Factions & Secret Societies

August 1, 2023
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The War of Races

THE WAR OF RACES.– A party of negro men from Washington and Baltimore were one day last week sent to Newtown to work upon a section of the W. & S. R. R. lately given to […]
KailaKaila August 14, 1869
August 1, 2023
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Wars of the Irish – Creed Murdered At Point of Rocks

WARS OF THE IRISH. We are deeply concerned to learn, that three murders, of the most foul and inhuman character, were perpetrated on Friday and Saturday night, on the line of the Canal, near the Point […]
KailaKaila June 26, 1834
December 8, 2020
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Only Work Fit For The Irish

KailaKaila December 8, 2020
December 8, 2020
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Sons of Erin at War

KailaKaila December 8, 2020
May 24, 2020
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Published by Kaila on May 24, 2020
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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.
KailaKaila April 7, 1866
May 24, 2020
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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.
KailaKaila April 7, 1866
May 24, 2020
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Published by Kaila on May 24, 2020
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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 […]
KailaKaila December 2, 1865
May 24, 2020
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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 […]
KailaKaila October 28, 1865
May 24, 2020
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The Fenians Abroad.

(From the New York News, April 5th.)The Fenians Abroad. Startling Statements from the O’Mahony Headquarters— An Expedition from New York at Sea— Another Expedition from California— Destination of Both Bermuda— Alleged Departure of Three Armed Vessels […]
KailaKaila April 17, 1866
May 23, 2020
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Published by Kaila on May 23, 2020
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Fenianism.

Gen. T. W. Sweeny, who commands the Fenian forces now operating on the Canadian Border, has issued the following Proclamation: A PROCLAMATION.To the People of British America : We come among you. as the foes of […]
KailaKaila June 12, 1866
May 23, 2020
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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 […]
KailaKaila March 17, 1866
May 23, 2020
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Disturbance Among The Irish

On Friday some half dozen emigrants “from the county of Longford, Ireland,” challenged as many “from the county of Kildaire” to a trial of strength; and accordingly, a boxing match took place on that day at […]
KailaKaila February 7, 1828
May 23, 2020
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“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 […]
KailaKaila October 16, 1858
December 4, 2019
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Published by Kaila on December 4, 2019
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Erin’s Flag

On Saturday last , whilst our town was in the midst of excitement on account of the great Johnson endorsement meeting, a vehicle appeared at the eastern end of town, over which floated the beautiful green flag […]
KailaKaila March 10, 1866
December 4, 2019
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Published by Kaila on December 4, 2019
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Fenianism

Since our last issue, a successful battle has been fought by the Fenian forces, in Canada, after which the organization seems to have come suddenly to grief. Having defeated the Canadians at Ridgeway, the forces under […]
KailaKaila June 12, 1866
December 4, 2019
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Published by Kaila on December 4, 2019
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Important Order, Arrest of Fenians.

The Attorney General last week issued the following circular to the district attorneys and marshals of the United States: ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE, Washington, D.C., June 5, 1866 . By direction of the President, you are hereby instructed […]
KailaKaila June 5, 1866
December 4, 2019
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Published by Kaila on December 4, 2019
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Hostilities among C&O Canal Workers

News. From Williamsport Banner. Hostilities among C and O Canal workers ended due to presence of troops, including large party of Corkonians from Harpers Ferry neighborhood or from Winchester Railroad. [Abstract by staff of Harpers Ferry National […]
KailaKaila February 6, 1834
August 7, 2018
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Common Labor: Workers and the Digging of North American Canals, 1780-1860

Canal construction played a significant role in the rise of industrial America opening up new markets, employing an army of workers, and initiating the ties between capital and government that remain important to this day. The […]
KailaKaila 1997