The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-10
and they embrace all the strength Of tho 'Na''oual-

and they embrace all the strength Of tho 'Natioual-
ISL" movement In this State.
yKrERAs Dows os CANADIAN novKnEsrs
An OLD agtator, who has been through all the
troubles and trials OF the Fenian excitement. now
works IN tho Pemberton Milis In lawrence He was
arrested In 1s4s by the English authorities fer CON-
plicity In the Young Ireland movement, and escaped
70 America. He said TO a reporter
NY hatred - just rs intense now as was tbcn,
and, so long live IN The world, Will
working to hberate ireland from En- gsh thraldom.
inere rs 40 organization called the United sons Of
ihocr'y, with members IN every part OF tho United
states and Europe. We are determined ~ some time
70 hight upon Irish SOIL not Canadian There have been
100 many alse moves made already, and there VIII not
DO another movement until actual hostties commence
between The two countries. The raids upon Canada
are a. uch a. We 'u a.. Tno omcn war
IS declared The lovers OF Irish liberty will cast IN
Their lot with the country declaring war with Eng
Iand when that is done you may DO suio that We
WIN draw the sword, throw away the scabbard and
burn tho bridges behind us -
ALL cRKEDs UNITED
when asked about the Ancient Order OF Hibernians
no SAID tho society would undoubtedly be largely
thoy wore entirely distinct society. They say tina.
no person can DO member OF that organization v no
is not member OF the Roman Catholic Church, while
the United Sons OF Freedom do not care what mans
religion 10, provided he boievo In IRISH liberty and Is
willing 10 light 70 secure that end.
He said thc greatest obstacle in the way OF their
progress tho Roman Catholic Church, aud n that
organization would mind It's own business things
would 90 along much smoothly. There is hardly
any doubt that in case war is decascd the Ir,shmen
OF New England win DO heard from in q way that win
toll on the result Of the struggle.
EXCITEMENT IN MoNrnEAL-wARN1NG FROM
MASSACHUSETTS -rHE VOLUNTEERS EXPECT
ING TO START FOR THE FRONTIER.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALD.1
MONTREAL, May g. 1878.
Tho chrome state OF excitement which the city
has been plunged since last July by the Orangcmsn
collisions with Catholics, Is now aggravated by the
news OF Fcnian rad which, II is fearsd Is impond-
ing kumor current In tho streets tonight that
tho authorities at Ottawa have received important
communication from Massach usetts TO tho effect
that wen concoc,ed plan OF Invasion is to DO carried
out.
FARMING MASSACHUSETTS.
rho Mayor OF Montreal received q letter to-day,
which was forwarded TO the proper authorities at
Ottawa, and which, It is said, contains undcniable
proof That Fenian movement Is on loot promi-
ncnt volunteer colonel remarked to Jour correspond
cut that Notwithstanding tho absence OF regular
troops, The voiuntcers' efficiency sufficient 10 pro-
tcc the Canadian border from a0y number OF Fenan8
that may DO brought 70 bear upon II.
VOLUNTEERS TO TME FRONTIER.
The press generally scouts the idea OF Fcnian raid
In any event, but II the Information received at the
Militia Department Is true tho volunteers on parade
on the 24n o. May next may be sent of for frontier
the case that day 1885, the date OF tho 1rst
Fcnian INVASION. WHOM Rdgway was fought. Tho
volunteers are in high feather at the prospect Of
fight With their Old enemies.
SOME GROUNDS ron THE REPORTS OF FENIAN
ACTIVITY.
1a SYRACUSE, N. r., May Q, 1873
There IL some basis for tho reported Fenian move
mont In this locality. Probably $50 men arc engaged
In u, claiming connection with general movement
niong tho frontier. Some money has bcen and
men armed with pistois The bettcr class OF irish
y IA nOv
ment
BUFFALO, N. Y. May Q, 1878
Interviews with Leading Fcnians IN GUY give no
crcdence 10 tho sensational report 1900 men nro
under arms and that stcamtugs and transports are
being secured TO convey tho Feniaus TO Canada Tho
police and military authorities pronounce the report
canard. The city Is quiet and unusual number OF
strangers IS noticeable.
AN ENGLISH pRoTEsT-CAH YENIANIsM BE
REPREssED DY AMERICAN LAw?-IF NOT,
EHeLsHMEN HgRE SHOULD souELcH IT By
Observation-Disclosures ADVICE.
To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
The impartality OF your recent editorials In view o
state Of war between England and Russia, and you
concise and cieor exposition Of what meant by ncu
sral,ty In Amcrs,n wv. impe mo - ask tho favor
srace In your columns 70 express my views OF tina
particular lrish-Amer,caa political society, Fsniau
ISM AS Understood By English men, 10 Is o society or
ganizod, ofHcsscd, drilled and equipped America
holding It's meetings there, and having all authorlt,
vested in residents OF tho Untcd States, many 0
whom known 70 DO American citizens, are also
OF tho members OF tho brotherhood. Apart from
any grievance these men may havc or fancy, 1. II
common with many other OF Her Britannia Majesty 4
subjects, would DO glad auth oriative dece
ionw a n o0eniy
recruited, drilled and disciplined American soil
either by American citizens or aliens, for the
purpose OF making war on a friendly Power, Is per
msslDlc by tho federal laws the laws OF any State
not Is there any legal process oy which tho orgnni
z1tion 10 reached anu compelled TO discover But
H. tho contrary, 1t Is allowed TO form this military
force for tho purpose Of devastating the property
destroying the lives OF English subjects, would ash
that ngshinen be givon the chance TO organize
arm 10 help IN defence Of their fellow country
We could muster enough to give splendid
these gentlemen OF .'ronccnsrio circles" Seriously
Mr. Editor, when your paper announces tho existence
OF force OF 10000 or 100 600 men, available TOT
action at thirty hours notice, Is time that those wht
owe allegiance to tho throne OF Great Britain took
action OF somc sort TO stop-legnliy II possible
physically n neccssary-such aggressive action. Yor
all party spirit should DO dropped here; there
should no Ribbonmen Orangamen-nc
soil all ought 10 DO American, In TACT, obey Amer
lean laws. Tho cogency OF that remark becomes ap
parent when applied 10 this latest development o
party faction. l have had reason TO study he qucs
lion OF Fcnianism In years gone by, ana saw
anything IN II to recommend u TO any OF good
principle. Created In stealth and working IN the
dark, banned by society, denounced by religion, op
poseu TO nil constu tionni methods Tor achieving
ends counsclcd ma led BY traitors and ADVISED by
would be assassins. who with "God srvo Trclndl 7
In their mouths and hell plumber IN their hearts
and dynamite and petroleum In their hands, 20 to-
whaty 10 FREQ Irciandi God help thcm. Ireland
wanls them not for their rule would DO anarchy y.
Better for thcm 10 DO what they professional Amer.
cans " stiii Aliens lot then, show their npprccia
ton Of tho liberty they enjoy Dy obey ing ana carry
tnr out Amer,can laws In such manner ~ do hosc
who, like myself, have the honor to DO m English
}. III. LYNAGH
No c3e BoxD srnEET, ELIZABETH. N. J. !, Nay Q, ls7a
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