The New York herald., 1870-07-22

IrisL.Ainericans on tho War.
boldly for Germany in the present war.
Stenway Hall has echoed with the voices of
some Of the most distinguished citizens of
Teutonic birth In favor of Prussia. Even
United States Senator-who, being In a man.
ner In his legislative capacity, a judge upon the
question Of neutrality, people might suppose
would have been neutral on the rostruln-took
strong sides for Prussia, and almost pledged
the country to the German cause
This Is to be expected from the Germans.
II appears from all the news that there Is
unity in Fatherland, and why should there not
ba unity and enthusiasm here? But has
France no sympathizsrsp TO 10 sure she
has. The whole Irish American element is
With her. The same feeling which crops out
in magnificent procession In Dublin and
ends very appropriately, according to written
history and tradition, in row with the police,
more deeply rooted here. The Irish-Ameri-
cans in this city have made no demonstration
in favor Of France as yet. Perhaps they de-
sign, under proper advice and guidance, TO
manifest their interest in the war in more
practical and thoughtful way than bands and
banners and public meetings can express. We
hope so. Probably they see that giving
hurrah to France In New York streets
or in the Cooper Institute could not
do much good for Ireland although it
might give little sclat to some small,
ambitious leaders. Perhaps the solid, think
ing Irish population, having learned some
thing by tho experience of the past few years,
mean to band themselves into some associa-
ton having Cor its object that result which may
come from England's difficulty, thus opening
up Irelands opportunity.
! With onr Irish population the fortunes Of
France in this war must be only snbservient
to the chances fot the redemption of ireland.
! This with them must of course be the con-
trolling thought and tho inspiration of any
movement they may enter upon. Any trouble
which bcfaIls England is blow struck at the
enemy Of Ireland. The hope that she will be
dragged into this struggle, therefore, makes
the Irishman more Intensely the ally of
France.
| We believe that movement is on foot 10
concentrate the Irish American element
! throughout the country, with view TO watch
calmly the course of events in Europe and
prepare for any chance which may arise to
! give helping hand to Ireland. This seems
to be sensible way of sympathizing with
France and accomplishing something for Ire
land at the same time. IL Is good deal
better plan, at all events, than noisy public
demonstrations, loud talk and patriotic iroth.
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WAR IN NORTH CAROLINA. The ''rumOrs
Of war" il North Carolina, reporting two hun
dred citizens arrested by Colonel Kirk without
process Of law, ladies insnlted and flying with
their cbillreg te Virginia for protection, &C.,
Must, we hope, he Exaggerated Those who
are familiar with ibe record Of Colonel Kirk
as an alleged bushwbacker In East Tennessee
under bolI, 'he federal flag and tho Confede-
rate flag during the war Are mystined at his
having received high appointment in the
State militia. But il may be presumed that
the administration at Washington has been
kept accurately posted as TO the reported ''out-
RACES" in North Carolina. Certainly, if as
sured that The State militia had made war
upon individuals not implicated In Ku Klnx
conspirac'es and murders, President Grant, In
the interest OF law and order and peace, would
quickly call Colonel Kirk to account As the
government has not yet interfered It Is more
than probable that there are two sides to the
telegraphic story of war in North Carolins.
A CANADIAN DOGBRRRY. Several American
gentlemen while ON q pleasure excursion Ash
ing in the st. Lawrence river recently we're
arrested by the Oversecr of Fisheries and their
boats and fishing tackle coulscatcd The
Dominion Minister Of Marine very properly
ordered the return Of the confscated property,
the Dominion authorities having graciously
assented that Americans may try their luck Of
fishing in the ST. Lawrence. These Canadian
Dogberrys, like the Oyerseer OF Fisheries are
u scaly set, who thiak tho whole piscators'
! spscios was created for their special Ssaeds.