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The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-14
Italy and Rome.
From the London Saturday Review

From the London Saturday Review.
The report of the details of the great battle Mentan
in which, to use the expression of the French dispatch
the Chassepo rifle did such wonders has not improved the
feeling of the Italians towards the French nation The
French Commandment with the natural tendencies ofh pro-
fession toeraby pleased at the management of the
affair." and writes home of the Chassepot very much in the
style in which Sir Samuel Baker, after pong few hundred
anteopes elephants pleasantly sings the praises of his
little Fletcher No. a. And the latest show that
the Pope is highly grafed perhaps the boodshed
for he is kindly and benevolent but at the prompt
itude and activity of the French He has been blessing the
Emperor in his uprising and in his devastating the Empress
the Prince Imperial the French Zouaves and the whole
French people, in style to which neither that excellent po
tenta that eminenty Christian body of troops that dis
tincty pious nation at all accustomed Such euson
reminds of the of thing that takes place when
wicked squire who has not been church for years.
length reconciled his village parson Everything is
very delightful if only could be that would last
The of Judas has taken place. Providence has
touched the squirrels heart and there chance that in future
he may be going subscribe regularly the Sunday school
and refuse to let Dsenters rent his land The Italians
the other hand very The King of Italy told
them few weeks back that with France would be
species of horrible and fratrcdal And the thought
but them that if the French and they
brothers, the French might have been less ready try
their new rifle Garbadians, who whether retreaing
not were all events fast melting away. The accounts
of the battle leave doubt to its main incidents The
Papal troops fought WELL and the Garbadians with de
perate resolution but French and French soldiers
turned the fortune of the day. 1t is probable that the
French Government to feel that it has gone far
enough in the line of humliatng the Italians An official
note has appeared in the oteu that all is over to
compliment the Italian Government its behavior and to
say how much the Emperor is pleased with it, The Ita
ian affair, far the Pope and the Emperor con-
cened is ending in shower of blessings. Rome blesses
Napoleon ILL., and Napoleon ILL., thanks Victor Emmanuel
1t is clear that this last unexpected civlity the
part of the onietr will make the task of Victor Emma
nuel any easier 1t will scarcely add to the popularity
to the long life of the Menabrea Cabinet The nsoence
of NJ Moustier and the JUNCTION of the Moniew will APP
pear equally distaeul to nation which is agitated and
wounded and which already looks itself betrayed
by its Executive.
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SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
Democratic Sympathy with Ireland.

The New York Herald is the great organ of the Democratic
party which has adopted Andrew johnson its admired and
trusted leader We copy from it the following article headed
Fillibusterng Fenans which expresses in very decided
manner indeed what Democrats think those who have
sacrificed liberty and life for Ireland We hope it will edy
the Irish voters and them to shake with enthusiasm
the hand of Young Bennett which lately claped in the
palm of the Royal Alfred, the son of the English Queen
FILLIBUsTERING FENIANs.
Bv telegram from Washington informed that Pres
ident johnson WILL in his forthcoming to Congress-
refer in prominent alleged il-reatment of
American citizens at the hands of the of Great
Britain by of arrests imprisonment trials convc
rtory of the kingdom This REFERS presume
to the of certain ishmen who having domced here
for few years, obtained their naturalization papers, have
fit to organize conspiracy against the of the
Queen of England and set for Europe of their volt
tion Fenians to further its object by force of arms
We do not believe that President johnson will make allu
sion to such matter and class the report of those
political canards which always aoat in Washington
for party purposes just before the meeting of Congress- Mr.
johnson not perhaps very deeply read in diplomacy
science; he is not Bismarck, Metternich Napo
leon but he is sufficiently we'll informed as Executive of the
American Republic know that the uniform of
government has been from the very commencement faith
full observance of neutrality laws towards foreign Powers
Permitting no outsdesto interfere in our home admnisra
tion 1T would Ill become to attempt to medde we
could with their execution of their home laws.
We refer to this subject just now on account of observing
that certain political party leaders IN New York thought fit
to assemble meeting in the Cooper Institute last Saturday
for the oensble purpose of advocating of
ment interference in behalf OF certain Fenan convics held
the ias of England Ireland but more likely further
certain party ends the expense OF few unthnkng Irish
men, by seeking to create fuss about the Impeachment of
Mr. Seward" and stump orator trash OF that description.
The American cannot tolerate foreign national
factions ishmen who leave their honest empoyments here
to 90 ibusering in Ireland England take their lives in
their hands and must bear the consequences If citizens of
the Republic they prove themselves unfaihu to their ale
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A Call for Union.
JOLIET, ILL, November 18th, 1867.

JOLIET, ILL, November 18th, 1867.
To the Editors of The Irish Republic.
GENTLEMEN The good work is going on here The
Imen of Joliet are all deaf to the cries of their dying
country We have recognized circle and have elected
Michael Haley, Center John Kelly, Secretary and John
Roney Treasurer with William Stapeton, James Murphy,
and Miles Cahl Committee of Safety.
Resolved That object is to sustain the action of the late
Cleveland Convention and to fulfill the engagements OF our
Representative in giving support to the Fenian Brother
hood may with the blessing of God promote the liberation
of Ireland.
Resolved That we demand union of all honest and patri-
otto rshmen and the immediate removal of any and every
man who stands in the way of such union.
Reod That country now, if possible more than ever,
demands the united efforts of all her sons therefore
watchword is, anion, UNION, UNION.
"United we stand divided we fall"
MICHAEL HALEY Center
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The Pope's Address to the French Troops

From the Charleston Catholic Gazette
Previous the departure the French troops from
Rome take their winter quarters in vita Vecchia the
ence chamber of the Vatican and addressed them feel
ing manner He expressed his happiness at having the
happiness been great now because of the recent
peril which he had been exposed He returned thanks
the officers of France and the Emperor Napoleon for the
deliverance of the Holy See He filled with grief to
that Italy had sent vanguard against Rome
horde of anarchists upon whose flags inscribed rapne
and devastation While the vaor of the Pontifcal troops
had defended the soil of the Church, the army of France had
come to the splendid defense The Pope concluded by
observing that in the midst of his trouble he had the s
on Of @ NJ ta ad m be
the by giving his apostolic blessing the army
the people, and the Emperor of France.
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Great Meeting in Pittsburgh.

An immense meeting of American citizens native and
adopted was held in Lafayette Hail. Pittsburgh the night
of December 3d. to take into consideration the rights Of
adopted citizens
At eight o'clock the meeting called ORDER when the
following officers chosen:
Presdent-Hon. James Lowry.
Marshall General j. B. Swetzer, Colonel R. Bidde Roberts
Hon. Jas. Lowery, j. G. Sebneck, General r H. Collier
DR.. A. G. Murdoch G. E. Baker Daniel ONeill David
Lowry, N P. Sawyer, Geo. W. Leonard, E. D. Gazzam,
Judge Flanagan, j. H. Foster.
Secretary-Dr. E. Donnelly
The following committee next appointed to transmit
the resolutions to Washington Dr. Donnelly d. ONel,
Colonel R. B. Roberts, General Sweitzer James Backmore,
Henry F. Frame and John w. Riddell.
We glad to notice Dr. Donnely moving in this affair."
He has just the vim in him push whatever he undertakes
speedy and successful ISSUE Now is the time to let the
despo of Europe that the American Republic con pro-
ect the freemen of the world.
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her. and conquered We Republicans had naught On our
side but Rome when two long m9 Yd We nea for
nrees and for France These invaders do not represent
dspo who has ssn his ds 6av
100 oS;sted-and who is rapidly descending the steps of
ruin, France is burning revolt and anxousy awaiting
vor resistance to enable her to deal him the final blow
italians to Rome to Rome Therein is the baptism of our
nation There when the flag of victory is planted the
capitol shall assembly, the elect of the people, dictate
upon you by the Monarchy.
November g. JOSEPH MAzZINI
The Retoma furiously assails the Italian Government;
"The French almat has received from the Italian Gov
eminent the reply that all expected that of the basest sub
lection and humiliation In vain does the Government try
mask the injunction suffered under the cessation of all need
of further Intervention; it will deceive no one."
Further on when crashing its teeth over the new
discovered French participation in the defeat of the Carl
baldans the paper styles the Governmental hangmans
lackey," and says:
be prepared for fresh cowardy baseness on the part
of this ministry of fear and dishonor."
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FENTAN NEWS.
How America Protects her Citizens Statement of
Captain T. II. O'Brien's Case by Himself

1.-THE following letters will conclude Captain OBrens
statement The subject of protection has assumed
tona proportions and let hope that before the matter Is
dropped shall know whether become American
citizens or not To be citizen of Great Britain is what
true rishman was and this hour of the day. trust
will be- They may chain by force but until they
stamp out souls they never make OF us willing
slaves
CONTINUED OUR LAST.
MAS JAIL KILDARE Co., IRELAND
MAS, July II, 1867.
VIM. B. West, ESQ.,, u S. Consul, Dublin.
SIR have the pleasing duty of acknowledging the receipt
of your kind and welcome letter of the 10th instant lncos
ing check the national bank for Gl2 and copy OF
my uncles letter you with reference to said money and
also soliciting my immediate return to the United States
you very ingeniously yet goodnaturedy, anticipate
my acceptance of the discharge preferred by this Gov
ernment and my subsequent return to the United States
Well presume from your silence the subject OF former
letter. that must do it, since have other alternative or
hope of protection any form whatever from the United
States Government And longer be indifferent to
the baneu effects of my long and painful ncarceraon
to the repeated and urgent enteaes of relatives and
friends have to inform you that have again written
to General Larcom accepting under protest OF the 9th
utimo the usual conditions of returning to the United
States
In conclusion have to return you my most sincere and
grateful acknowledgment for your kind and good Wishes and
beg in the meantime you will bear in mind that consider
myself having been, the hand illegally and bar
barously treated by this Government and the other with
supreme indifference by the United States Government And
though have been necessarily obliged be very explicit in
all letters and perhaps in many of them disagreeabe
too yet you will believe incapable willingly
knowingly have said DONE of my said
letters otherwise anything inconsistent with my dignity
and citizen, or derogaory to your character
gentleman and superior officer of the august Government
which you have the honor to represent
/ am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant, T. H. OBRIEN
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glance by attempting to make power with which
peace and forfeit all claim to protection by the act
subjects Of Queen Victoria they simply rebels and mast be
treated accordingly England has suspended the habeas corpus
in Ireland is punishable with DEATH and the most
learned judges of Britain have decided that the Fenian fill
busters from America have had fair trial What do
their friends real pretended requires Indeed having gone
hazardous enterprise it appears cowardly and
quently unIrsh to seek cry off legal bubble when
the pain is experenced.
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U. S. CONSULATE, DUBLIN, July Is, 1867

Mr.. Thomas II. O'Brien, Mas Jail, County Kildare.
SIR have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of
the 18th Instant received last night and note its contents
having replied letter of the 3D. received the
ing OF the 10th instant by yesterdays post.
You nave no doubt acted in the matter of your mprson
ent as you deemed BEST and have honestly endeavoredto
discharge my and responsible duty to the best of my
am, sir, your obedent servant
WILLIAM B. WEST, Consul.
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II. S. CONSULATE, DrTRrJ,

~. D. CONSULATE, DUBLIN, June %, 1866.
Mr. Thomas fl. G.Brien Mountoy Prison
DEAR SIR Referring to your letter of the 9th instant am
now in position inform you that you labor mistake
in supposng that the Consul at Belfast had instructed that
the affidavit of citizen sufficient proof of ctzensbin
az am advised the contrary. However, the question IN
your case now unmporan you state you have written
for the required evidence which you month
from the United States
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u. S. CONSULATE, DUBLIN, July II, 1867.

q. -. DUBIfr July II, O7.
Mr.. Thomas II. OBrien, Mas Jail, County Kildare.
SIR have acknowledge the receipt Of yoHr letter of
the I'd instant and beg observe in reply that having
ceived official information that you have consented accept
your release the condition offered to you in August last
appears be unnecessary give any specific answer
to the questions proposed by you.
l am sir your obedent servant,
WILLIAM B. WEST, Consul.
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As to your accepting rejecting any conditions that
be offered you 1t is for you consider whether it would be
notexpeden toacep terms that might be offered
or be detained in prison during the pleasure of this Govern
ment.
I remain yours, very truly,
WILLIAM B. WEST Consul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-06-24
FROM EUROPE.

BERLIN. June 22-Evening The constitu-
ton OF the North German Confederation,
having been ratified by all the States compos-
ing that body, will be officlaHY promulgated
on Tuesday next. .t-
LONDON, June Observation-Disclosures from
the continent represent that the feeling is pre-
yalent both in Paris and Berlin that relations
between the Emperor Napoleon and the Kin
OF Prussia are not cordial.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 23.-Hs Majesty the
Emperor has arrived here from his visit to
Paris.
VIENNA June 24-Accounts received here
OF the state of feeling in Oroetia represent that
the people of that province are greatly op-
posed to unien with Hungary.
LONDON. June pa despatch which reached
here to. day from Coastantnople positively
asserts that the Sultan has has acceded to the
proposition OF the European powers for a joint
commission to INQUIRE in to the grievances and
demands the people of Gambia.
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Z FROM CENTRAL ANDSoUTH AMERICA-The
steamship OcCs.n Queen has arrived at New
York rom Aspinwall with dates Of the 18th
instant She brings Sl,1t0, O00. An American
named Bradford has taken command OF the
war steamer Columbia, of Columbia. small
steamboat, carrying forty tons, has been ira as.
ported acress the lsthm US for the use OF Uni ed
States yes els in the harbor OF Panama. James
g. h. Mekenney, the oldest merchant in Gen.
trail America, native Of Virginia, is dead
Reported blockade OF Santa Martha by steam
er Colombia YVES untrue. The feet and army
of Chill were to be reduced. 1t was thought
that the Spanish war had ended, and bu siness
was reviving. The Peru re volu.ion coatiu.
ned in the interior States. There had been
rising at Tacna and Arica, but was promptly
suppressed. Gen. Costello was at Tarapaca
with six hundred men. President Prada had
not yet obtained a ministry. He had req uested
his legislature to suspend the writ Of habeas
corpus to enable him to pat down the rebel
lion, but it was thought his request would not
be granted. Advices from Ecuador state that
the American Consul at Guyaquil. l.. p. Pro.
vost. died on the god ultimo. Advicss from
Carthagena, Colombia, TO the Cd instant, re-
Port that fighting was gcing on alt along the
Magdelena river, and all communication be-
tween Bogota and the coast was cut or The
Spaniards had again taken possession Of the
steamer Rayo, formerly the r. r. Cayler.
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virginia News.

A fiendish attempt at murder was made sew
eral days ago by two Negroes upon a hotel
keeper named Whitehurst, residing at Prn.
cess Anne Cours.Hou-e. Tney attacked him
on the road leading to Norfolk, apparently
aware that he had in his pos ssion quite 8
large amount OF money, with which he In
tended to purchase supplies ia the city. They
Knocked him out of the carnage with club
OF wood and after severely beating HIM, were
frightened off before they secured the object
of their assault.
The preliminary examination of James T.
Phillips, charged with the murder Of his wife,
Emma Phillips, in Henrico county, some
months ago, is now going on, and attracts
much attention in Richmond and its vicinity.
TINS is what is popularlg called ssThe Drinker
Woods Tragedy
Harvest. in many localities in the Valley,
will commence next week In Augusta county
the crop is very heavy. There is some rust
and fly, or worm, in the wheat in Rocking
ham, but lot enough to do much damage
The Circuit Court fer Culpepper county
closed Its term on Saturday last. Judge Harris
pre- sided, and made q most favorable impress
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Rev. T. NJ. Carson. of Winchester, has ac-
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MEXICO AND CUBA.-The steamer Virginia,
from Havana on the 18TH instant, has arrived
It New York She reports that Captain Gen ;,
eral Mazano has resigned. The Cuban Gov.
eminent has reeeived an invoice Of Parrot
guns for use on Moro Oa,tle. It IL said mat
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