New-York tribune., 1867-05-20

an Informer bearing the historic but inappropriate
name OF Lawrence OTOOle, was brought ON the table
e many Oh the Feni3ns this sonnds pretty much as
II an lntormer named Robert Emmett OF Wolfe Tone
were produced. In popular and patriotic oTatons,
81 Lawrence OOOle is often referred to as if he were
rebel against the English Government Just much
as were the men of 9S and 4S and the Fenans of g.
Bnt as the efforts Of ST. Lawrence, far they had
Ielerence to political and military matters were di
rec e TO resisting the first rush of the Anglo Norman
INVASION, ne could hardly be regarded rebel III
any sense OF the word. STILL as the saint was un-
donDtedly patriot it is sad falling, OFF to find
hameSake OF his figuring this miserable sinner ana
wIeched traitor does on the witness table IN Greenst
The trial at present proceeding is that of man
named James German. The evidence addueed
against him is for the most part repetition OF that
given on the previous trials Up 10 this time 1T pre-
sents no points of peculiar interest There are ninety
to insure to him that fine old English sentence with
which lrlsllmen so very familiar--that he De
hanged. beheaded, and then cut INTO iour quar-
ters DC.
Some of the Catholic newspapers are complaining
strongly of the exclusion of Catholics from the rles
lmpanneled to try those unfortnnate men. WheIl,
ever Catholic juror is calledthe Attorney-General
directs him to stand aside" The pIacuce IS GER
tainly not fair and it is very offensive to the Catho
hc body; but it may be Questioned whether the
Fenian prisoners are greatly concerned III the matter
a movement has been started with the view OF pc
titiOning the Government for a communication OF the
sentences of death which have been passed on the
convicted Fcnians Some of the Irish members OF
Parliament said to be eXerng themselves III the
matter in London. meeting under the auspices OF
kenny. In Dublin n requiStiOn calling ON the Lord
Mayor TO convene Il meeting for the like purpose rs
in course of signature But the people Go not display
any lively interest in the proceeding, because Ot thc
firm belief they entertain that there rs no intention
of carrying out the sentences. They regard the me
moralizing and petitiOning for mercy therefore, as
merely playing into the hands of the Government.
and il is said that the suggestion of the move
ment has come from the Government themselves
There is nothing improbable In the statement; ON the
contrary, several circumstances tend to give il cor
loh0Iaton.
tiOn presented to the House OF Commons on tnday
evening, by Mr. Bright, declaring the discomfort OF
Ireland to be natural result OF the grievances IN
der which she laborS, and praying that III view OF
ing the sentences passed on the Fenian prisoners.
This petition which is in truth generous and noble
expression of opinion Is signed by Is English gentle
men of education and high social position.
Their names should ever be gratefully remeIn-
bored bY the Irish peop le. 1t the sentiments
of those worthy gentlemen were generally
held in England or found acceptance in
the English Legislature, then indeed II might be
said that we had the last OF Irish ebclions, and
two countries had dawned at last. But, unfOr-
tunately there is to think the petitioners can
not in this matter be regarded as representing the
opinion of England In the House OF Commons their
petition received scant courtesy; much opposition
offered TO Mr.; Brights reading OF 1t, and mo
ton was made, which IN plain terms amounted TO
proposition that II be kicked out For all this, the
document Will certainly he productive OF some good
effects if not in England, elsewhere.
of obtaining redress of any of their grievances from
the British Parliament at all events within snch q
time as practical men can care to think OFF There IS
that mOnstTOuS injustice of the Irish church estab-
lshment, which has been condemned time ont OF
mind by all enlightened men, Last night motion
for committee of the whole House 10 "a Ike the sub
iect into consideration, resisted by the Govern
ment, and beaten on division. There IS the land
cOde-the fruitful of strife and discOutent-
the bill brought in by the Government for It's improve
ment but which in fact would scarcely improve il at
all, Is not about TO be passed. Its authors intend
to let it slide. The only consolation is, it IS not
thing to weep for The attempt of the late Govern
ment TO make slight concession to the claims of the
Catholic University is about to be completely nulli
fled nv the present The Attorney General is now
about to become party to certain legal proceedings
which will accomplish that end. Thus the Liberals
and the Nationalists of Ireland find themselves
stopped at every turn. Every avenue of peaceful
progress is closed against them. Who. then, can
wonder thai Fenianism grows and hOuTishcs in the
landi Who feel surprised that the iails of Ire
land to-day are filed with rebels against the English
Government
In these letters have frequently alluded TO the
strong feeling of sympathy and sense of connection
with America which is steadily establishing itself in
this country meet with many evidences Of their
presence from time TO time. As one Of the number,
here is portion of the leading article OF Waterford
paper. published on Friday last
Ireland and America appear destined to be drawn to-
They act and react upon one another in remarkable
manner. The Irish emgrmt has hardly become an
American-and no men become so rapidly ed thorough
~ Americanzedbut he sets about drawing his friends
after him across the sea- or he plots ana intrigues
home. From early period a strong sym
pathy with America prevailed in Ireland II was the
II DOrGdO Of the IRISH imagnatOn-a sort oi Lana OF
Promise where the sunshine OF freedom smiled upon the
workman and all was bright and fair. The Irish Parla-
ment refused tO vote and money TO put down the
American rcvOutiOna decision that no doubt sealed It's
fate The returned eI grant innoculaes his cOinpatr0s
al home with republican IDEAS the emgant cancs 10 the
states fresh addition TO the traditODary dislike OF the
defantly in the face OF the British lion induges In
more rhapsody about American victories over England.
than the adopted citizen fresh from the Green hills OF
holy Ireland Thus they mutually act and react upon
other and appearances lead to the belief that time
Will assimate closely the populations Of these
islands and of the immense territories in America peoped
by English-speaking races"
Farmers are complaining in all parts of the country
The Sprngh has been late and as consequence ag1cul-
tural operations in very backward state Then
in consequence of the rush of emigration TO America,
and Of the arrangement of the labor market caused
by the Fenan troubles il is difficult TO get workmen
10 till the ground, and the cost of labor has become
great beyond all precedent. In the North well as
the South this scarcity of labor Is felt. IL IS novel
thing TO see in an Irish newspaper such advertise
ments as the following which clip from a late num-
Der Of The Londonderry Standard
WANTED-A good PlOwman, who can SOW, build corn
stacks, and understands farm culture general
other accommodations can be given. Apply at The Ada
d0rd Office.
LABORERs WANTED.-Two Laborers required, within
miles OF Derry 10 whom free houses will he given,
with reasonable wages For further particulars apply
office OF this paper.
BY STEAMSHIP.