The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-01
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rage at ClerkeIwel and its attendant
ntnaod 10 absorb attention In ENGLAND.
XVI, 10 bodies OF the persons killed by The
A. a. progress, and the three persons in Gus
had cen completely identified as concerned in tho
lgagc with another n.aa who had escaped arrest.
"a plan Tor Simultaneous attack certain arnloria5
England issaA TO have been discovered at Wolver-
mpton, and tho authorities had been fully advised
Threatening letters protesting to be written by Fe-
had been freely addressed to the conductors OF TIE
ding London newspapers.
10 Nitro- Glycerine Explosion MT Newcastle
nv cu-Tyne.
third edition Of the New castle tEngand) C3r0ntcle
N December II says:-At four O'Clock this afternoon
erTiEc explosion took place tho Town Moor 1t ap-
cara that seiziro Of compound nitro-gy cerne had
een made by the police About three O'Clock the
urveyor OR. Brysonl sub Inspector Wallace aud Con-
abe Donald Balm lett town in charge OF spring cart
Glenin5 the dangerous compound, with tho object II
ing 1t run away in somc of the gullies on the Town
Dr, IL would DC harmless Whine thoy were
lipuating the ntregigcesino IL exploded with
kmendous shock hurlipg some OF the high into
Pie ar and tearing up the ground for many yards
Cound Police Constable Donald Bain and tic three
IN charge or tie cart were literally blown 10 atoma
ia the sheriff Of Newcastle and Mr.. Bryson we're fright
ny injured ard rendered perfectly insensble. They
Pre- conveyed TO the inilmary and are not expected
sniyiye many hours. The nitro-gly cerne, from n-
rmaton received, was seized by tho police near The
ttIe market.
some mystery attaches 10 the manner in which tie
o-giycerine carne into Newcastle. 1t seems to have
through the hands Of varioas parties and to have
en in thetown for some months. Nothing, however
transPred to conneci the affair with FeEanlsm.
feiegrams from Newcastle, dated to the 18th Of De-
nber MISUNDERSTANDING inquiries fan to afford any
- o. Fenianism. The nitro-gy cerno was lodged last
beer cciler In the centre OF the town by com
a2ent He told the celarman they were barrels
Inc CeliarIQah'S suspicious being aroused by
rkenwei explosion, no gave information to the
wnch iep 70 s :. was men dse r h
by a workmau's spade striking the iron hoop
one Of the barrels The explosion was heard for
round There are hopes of the shcrin's recovery,
cyesight will be entirely destroyed.
ch Opinion of tire Fenian Movement
glands Measures for Its Repression.
from the Paris Debais. Dec. 1871
II i evidently principle of conduct with
enians TO risk everything for the delyeranco Of
brethren who are imprisoned and increasingly to
Lhe protection OF the Brotherho extended to oil
mbers. Our readers will, perhaps remember with
extreme cleverness Stephens was former
enabled to escape from jail in Ire
the delivcrance OF Kelly and Deasy was
"a at the cost of three lives, IN addition
, that of the courageous policeman who sacrificed
Elf TO his duty, On tho present occasion four per.
arc already dead, and among the forty persons
aea and lying in Nh The hospitals , additional dsa,
Burke still remains under bolt and bar. We
bt help recognizing In the employed
he Fenans at Clerlsenwel extreme aadacity
thoroughly, setticds purpose OF inspiring
c opinion with sort of terrorism; how
that tho latc effort should have been
rowing down tho wall Of the prison by exploding
pst IL a barrel of gunpowder at the very moment
Burke was taking his daily exercise ia the pris-
courtyard, there infinitely greater chances
rusbng him under the falling brickwork than of
Be- expression Of public opinion in Ensiand, and
chief embarrassment OF the government will
sforlb be TO resist the general cutlery which viii de-
NJ a change OF System in dealing with fenan con.
kces. Hitherto England has been held bnck in this
r1t by the involuntary remembrance OF us former
be towards Ireland, and by the fear OF showing too
Ia sefconiradiction In the eyes OF the world IL she
bitcd spirit of ruthlcssness towards national
while at the same time iavorins The revival OF ma
nities in tho srcst Of Europe. The Eng, sh gov
8out FOR thcso reasons absiained las year from 10.
hg capital punishment on the leaders Of tho insar-
fon In ireland, and even In the Manchester affair
Ne majority OF the Irishmen compromised wero dis
rged before trial or were treated with indulgence.
period for such consideration Is certainly gone by,
the Times has already found IL necessary 10 remind
90 greatly irritated public that every IrIshman Is
Fsnian and every Fenian not murderer. This
tracy ID, neyerthoess becoming serl-
embarrassment for England, and vo
admit that, necessarily receiving new
rasemcnt fsnianism is Of nature to aiaaist N.
solidy established government Certainly, tho
zaton so ridiculous on It's first appearance, but Ut
d no one at present has any rghtto laugh, cannot
really dangerous for the English power unless in
pl war, aud with the cTicacous and avowed assist.
L Il 70 DO assaulted almost daily BY an invisible and
present cnomy, who enjoys the protection OF the
e take advantage Of them; who can 30
pretends that his death Is murder, because he
ns the privileges OF . state OF war, and demands
gerent rights III this sort OF existence should last
h longer the English Minister'S may well be III POSI-
70 repeat the phrase which was familiar 20 tho
land demsndsd that IrSIsnS should be- :, ~ bei,o
sea.n But geography has decided Otherwise, and
y "a. influence which determines uhs, policy must
Ind thua Ireland win remain, Whatever may be
tue cannon bail chained 10 the ankle OF En- gland
PROM INC rsrs Constitutional, December 1871
Gland 4 always the rreas difficulty. We arc not
mining here thu griefs OF That unhappy country; we
not inquire Il English domination is legitimate
o, IL IL does not trampe under feo, TIE rights or a
onay, and II u does not gather to-day the fruts or
u iainstce. The question is not nj this moment to
,ss whethsr the Irish pecpleis jusilled Or not in
rsand considers tho Irish It's sbtets aiatta, Tie
'sn goAernment from "A sentiment OF It's rights or
n its Intends TO malnsain iis authority
Gland lrow does II act to accomplish that ohjoct2
IN tho non 10 DO examined IT. instead Of being led
by false appearances, Wish - entertained OF
q o E5s ssa Liberalism ~ oIa
try stats Of things In ireland. Tho ancient con.
iioas which have Transferred the sou into
.rlshmcns, thel discourascmont the progressive
sso II tho population In consequence Of
snI,yttion Of &c, calls and their replacement by
urase: the presence OF numerous functonsres,
ish at least Prote 'sn.i the impossbilIty for the
escntsd ia Parliament and TO obtain redress for
erisrances FROM such body, Of which more than
sixth arc hosTc or indifferent 10 them; finally
ptotl iegslatha sways ready 20 re-
W tlsors-suoh az :, 10 :. general The
uwarfs ireland S Supported ~ Gil these
rants's, England can, up ~ q certain point perml.
boass OF, and which pfoducs abroad al illusion fat
BIZ b her liberalism But st the IRISH people
th his never allowed What u calls r. nights 70
E, nading IN tho oxce3s OF It's sat2rngs TIE
gp 3. DESPAIR, s'rys, ~ n sls, a!er