The New York herald., 1867-03-11
THE FENlANs IN NEW YORK.

Ceutiuued Excitement IN the C.fy-A Deputa-
tion 70 walt on President Sohnson-Oher OIL
Irish American OmcerA-COionei Roberts 10
uid the men ip Irelan&-Meetinss Of Centres
&C., sc.
The expectation OF further news from Ireland con.
tinued 10 keep the Fenans Of this city on 1ne gun cee
yesterday when as ON the preceding Gays, the bead
quarters in Chatham street were the Of attraction
tor crowds OF sympahizers who hronged the building
from early morning until late at night anxious 70 learn
intelligence OF the progress Of events IN Ireland
and to proer their support in money and services 70
the for which the patriots In thai country now
risk their lives large amount OF business OF cheer
ing kind transacted and money-the sinews OF war
continued TO fo1 into the excheqaer during the aay
thecollections Of societies and subscriptions Of prae
individuals
Early in the afternoon depuatien, consisting OF
General McIver, late commander Of the IRISH brigade
Colonel Burke, Colonel Hagen and other olcers os us
tinctlon from the Association OF Irish American onceI
ali Of whom served in the late waited ON the Execu-
tive at Chatham street, and rendered their services 70
further by every the OF the now
inaugurated This magnanmous offer was OF course glad
ly accepted and the action Of these officers s particularly
sgncani, many OF them have up to the present peen
very prominent the Roberts branch OF the organiZa
ton comrnitee consisting OF General Gieeson ana
well known gentleman Of this city, and another from
Philadelphia are now III Washington for the purpose q
presenting the President aad government the claims
OF the Irish to be recognized begerent The result
OF the anticipated interview Is losked for with great
anxiety and the probability Of Mr. johnson redeeming his
fauT pas In the Canadian invasion by more liberal and
American Of ia canvassed very strongly,
tho majority evidently being of opinion that he will not
be ready to assist England in the present emergency
rs in the affair OF last June.
Meetings Of many Of the circles held throughout
the city last evening at which those present pledged
themselves to aid by every means with and money,
those fighting for the freedom Of their native land
Action was also taken to render the meeting on
Wednesday next imposing and successful demonstra
ton. meeting held at three O'Clock at the Apollo
rooms, No. 10 Prince street. at which forty cen,res
representing circles In England ireland and Scotland
were present committee Of twelve appointed to
wait on Colonel Roberts to ascertain his views on tho
present state Of affairs in Ireland That gentleman
secretary being present stated that he Colonel Roberts,
prepared aid the in the gap by all the
In their power The committee also instructed
TO wait upon the Directory Of 1S4S and solicit their
operation and support The meeting then adjourned tc
meet again on Tuesday night.
As many as eight separate meetings will be held In
the city this evening to take steps towards supporting
the cause, and It Is expected from the energy which
now marks the conduct of the promoters, that before
the end OF the week measures will b. taken to insure
immediate assistance TO the fighting in Ireland
meeting, called for the purpose, will
assemble at the Catholic Institute Jersey City, this
evening, at which 1t Is expected many prominent citi
will be present and deliver addresses the rrescn
instruction and the best to be adopted to aid thu
nsurgent forces Mr.. Doody, Of Boston, and centres
and delegates from Philadelphia, Chicago and Other
datey set to work towards perfccting tho business o.
the organization which, at the present moment Is any
thing but Many Of the temperance societies
and other organizations. hitherto unconEected with tht
Fcnian Brotherhood, have promised to assembled II
force at tho meeting on Wednesday evening