The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-04-18

know quite evident, that Michael Seaman
it. and when remember Mr. Scanlans previous record
Mr. S. made gross political mistake years ago when he
made issue with John OMahony; he has made groer
one now when he has made issue with General ONeil
am inclined to believe judging from his action that the
mistake was made two years for the that we now
find Mr. Seaman returning his first love-" If then, he
conesses to having lived two years in error how be-
leve he right now He has proved it, and the fact
that he has been able very few to the old regime
Is evidence that he not very correct but the contrary
Didn't you make wrong statement in that confession"
when you said John Oahony the head of the other
Organization" goth july 1867? John himself vugary
says it e pure and simple" but then John always
expressive in his language) In spirit he the
head and he is the head now and therein find great
secref is secre-of the recent failure effect Union
upon honorable terms John OMahony is the power
behind the throne greater than the throne ITSELF and
thing honorable is entirely repugnan to his feelings for he
knows where honorable dealings being carried he
have voice. And virtually you assisting John OMa-
hony; the REPUBLIC has drfted into the with
his organ, the People,; it only requires mutual expana
ton public embrace between the EDITORS done up with
most striking tabeau and the thing complete The James
Stephens Circle of this city, understand the matter tho
roughly de the last in the series of resolves adopted by
them and published by you the 2Sth March: Resoed
Thaa copy of these resolutions be sent to The Irish People
and how like the "good old days. to the members of
the James Stephens Circle of this city patronzngy ndorse
the REPUBLIC and its editors. "Tickle me- Billy, and Pll
tickle you" Surely this reconciliation is wonderful when
remember upon the opinion of Everybody that of
the leadngperhaps the leading member of that Circle
went all the way to New York once to find out from the
then Head Center how much money Michael Seaman had
drawn from the Treasury and particularly to find how
much than any other he had drawn, in order
to report throughout the country don't believe your
reconciliation with OMahony will be effected very easily
John appears to have nenched himself upon his dignity
perhaps of his parental poston-and is firing hot-shot
pretty rapidly from his fortified postonthe Irish People,
suppose Johns horoscope tells him the REPUBLIC won't
stand upon ceremony won't absolutely require to be
halfway, and hence his defiant attitude.
That objectionable part your confession where
you refer to having been led believe that there six
hundred Circles in good Standing and wind up by asking
"were there hundred Circles there sevenyye re-
presented" at the Cleveland Congress? Why did you
manfully-when you directly violated the oath of secrecy
that you took at that Cleveland Congresswhy did you
declare the exact number and perhaps throw few off ofeven
that that represented there Perhaps have your
in of your editorials the number of your
paper containing your confession You would give
comfort to the enemy" All consistency thou Jewell"
but thou art not be found the of The IRISH
REPUBLIC May ask you if because Circles
presented Cleveland they be counted forming
part of the six hundred ?" know at least of within
radius of six miles around this city that repre-
sented there by delegates and yet in good standing
headquarters So much for your nsnuaon that there
not seventy-fve to be found at Cleveland.
had almost forgotten to observe that you promised to
continue your remarks upon General ONeiPs address
why have they been stopped? Did that meeting the Di
rector put quetus upon them? That is the explanation
that suggests itself to my mind.
And now abruptly will bring this long letter to close
merely saying that if write again, may will be
more brief. TROJAN F. B.
Straws Tell Which Way the Wind Blows.
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