ABSTRACT
George Francis Train came to support an Irish republic, publishing Irish Independency in 1865. In the same year, he delivered a speech on Irish independence and English neutrality before the Fenian Congress held in Philadelphia, in front of 6,000 persons. In fact, Train was carrying copies of speeches that he had made in America, including a number on Irish independence. Following an appearance before a magistrate, he was released, having promised that his purpose in Ireland had nothing to do with politics. In 1872, Train ran for the highest office in the US under the epithet 'The People's Candidate for President'. He appealed to Irish immigrants, his campaign promising. He will not be purchased with gold or silver, like some of his predecessors in office. He will be the right man in the right place. Inevitably, Train's campaign was noticed in Ireland, including by the conservative Irish Times that condemned him and his political aspirations. Train's Presidential bid was unsuccessful.
