulars Of
j dher cases forwarded to the government would
ceive attention. and that full justice should DO done
naturalized citizens.
The Reconstruction Question in the South.
Numerous lettors have been received hero from vari
10 parts Of the south showing astonishing lu-
On public sentiment with regard to reconstruction.
bill recently passed BY Congress for the purpose has
ready met with much favor from prominent citizens
tho excluded States who were nj nrs earnestly op.
,sed 70 It, Tho example Of Virginia in accepting the
rms proposed wiz be rapidly followed by all the
her Southern statea The lew who oppose this
Iert but little II any influence To defeat the general
sign Of restoration. The supplemental bill Is hailed
ith pleasure because Il sncctuaily prevents two
citing conventions and nsures every person authorized
nder the law 10 VOTE the right 10 do So
Chief Justice Chase and the BanIxrupt Law.
Chief Justice Chase, whom devovos the duty Of
,minating and recommending tho Registers In Bank
ptcy provided for In the Bankrupt act declines as
limo the labor and responsibility OF making the seec
without submitting The entire court the question
the power OF Congress impose upon him this duty
he Reported Over Issues Of Government
Bonds.
The Secretary Of the Treasury and Treasurer Spinner
9TH affirm that there is not the slightest evidence in tho
reasury OF any over issues either OF seventhrtes
fractional currency. Thcy have been aware for some
eeks past thai some person or persons in New York
I'd statement purpor,ng TO give the amounts and tho
ltes Of alleged nues; but the most careful exam
alton by tho most reliable parties had discovered
,thing more than the duplicate and altered coupons
mounting to some sixteen thousand dollars In ALL the
risteace Of which had been long known 70 the Treas
and Secretary and s accounted for described In
Washington despatch in the HERALD Of the 18TH The
croary further says that II he discover the author
I'd originator Of the malicious attempt 70 impair the
iblic credit be will endeavor 70 punish him under the
W and mako him responsible
The Capitol Police.
The late Congress having placed the Capitol police
nder the the control Of the sereantsatArms Of both
ouses, the present force were yesterday informed by
1850 officers that the LIST Of April they will be al
discharged and mustered out q the servicel
Id upon tho day and hour new force, consist,
IL or thirty able bodied men, will DO organized all 70 be
,rmed and put under strict discipline and drill 10 tho
i'd that hereafter the government property may be
.fe and that persons having occasion TO visit the
apitol which Ia tho pride Of every true American cit
%, may not have occasion 10 blush at is disordepd
ppearance or defaced walls In order 10 secure the