The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-24

to the committee in response the tender of invitation
to present at the picnic in which he regretted the necessity
of his absence but expressed himself eloquent in
favor of Irish freedom while same time he deprecated
war; and urged all rishmen consider that peace conca
ton and harmony the promoters of civilization and pros
perity.
After the arrival of the procession upon ground about
D. M dancing and athletic sports INDUCED in by the
crowd until 81 D. m when meeting the grand stand
organized Senator Fleming of this city, calling the
blage order and nominating Mr. j. M Francis Presi
dent denomination cordially ratified and Mr. Francis
advancing the PLATFORM greeted with cheers He
remarked that he totally unaware up to within few
moments he would be called upon to preside. But he
felt though he could not refuse to accept the compliment
unanimously and Unexpectedly rendered for the
that he was reedom Ireland and the world
He said he not Fenian and knew nothing OF the
secret workings of the inner temple OF that Organizations
but he supposed this to be the fact all there assembled
prompted by the spirit of liberty and devotion to the cause
of freedom everywhere With that spirit he sympahized
and wherever could be worked Quit would have the support
of enlarged and comprehensive patriotism Mr. closed
by introducing the assembage Mr. John E. ASH young
gentleman who has only recently become resident of this
city but who sposssed of oratocal powers high order
Mr. A. briefly reviewed the history of Ireland tracing the
of its degradation and misery and closed by urging all
to lend their aid to the Fenan He loudly APP
plauded on retiring.
Hon. Patrick Corbet of Syracuse the next speaker.
He remarked that Fenanm part of the great struggle
for liberty which is going on all over the world and was
developing among the Irish people spirit of independence
and they had before exhibited great
extent The experience of nations shows that results such
they desired attained except by physical force
and reced several historical examples He urged the Irish
people be general in their advocacy of liberty, and
in that way they could with consistency ask for SYM
pahy for their own efforts He spoke of the herosm dis
played the Irish people the service of other
and their usefulness in developing the of
nation and asked why these qualities could not be successfully
employed in the acquisition of their freedom and the
elevation of their countymen In closing he urged
be faithful in their devotion to the of human
freedom Mr. Corbets address was an eloquent and thought
full EFFORT and throughout its delivery as well as at its close
he greeted with long and hearty cheers.
Colonel John w. Byron was next introduced, and was
enthusiastically received by the large He urged
present. the of Irish independence He referred
the struggles of the Irish racetheir prosecutions and suffer-
eloquent terms and closed by reading the letter
Mr. L. w Rhodes of this city, then read spirited poem
written by young lady of Troy, which well received
briefly but pontedy and eloqueny of the duty of all who
sympahized with Feniansm and of the prospects of the
Organization He retired amid cheers.
The General dressed in the uniform of Brigader
General of the Irish Republican Amythe shouldersrap
by which most people distinguish the rank of officer
bearing the his fine sodiery presence
showed off to conspicuous advantage
The sham fight the next feature of the exercises and
took place little after five o'clock. The Albanans repre-
scented the Fenians and the Troy companies bearing
of ST. George their head took the character of the Queens
Own. The British took up position slight KNOLL and
skmshers depoyed and the sharp crack of their
muske indicated usual the commencement of hoslitie
became general although the English under Major OBren
reserved their fire for closer action and greater execution
At length discovered the Fenians had fanked their
adversariesa regular Grantike movement around Lees
armyand the fight became earnest and exciting.
hand to hand conflict ensued Some of both sides became
apparently desperately engaged until finally the hated en-
blem the oppressor captured the English laid down
their arms and victory perched upon the sunburs" The
spectators almost much excited the combat
the troops themselves and appeared to enjoy hugely.
The Brotherhood clear upwards of ST 700 by the picnic
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Picnic at Quincy Ill.
The Fenian picnic at Quincy the 18th was immense
dat from,