The New York herald., 1876-03-18
THE FENIAN PRISONERS.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED REQUESTING THE IN
TEMPERANCE or THE UNITED STATES Gov

TEMPERANCE OF THE UNITED STATES Gov
ERNMENT IN THEIR BEHALF.
meeting was held yesterday evening In the large
nan OF the Cooper Institute by the sympathzers with
Edward O'Meagher Condor and the other FEM; ms now
IN prison in England A large crowd collected at the
entrance to the hall shortly after NJ and their
patience wA1 severely tried as the doors were not
opened until few minutes before eight O'Clock. The
Star-spanged banner and green flag, with the sun
burst In the centre which belonged to the Tara Centre
of the Fenan Brotherhood, were suspended over the
platform.
AT twenty-five minutes past eight the patience OF the
audience was rewarded by the appearances OF General
Thomas f. Bourkc, who received with tumultuous
applause.
General Bourke came to the 'front.' and after making
brief reference TO the day explained how they had
met here to consider dispassionatey the condition OF
Edward o'Meagher Condor, the patriot who has
already endured so much for the love Of his country
He concluded 'Now, ladies and gentlemen remains
with you to give that support and enthusiasm to this
movement that will insure its success"
The secretary, Mr. Mortimer Moynahan, then read
letters from Congressman S. s. Cox and Abram S.
Hewitt and Senator Jones of Florida, expressing their
sympathy with the movement Letters were also read
from Judge Brady, Judge Daily aud Dr. McGlynn,
pressing their regrets at being able be present
The Hon. W. E. Robinson then introduced, and
said that in looking this question may consider
there are two ways of releasing this manone by beg
ging-(Groans)and the other by the of American
cannon. (Terrihc applause.l say that, unforu-
nately, the American way has been begging In 1865
Americ IN gentleman connected with Dublin
paper arrested and alter applying for the protec
ton OF the American Consul that functionary declined
having anything to do with the case. Mr. West the
Consul refer TO, aftcrward acknowledged that 150
cd hA
was not allowed 10 them Now what
was the duty OF the United statesS 1t
hsh capital in the same that tho English had
destroyed Magdala the capital OF Abyssinia Mr. Rob-
tnen alluded to enort he had before
House to mpeach Charles Francis Adams for not pro-
tectng American citizens abroad, He also cited the
case OF O'Brien whom Mr. Adams would not interfere
IN his case The speaker then proceeded speak OF
Fenianism and what il really was He named John
Adams John Hancock and George washinao on as three
OF the greatest Fenians that ever lived Thu question
is what are we TO dor More begging suppose will
be done. when we should simply make
demand for Conhon's release, accompanied by
the statement that If they did give
him up We would go and take him. We must impress
the people this country with the fact this coun-
Try nrst founded by Irish Catholics, IRISH Presby.
terans and tho French, who freedom.
More than half OF George Wnshngtons generals were
Irish, and u the time of the revolution hall OF the
people of this country OF Irish descent The
sneaker of the representatives of Congrtss
that should look after Irish interests and who preferred
to look into full at the noble game OF poker
Augustine f. Costello was then introduced, and said
was disgrace to the United States govern
ment There are many no doubt, VINO do
not to be bothered by the troubles
OF Others thinking they have enough troubles
of their This country will soon meet to celebrate
the anniversary Of freedom and downfall Of monarch
cal tyranny and II would then be proper to think of
citizens who suffering in a foreign prison for
crimes they nevercommtted. The speaker also spoke
of the two years he passed in prison IN company with
Colonel Warren until they were liberated through the
intervention OF the American people. Mr. Costello
then camed that the case of Condor analogous
lD-
ton OF his trial and conviction and the point of law
made by the prosecution. He also claimed that Con-
dons very similar and should meet with Ike
treatment
Mr. Costello then proceeded to read the following
resolutions
Whereas Edward o'Meagher Condor, American citi-
gen tried i the city Of Eng in the month
Eenian leaders Kelly and Deasy in that city
18th of september 1867 and convicted and sentenced
fellow prisoners were convicted was so garngly false and
bad being paid spies nforners abandoned
females and thieves that the Of the press
Of justice they enacted before them that they drew up
sSsinss the aegran injustice 81 Sentence and whereas
strong and the facts given in support Of
them SO ~ S%' of the the
prisoners named Mcguire, ly and
OMeagher Condor penal servitude Tor lille; and whereas
OF servtudH or life above referred to other
prisoners who are not American citizens are also under
with the late Eenian movement; lie Il
tion Of the British committing
death passed T. oMeagher Condor penal seryilude for
life uncohdtonay releasing Maguire account of
the nsuicency and unrustworthness OF the evidence
amounted admission that the said evidence
sufficient convict them charge whatever aud that
the detention OF Edward OMeagher Condor in
prison Is outrage on justice.
That the detention OF American citizen
wetched evidence and after adj
the unfairnes of the trial accorded him is
suit TO American citizenship that calls for vigorous and de-
cided action the part the Of the United
Resolved That the detention in prison Of the military
prisoners others directly indirectly connected with
Fenian the principal leaders have been
released shows cruel and prosecuting spirit ON the part OF
British and evidence OF determina
Ireland in the unjust and tyranncal
spirit which has characterized English rule in that
for hundred years.
Resolved That United States be respect
fully strongly requested make such demand Of the
British for the release OF Edward OMeagher
Condor prison will consistent with the dignity
United calculated the ends OF JUS
tire
The resolutions unanimously adopted, aud the
meeting adjourned shortly aterward.