The New York herald., 1867-02-18
THE FENlANS TN NV YORK.

Soy among theenre Irish element IN tn's Guy yese'
day The stirring news from Ireland thal Afmeu men
were marshalled freedom aud iasnefAhd On 'e open
ls in conflict with the troops Of the hereditary br's
Zoe produced profound sensation IN every quarter oil
.Aa o,,v The Celtic bounded upwards when tho
announcement was confirmed that the struggle fQ Irish
lherty so long waited, hoped and prayed for was al
a,e,h hecun Among the Fenians, is needless 10 say
an. news vas received with tremendous rejoicing The
work Of their hands was al last TO DO tested in the
ordea Of battle before the eyes of the whole world
An organization which has made itself conspicuous
and fed the Of the public so long with pomp
aus promise Of great dceds was finally about
10 drop the mantle Of secrecy and enter
,he open Geld broad daylight, carry tslzojeced
mission The lull which occurred In things appertain
eng to Fenansm asser the failure Of stephens TO begin
an insurrectionary ireland last year. is in
urofound contrast to change OF feeling produced by
abe recent news II eminentiy Characteristic Of the
Irish temperament to range from one extreme to an
sther in their patriotic impulses Like the crested b9
SYn shores Of Ireland now rccedng in silent msjesay
and again breaking forward IN loud demonstration
rocks the earnest spirit o. sacnmens 70 ne aeaT cid
Beating though qcesccn at times Ia its ardent depths
II bursts out at intervals with the widest acclaim o. de-
Soton Everywhere yesterday the expressions Of Irish
patriotic affection Of the most intense kind. The
snsrvescng love Of the oelt for the land Of hrs birth
mingled ebuilons VI hatred and defiance for the op
pressor OF his race.
sctSEs ARoCNp HEApcgARTgRs
The that assembled the sidewalk In front of
he central Office, and on the gasrways corridors and
svery available place the feor devoted to Fenian
husiness, coming, waiting and departing from early
morning till late at night Every one OF conmunica-
ave disposition, who had or pretended TO have more
than hts neighoor, surrounded by group Of
eager hsteners who devoured with keen relish every
OF Information true fase that had any plausible
TenIass Of every shade made their appearance through
he day. and aternized heartily on the common ground
Of Irish independence. Roberts men transferred Their
fbCuqhf6 Canada Kerry. and forgot TIE
aeeds OF the border raid In their anxiety ior
sompanons in arms Lukewarm Irishmen became
suddenly enthusiastic and found their 70 the Central
Tssans% was synonymous with maud and folly over
booked the shortcomings OF discarded leaders, suppressed
snourss about the probable Whereabouts Of stephens
the next shuttle Of the Fenan cards &c Bet for the
Sspostion Of the Irish would have found even deeper
and ardent expression From youth TO old age was
in oysy group 0f f.se among % som the ne
yther Intelligence from the Of operations, the
80 'ory o. ns @een se .rH was Traced @ ana over
pects OF the bloody drama being naugurated her
soil Every hsht from the time when old Brian the
ers 70 the story Of Fontenoy where Irish saved
sas fortunes OF Fsnsh h King and me later deeds Of
bsnleheids were narrated with ncver-faDg interest
the nsh ssndns % he ma
tpiied duties OF his Office was beseged during the
s day for Possible Of o M The
Tor enlightenment on the absorbing Irish question.
While snrong o. persons were awaiting the appearance
part In the late Canadian raid, attached till yesterday TO
ahs Roberts party made hts entry the Office and Of
1eyed his services 70 raise regiment and sail with II for
Ireland the shortest notice. This incident created
considerable excitement the gallant colonel becoming
esembed Several wealthy Irishmen, extensive
ssundry proprietor, called in short time after and
made proposals 10 furnish the last dollar they could
.nord in aid Of the. movement This was pro-
aactlvs Of additional excitement Those present
caught the infection and pledged themselves 70
every exertion during the coming week TO outs,rp all
shsr previous exertions in behalf OF the The
general belief that Colonel 0Connor and his devoted
Sand are but the vanguard Of immense host which
shs dispatches will has taken the field
VIII be considered that the English government has
solved the wires and refused permission for The trans
ssnfovt the brotherhood in country The senti
nent Of all present Of resolute Discrimination
Snd
shs grea, and just the issue OF which viii
prosecuted ~ far rs they concerned TO success
S0l end Torrents Of ood may dow, and horrors hardly
samt Of darken the face Of nature but through the
assd The snd attained will justify and CON secrate the
sanguinary means
the Mosa Mansion in Union square displayed from
me central window Of the Office In Chatham street.
Yasse by the other side Of the street stopped to
gaze At the green bunting emblazoned with golden
hGp and TO divine the meaning OF the unusual display
gradually to such an extent as to block up the
communication. Large numbers kept arriving during
me Wn0le day, giving more than rly animated
ses sA''n'' % TINS generally quiet vicinity on inc SAB
rnE pEErro rHRoueH THE CIT
va Of the same intense character Wherever two or
shree Irshmen gathered the news was canvassed and
0I M he hs
yaetoye sermon 70 take up the subject Of Irish revou
% ana ON
natter, and in fact wherever rishmcn met during the
p .s D'a os c else Ts %
SPECULATION ABOUT TUE ROBERTS PARTY
Sormed leading feature In the many anxious debates.
There very general hope that the Canadian wing
= the Brotherhood would coaIesce with ,he parent
stock and with the combined means Of both sides do
something effective towards giving assistance - the
.psn in the gap" rhe rank and aIe Of the Roberts
party desir such consummaiiou and, with that object
ne Colonel 70 inform him that the feeling Of his sup
por,er favor Of uniting with the body recently
snder the leadership OF Stephens Colonel Roberts in
sspiy slated that he would no, sanction recognition OF
90 opposing party He determined to carry out bis
Sormng coalition so long as he considered his policy
Ahs only true one destined to hberate Ireland. The
sspusaton, after expressing their serious intention
- rejecting his leadership, Withdrew, considerably
CIRCLE MEETINGS
vWe held In several places late SATURDAY, night
specially convened TO lake action in the present crisis
sabscribed in very brief time and forwarded The ssmc
oight 70 the Central ONCE over $500 In the ensuing
intends 70 6oid special meeting 70 raise SUBSCRIPTIONS IL
-sseusy and arms and furnish volunteers for medtacd
.azpedtionaYy forca. The Brian Boru Circle intends
.sase and equip battalion Of rinsmen.
MEETING on TSIxxs Afp prlrGAEs
w.s held last evening q 2o1 Bovery presided over by
-snlhusiastic General Gieeson and severs military
.sncen were pressn. Gres. unanixty lrsv.isd in the
deliberations or the ssssmbiaga plan for large
ssen air demopstsa,o. was read asd adopted !. was
decided 70 be held Wednesday next All The Circles
N thc Manhattan district will assemble In the esvnng Al
Union Square An sddrsss will be read by Gen. feeson,
fter which several distinguished speakers will present
themselves to the meeting. The mec OF the FATHER
Matthew societies have all promised 10 attend The
melting R expected will be thc iarsem ever hed ny
ahs Irish societies OF New York. Delegates were APP
pontsd " represent this city Congress 70 be held
Acre a the earliest practicable time when all thu Cfcles
~ Ne country will be represented and measures adopted
- svese permanent government for the Brotherhood
~ Ansnca
coIoSxL o'coyeoRy
r@ question often aud anxicusiy asked yesterday he
nanve Of The county OF Kerry Ireland aoort tweF-
ebree years Of age, aad OF 1.-THE, active build. He