The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-22

few men chosen out of the district from which the
resolutions have emanated to fill the positions of
tors councillors in united Brotherhood
UNION MOVEMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA.
At meeting of the Fenian Brotherhood of the district
comprising Toga and Bradford counties held at Blossburg
February 9th 1863 the following views adopted
representing the wishes of the members of the district and
copies of ordered to be sent to General John ONe
John Savage, Esq., and for publication to The IRISH RE-
PUBLIC HishAmeican, Irish People and Fenian Volunteer
When we heard that both branches of the F. B. were
negotiating to bring about union, prayed and hoped
that union would ensue.
When we found that the negotiations resulted in unon
felt thatno matter who wrong or who was right
gland had the best of the argument Ii General ONel
and John Savage Esq., behalf of the respective Organic
atoms which they represented precuded by consitu
ton from cemenng union then they should have referred
the matter general convention fully representing the
people Believing do that neither constitutions nor
leaders should prevent the true children of Ireland from
uniting work out the regeneration of their native land
condemnng do dsunon and all those who propagate
nowng do that dunion has been the bane of our
country the rock which her brightest hopes were often
wrecked and the principal agent employed by or enemies
to prevent countrymen from achieving their independ
for centureswe in favor of reversing the
old order of things and instead of having dsunion the rule
make it the exception, among lrshmen. We look beyond
constitutions and leaders, and see-while they divide
Ireland in her death agony and of her nobest sons
roing in British dungeons. We not what obstacles
stand in the way of union They must and shall be pushed
aside
"Ireand above constitutions and leaders, is our MOTTO
and bring about union that will accomplish her freedom
we propose that the following steps be taken:
First That General ONeill and John Savage Esq.-on
behalf of the respective Organizations they represengo
work at and basis for general convention,
Ito be held whatever place they may designate which
they shall call on or before March 18th, 1868.
Secondly That it be distinctly understood and the Circles
notified of the fact that the proposed convention should meet
to establish union, frame constitution, and elect officers
for the government of the united body.
We further believe that newspapers which disseminate
dissension in Organization among lrshmen should
be and will not support such papers in
future.
We cordially and aternay request all Circles of both
branches of the Organization, give their views the
subject of unon through the press and send them to head
quarters. JOHN FITZGERALD, JR,
WILLIAM HYDE, District Center T. B.
District Secretary.
Dr. P CULNANE Delegate Meehan Circle Morris Run, Pa
P. COSTELLO, W. R. Roberts e Blossburg,
MICHAEL LYONS, Gen. J. ONeill Fall Brook, "
Thomas BURKE 3" T 1 F. Burke A An?, 4"
Mrs. P TAHANY Drecress of Ladies' Circle Morris Rum
Mrs. BANNoN, Blossburg
| We regard the above document of the first i'm
portance It is the expression of the real feeling of all
the t,ue h1shmem in America. Let them not be dis
outraged Ofice-holders and wirepullers must give
way and that union accomplished which alone effect
the liberation of Ireland
We have received the following resolutions from a
meeting held in Chicago Sunday, the 9th instant
At the regular monthly meeting of the B. of the district
of Chicago held at their the 9th instant the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions unanimously adopted
WHEREAS William R. Roberts having resigned the Pres
idency of the F. b. and General John ONe having been
elected to fill said Office, therefore be it
Resolved That We the members of the F. B. of Chicago
hereby tender thanks to William r. Roberts,
for his eminent services to the of Ireland and
sincere regret at his resignation from the position he filled
with much honor himself and benefit to the land he
loves well.
Resolved That tender thanks to James Gibbons for
the proof he gave of his patriotism and desire for union of
all Irshmen for the sake of Ireland by resgnng the position
to which he had been often unanimously elected.
Resolved That hail with delight the election of General
ONeil as President of our national Organization and that
Resolved That reerae confidence in the Senate OF
the F. b. and call them to heed camors, come from
where they may but like PATRIOTS guard the consttu
ton and laws of Brotherhood in their fullest integrity
and push on the work of Irelands regeneration
ReS0Lued THAT call hrOtherS thrOuohOnt the