At Zanesville, Ohio, on Thursday, the 21st of December, by Rev. Orville J. Naer of the Second Street M. E. Church, Mr. JOSEPH W. WRIGHT to Miss SARAH VIRGINIA CATON, daughter of Mr. Geo. W. Caton, of this vicinity, both of this County.
Evidence Category: The Shepherdstown Register
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Canadian Fenian Expense
The expense to the Canadian authorities growing out of the Fenian excitement is computed at not less than twenty thousand dollars a day.
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Fenian Organization in Area
The military inspector-general of the Fenians, for the Washington department, Col. Nagle, has organized circles in Harper’s Ferry, Winchester and Martinsburg.
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War with England
Our London correspondent says the New York News, says that instructions have been, or will be, immediately sent to the British Minister at Washington to ask of our Government an explanation of its conduct in the matter of the Fenians; and, he also says, that the English people demand that the United States shall either suppress all public demonstration of the Brotherhood in this country, or accept the alternative of war.
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The Object of Fenianism, Canada
The New York Herald’s Canada correspondent has found a new object for the Fenian movement. According to this authority it is not “Ould Ireland” that the Fenians are after, but the formation of a new Irish Slate out of the province of Canada, and it is rumored that the present movements in Ireland are merely a ruse, and that the grand design is, when England has thrown her troops into that country, that the armed forces of the order on this side of the Atlantic shall seize Canada, declare it an independent State, and place it under the protection of the United Slates.
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British Isles – Pot Boiling
‘The political pot is boiling, almost over the brim, as expected, in the British isles. Parson Beecher of Brooklyn, in his very first speech, “put his foot in it” so maladroitly, that according to a cable despatch he has felt it to be his best way to back out from speechifying altogether. In order to demonstrate the great fitness of Irishmen for self-government, and probably for governing generally, he instanced their achievements in New York, in which, says the very pro-Irish Washington Star, he “certainly was not happy.” The Star adds, “the Scotch-Irish, whom Mr. Beecher justly asserted to be among the shrewdest and clearest-headed business men In the United States, are the class who in Ireland are fighting against home-rule with all their might. This is a singular confusion for a mind as able as Mr. Beecher’s.” The fact seems really to be that Mr. B. thought he was to go over on a great puffing expedition, which would be likely to put him “solid” with the New York and Brooklyn Irish. John Bright, the Birmingham Quaker, stands very far ahead of our Brooklyn B in the pending struggle. John is sincere and sound, Henry Ward hollow and empty; John has much at stake, Henry sought only self-glorification, and missing even self-approval. Bright objects to giving up the genuine interests of Ireland to the factious men who pretend to be her friends. He says “I cannot intrust the peace and interests of Ireland, north or south, to the Irish parliamentary party to whom the government now proposes to make a general surrender. My six years’ experience of them, and their language in the House of Commons, and their deeds in Ireland, makes it impossible for me to hand over to them the industry, prosperity and rights of five millions of the Queen’s subjects. Our countrymen in Ireland— least ways two millions— are as loyal as the people of Birmingham.” Howe, the historian, denies the capacity of the majority in the south of Ireland for self-government. He says “there is in Ireland, a discontented and miserable population, among whom the desire for separation and hatred of England are universal. He objects to placing the “ioyal and worthy minority in Ireland at the mercy of the mutinous and worthless.” And so they go.
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The Fenian Excitement
An Application to the United States Government to Recognize Ireland as a Belligerent Power— Nearly One Million Soldiers.
The most intense excitement continues to prevail among the Fenians of New York and other cities in reference to the suspension of the habeas corpus in Ireland, and the wholesale arrests of Irishmen by military force. We find the following in the New York Express and Post of Saturday:
For two evenings past the various Circles in New York have held meetings all over the city, and the cry everywhere is, “To arms!” The general feeling seems to be that the arbitrary measures in Ireland will provoke an immediate rising of the people, and bring on the dreaded conflict before the Brotherhood in American can lend a hand. The O’Mahony leaders are actively at work, and it is claimed that a warlike demonstration will in some way soon be made against Great Britain. President Roberts and the Senate party are also at work, and it is said that arms and equipment for a goodly military corps are ready when the time arrives to use them. Material aid is flowing in to both parties, and from all quarters. The Father Matthews and other temperance organizations are contributing to the Fernian coffers, and Irish associations are being formed. Neither are the ladies idle. They are collecting moneys and garments, and such articles as experience has taught may be necessary in a time of conflict. An Irish lady yesterday gave $700 towards the cause, and hundreds have purchased bonds.
A few nights ago the John Mitchell Circle, of Brooklyn, subscribed one thousand four hundred and seventy dollars to the cause, and the members have pledged themselves to increase the sum.
Another great meeting will be held at Cooper Institute on the 9th instant, under the auspices of the J. J. Roger Circle of the Fernians. In reply to an invitation to attend this meeting, George Francis Train has written a letter of acceptance, in which he favors the fitting out of Alabamas in the country to aid Ireland. He says he will be at the meeting to cheer for Irish nationality.
It was estimated at the headquarters today, after an examination of the returns of the various Circles, that nearly one million men will be ready to move from the United States to aid in the liberation of Ireland, at any time the orders to march may be issued from the War Department of the organization. Last night, many of the Circles of this city met at their respective headquarters, and received a large number of new members. Several thousand have joined since Thursday.
Flag Raising This Morning.
At eleven o’clock a new and beautiful flag was raised over the O’Mahony headquarters, in Union Square. Its material is of fine green silk. The Irish arms the harp and wolf dog— occupies a space in the centre of thirteen feet. When the ensign was hoisted to the breeze, it was honored by three loud cheers from the spectators.
Application to the United States Government to Recognize Ireland as a Belligerent Power.
It is stated on good authority that negotiations are now in progress in Washington to obtain from the United States government the recognition of Ireland as a belligerent power, in order to exercise for her the same belligerent rights extended by Great Britain to the late Confederate government. It is claimed that the “nullification of all constitutional law, as embraced in the establishment of martial law in Ireland, entitles the patriotic forces in that country to the rights of belligerents.” It is further held that the precedent for the application was furnished by England when she recognized the South as a belligerent before actual war had commenced. Fenian representatives are now in Washington pressing their claims upon the President and the Cabinet, and it is stated that Sir Frederick Bruce has protested against any such application being received in behalf of the British government. The news by the next steamer, it is believed, will lead the government it is thought, to give a decision on the question.
Important Orders to the Brotherhood.
The Head Centre and the Central Council have issued orders to the Brotherhood to set in strict accordance with the neutrality laws of the United States, and thus prevent any possibility of complications between the British and United States governments. Orders to this effect were given at the commencement of the organization, and they were renewed a few days since.
Address of President Roberts.
The Senatorial branch of the Brotherhood have also taken action on the news from Ireland. President Roberts has issued an address, appealing to all Irishmen to aid in the freedom of their native land, by helping the organization to strike a blow where their power would be successfully felt.
The Fenians In Ireland.
The latest London papers by the Asia speak of the situation in most alarming tones. Fears are expressed that the Irish army, militia and police are all alik tainted with Fenianism, and the London Post announces that the government intend to follow up the suspension of the habeas corpus by a bill authorizing the seizure of all the Irish telegraph lines. The London Times says:
“The American Fenians are rich enough to send envoys and agents of all kinds across the ocean; they remit money for arms and for maintaining a regular propaganda in the country. Nor are subscriptions confined to America. The Irish Fenians in England are said to be numerous and liberal, and to supply the necessities of the movement with a steady stream of money. Nourished from these sources, it is not to be wondered at that Fenianism should grow strong and bold in Ireland.”
The Liverpool Times says the object of the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in Ireland “is to seize, without bringing to trial, a great number of persons who hold, or have held, commissions in the army of the United States, and who abound in the hotels and taverns of all the principal towns of the sister country.”
Sir G. Grey, in asking leave in Parliament to introduce the bill suspending the writ, remarked “that in 1862 Fenianism was known to exist in Ireland, but it was then merely confined to the making of speeches and writing of articles of seditious character; but a remarkable change had taken place in the aspect of affairs coincident with the cessation of the civil war in America. A large number of Irishmen were engaged during the war in the service of the United States and at the close of the, finding their services no longer required, they formed themselves into associations for the purpose of organizing a conspiracy for the separation of Ireland from the Crown of Great Britain. Since then insurrectionary movements had taken place in various parts of Ireland, in all of which assistance has been rendered from America both in money, arms, and men.”
Sir Grey further stated that he had the strongest reason for stating that the scheme was wholly discountenanced by the Government of the United States.
A Fenian Fleet.
According to the Chicago Republican, the Fenians are fitting out a squadron on the lakes, to seize British merchant vessels. The leaders in this project had a meeting in Chicago a few days ago.
The Fenians in New York, as well as elsewhere, are still holding meetings, and manifesting much apparent excitement over the news from Ireland.
MEETING IN JONE’S WOODS>
The New York Times says:
“An aggregate’ meeting of Fenians was held on Sunday, at Jones’s woods, for the purpose of arousing the enthusiasm of the Brotherhood, and obtaining a supply of funds with which to purchase ships, arms and ammunition for the arm of the Irish republic— 300,000 strong, as was averred by Col. O’Mahony. Not withstanding the denunciation of Arch-bishop McClosky, nearly 100,000 persons visited the woods during the day. Several stands were erected for speakers and addresses were delivered by Judge Connelly, Head Centre O’Mahony, B. Doran Killian, Gen. B. F. Mullen, Geo. Francis Train, and others. The pith of all the speeches was that the republican army was ready, and only wanted arms to strike a formal blow. A good deal of enthusiasm was manifested, but very little money was forthcoming.”
The New York News, in its account of the meeting, remarks:
“The amount of Fenian bonds sold has been variously stated. It was certainly more than $50,000, and we have the best of authority for supposing that it did not fall short of $100,000. Of these bonds the Longshoremen of Brooklyn No. 1 took $1,000; in addition to this sum the Brooklyn Longshoremen No. 2 took $200, and several other societies sent in applications for similar amounts.” -
Killed; James Flanagan
Killed.
We learn that Mr. JAMES FLANIGAN, of this County, near the Old Furnace, was killed by Boyer, a quarry hand, on Wednesday last. The particulars of the affair, as far as we have heard them, are as follows: — Mr. Flanigan went to Mr. Boyer’s house on Tuesday and told his wife if she would stop bring his rails she might have as much wood as she wanted, but when her husband returned she gave him an untrue and exaggerated account of what Mr. F. had said to her, which so incensed her husband that when Mr. F. passed by the quarry the next day he called him and as he approached struck him on the head with a rock which he held in his hand, with such force that he died in two hours. He never spoke after he was struck. Boy has been arrested and committed to jail. -
“Ould Ireland” Proclaims Hostilities at Dam 4
War! War! War!— “Ould Ireland” proclaiming Hostilities against “Amiriky” at Dam No 4— the “Hamtramck Guards” ordered to battle.
On Saturday morning last, the 9th inst., our town was thrown into considerable commotion by the summoning of the Hamtramck Guards “to arms.” Rumors of war was sent in Telegraphic haste from Dam No. 4. It seems that a portion of the “Sons of Erin,” there employed, numbering about thirty, had “struck for higher wages” and refused to do duty unless their terms were complied with. In order that they might more effectually accomplish their their aim they threatened hostilities to the well disposed and more peaceful sons of “Ould Ireland” who were willing to work, and promised to carry into execution their threats should these peaceful ones attempt to make “their bread by the sweat of their brow,” on Dam No. 4. Filled with the devil or his best emissary— whiskey, they also threatened Major ROBINSON, the Contractor, that if he did not comply with their terms that they would undo what they had done by tearing up the Dam and cutting loose the ropes which secured the Derricks. In order then that this rash threat should not be carried into execution the Major solicited the aid of the Hamtramck Guards, and as gallant soldiers at the shout of war, they were soon found assembling for the contest. In “double quick time,” well armed and equipped, with ball and grape, they marched to the sense of action, fully determined upon “bloody murder” should the degenerate sons of the “green Isle of the Ocean” resist their advance. No such part however was performed by them— they quietly surrendered. The ring-leaders were arrested and lodged in the Martinsburg jail, and about thirty notified that they must leave immediately “if not sooner.” They took advantage of the notice, and after being paid off they made “tracks” for other climes. During Saturday night the Guards were detailed out in squads for the purpose of watching over the work, but no demonstration of violence were observed.
On the following morning (Sunday) before leaving, Major ROBINSON addressed the Guards in a few pertinent and complimentary remarks, which were responded to by the Guards with great applause. Whilst the guests of the Major, he spared no pains or expense to render us as comfortable quarters as could be procured on such an occasion— the doors of his hospitality were thrown open to the enjoyment of all, for which the Guards return their sincere thanks; and we are particularly requested by several members of the Company to tender their unfeigned thanks to the “jigger boss” for his kind attention.
The Guards arrived at Shepherdstown about 11 o’clock, looking bold as Lyons, and as brave as if they had taken the whole of “ould Ireland” by storm. Being one of the “bould soger boys” “be jambers” we felt as brave as if we had taken Ireland “on our own hook.”
We understand that on Monday morning all was quiet and the work progressed as usual.
Previous to taking up the line of march for home the Guards gave three loud and hearty cheers for the cooks— Mrs. and Miss McCoy and Mrs. Priscilla Bowers, who catered so well for the “inner man” of all of the soldiers. THey did things up “brown” and no mistake, and all hands emphatically did justice to the “good things of life” there. To give our readers an idea of the manner in which they “took in” the necessary commodity, we wil just here state that a certain Lieutenant, who sit on our right, consumed at dinner, on Saturday: two loaves of bread, half-peck of sweet potatoes, two places of irish potatoes, about nine pounds of beef, two pounds of butter, one jar of apple butter, and drank nineteen cups of coffee, in almost as short a time as we could spell “Jack Robinson,” and then complaining at the table that he had been unwell all the morning and had no appetite for dinner. Wonder if Major ROBINSON didn’t think that produce had “gone down” pretty fast.
During the amusement and fun on Saturday night, the “sois” pot was accidentally thrown over, which considerably raised the chief cook who swore “be the powers that be” that we “shud’nt hav ave dhrap of brhead for our bhreakfust, jist,”. However, we soon importuned the old lady into a good humor, and the first object met our eyes upon the breakfast table was about a million of piping hot biscuits stacked up in fortification style and you may “bet your life” all hands “took ’em in.”
During the “wee sma; hours” a certain Sergeant felt somewhat disposed to take a “nap,” he accordingly repaired to a chamber which soon proved to be the female department; he threw himself across a bed and the first thing he knew he was going out the chamber “heels foremost” two athletic women pulling by his legs.
We have a good joke upon a certain Lieutenant who went up to the “Dutch House” to see the ladies, but we shall say no more about that affair.
Taking the whole trip into consideration all hands had a “jolly” time. We don’t wish the Major any more war with “Ireland” but we hope he may have occasion to invite the Guards up often.
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Martin Welsh, Potato in Bottle
Our young friend Martin Welsh, of Bakerton, brought us a curosity last week— a potato growing through the neck of a bottle. Must have been something mighty good in the bottle to cause the potato to go after it— that way.