George Francis Train
This is the text of the speech delivered by George Francis Train on October 18, 1865, at the Philadelphia Academy of Music, before the Fenian Congress and Fenian Chiefs. In this address, Train passionately advocates for Irish independence and critiques English neutrality in the face of Irish oppression. The speech reflects the political climate of the time and the ongoing struggle for Irish self-governance, providing valuable insights into the Fenian movement and its supporters in America. Train’s oration is a powerful example of 19th-century political rhetoric and a testament to the enduring quest for Irish freedom. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical relationship between Ireland, England, and the United States during a pivotal era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
