The New York herald., 1867-03-02
THE FEM A N s.
Qua UTICA CORRESPONDENTS.
The Roberts Utica Convention.
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The Roberts Utica Convention.
UTICA, Feb 2S, 1857
The Convention OF the Roberts party which met hero
Tuesday Is considered by its organizers TO have been
a complete success far the unanimty that pre-
vailed the numbers and respectabity OF the delegates
and the general interest fo by the Irish in this city In
It's deliberations Over hundred delegates arrived
from various parts OF the State and after submitting
their credentials proceeded the afternoon of Tuesday
with the business Of perecting the most available plan
OF operations against Canada. Tho session was held
with closed doors, but enough is known to deter
will be put in operation at no very distant
fate. The delegates, for the most part appeared
to Their particular object ard evidently 70 b.
thwared b the prospect OF the formidable distractions
THE Committee on Credentials met on Tuesday morn.
Ing in the City Hall, which given by the Mayor Of
Utica for the OCCASION and after thoroughly investigating
the claims OF each delegate for admission
hour was taken for dinner. In tho afternoon 1t two
o'clock President Roberts made lengthy speech OF.
numbers and efficiency, and the financial support re.
ceived during the past year short debate 40
ablc for pecuuiary aid service in tho field at mo-
ments notice. II decided pass resolution to be
sent to each circle in the country requiring prompt
report 10 be made to headquarters New York city
On Wednesday morning the Convention assembled al
elected temporary chairman The large meeting room
In tho City Hall was handsomely decorated with fagh
mss
her enemies are my enemies; her friends are my
friends rrSs ass s were placed 4 ON: end os the
Robert Emmett, and harp and sunburst Tho business
on Wednesday opeucd with statement from zach DEL
egnte OF the financial OF his circle The general
report was considered entirely satisfactory. Delegates
from Canada admitted and became the objects
OF particular attention. II Is said their report OF the
state OF the organization border surpassed the
most sanguine expectations OF the Convention Great
things are expected from the Canadian FeniAns parcu-
larry IN the matter Of conceang convenient points on
the other side OF the border stores Of and ammuni-
tion. The financial statement made by Colonel Roberts,
who present during the entire 30 son Of the returns
made from all tho circles throughout the country
o 2, @ On 'ne nca1y OF
very unanimous session, the Convention finally ad-
JouIned On separating each delegate emphatically
pledged himself 10 work with renewed zeal behalf Of
the organization
a general public meeting was held in the evening.
Railroad Hotel @ tho city HAN Quite crowd followed
Lbiicd. Tho large room was entirely nIlcd, though
city conts head charped for admission. Colonel
Roberts, after being introduced 20 the audience made
speech Of hours length in which no dwolt on
tue duties of patriotism, the comparative merits OF tho
oy q sras Sa ne for Fs nS 1
Ireland against overwhelming odds, AMI tho
only sound policy % being e strike Enss.a .
ne remarks We're vory heartily endorsed, and tho shb
bosth Of tho Stephens party OF rsland for the lrsh'
OF ladies present at tho meeting The general tone
Of sentiment among the Irish, and those among tho
cdeily In favor Of tho Roberts party Operations are
hincd At as being likely 10 startle the public ear In
very short Time having reference To advance simu
anocusy the Canadian border from every State In tho
Union. This time they express themselves determined
70 succeed or PERISH Tho delegates all len today.
OF tho Convention In This City.
The TenIan convention which has bsen In session In
this city during tho last few days rcasscmbled yesterday
morning p ". Cronin Of Massachusetts the President
or the convention occupied the chair The proceedings
OF tho convention wore very harmonious all the dele
gates animated with desire 70 keep the orsaniza'
ticn alive -
Uwing to the larre subscriptions which have boon rer
cervcd from delegates aud cIrco s expected that ths
brotherhood will be In position 10 send mnterat
aid 20 their brothers In Ireland. Tho greater part OF
session spent In the election OF perma-
rctt. officers for the organization and other I'm.
pornnt matters which nt tho present time cannos
I've p,ven TO the general pubic Anthony A 6rinan, or
New York was elected to the position OF Chiof Execu.
tive P W. Crouin 70 that Of Chief Organiser and Cone
raj John H. GcesD Military Director These gentomen
Yecrived tba unanlrn0us vote OF tho Convention
distinguished naval o1cer OF the United States Navy
na elected 70 me position OF Chief Of the Naval Departs
ment II s said that bss services viii 30 brought into
reanisltion ere many weeks are al an end.
Al the officers reported 70 be mon OF undoubted
integrity and ability and tho moal perfect conhdsnce s
placed In their patriotism News OF fighting In Ireland
Is daily expected when positive Information In refc,
rnnce "a that fact is received all will instantly be de-
- atrhed 10 them. Tho greatest enthusiasm prevails
among sns delegates The Convention sd'onFnas ans