The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-23
THE EXILES SABBATH.
no. Day Of Rest for Them-Delegations and Ad-
dresses-The Hardships Of Heroizing-Hand-
shakings and Congratulations
vans Paw Come to Grief Already.

The advent OF the Sunday brought none OF Its rest
as proclaimed in the Decalogue, to the beleaguered
Fenlans lately arrived. Their quarters at Sweenys
Hotel were filed at an early hour yesterday with
men anxious to shake their hands aud wish them
caed mule Gntse to Uncle SANS dominions. In the
regard Of friendly grasps one fact Is worthy OF be-
ing brought before the public as warning to all
who are likely TO preside over the "honorsn of
q Celtic reception-namely, that
OpoNovAN RoSsA's HAND is SWOLLEN
from the unremitting attentions Of his well wishers
The process In each case Is as follows:-Enter
patriot "Could We tell which Is RossaW .There
he Is; the man with the long, brown beard.n
"Misther Rosa, Pm proud to see you; It's q proud
mint." &C., and so on Tor ten minutes or more, or
until some other impatient patriot takes his place.
the unfortunate gentlemans hand being during the
entire time in clasp Of hearty human steel, and
the arm from the shoulder being kept in violent
motion,
LIKE THE BEAM OF A STEAM ENGINE.
O'Donovan Rosa paid his first visit yesterday,
In company with DR.. James Mulcahy, physician to
the exiles, and well known journalist OF this city,
to one OF the companions OF his early years, Mr..
John Scsy, at his residence, No. Ill Hester street.
The party afterwards had a short walk through the
Bowery, after which they returned to Sweeny's
Hotel. DR.. Mulcahy has advised the exiles that
respite from the excitement OF the recep-
lions which daily take place viii be abso-
lutely necessary, In view Of the delicate cond
tion Of Council especially. Poor Devoy one Of the
most intrepid fellows who ever labored or suffered
FOR Ireland, 10 quite short-sighted, owing to the
punishment melted out 10 him III close cell, where
the SUMS rays passed through perforated shutter
and dazled him. This cell was marked out as the
abode OF the most ncorrgble thieves and garroters
Vel Dewey not only wealhered the storm, but actu-
ally presents today physique win drmness In
every limb ana muscle. 1t is conceded by all old &C.
quaintances That 0Donovan Rosa looks as healthfu
and presens the same quiet open. hearted, tmpertur
6able countenance that he wore IN years long past
His bronZed complexion alone betrays the severe
ordeal through which he has passed. while his hands
are those OF a Pittston miner. HIS aversion 70 q
pubic reception at this time arises from his unset
fish disposition and his positive reluctance TO arro
gate TO himself that which he feels belongs equally
try Indeed, he has very little faith ia public recep
lions, judging from the past, and II the cause OF
ireland cannot be promoted thereby ne Will not con-
sent 10 any such demonstration.
A delegation from Philadelphia presented them.
selves asindividuas; to-day they will present them
selves in their deputational capacity. IL is under
stood they Will ofer the hOsptates Of the City Of
Brotherly Love. 1t Is composed OF Mcssrs. B.. Nc
CHAN, and Mr. Lee. The calls OF prominent men
were wanting, but friends OF old time and OF recent
ns o K
delegation which had been In the city for q week
previous, departed for their homes last evening:
but, before doing 80, presented the following ad-
dress through the hands OF j. d. O'Connell, OF the
treasury Department.
To JEREMIAH o'DosovAs Rosa and his brother exaes-
BRoraERs In consequence OF the indisposton of the
chairman OF delegation, Colonel Denis j. Downing
RS s
TO % and re as he S Of ". uG os
members q the delegation require tina. they should
delay you Of their mission Ne have
sa St SsS r M the
sasssa ysisSns rs WILMINGTON Sas1s he he
ion w s'Sss
say to VOW sountrymsn that By your patriotic efforts
y IN ne y ali
Gi s o. oa e IN se o
YORK may even now 30 seen in the ve of where
The deseaton now before YOU With your friend. every
a n 9s r nat the sra mot ana far
cay aborcd viii be attained
of on q has eig
and promise eaei MILF yai,he
J. D. o'CONNELL, Acting Chairman.
Thomas Kirby.
O'Donovan Rosa thanked them, and stated that
as soon as possible they would receive a written
reply. The eXiles dlned with few friends to-day,
and were often interrupted at their repast by the
lrrepressible wecomers, who. In spite OF stringent
orders and strict guard, in many Instances sue
ceeded in running the gauntlet. The gentlemen
who dined with them were General u. F. Burke,
Colonel Klrwan, J. Irwin David and W. j. Mcclure,
brothers OF one OF the exiles and Captain p j. Hay
burne.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
The following manifesto has been issued by Mr..
John Savage, the chief Executive of the Fcnlan
Nos. ls AND 81 AVENUE A. NEW YoaK, Jan. q, 16sl}
or The UNITED and Membsrs q
M 70 Se wa and
grand nenton will be called after the arrival
s
The
the Of events during conns
may be deemed wise to eGec, complete unity Of action
among all friends Of Ireland and 70 direct the thought the
JOHN SAVAGE. Chief Executive Fenan brotherhood.
THE ExILEs AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Yesterday afternoon DR.. q. w. Pollard of the
Grand Opera House, waited upon the Fenian exies
at Sweeny's Hotel and rendered them an invitation
at the e
OF Eighth avenue and Twentythlrd street. Ac-
SScrdinGy Mrs oDop1y g. Rosa General Kirwan
Mcclure. John O'Connor, Charles Underwood
0'Oonnell, John Dewey. General Dennis +.
J. Mcclure, David Mcclure Dennis O'Donovan
Rosa, P. J. Hepburn and james irwin left Swee-
ny's and visited the Grand Opera House early In
auditorium the audience rose and received the ex-
lies IN most enthusiastic manner In addition to
the exlilss, played the Wearing Of the Green
rcEs bay" and Concluded with the ar OF "Put Ne
IN My Little Bed" During the performance
Frenchman in the parquet hssej the .Watch
am Rheln," and on Irishman, who believed
that the kissing was intended for tie Fenians,
denounced the Frenchman, and scufne en-
sued, in which the Frenchman was getting the
worst OF 1t from yellow Joe,n the stage driver,
who took the part Of the Fenians, when the ushers
carried him out into the vestDule and crowd
gathered, which James Fisk, Jr rushing out OF a
box dispersed In few minutes, after which peace
ton OF the concert. Mrs. O'Donovan Rosa sat in
the front OF the pr0scenium box, attended by the
Fenian prisoners Generals Burke and Kirwan.
A banquet had been prepared by James Fisk Jr.,
with covers set for about thirty persons, and 1t was
the Intention to have the eXes partake OF the BAN
quet, but this offer OF MIR. FisK's was firmly de-
clined by O'Donovan Rosa. An invitation was
also rendered them to visit the Grand Opera House
this evening to witness the performances OF sLa
PerlchOle." The exes stated that they would be
very busy ana that 1t was improbable they would be
able TO attend the opera, unless their business en-.
gagements permitted them. AT about hali-past ten
oxxtl4.c laf I'M aI.a