 Complete the following phrase:  The close of the civil war in the spring of 1865 gave a great impetus to the Fenians, owing to the number of Irish-American soldiers that were disbanded and anxious to see service elsewhere. Money poured into the Fenian exchequer; probably 500,000 was subscribed between 1860 and 1867. Many differences occurred between OMahony and James Stephens and the Central Council relative to the policy to be pursued for the attainment of their object, but OMahony remained president of the organisation for several years. He did not take any part personally in the attempted 